V Corps Portable Hearing Test System

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarifications related to solicitation W912PB26QA062.

• Testing Population: The total population requiring annual testing is approximately 300 service members, with a likely maximum of 10 individuals tested per workday.
• Audiological Review: Audiological review services are not required as part of this procurement; the review will be conducted by a military audiologist within the EUCOM Theater.

These clarifications provide specific details on testing volume and the scope of audiological services, which may impact bidder proposals and understanding of requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for the purchase of two portable hearing test systems for V Corps Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion (HHBN). The requirement includes annual maintenance for these systems for four years post-procurement.

• Two (2) portable hearing test systems.

• Annual maintenance for four years after procurement.

• Shipping and handling costs must be included in the proposal.

• The Statement of Work (SOW) provides further details on the system requirements.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Product Service Code: 6515

• North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 339112

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: 12 MAY 2026, 12:00 PM.

• Evaluation factors will include Warranty, Annual Maintenance, and Price.

• The government will award to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous.

• This acquisition is currently set as UNRESTRICTED.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, system for award management, and payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• A Statement of Work is attached and provides further details.

• Delivery is expected by 01 July 2026.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To procure two (2) portable hearing test systems for V Corps Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion (HHBn).

• Provide a portable, automated solution for hearing tests and hearing protection fit tests, replacing traditional sound-proof booths and external audiometers.

• System must connect wirelessly to a control unit (e.g., tablet) for self-administered tests, with an intuitive user interface.

• Capable of manual test administration by qualified personnel.

• Support simultaneous testing of multiple individuals with single administrator monitoring.

• Test results must be exportable in PDF and CSV formats and stored securely.

• Average audiometric hearing test duration: 7-10 minutes.

• Hearing protection fit test duration: 3-5 minutes.

• High passive ambient noise attenuation, equivalent to or exceeding a single-wall sound booth, for environments up to 60 dBA.

• Capable of accurate audiometric testing in non-clinical environments without a sound booth.

• Accuracy and reliability supported by independent, peer-reviewed scientific studies.

• Compatibility with a commercially available sound level meter for ambient noise monitoring.

• Fit test must comply with DoDI 6055.12, calculating a Personal Attenuation Rating (PAR).

Not specified in the document.

• System must be commercially available, off-the-shelf (COTS) with a proven track record.
• Manufacturing must be in the United States.
• Hearing protection fit test compatibility with various in-ear devices (foam, flanged, custom-molded).
• Capable of integration with the Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System (DOEHRS).
• Must meet applicable DoD and DHA cybersecurity requirements (RMF).
• Annual calibration required to meet DoD and ANSI standards.
• Daily automated self-check or bio-acoustic simulation.
• Comprehensive warranty required; five (5) years desired.
• Regulatory compliance: ISO 13485 certified facility, FDA registered, compliant with ANSI S3.6, OSHA 1910.95, IEC 60645-1 (Hearing Testing), and ANSI S12.71, DoDI 6055.12 (Fit Testing).
• Designed for maximum portability, delivered in a rugged, padded case sized to fit under a commercial aircraft seat.