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This is a Sources Sought to identify sources capable of fulfilling this requirement, including distributors of the named item or an equivalent product.

The Wisconsin Air National Guard at Truax Field in Madison, WI requires mask lights, Gentex item number 1001682-00, or an equivalent item that meets the following specifications:

1. Supplemental lighting intended to be installed on the Gentex MBU-23/P oxygen mask for use


2. Connects to the MBU-23/P communication cord to operate using F-35 aircraft power


3. No batteries required


4. Adjustable brightness


5. Hands-free operation. Controlled by lip or tongue (on/off and brightness).

Sources capable and willing to provide this or an immediately available equivalent item are requested to email a response with “Sources Sought W50S9F-23-Q-0025” in the subject line and shall provide the following information:

1. Name of the firm and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).


2. The socioeconomic status of the company.


3. Point of contact name, phone number, and email address.


4. Item description.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes. The Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, IFB, or RFP, if any is issued.