16. - SSJ under SAP_Signed.pdf

Prepared by: Rebecca Hansen, CS 1 09/12/2023

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR

ACQUISITIONS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Department of Energy, Idaho Operations Office 1955 Fremont Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID 83415-0001

1. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine that the TACLANE Encryptors listed on purchase request number 23NE000314 is available from only one source, and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following source:

Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems Company Address: 150 Rustcraft Road, Dedham, MA 02026

3. The trade and purchase of TACLANE Encryptors is estimated to cost $79,750.00 and is planned to be delivered within 90 days after receipt of order.

The TACLANE Encryptors are Trade-in for TACLANE-FLEX (KG-175F) – 1 Gb/s with TACLANE Agile VLAN/HAIPE and Layer 2 Passthrough Software Feature.

4. Specific characteristics of the TACLANE Encryptors that limit the availability to a sole source are of National Security Agency (NSA) approved Type-1 General Dynamic Mission Systems, Inc. (GDMS) TACLANE-1 Network Encryptors. Only this suggested source can furnish the requirements, to the exclusion of other sources, because GDMS is the sole source manufacturer Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), distributor and owner of the Certified Type 1 Encryptor Product Lines and the sole source OEM, distributor and owner of the VLAN Software, Repair/Maintenance, Warranty extensions, Training and Ancillaries (rack mounts, power supplies, cables, power adapters, handsets) for all of their Product Lines. GDMS Secure Network and Voice Products (SNVP) are BAA and TAA Compliant and are manufactured in GDMS Taunton MA and Scottsdale AZ facilities.

5. Check and fill in all that are applicable:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. The current equipment is TACLANE-1G network encryptors, and the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system by utilizing NSA Approved Type-1 Encryption devices. The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and the Department of Energy, Idaho Operations Office’s (DOE-ID) Classified Networks utilizes GDMS TACLANE series of encryption devices.

In order to upgrade and expand the local Classified Network infrastructure, DOE-ID requires the acquisition of compatible network encryptors. The TACLANE-1F with VLAN software support meets current and future DOE requirements and is an NSA Type-1 certified network device.

Prepared by: Rebecca Hansen, CS 2 09/12/2023

A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

Certified Type 1 Communications Security (COMSEC) / Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) Products have reselling restrictions imposed by the National Security Agency (NSA), therefore GDMS does not currently have Value Added/Authorized Resellers for the Product Lines listed above, however suppliers with a valid Government contract and a need to buy COMSEC/CCI equipment (subject to verification on behalf of NSA) can provide Certified Type 1 COMSEC Product to the Government Agencies.

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole-source buy:

NSA is the controlling authority and a certifier for the sale of GDMS TACLANE Encryption products. Per NSA MOA, requirements dictate that all CCI equipment must ship to a COMSEC approved location. Additionally, each COMSEC item must be verified by the Government and have a valid Government Contract associated with the purchase. COMSEC orders cannot ship without verification of these requirements.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that the statements checked, and information provided above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The facts of this acquisition preclude the use of full and open competition.

Jerry Bailey, Date Project Officer

Mark Payne, Date Contracting Officer