Place of performanceMcConnell AFB, KS, 67221, United States
Opportunity summary
Source-cited
The Department of Defense requires a COTS secure wireless headset kit for maintenance personnel at McConnell AFB, KS, for flightline operations. The system must include a base station and at least five headsets with AES-256 encryption. [3][2]
Key points
System requires AES-256 encryption and multi-party communication. [2]
Contractor must provide a minimum one-year commercial warranty. [1]
Watch items
Small Business Set Aside - Total for this solicitation. [3]
SoN+-+Secure+Wireless+Headset+System+-+25+Aug+2026.pdfAny defective or malfunctioning components not caused by Government misuse or improper handling shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Government within thirty (30) calendar days of notification.
SoN+-+Secure+Wireless+Headset+System+-+25+Aug+2026.pdf2.0 Salient Characteristics & Technical Specifications The Contractor shall deliver one (1) complete Secure Wireless Headset Kit consisting of one (1) central base station and a minimum of five (5) rechargeable wireless headsets meeting or exceeding the following minimum physical, functional, and performance requirements: • 2.1 Cryptographic Security & Communication Protocols: • The system shall provide secure, multi-party, full-duplex vocal communication between the base station and all connected headsets simultaneously. • Wireless voice transmission shall be protected using Advanced Encryption Standard 256-bit (AES-256) encryption. • Bluetooth Restriction: The headsets and base station mus
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Any defective or malfunctioning components not caused by Government misuse or improper handling shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Government within thirty (30) calendar days of notification.
2.0 Salient Characteristics & Technical Specifications The Contractor shall deliver one (1) complete Secure Wireless Headset Kit consisting of one (1) central base station and a minimum of five (5) rechargeable wireless headsets meeting or exceeding the following minimum physical, functional, and performance requirements: • 2.1 Cryptographic Security & Communication Protocols: • The system shall provide secure, multi-party, full-duplex vocal communication between the base station and all connected headsets simultaneously. • Wireless voice transmission shall be protected using Advanced Encryption Standard 256-bit (AES-256) encryption. • Bluetooth Restriction: The headsets and base station must not incorporate commercial unencrypted Bluetooth capability.
3.0 Warranty & Quality Assurance 3.1 Commercial Warranty: The Contractor shall provide a standard commercial warranty of not less than one (1) year (12 months) from the date of Government acceptance.
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The 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (22 AMXS) requires a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) secure wireless headset communication system to facilitate hands-free, clear, and secure voice communications among maintenance personnel during flightline operations and aircraft ground handling in accordance with the attached Statement of Need dated 25 August 2026. Questions concerning this solicitation are due no later than 3 September 2026 at 11:00AM CST via email to james.gomez.9@us.af.mil & brian.brammer@us.af.mil
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Aug 26, 2026 · 6 fields changed
TitleMcConnell AFB - Secure Wireless Headset SystemMcConnell AFB - FY26 - WIRELESS HEADSET KITNotice typeSources SoughtSolicitationResponse deadline2026-08-21T14:00:00+00:002026-09-10T16:00:00+00:00Archive date2026-09-052026-09-25DescriptionTHIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The 22nd Contracting Squadron is searching for firms who can provide: Secure Wireless Headset System As part of its market research, 22 CONS/PKA is issuing this Sources Sought to determine if there exist an adequate number of qualified interested contractors capable of providing the requirement. The Government may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of 22 CONS/PKA market research. No Solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy. Responses to this Sources Sought are not quotes on which the 22 CONS/PKA can issue any contract. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute a Solicitation. The Government does not intend to award a contract based only on responses to this Sources Sought. All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked "Proprietary" will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. 22 CONS/PKA will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought. Please send responses with the subject heading - McConnell AFB Secure Wireless Headset System to SSgt James Gomez, 22 CONS/PKA; McConnell AFB email address: james.gomez.9@us.af.mil.The 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (22 AMXS) requires a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) secure wireless headset communication system to facilitate hands-free, clear, and secure voice communications among maintenance personnel during flightline operations and aircraft ground handling in accordance with the attached Statement of Need dated 25 August 2026. Questions concerning this solicitation are due no later than 3 September 2026 at 11:00AM CST via email to james.gomez.9@us.af.mil & brian.brammer@us.af.milDocuments12
Notice history
Solicitation · LatestPosted Aug 26, 2026 · response deadline Sep 10, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Sources SoughtPosted Aug 14, 2026 · response deadline Aug 21, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
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