Encryptor / case, electronic communications / cable assembly

NASA's National Shared Services Center (NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source contract with General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. for specialized electronic communications equipment. The procurement specifically involves ENCRYPTOR / CASE and ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS / CABLE ASSEMBLY items, which will be performed at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center. NASA has determined that General Dynamics Mission Systems is the sole provider of these specific encryption and communication components. The contract will be processed under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures, utilizing the NAICS code 334220 for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. The total procurement is for commercial items and services with a specific focus on encrypted communication technology.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on January 20, 2025. The government will evaluate these submissions solely to determine whether the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis, with the final decision remaining entirely at the government's discretion. Oral communications are not acceptable for responding to this notice. The procurement includes specific encryption equipment like 9 TACLANE-C175N CHVP Encryptors, 1 GEM One manager software license, 4 ruggedized carrying cases, and 3 locking console USB cables. Each TACLANE unit comes with standard accessories and a three-year hardware/software warranty. Potential contractors should note that this is a sole source notice, meaning General Dynamics Mission Systems is currently the anticipated sole contractor for this specific NASA requirement.