Hearing Protection and Communications (HP&C) Request for information (RFI)

RFI Details Vendors will not receive compensation for any information submitted in response to this RFI. This is a request for information announcement only. This RFI will assist the U.S. Army with determining potential vendor interest and support for this sought-after capability. The outcome of this RFI will aid the U.S. Army with future procurement strategies for an upcoming Program of Record involving HP&C requirements.

This RFI should not be considered as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), a Request for Quotation (RFQ), a Request for Proposal (RFP), or as an obligation by the Government to procure any products or services. Vendors are not eligible for payment for any direct or indirect costs incurred in response to this announcement. Vendors’ response to this RFI, as well as the Government’s use of any information provided, does not establish grounds for a claim against the Government.

Vendors responding to this RFI are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their responses. Vendors’ e-mails or telephone inquiries to this SAM.gov RFI announcement will not be responded to. See below for inquiries related to this announcement. Project Overview PdM SPE is issuing this RFI as a means of conducting market research for an HP&C device.

The aim is to determine the level of interest among qualified HP&C-based manufacturers (excluding resellers) in meeting the following core requirements: Ability to produce an HP&C device that provides: Hearing protection from harmful steady-state and impulse noises. 360-degree horizontal auditory situational awareness. Voice communication capability with audio devices such as handheld radios, manpack radios, and vehicle or aircraft intercoms.

All RFI responses will be submitted through https://virtualindustryday.org/public/projects/572/statement Interested HP&C manufacturers can follow the link, where they will find the statement of needs. Click the “start submission” button, below the SoN, to participate in the RFI by responding to the questionnaire. All questions regarding this RFI are to be directed through the site referred above. Period of Performance (POP) The Government has no estimated period of performance dates.

Place of Performance The Government has no estimated place of performance locations. Information Requested Please see the Statement of Needs and answer questions on the Virtual Industry Day website. Response Deadline This RFI’s response deadline is per the date listed. Vendors’ responses must be submitted electronically to the website referred above.