Sources Sought for Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) Communicatons Headset.

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

1. MIL-STD-810F: Environmental Engineering
2. MIL-STD-704A: Aircraft Electric Power Characteristics
3. MIL-STD-464: Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Requirements
4. MIL-STD-461E Control of Electromagnetic Interference, Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment
5. Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation of Ordnance (HERO)
6. Low operating temperature: -40C
7. High operating temperature: +55C
8. Shock
   1. MIL-STD-810, Method 516.6, Procedure I
9. Vibration
   1. MIL-STD-810, Method 514.6 Procedure 1
10. Dust
    1. MIL-STD-810, Method 510.5.
11. Humidity
    1. MIL-STD-810 Method 507.5
12. Salt Spray
    1. MIL-STD-810, Method 509.4
13. Color
    1. 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.