Bose Aircrew Headsets and Accessories (Brand Name)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of brand name Bose ProFlight 2 Aviation Headsets with Bluetooth, Bose 6-pin LEMO Panel Power to Fixed Wing Dual Plug Adapters, and 6-Pin LEMO to Helicopter Adapters for the 916 ARW located at Seymour Johnson AFB.

• Item 0001: 31 units of Bose ProFlight 2 Aviation Headset (6-pin Lemo Plug Aircraft Powered w/Bluetooth, PN: 789812-5020)

• Item 0002: 61 units of Bose 6-pin LEMO Panel Power to Fixed Wing Dual Plug Adapter (PN: 327080-0010)

• Item 0003: 31 units of 6-Pin LEMO to Helicopter Adapter for Bose Headsets (PN: 327080-0020)

• Solicitation Number: FA480926Q0029

• Solicitation Issue Date: 23 Apr 2026

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: 29 Apr 2026, 01:00 PM

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but pricing arrangement is "Firm Fixed Price" for all items.

• Period of Performance: Delivery schedule indicates 30 Calendar Days from the lead time event to delivery.

• Submission Instructions: Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30. Invoices and receiving reports are to be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated based on Price, Technical Acceptability, and Delivery. All three factors will be used to determine the best value to the government.

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 334310

• Size Standard: 750

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference. FAR 52.212-5 is attached.

• Inspection and Acceptance will occur at Destination.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• A "Brandname Justification" specification document is attached.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the procurement of Bose ProFlight Series 2 aviation headsets for the 916th Operations Group.

• General Contract Information: Identifies the contracting activity (4 CONS), project name (916th Bose ProFlight Series 2 headsets), and estimated contract cost ($31,800.90).
• Description of Supplies/Services Required: Details the specific requirements for the Bose ProFlight Series 2 headset, including noise cancellation, microphone compatibility, in-ear design, lightweight fit, 6-pin connector, Bluetooth functionality, battery life, and FAA certification.
• Justification for Single Source: Explains that extensive testing of multiple headset models was conducted, and only the Bose ProFlight Series 2 with a 6-pin adapter met all the requirements for the KC-46 aircraft, specifically regarding noise reduction and avoiding side-tone interference. Over-ear and on-ear styles were also found to inhibit the use of 3D glasses.
• Efforts to Obtain Competition: States that market validation is performed for each purchase iteration to ensure no other suitable products or contractors are available.
• Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards: Indicates ongoing monitoring of the marketplace for other commercial providers.
• Contracting Officer's Determination: Concludes that only a single source is reasonably available in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

This document explains why a specific brand and model of headset (Bose ProFlight Series 2) is being procured on a single-source basis, detailing the stringent requirements and testing that led to this determination. It highlights the critical performance characteristics needed for the KC-46 aircraft operations.