127 SFS Communication Headsets and Push-to-Talk Equipment- Limited Source (Brand Name and Brand Name or Equal)

The contract is focused on equipping the Air Combat Command’s Security Forces with the Battlefield Airmen Rapid Refresh and Replenishment (BARS) program’s tactical communications suite to enhance operator safety and mission effectiveness. The primary item mandated is the brand-name ComTac VI headset, chosen for its proprietary Natural Interaction Behavior (NIB) function, which enables clear, localized communication without radio broadcasts, critical for operational security. The headset also meets specific hearing protection standards and integrates seamlessly with existing helmets, making it uniquely suited to government requirements. To promote competition, associated components such as the Aries Push-to-Talk (PTT) assembly and communication cables are open to brand-name or equal alternatives, provided they fully integrate with the ComTac VI headset and maintain required multi-radio communication capabilities without performance loss. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334290, managed by the Department of Defense office at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan. A competitive solicitation will be posted on Unison Marketplace, with offerors required to demonstrate compatibility and seamless electronic integration for any alternative push-to-talk devices and cables. The contract’s solicitation number is W50S8526QA008, with a response deadline of March 6, 2026. The goal is to balance the necessity for specialized, mission-critical technology with opportunities for competition on ancillary equipment to secure the best overall capability for Security Forces communications.