SAM #FA527026QA049

Procurement of 3M COMTAC VI Headsets and Aries Dual Comm Push To Talk Assemblies for EOD Unit

This procurement opportunity is issued by the U.S. Air Force, 18th CONS PK, for the 18th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, seeking advanced communications equipment for mission-critical operations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, 18th CONS PK (Unit 5199, APO AP 96368-5199) - 18th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit - OEMs and Vendors: - 3M (manufacturer of COMTAC VI Headsets) - Aries (manufacturer of Dual Comm Push To Talk Assemblies and related accessories) - Products/Services Requested: - 21 units of 3M COMTAC VI Headsets (part number CT6.XCY.5C), featuring noise-cancelling boom microphone, wireless intercom, digital audio protection, and helmet rail mounts - 21 units of Aries Dual Comm Push To Talk Assemblies (part number ARS.D.GCR-GCR.GC-01) - 21 units of Aries 21GC Series Headset Adapter Cables (part number 21GC.A.001.5C-8) - 21 units of Aries 21GC Series PRC-163/RF-9820S/148E Spear Radio Connectors (part number 21GC.R.H13.27) - 21 units of Aries 21GC Series Motorola APX Series Radio Connectors - 21 units of Aries 21GC Series Overmolded 6 Pin Radio Connectors for PRC 148/152/117 - 21 units each of Aries Dual Comm PTT Downlead Assemblies and 21GC Series 6 Pin Radio Connector Assemblies - 1 shipping cost line item - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be new (not remanufactured or gray market) and include manufacturer warranties - Equipment must support multiple radio platforms (PRC-163, PRC-152, PRC-117G, Motorola APX, ATAK) - Integrated short-range voice projection for hands-free communication within 5 meters - Delivery to either Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan or DLA Consolidation Point, Tracy, California - Delivery required within 100 days of award - Strict brand name requirement: only 3M and Aries products accepted

Description

The Government is soliciting a brand name requirement for 3MComtac VI Headset & Aries Dual Comm Push To Talk (CMTH & ARIES PTT) assemblies. The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, materials, software, and labor to ensure a fully operational and integrated CMTH & ARIES PTT. Full technical specifications and performance requirements are outlined in the attached specifications sheet.

Note: This is a brand name requirement.

* For evaluation factors refer to 52.212-2 inside SF1449.

Questions are due by 20 Aug 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

Responses are due by 24 Aug 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

Shipping may be made to either; Delivery Address:

18 CES/CED OPC 80 BOX 5201 APO, AP 96367-5201 Or 

USA W1A8 DLA DIST SAN JOAQUIN CCP WHSE 30, 25600 SOUTH CHRISMAN RD TRACY, CA 95304-5000 UNITED STATES

Q&A:

Questions-

1. 

"The delivery addresses provided are:

18 CES/CED

           OPC 80 Box 5201

            APO, AP

            96367-5201.

    2. DLA Consolidation Point

         Tracy California.

Could you please advise which address should be used for delivery?"

Answer: Either delivery method is suitable. Delivery location will not impact evaluation factors listed in 52.212-2.

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