The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency intends to issue a firm fixed price order for TACLANE-Micro Encryptor-KG-175D and accessories. This is a sole source action with General Dynamics and/or its distributors in accordance with FAR 13.5, since they are the sole source manufacture of the items. The NAICS code is 334119. The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) intends to purchase the following items: 0001 - 5 EACH TACLANE-Micro Encryptor-KG-175D 0002 - 2 each TACLANE MICRO KG-175D Steel Rack Mount Shelf kit 0003 - 4 each AC Power Adapter (for General Dynamics TACLANE Micro Only) 0004 - 8 each CIK (for General Dynamics TACLANE Micro only) 0005 - 4 each Fiber Optic Cable (for General Dynamics TACLANE Micro Only) Delivery Locations: Bethesda, MD, and San Diego, CA The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested firms may identify their capability and respond to this requirement within 3 days of posting. Telephone requests will not be considered. For questions regarding this announcement, contact Ms. Aundra Rhone-Jones who can be reached via e-mail at [email protected]. This announcement closes on 15 September at 11:00 a.m. (EST). Sole Source Justification: The proposed procurement is for TACLANEs which are being installed to provide data encryption to support NGA’s architecture. The TACLANE devices are already installed within the current footprint. Additional units are needed to incorporate interconnectivity to allow file sharing directly between different locations. This requirement will provide true IP based network for the NGA infrastructure. General Dynamics solely manufactures and repairs the KG-175D devices under the authority of the National Security Agency (NSA). NSA accredits, certifies, manages, and controls all aspects of the Cryptographic devices for the Department of Defense, Military Departments, and Federal Agencies.

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