About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Federal Aviation Administration seeks sources for competitive prototyping under an Other Transaction Authority via a Memorandum of Agreement for a Voice Switch Headset and Handset System. Required equipment includes voice switch headsets, handsets, and wireless components meeting detailed technical specifications, including a minimum five-year operational service life, specific weight limits, low audio transmit delays, and integrated charging capabilities. Eligible respondents include large businesses, small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and 8(a) certified firms capable of delivering the supplies under NAICS code 334210. Interested vendors must submit responses via email in documents not exceeding eight pages, including company details, SAM.gov UEI, socio-economic designations, existing GWAC contracts, and a capability statement with an overview of proposed solutions.
Scope of work
- Headset upper and lower module assemblies with quick disconnect connector
- Telephone-type handset assemblies and retractile cable assemblies
- Wireless basestation modules with integrated battery chargers and remote modules
- Headset jack module splitters with priority jack pre-emption
- Alternate Push-To-Talk devices (APTTD)
- Non-noise canceling and noise-canceling microphone components
- Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC) headsets and handsets
- Accessories including ear cushions, earpieces, molded earpiece kits, and extension cords
Minimum qualifications
- Registered in the SAM.gov repository if Service-Disabled or Veteran-Owned Small Business
- Hold a SAM.gov UEI
Documents to include with your response
- Cover letter page with company representative contact details
- SAM.gov UEI
- Company size standard and socio-economic status information
- Explanation of appropriate NAICS codes representing predominated work
- Information on Government Wide Acquisition Contracts held (e.g., NASA SEWP, GSA FSS, eFAST)
- Capabilities/Qualifications Statement with overview and description of proposed solution
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Responses must not exceed 8 pages including the cover letter page, marked as Proprietary Information if sensitive, with no marketing materials.
Contract details
- Term
- 5 years operating 24 hours per day service life
Federal notice details
- Solicitation number
- 6973GH-27-S-HEADSET
- Agency
- Department of Transportation
- Buying office
- Federal Aviation Administration › 6973GH Franchise Acquisition SVCS
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Nov 20, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Nov 6, 2026
- NAICS
- 334210 · Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing
- Contracting contact
- Jason Perry
jason.m.perry@faa.gov - Additional contact
- Ardra Vardaman
ardra.m.vardaman@faa.gov
Source: SAM.gov. Read the official notice for the complete description and current instructions.
Incumbent and award research
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (6973GH) with descriptions matching "voice switch". The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| FREQUENTIS USA, INC6973GH26C00189 · THE AAC VCS LETTER CONTRACT FOR MODERNIZATION OF FAA VOICE SWITCH FOR ALASKA INCLUDES REPL | $1.4M | Dec 31, 2028 |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION6973GH26F01449 · BASE YEAR FUNDING FOR AC-26-04889 REPAIR CONTRACT. FOR SUPPORT OF ETVS/STVS IN ACCORDANCE | $2.5M | Oct 7, 2027 |
| PLANTRONICS INC.6973GH22F00808 · VOICE SWITCH HEADSETS FOR PHILADELPHIA TRACON AJW-22-001-87237 | $15,104 | Dec 10, 2022 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Transportation, NAICS 334210
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| DATA COMM FOR BUSINESS INC693KA825F00228 · FUNDING FOR THE DEDICATED NETWORK TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (DNTS) CONTRACT AWARD, ENABLIN | $3.1M | May 31, 2028 |
| ROHDE & SCHWARZ USA, INC.693KA826F00088 · DELIVERY ORDER FOR SUPPLIES AND SERVICES FOR VOICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (VCS'). THIS DELI | $637.5M | Feb 28, 2028 |
| FREQUENTIS USA, INC693KA825F00199 · PRODUCTION OF APC UNITS AND APCMS'. | $125.0M | Dec 31, 2027 |
| FREQUENTIS USA, INC693KA824F00111 · BASE PERIOD SUPPORT SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FOR THE AIR=TO-GROUND PROTOCOL CONVERTER SYSTEM | $56.0M | Feb 26, 2027 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Transportation, NAICS 334210, since Oct 1, 2024
47 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. FREQUENTIS USA, INC$744.9M
- 2. ROHDE & SCHWARZ USA, INC.$723.6M
- 3. DATA COMM FOR BUSINESS INC$23.1M
- 4. HPI FEDERAL LLC$3.7M
- 5. TRGROUP INC.$125.0K
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.