20190918_LINE_1TACLANE_-_Sole_Source_Justification____1_Redacted.pdf

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BACKGROUND:

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

Inline Network Encryptors

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) has been tasked with expanding the infrastructure supporting classified networks throughout the campus. This request is to procure seven from General Dynamics Mission Systems.

The contract needs to be awarded in Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) as the Manufacturer Direct order window expires this FY and the delivery must take place in FY19. The anticipated total value of the contract is

The National Security Agency requires that all Inline Network Encryptors be purchased using IDIQ Contract number

The are normally procured through NSA but the FY19 window for such procurements has closed. DOD Instruction 8523.01, April 22, 2018 states “DoD Components shall acquire products and services through the NSA/CSS that serves as the centralized acquisition authority. If the products and services are unavailable through centralized procurement, the DoD Components shall acquire them directly from commercial entities that are authorized by the NSA/CSS to sell such products and services.” The NSA contract manager has authorized NUWCDIVNPT to purchase the directly from the manufacturer if the purchase is completed before the end of FY19.

We have received OPNAV approval for the purchase. CNO Validation Number .

REQUIREMENT:

MFGR Part No Description/Title Qty FX1G Encryption Platform - 1 Gb/s 7

TL-VLAN

VLAN/HAIPE and Layer 2 Passthrough Software Feature

Sole Source Justification:

LVC activities are one of the highest priorities for the Undersea Warfare Combat Systems Department

This purchase is required to establish point-to-point connectivity between required NUWCNPT laboratories on to meet v1.0_APRIL2016

General Dynamics is the only manufacturer of the

NSA Type 1 encryptors are required for network access to the These devices require a software license to operate a dedicated layer 2 Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) which is required for all SDREN-connected sites. The General Dynamics is the only approved Inline Network Encryptor that supports Layer VLAN pass-through that is utilized to protect the classified network infrastructure.

Therefore, this requirement can only be purchased through the manufacturer, General Dynamics.

RESELLERS:

Items listed must be purchased directly from the manufacturer and cannot be purchased through a reseller.

Requiring Department:

Based on the above, I recommend this acquisition be conducted on a Sole Source basis. I certify the technical data which form the basis of this justification are complete and accurate.

APPROVAL:

Contracting Officer:

Based on the above, I have determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.