VOICE SWITCH HEADSETS ( VSHS ) AND ACCESSORIES

2026-11-03

The Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) has a requirement for Voice Switch Headset ( VSH ) equipment to be used by Air Traffic Control Specialists ( ATCS ) in the conduct of ATC operations . Headsets and handsets interface with current operational FAA voice switching systems and backups . They will also be required to interface and operate properly with future Voice Communication Systems ( VCSs ) being acquired and deployed as part of the Brand New Air Traffic Control System ( BNATCS ). These systems provide safety - critical , high quality , intelligible transmission and reception of air - to - ground and ground - to - ground voice communication from / to the air traffic controllers . VSH equipment is the principal device for ATCS ’ to transmit and receive voice communications among pilots , other ATCS ’ s , and supervisors . Headsets , handsets , and other ancillary devices interface with FAA voice communications systems ( VCS ) including voice switching systems , voice over IP communication enterprise ( VOICE ), and backup communications systems . These communications systems provide standardized connection and power interface as well as independent volume and sidetone controls for the headsets and handsets . Voice transmissions from the ATCS to aircraft using headsets and handsets are enabled by Push - To - Talk ( PTT ) signaling . It is anticipated that Commercial Off - The - Shelf products are available that will meet the FAA ' s specifications ( see attached VSH Specification , FAA - P - 3015A Draft .) A technical evaluation will be conducted to determine the company that can provide the Best Value to the FAA . This acquisition will use streamlined acquisition procedures employing best practices for competitive negotiated procurements as authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration Acquisition Management System ( AMS ) of 1997 . The VSH acquisition will establish a contract which will provide an ordering capability to provide modern COTS VSH capability to ATC personnel . The contemplated contract will be for VSH equipment and related support . The contract ( s ) may include contract line items ( CLINs ) for engineering , technical and logistics support employing fixed hourly rates while utilizing a Time - and - Materials pricing arrangement . The contract ( s ) has a potential duration of five ( 5 ) years including a base period of one ( 1 ) year with four ( 4 ) 1 - year options . This market survey is being issued to request information that will enable the FAA to make a screening decision to determine qualified firms that have the ability to provide these products / services . The FAA reserves the right to add incumbent contractors and / or other sources which meet the criteria and have performed satisfactorily on previous procurements . The NAICS code applicable to this requirement is 334210 - Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing . The business size standard for this NAICS is 1 , 000 employees . CAPABILITY STATEMENT : All vendors responding to this market survey must provide a Capability Statement that addresses the following ( in order ): a . Type of products / services provided by your firm , may include specification sheets and brochures . b . Description of previous contracts for products / services that are similar in scope . Provide detailed information and past performance information for at least three ( 3 ) previous contracts including program title , customer name , contract dates , contract value , customer point of contact , and description of work performed . c . Demonstrate experience / capability for the specific requirements set forth in the attached Draft Specification , with particular attention and detail to the following : Operational Performance ( Paragraph 3 . 2 . 1 ) Operational Performance – Power ( Paragraph 3 . 2 . 1 . 1 .) Headset Operational Performance – Transmit Characteristics ( Paragraphs 3 . 2 . 2 . 1 . d . and 3 . 2 . 2 . 1 . e .) Headset Operational Performance - Transmit Characteristics – Sensitivity ( Paragraphs 3 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 1 . and 3 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 7 . 1 ) Headset Operational Performance – Receive Characteristics – Sensitivity ( Paragraphs 3 . 2 . 2 . 2 . 2 . and 3 . 2 . 2 . 2 . 3 ) Headset Operational Performance – Receive Characteristics – Acoustical Protection ( Paragraph 3 . 2 . 2 . 2 . 6 ) Amplitude Limiting Test Device ( Paragraph 3 . 1 . 3 . 5 . 1 .) Wireless Components ( Paragraph 3 . 1 . 3 . 3 .) Headset Upper Module ( Paragraphs 3 . 2 . 8 . 3 . 1 and 3 . 2 . 8 . 3 . 2 ) d . Demonstrate experience / capability for the requirements set forth in the attached Draft Statement of Work ( SOW ). Demonstrate experience / capability with particular attention and detail to Test and Evaluation ( C . 4 .) and Engineering Support ( C . 5 . 2 . 1 . 1 .) e . Demonstrate experience / capability in product Configuration Management processes . f . As necessary , demonstrate any alternate or innovative means , methods , or technologies which will seamlessly interface with FAA ’ s VCS equipment and provide usable and high quality audio performance for the air traffic controller . MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST : In order to be considered responsive , organizations expressing interest in this matter must provide the following : a . Capability Statement ( as defined above ) Responses to this market survey should be via e - mail to the Contracting Officer using the following e - mail address : jason . m . perry @ faa . gov . Responses must be received no later than 4 : 00 p . m . CST , March 07 , 2026 . This market survey is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the FAA to acquire these services . No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the FAA will arise as a result of submission of responses to this market survey and the FAA ' s use of such information .

Oklahoma

2026-04-08