Hearing Enhancement Devices

SOL #: M6785426I5408Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

COMMANDER

QUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, United States

Place of Performance

Quantico, VA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

Armor, Personal (8470)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f060023f60dc446aa55063bee147c3b7/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 11, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 11, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 13, 2026, 9:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, specifically the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for Hearing Enhancement Devices. This effort aims to find solutions that provide hearing protection while enhancing auditory situation awareness for Marines. Responses are due by April 13, 2026.

Scope of Work

PdM CSSE is seeking a suite of Hearing Enhancement Devices, focusing on two types of over-the-ear headsets:

Communication-enabled headset
Non-communication headset

Key desired capabilities include:

Performance: Attenuating hazardous noise while preserving or enhancing the ability to localize ambient sounds (e.g., speech, footsteps).
Integration: Seamless electronic integration with the AN/PRC-163 tactical radio and physical compatibility with a high-cut helmet.
Ruggedization: Sustained operation in global environments, validated against standards like MIL-STD-810H and relevant Ingress Protection (IP) ratings.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
NAICS: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
PSC: 8470 (Armor, Personal)
Questions Deadline: March 20, 2026
Response Deadline: April 13, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
Published: March 11, 2026

Requested Information

Interested parties must submit a response, limited to 12 pages, addressing:

Corporate Information: Company details (Name, Address, CAGE, UEI), Point of Contact, and Business Size/Designation.
Technical and Capability Information: Executive Summary, Material Description (addressing performance, integration, and ruggedization with specific data), Commerciality determination, and Technical Data Rights position.
Pricing: A non-binding Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) unit price for a complete system (communication + non-communication headset) at quantities of 7,000 and 50,000 systems.

Important Notes

This RFI is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligate the government to procure any items. The government will not pay for information submitted, and all costs associated with responding are the sole responsibility of the respondent. Responses will become government property. Future solicitations, if any, will be posted on SAM.gov.