Acoustic Test Fixture (ATF) System and Associated Services

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity is seeking potential qualified offerors to provide an Acoustic Test Fixture (ATF) System and associated services. The ATF system must have specific characteristics, including two symmetrical simulated ears, ear canal and circumaural flesh simulations, and instrumented ear canal couplers. The system must also meet certain standards, such as ANSI/ASA S3.25 and ANSI S12.42. The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research and gain knowledge of potential qualified offerors. Some key features of the ATF system include: • Two symmetrical simulated ears with representative pinnae, conchae, and ear canals • Ear canal and circumaural flesh simulations • Instrumented ear canal couplers • Compliance with ANSI/ASA S3.25 and ANSI S12.42 standards • A bitragion width between 13 cm and 18 cm and a head height between 12 cm and 15 cm • A low noise ear simulator system with a dynamic range from 10.5 dB(A) to 113 dB