Sources Sought for Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) Communicatons Headset. N61331-25-SN-Q51
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AI-generated · Aug 30, 2025Seek a commercially available communications headset suitable for the Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) system upgrade for the LCAC program. This is a market survey / RFI to identify potential sources for a COTS headset that meets SSC requirements. Required features include passive noise attenuation of 24 dB or greater, integrated volume control, and a noise-cancelling microphone per MIL-M-26542/2 (USA). Electrical specs call for earphone impedance of 10 ohms, earphone sensitivity of 90 dB SPL at 1 mW input at 1 kHz, and earphone frequency range of 100–5500 Hz; microphone impedance about 5 ohms ±20%, microphone sensitivity 0.05–0.11 mV at 1 kHz with 103 dB SPL input, and microphone frequency response of 300–3000 Hz. Physical design should be over-the-ear with a weight of 19 oz or less and a hinged, adjustable microphone. Environmental qualifications include MIL-STD-810F (environmental), MIL-STD-704A (aircraft power), MIL-STD-464E (EME), MIL-STD-461E (EMI), and HERO compatibility, plus applicable shock, vibration, dust, humidity, and salt-spray testing, with operating temperature from -40°C to +55°C, and color ASTM F1166.
Responses may be electronic or paper and must reference the RFI title, with an indication of business size (S, SDB, 8(a), or Large). This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a government commitment to procure. If a solicitation is issued, it will be posted on NECO and SAM.gov.
Request for Information Announcement For Ship To Shore Connector (SSC) Communications Headset. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWCPCD) is conducting a survey of potential sources for the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) program. NSWCPCD is seeking sources for a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Communications Headset for a system upgrade effort. This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) for a Communications Headset for the Ship to Shore Connector (SSC). THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. Key Parameters include but not limited to: Features: Passive noise attenuation rating of 24 dB or greater Volume control Noise cancelling microphone (MIL-M-26542/2 USAF) Electrical: Earphone Impedance: 10 ohms Earphone sensitivity: 90 dB SPL on flat plate coupler, re 1mW input @ 1KHz Earphone Frequency: 100 5,500 Hz Microphone Impedance: 5 ohms +/- 20% Microphone Sensitivity .05 - .11mV at 1KHz with input of 103 dB SPL Microphone Frequency Response: 300-3000Hz Physical: Weight 19 oz or less Over the ear earphones Hinged adjustable microphone Environmental: Note: Unit has been qualified for the following testing(goal): Operating temperature: -40C to +55C MIL-STD-810F: Environmental Engineering MIL-STD-704A: Aircraft Electric Power Characteristics MIL-STD-464: Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Requirements MIL-STD-461E Control of Electromagnetic Interference, Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation of Ordnance (HERO) Low operating temperature: -40C High operating temperature: +55C Shock MIL-STD-810, Method 516.6, Procedure I Vibration MIL-STD-810, Method 514.6 Procedure 1 Dust MIL-STD-810, Method 510.5. Humidity MIL-STD-810 Method 507.5 Salt Spray MIL-STD-810, Method 509.4 Color ASTM F1166 RESPONSES: Interested parties may provide electronic or paper submittals to be received by the Government by 14 September 2025. There is no specific format or outline that submittals must follow. Each response must reference the RFI title. Contractors responding should indicate whether they are a small business (S), a small disadvantaged business (SDB), 8(a), or large business (L). Telephone responses will not be honored. Technical questions should be directed to Doug Yager at douglas.yager.civ@us.navy.mil. Electronic responses to this announcement should be directed to Trivia Massaline at trivia.s.massaline.civ@us.navy.mil and Frances Negron at frances.j.negron.civ@us.navy.mil. Paper submittals should be directed to NSWCPCD, ATTN: Trivia Massaline, Code 023, 110 Vernon Ave, Panama City, FL 32407-7001. This is a Request for Information (RFI) announcement, a market survey for written information only. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY ITEMS/SERVICES, NOR FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED. In the event a solicitation is developed, it will be assigned a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) number and the announcement will be published in the Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) and Government Point of Entry site, SAM.gov. This announcement should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. NAICS Code 334310 applies, Size Standard is 750 employees, PSC 5965.
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