Foreign Military Sales (FMS) KG-250X In Line Network Encryptors

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
W91CRB-25-R-5009
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) is seeking to procure thirty (30) ViaSat KG-250X In Line Network Encryptors for a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case supporting Slovak Republic military operations. This is a brand name solicitation for commercial items under a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, with specific technical requirements for secure network communications equipment. Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their quotes via email to Contract Specialist Naomi Hooks by 10:00 AM EST on 11 April 2025, with questions accepted until 10:00 AM EST on 4 April 2025. The government will evaluate quotes using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, considering both cost/price and technical capability of the proposed encryptors. Offerors are required to submit specific documentation, including provisions 52.212-3, 52.204-24, and 52.204-26, and must provide their unique entity identification code.

The solicitation is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 334220 with a size standard of 1,250 employees, targeting radio and wireless communications equipment manufacturing. The anticipated contract award is scheduled no later than 30 June 2025, with delivery to the Slovak Ministry of Defense through JAS Forwarding Government & Defense in Sterling, VA. The encryptors are Type 1 NSA-certified network devices with specific technical specifications, including low weight (2.8 lbs), 200 Mbps aggregate speed, and ruggedized to MIL-STD-810 standards. The contract includes a 36-month hardware and software warranty with 24/7 help desk support. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, market research identified only ViaSat, Inc. and Unmanned Systems Technology as potential sources for these specialized network encryption devices. The total procurement value is under $750,000 and will be funded through Foreign Military Sales non-repayable funds.

Notice text

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Update #4 · Latest ·

SUBJECT: Solicitation: W91CRB-25-R-5009 – LO-B-UDK; Request for Quote (RFQ)


This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is a Brand Name Request for Quote (RFQ). This action is posted as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code: 334220 “Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing”. The size standard is 1250.


The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), an agency of the Government, has a requirement for the procurement of a qty. thirty (30) ViaSat KG-250X In Line Networking Encryptors (Part Number 1101000) to support military operations in the Slovak Republic. This procurement is a requirement for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case LO-B-UDK, for the Slovak Republic. The Government anticipates the issuance of a commercial Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract as a result of subject synopsis/solicitation. The anticipated date of award to be determined, but no later than 30 June 2025.
All supplies are requested to be proposed upon and specified by the offeror as seen below:

Description: CLIN 0001 – The contractor shall deliver thirty (30) ViaSat KG-250X In Line Network Encryptors (Part Number 1101000)


Other Information/Requirements:
1. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that their Offer is compliant with ALL provisions of the FAR and its supplements. The Government MAY, but is not obligated to, consider an Offer that is non-compliant with any provision of the FAR and its supplements. Furthermore, the Government is NOT required to inform any Offeror that their Offer is non-compliant with the FAR or any of its supplements. Failure of an Offer to comply with any provision of the FAR and its supplements may result in the Offeror being deemed non-responsive to the solicitation.
2. The Government requires ViaSat brand KG-250X In Line Network Encryptors to be delivered as soon as possible. Contractor shall propose a delivery date for CLIN 0001. Only one (1) date shall be provided. Details of Delivery Location and Inspection and

Acceptance are as follows:
CLIN 0001-FMS Case LO-B-UDK:
Place of delivery: TBD
Inspection and Acceptance at Origin
FOB Origin

3. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by the Contracting Officer. The offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and include the assigned Unique Entity Identification code with quote submission. Offerors shall submit signed copies of all amendments posted to SAM.gov with their quote submission.

4. **Offerors SHALL include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their response. Additionally, Offerors shall provide a completed copy of 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 with their response.**

5. Any questions are to be submitted in writing to Naomi Hooks, Contract Specialist, via email to: naomi.hooks2.civ@army.mil no later than 10:00AM - EST – U.S. on 4 April 2025.

6. The offeror shall submit their quote via email to Naomi Hooks, Contract Specialist, to: naomi.hooks2.civ@army.mil by 10:00AM – EST 11 April 2025. An email confirmation from the contract specialist must be received to be considered submitted.

Contact Information:
Naomi Hooks
Contract Specialist
Army Contracting Command –Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG)
Email – naomi.hooks2.civ@army.mil

BASIS FOR AWARD:
Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2, Evaluation of Quotations or Offers. A single award will be made based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach. (Note: See FAR 52.212-2 for evaluation criteria detailed herein). In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g), The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)”:


(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:Factor 1 Cost/Price: Price will be evaluated based on the total proposed price for CLIN 0001.
Factor 2 Technical: Technical will be evaluated based on the technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government’s requirement. Additionally, the technical element of the evaluation shall be based solely on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not provided in the proposal.
(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option (s).
(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES (full list available in attachment)
 

AMENDMENTS

27 MAR 2025 - Questions from Industry

27 MAR 2025 - Additional Questions from Industry

28 MAR 2025 - Additional Questions from Industry

Update #3 ·

SUBJECT: Solicitation: W91CRB-25-R-5009 – LO-B-UDK; Request for Quote (RFQ)


This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is a Brand Name Request for Quote (RFQ). This action is posted as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code: 334220 “Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing”. The size standard is 1250.


The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), an agency of the Government, has a requirement for the procurement of a qty. thirty (30) ViaSat KG-250X In Line Networking Encryptors (Part Number 1101000) to support military operations in the Slovak Republic. This procurement is a requirement for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case LO-B-UDK, for the Slovak Republic. The Government anticipates the issuance of a commercial Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract as a result of subject synopsis/solicitation. The anticipated date of award to be determined, but no later than 30 June 2025.
All supplies are requested to be proposed upon and specified by the offeror as seen below:

Description: CLIN 0001 – The contractor shall deliver thirty (30) ViaSat KG-250X In Line Network Encryptors (Part Number 1101000)


Other Information/Requirements:
1. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that their Offer is compliant with ALL provisions of the FAR and its supplements. The Government MAY, but is not obligated to, consider an Offer that is non-compliant with any provision of the FAR and its supplements. Furthermore, the Government is NOT required to inform any Offeror that their Offer is non-compliant with the FAR or any of its supplements. Failure of an Offer to comply with any provision of the FAR and its supplements may result in the Offeror being deemed non-responsive to the solicitation.
2. The Government requires ViaSat brand KG-250X In Line Network Encryptors to be delivered as soon as possible. Contractor shall propose a delivery date for CLIN 0001. Only one (1) date shall be provided. Details of Delivery Location and Inspection and

Acceptance are as follows:
CLIN 0001-FMS Case LO-B-UDK:
Place of delivery: TBD
Inspection and Acceptance at Origin
FOB Origin

3. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by the Contracting Officer. The offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and include the assigned Unique Entity Identification code with quote submission. Offerors shall submit signed copies of all amendments posted to SAM.gov with their quote submission.

4. **Offerors SHALL include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their response. Additionally, Offerors shall provide a completed copy of 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 with their response.**

5. Any questions are to be submitted in writing to Naomi Hooks, Contract Specialist, via email to: naomi.hooks2.civ@army.mil no later than 10:00AM - EST – U.S. on 4 April 2025.

6. The offeror shall submit their quote via email to Naomi Hooks, Contract Specialist, to: naomi.hooks2.civ@army.mil by 10:00AM – EST 11 April 2025. An email confirmation from the contract specialist must be received to be considered submitted.

Contact Information:
Naomi Hooks
Contract Specialist
Army Contracting Command –Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG)
Email – naomi.hooks2.civ@army.mil

BASIS FOR AWARD:
Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2, Evaluation of Quotations or Offers. A single award will be made based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach. (Note: See FAR 52.212-2 for evaluation criteria detailed herein). In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g), The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)”:


(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:Factor 1 Cost/Price: Price will be evaluated based on the total proposed price for CLIN 0001.
Factor 2 Technical: Technical will be evaluated based on the technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government’s requirement. Additionally, the technical element of the evaluation shall be based solely on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not provided in the proposal.
(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option (s).
(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES (full list available in attachment)
 

AMENDMENTS

27 MAR 2025 - Questions from Industry

27 MAR 2025 - Additional Questions from Industry

Update #2 ·

SUBJECT: Solicitation: W91CRB-25-R-5009 – LO-B-UDK; Request for Quote (RFQ)


This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is a Brand Name Request for Quote (RFQ). This action is posted as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code: 334220 “Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing”. The size standard is 1250.


The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), an agency of the Government, has a requirement for the procurement of a qty. thirty (30) ViaSat KG-250X In Line Networking Encryptors (Part Number 1101000) to support military operations in the Slovak Republic. This procurement is a requirement for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case LO-B-UDK, for the Slovak Republic. The Government anticipates the issuance of a commercial Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract as a result of subject synopsis/solicitation. The anticipated date of award to be determined, but no later than 30 June 2025.
All supplies are requested to be proposed upon and specified by the offeror as seen below:

Description: CLIN 0001 – The contractor shall deliver thirty (30) ViaSat KG-250X In Line Network Encryptors (Part Number 1101000)


Other Information/Requirements:
1. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that their Offer is compliant with ALL provisions of the FAR and its supplements. The Government MAY, but is not obligated to, consider an Offer that is non-compliant with any provision of the FAR and its supplements. Furthermore, the Government is NOT required to inform any Offeror that their Offer is non-compliant with the FAR or any of its supplements. Failure of an Offer to comply with any provision of the FAR and its supplements may result in the Offeror being deemed non-responsive to the solicitation.
2. The Government requires ViaSat brand KG-250X In Line Network Encryptors to be delivered as soon as possible. Contractor shall propose a delivery date for CLIN 0001. Only one (1) date shall be provided. Details of Delivery Location and Inspection and

Acceptance are as follows:
CLIN 0001-FMS Case LO-B-UDK:
Place of delivery: TBD
Inspection and Acceptance at Origin
FOB Origin

3. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by the Contracting Officer. The offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and include the assigned Unique Entity Identification code with quote submission. Offerors shall submit signed copies of all amendments posted to SAM.gov with their quote submission.

4. **Offerors SHALL include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their response. Additionally, Offerors shall provide a completed copy of 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 with their response.**

5. Any questions are to be submitted in writing to Naomi Hooks, Contract Specialist, via email to: naomi.hooks2.civ@army.mil no later than 10:00AM - EST – U.S. on 4 April 2025.

6. The offeror shall submit their quote via email to Naomi Hooks, Contract Specialist, to: naomi.hooks2.civ@army.mil by 10:00AM – EST 11 April 2025. An email confirmation from the contract specialist must be received to be considered submitted.

Contact Information:
Naomi Hooks
Contract Specialist
Army Contracting Command –Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG)
Email – naomi.hooks2.civ@army.mil

BASIS FOR AWARD:
Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2, Evaluation of Quotations or Offers. A single award will be made based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach. (Note: See FAR 52.212-2 for evaluation criteria detailed herein). In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g), The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)”:


(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:Factor 1 Cost/Price: Price will be evaluated based on the total proposed price for CLIN 0001.
Factor 2 Technical: Technical will be evaluated based on the technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government’s requirement. Additionally, the technical element of the evaluation shall be based solely on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not provided in the proposal.
(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option (s).
(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES (full list available in attachment)
 

AMENDMENTS

27 MAR 2025 - Questions from Industry

Update #1 ·

SUBJECT: Solicitation: W91CRB-25-R-5009 – LO-B-UDK; Request for Quote (RFQ)


This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is a Brand Name Request for Quote (RFQ). This action is posted as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code: 334220 “Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing”. The size standard is 1250.


The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), an agency of the Government, has a requirement for the procurement of a qty. thirty (30) ViaSat KG-250X In Line Networking Encryptors (Part Number 1101000) to support military operations in the Slovak Republic. This procurement is a requirement for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case LO-B-UDK, for the Slovak Republic. The Government anticipates the issuance of a commercial Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract as a result of subject synopsis/solicitation. The anticipated date of award to be determined, but no later than 30 June 2025.
All supplies are requested to be proposed upon and specified by the offeror as seen below:

Description: CLIN 0001 – The contractor shall deliver thirty (30) ViaSat KG-250X In Line Network Encryptors (Part Number 1101000)


Other Information/Requirements:
1. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that their Offer is compliant with ALL provisions of the FAR and its supplements. The Government MAY, but is not obligated to, consider an Offer that is non-compliant with any provision of the FAR and its supplements. Furthermore, the Government is NOT required to inform any Offeror that their Offer is non-compliant with the FAR or any of its supplements. Failure of an Offer to comply with any provision of the FAR and its supplements may result in the Offeror being deemed non-responsive to the solicitation.
2. The Government requires ViaSat brand KG-250X In Line Network Encryptors to be delivered as soon as possible. Contractor shall propose a delivery date for CLIN 0001. Only one (1) date shall be provided. Details of Delivery Location and Inspection and

Acceptance are as follows:
CLIN 0001-FMS Case LO-B-UDK:
Place of delivery: TBD
Inspection and Acceptance at Origin
FOB Origin

3. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by the Contracting Officer. The offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and include the assigned Unique Entity Identification code with quote submission. Offerors shall submit signed copies of all amendments posted to SAM.gov with their quote submission.

4. **Offerors SHALL include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their response. Additionally, Offerors shall provide a completed copy of 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 with their response.**

5. Any questions are to be submitted in writing to Naomi Hooks, Contract Specialist, via email to: naomi.hooks2.civ@army.mil no later than 10:00AM - EST – U.S. on 4 April 2025.

6. The offeror shall submit their quote via email to Naomi Hooks, Contract Specialist, to: naomi.hooks2.civ@army.mil by 10:00AM – EST 11 April 2025. An email confirmation from the contract specialist must be received to be considered submitted.

Contact Information:
Naomi Hooks
Contract Specialist
Army Contracting Command –Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG)
Email – naomi.hooks2.civ@army.mil

BASIS FOR AWARD:
Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2, Evaluation of Quotations or Offers. A single award will be made based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach. (Note: See FAR 52.212-2 for evaluation criteria detailed herein). In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g), The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)”:


(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:Factor 1 Cost/Price: Price will be evaluated based on the total proposed price for CLIN 0001.
Factor 2 Technical: Technical will be evaluated based on the technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government’s requirement. Additionally, the technical element of the evaluation shall be based solely on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not provided in the proposal.
(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option (s).
(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES (full list available in attachment)
 

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