Pre-solicitationPosted Aug 24, 2026·Responses due Sep 4, 2026

Tactical Communication Headsets

Army · W7NC USPFO ACTIVITY MEANG 101

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
334220
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
W50S83-26-Q-0016
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
PSC
5965
Place
Bangor, ME, USA
Contact
101st Contracting Office (101.msg.msc.contracting@us.af.mil)
CSV Email

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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation W50S83-26-Q-0016 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Aug 21, 2026
    Pre-solicitation
    Open
  • Aug 24, 2026 · this notice
    Pre-solicitation
Solicitation
None posted
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Oct 1, 2026 to Dec 25, 2026, middle of the range Oct 26, 2026.
Measured from 718 past early notices at Dept of the Army that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Aug 21, 2026).

Next steps for this stage

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  • Answer the notice: this is when the requirement can still be shaped.
  • Contact the contracting officer named on the notice.
  • Check who won similar work; they are the likely bidders.

What the notice says

The Maine Air National Guard, 101st Security Forces Squadron (101 SFS) has a requirement for the acquisition of tactical communication headsets. This acquisition is being conducted as a Brand Name or Equal procurement. The brand name standard is the 3M Peltor COMTAC series headset. Any alternative product submitted as an "or Equal" must meet or exceed the following salient characteristics, which have been established as the minimum requirements of the Government: Technical and Salient Characteristics: Communication Channels: Single communication channel headset configuration. Color: Coyote Bro… (show all)

wn. Helmet Integration: Must include Accessory Rail Connector (ARC) rail attachments to facilitate direct integration with standard tactical helmets. Situational Awareness: Features an environmental listening function for auditory situational awareness (talk-through capability). Audio Optimization: Offers multiple, user-selectable audio profiles to adjust sound perception based on the specific acoustic environment. Hearing Protection: Provides a certified Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of at least 23 dB. Microphone: Equipped with a noise-canceling, ambidextrous boom microphone to allow flexible left- or right-side placement. Tactical Radio Adapter: Comes equipped with an amplified Push-to-Talk (PTT) tactical radio adapter. Wiring Standard: The tactical adapter must be configured with standard NATO/Military wiring. Connector Plug: Features a common tactical headset connector plug. Military Standards Compliance: Must meet or exceed MIL-STD-810H (environmental testing) and MIL-STD-461G (electromagnetic interference/compatibility) standards. Power Source & Runtime: Powered by two (2) standard AAA batteries, providing approximately 150 hours of operational battery life. The requested quantity is 20 each. In accordance with RFO Part 5 policy to increase competition and broaden industry participation, the Government invites all interested, responsible sources to participate in this procurement action. Brand Name or Equal: If submitting an "Equal" product, the vendor must provide descriptive literature, technical specifications, and compatibility details demonstrating that the proposed product matches or exceeds every salient characteristic listed above. New Equipment Only: Reconditioned, refurbished, or grey-market equipment will not be accepted. All items must be new and covered by the manufacturer's standard warranty. This presolicitation notice is issued to identify potential suppliers interested in this requirement. All interested, responsible business concerns are encouraged to submit an expression of interest. If your company is capable of meeting this requirement and interested in participating, please submit the following information via email to the primary Point of Contact: Company Information: Company Name, Address, SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI), and CAGE Code. Point of Contact: Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address. Socioeconomic Status: Please state if your business qualifies under any SBA socioeconomic programs (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned). Brief Capability Statement: A brief confirmation that your business can provide the listed headsets or an equal meeting the required salient characteristics.

Who won similar work

35 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Army), same NAICS 334220.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
NEW TECH SOLUTIONS, INC.3$891KSep 16, 2025
Black River Systems Company3$407KSep 22, 2026
BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC.2$857KApr 10, 2025
RELM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.2$254KJun 17, 2025
FALCO INDUSTRIES LLC2$230KAug 18, 2025
SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS INC2$63KJun 10, 2025
ATLANTIC DIVING SUPPLY, INC.1$634KSep 28, 2026
MICROTECHNOLOGIES LLC1$619KJun 16, 2026
STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION1$528KSep 24, 2025
RYCOM INC.1$250KSep 9, 2025

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Competitive landscape

For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.

  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers) or Army, Dept of (Other) or Natl Guard since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers) or Army, Dept of (Other) or Natl Guard job
  • No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.

  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.

  • 0 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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