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This is a Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action announcing a sole-source procurement.
The Defense Logistics Agency J7 Acquisition Operations Office in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania intends to issue Solicitation SP330026Q0137 to Viasat Inc. for the acquisition of Ground Operating Equipment (GOE) Encryptors on a sole-source basis under FAR Part 12, Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Viasat Inc. has been identified as the only manufacturer capable of providing the required items, possessing unique technical expertise and in-depth understanding of the systems necessary to meet government requirements for form, fit, and function. The procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, citing "only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements," with the legal authority derived from 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1). A Justification and Approval will be prepared in accordance with FAR 6.104-1. The contract award is expected to occur on or about August 31, 2026.
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responsible sources may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration. The government reserves the discretion to determine whether to compete the contract based on responses received. The classification code is 5811 (Other Cryptologic Equipment and Components) with NAICS 334290. Points of contact are Steven Lesh, Contract Specialist, at steven.lesh@dla.mil and Erik Smith, Contracting Officer, at erik.smith@dla.mil. Specific mission and unit details are not provided due to security considerations.
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Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action
Action Code: Sole Source
Classification Code: 5811 – Other Cryptologic Equipment and Components
NAICS: 334290
Subject: Sole Source Requirement for Viasat Ground Operating Equipment (GOE) Encryptors
The Defense Logistics Agency J7 Acquisition Operations Office in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania intends to issue Solicitation SP330026Q0137 to Viasat Inc., for the acquisition of
Ground Operating Equipment (GOE) Encryptors on a sole source basis. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of
Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
The requirement is for the purchase of Ground Operating Equipment (GOE) Encryptors. This purchase is in support of a sensitive mission, and for security reasons, specific details of the mission and unit cannot be provided.
The authority for using other than full and open competition is FAR 6.103-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements," as implemented by 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1). A Justification and Approval
(J&A) for this action will be prepared in accordance with FAR 6.104-1.
Viasat Inc. has been identified as the only manufacturer capable of providing the required items. As the manufacturer, Viasat possesses the unique technical expertise and in-depth understanding of these systems necessary to meet the government's requirements for form, fit, and function.
This notice is a synopsis of the government’s intent to award a sole-source purchase order, as required by FAR 5.201. The contract award is expected to occur on or about 8/31/2026.
Point of Contact:
Steven Lesh, Contract Specialist, steven.lesh@dla.mil.
Erik Smith, Contracting Officer, erik.smith@dla.mil
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
mailto:steven.lesh@dla.mil mailto:erik.smith@dla.mil
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