Custom Biometric Ear Protection
Key Takeaways
- Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
- Work to be performed in PATUXENT RIVER, MD
- Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Contract Details
- Notice ID
- N00421-26-WPM202-0097
- Opportunity Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Agency
- DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Sub-Agency
- DEPT OF THE NAVY
- Office
- NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV
- Posted Date
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Response Deadline
- Thursday, April 2, 2026
- PSC Code
- 1680
- Set-Aside
- No Set Aside
- Place of Performance
- PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545
- Status
- Active
Description
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, MD, intends to award a sole-source contract to Custom Biometric Wearables, Inc. (doing business as AwareCBW) for the digital scanning and manufacturing of custom ear molds. This contract will support the procurement of advanced hearing protection solutions for Naval Aviation aircrew and flight-line personnel. The capability to digitally scan an ear canal, transmit the digital file to the manufacturer, and produce a finished custom hearing protection device has been established and validated within NAVAIR. A 2023 NAWCAD study rigorously compared earplugs made from physical molds to those produced using digital scanning methods across multiple vendors. The study confirmed that digital scanning methods provide s
Why This Opportunity Matters
The Department of DEFENSE is actively seeking qualified contractors for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in PATUXENT RIVER, MD. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.
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