The selected contractor must have the ability to provide National Security Agency (NSA) approved Sectera Viper Universal Secure Phones. The phone, is the only phone certified by NSA for wired Voice over IP use and is interoperable with other STE equipment, according to General Dynamics. This notice of intent is neither a request for quotation nor a solicitation of offers.
Based on this requirement, the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement on a full and open competitive basis upon receipt of responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No formal solicitation package is available.
Only written e-mail to [email protected] inquiries will be responded to and must be received no later than 12:00 pm, EST, September 19, 2019.
The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred in responding to this notice.