What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking to procure wireless headsets specifically designed for fire trucks, classified under NAICS 334220 and PSC 5985. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses, making it suitable for small enterprises looking to engage with government contracts. As a combined synopsis/solicitation notice, interested vendors should prepare to submit bids rather than simply track the opportunity, ensuring they meet the requirements outlined in the solicitation.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
STATEMENT OF WORK
(SOW)
FOR WIRELESS HEADSET
SYSTEM
FOR 3 FIRE TRUCKS
SERVICES
AT
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE,
MISSISSIPPI
8 JUNE 2026
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STATEMENT OF WORK
Wireless Headset System for 3 Fire Trucks
1. SCOPE: This is a contract for the procurement of a complete wireless headset system and the incidental services
required for its installation on three (3) Columbus AFB fire apparatus (Engine 6, Engine 7, and Rescue 5). The
Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment to remove the existing wired headset system and
subsequently deliver, install, and test the new system as defined within this Statement of Work. The Government
shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the requirement
herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to
the Government.
2. Place of Performance: Building 998, Fire Department, 1024 Independence Ave, Columbus AFB, MS.
2.1 Period of Performance: The period of performance will be 45 days after award.
2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIRMENTS:
2.1 Equipment Requirements: The contractor shall provide a complete wireless intercom system that meets or
exceeds the following minimum specifications for each of the three vehicles.
2.1.1 System Composition for installation: Each fire apparatus shall consist of the wireless headset system:
• (1) Wireless Base Station
• (1) Digital Intercom Control Unit
• (1) Remote Intercom Head
• (1) Radio Interface Cable
• Under-Helmet Wireless Headsets (Quantity per vehicle specified in 2.2)
• Headset Hanger Hooks (Quantity per vehicle specified in 2.2)
2.1.2 Equipment Specifications:
• Under-Helmet Wireless Headsets: The system must include wireless, dual-ear headsets designed to be worn
comfortably and securely under a standard structural firefighting helmet Each headset must provide
certified Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of at least 22 dB in accordance with ANSI S3.19-1974. Headsets
must feature an integrated, easily accessible push-to-talk (PTT) button for activating radio transmission.
• Wireless Base Station: The system shall include a vehicle-mounted wireless base station that serves as the
central connection point for the headsets. Each base station must support a minimum of five (5) wireless
headsets simultaneously and provide a direct interface for transmission over the vehicle's primary mobile
radio, which is a Motorola All Band APX 8500 mobile radio.
• Digital Intercom Control Unit: A primary digital intercom control unit must be provided for each vehicle.
The unit shall be capable of integrating with at least one (1) mobile radio, allowing for full-duplex
communication among all connected crew members and radio traffic monitoring.
• Remote Intercom Head A secondary, remote-mounted intercom control head must be provided for each
vehicle. This unit shall allow for full system control from a position separate from the primary control unit
(e.g., driver's position or officer's seat).
• Radio Interface Cable: must supply an appropriate interface cable to connect the proposed intercom system
to the department's existing Motorola All Band APX 8500 mobile radios. The cable must be of sufficient
length (minimum 4 feet) and durability for vehicle installation.
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• Headset Hanger Hook: A durable hanger hook must be provided for each headset for secure storage within
the apparatus cab. Hangers must be labeled as NFPA 1901 compliant and colored high-visibility yellow for
easy identification.
2.2 Vehicle-Specific Quantities:
Vehicle Name Positions Required
Headsets
Required Hanger
Hooks
RESCUE 5 4 4 4
ENGINE 6 4 4 4
ENGINE 7 5 5 5
TOTAL 13 13 13
2.3 Government Furnished Equipment/Services
None
2.4 Contractor Required Deliverables
None
2.5 Applicable Performance Standards.
None
2.6 Hours of Operation
2.7 Normal Working Hours
The Contractor shall perform contract services under this SOW between the hours of 0700 to
1600, Monday through Friday, except on Federal Holidays or when the government facility is closed due to local or
national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar government-directed facility closings. (State any special
hours/days required) The Contractor must always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance
of all tasks defined in this SOW when the Government is not closed for the above reasons.
2.8 Federal Holidays
a. 1 January (New Year’s Day)
b. 3rd Monday in January (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
c. 3rd Monday in February (Presidents Day)
d. Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
e. 19 June (Juneteenth Day)
f. 4 July (Independence Day)
g. 1st Monday in September (Labor Day)
h. 2nd Monday in October (Columbus Day)
i. 11 November (Veterans Day)
j. 4th Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day)
k. 25 December (Christmas Day)
l. Any other day designated by federal statute, executive order or
presidential proclamation
2.9. Warranty: There will be a one-year manufacturer warranty on all equipment and a one-year warranty on the
installation labor.
2.10. Training: Training will be conducted for one hour going over the proper operation, care and basic
troubleshooting of the system, 4 people will be trained, no manuals or materials required.
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2.11. Inspection and Acceptance: The Government will conduct a final inspection and acceptance test upon
notification from the contractor that the work is complete. The process will occur on each of the three vehicles and
will include, at a minimum:
• A visual inspection of the installation workmanship to ensure it is clean, professional, and has not caused
any damage to the vehicles.
• A functional test, performed jointly by the contracto…
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