Custom Biometric Ear Protection
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR NAWC AD.NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV
Location
St James, MD
Maryland
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Service / NAICS
541715
Set-Aside
NONE
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR NAWC AD.NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV involves custom biometric ear protection in St James, Maryland. This is a NONE set-aside procurement. Responses are due by Apr 2, 2026 (14 days remaining).
Contract 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...
Timeline
Posted Date
Mar 18, 2026
Response Deadline
Apr 2, 2026
14 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
This is a NONE set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
Work will be performed in St James, Maryland. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required NONE certification
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Maryland
- ✓You have worked with DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR NAWC AD.NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV before
Harder to Win If…
- !Only 14 days remaining to prepare your response
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Contractor FAQ
What certifications are needed for this NONE contract?
This opportunity requires NONE certification. Contractors must be registered and certified in SAM.gov with the appropriate small business designation to be eligible to submit proposals.
How do I submit a bid for this DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR NAWC AD.NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of Apr 2, 2026.
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