McConnell AFB - FY26 - WIRELESS HEADSET KIT

Solicitation FA462126Q0057 is a request for a commercial-off-the-shelf secure wireless headset communication system for the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at McConnell AFB, Kansas. The requirement consists of one complete kit featuring a central base station and at least five rechargeable wireless headsets designed for hands-free voice communication during flightline operations and aircraft ground handling. Technical specifications require AES-256 encryption, a minimum operational radius of 50 meters capable of penetrating aircraft structures, and over-the-head circumaural ear cups for noise isolation. A critical security requirement is the permanent disabling of unencrypted Bluetooth via hardware or firmware. This is a total small business set-aside procurement utilizing a firm-fixed-price contract. Award will be granted based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where the government evaluates the lowest-priced quotes sequentially until two are deemed technically acceptable. Delivery must be completed within 60 calendar days after receipt of order, with final inspection and acceptance conducted at McConnell AFB. Offerors must submit their quotes in PDF format by September 10, 2026, and comply with various federal regulations, including prohibitions on Class I ozone-depleting substances and specific defense telecommunications restrictions.