Full Facepiece & Speaking Diaphragm Assembly Supply

The contract seeks the manufacture of full-face masks equipped with integrated speaking diaphragms designed to enable clear voice transmission while maintaining a secure air seal under the extreme high-humidity conditions typical of submarine operations. These masks must withstand prolonged exposure to saltwater environments and meet rigorous performance standards for respirator integrity, acoustical clarity, and durability under operational stress. The product must be engineered to ensure uninterrupted communication between crew members without compromising the mask’s ability to isolate the wearer from ambient contaminants. This is a subcontract opportunity posted by the Naval Surface Warfare Center under the Department of Defense, with a response deadline of August 29, 2026. The place of performance is specified as Panama City Beach, Florida, and the work falls under NAICS code 339112, which categorizes the production of medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability in developing specialty respiratory equipment suitable for military underwater applications and be prepared to comply with strict quality assurance and environmental testing protocols. Timing is critical, with proposals required by the stated deadline to be considered for award.