VIASAT KG 142 JA.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for Other Than Full and Open Competition from the Space Development Agency (SDA) to procure Communications Security (COMSEC) Equipment from Viasat, Inc. through a sole source contract valued at $1,364,320.00.

The J&A covers the procurement of specific encryption devices including the KG-142 1x10G EE SR and KG-142 2x10G EE SR Enterprise Class Ethernet Encryptors with 60-month warranties. The equipment includes features such as EDE-CIS compliance, AES-256-GCM encryption, near-zero traffic latency, and IEEE compliant frame forwarding. The contract includes power cords, optical components, training for 2 students, and 24/7 help desk support. An Intent to Sole Source Special Notice (SDA-SN-25-0010) was posted on SAM.gov on January 10, 2025, with responses due by January 26, 2025. No responses were received from other interested parties. The contracting officer will conduct a detailed price analysis of Viasat's proposal in accordance with FAR Part 13 to ensure fair and reasonable pricing.