KG-175F TACLANEs
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- D-26-TC-0076
- Agency
-
Drug Enforcement Administration
Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7G21 It And Telecom - Network: Digital Network Products (Hardware And Perpetual License Software)
- Place of performance
- Springfield, Virginia 22152, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has published a Special Notice announcing its intention to award a sole source purchase order to General Dynamics Mission Systems for KG-175F TACLANEs, which are advanced encryption devices designed to secure communications on the DEA's Intel Support Systems classified networks. This Special Notice, posted on February 26, 2026, is issued under the authority of the Competition in Contracting Act (41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1)) and FAR 6.302-1, which permit other than full and open competition when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The KG-175F TACLANE is classified as a Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI) that has been approved by the National Security Agency and is the sole authorized encryption device for the DEA's Merlin and Speedway classified networks. General Dynamics Mission Systems holds the exclusive capability to provide this equipment, and therefore no competitive solicitation will be conducted.
The primary objective of this procurement is to replace legacy TACLANE equipment currently deployed in DEA field operations while ensuring seamless integration with the agency's existing cryptography management system and hundreds of already-deployed devices. All interested parties must submit written communications by March 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time to the point of contact, Calvin Jackson at calvin.jackson@dea.gov. Only General Dynamics Mission Systems is eligible to submit an offer, as the sole source determination precludes participation by other contractors. The performance period is scheduled to run from September 19, 2026 through September 18, 2027, and the Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price purchase order governed by FAR Part 12.3 provisions applicable to commercial items. The Contracting Officer will determine price fairness and reasonableness prior to award in accordance with established federal acquisition regulations.
Notice text
The U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration intends to award a sole source purchase order to General Dynamics Mission Systems for KG-175F TACLANEs to securely communicate the Intel Support Systems classified networks. It is required that DEA utilizes NSA approved encryption devices that allow for remote administration/management, configuring, and encryption key management. The encryption devices must integrate with DEA’s key cryptography management system as well as the existing TACLANE devices currently in use. The KG-175F TACLANE is the only DEA and NSA approved encryption devices authorized on the Merlin and Speedway classified networks. The KG-175F is a Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI) sold only by General Dynamics Mission Systems, therefore, no offers could be solicited from other sources. All communication
regarding this posting shall be in writing and be received by the archive date of this notice effective March 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Point of contact is calvin.jackson@dea.gov.
The proposed order is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate only with General Dynamics Mission Systems. In accordance with Competition in Contracting Act, 41 USC 253(c) (1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, other than full and open competition is authorized when there is only one responsible source and no other supplies and services will satisfy agency requirements. The following FAR Part 12.3 provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 52.212-4 (Feb 2007) Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and 52.212-5 (Apr 2008) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at this internet address - www.acquisition.gov/far and are attached.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 334220. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price purchase order. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is not a request for a competitive quotation. A Request of Quotation (RFQ) is not available.
All communication regarding this posting shall be in writing and be received by the archive date of this notice effective March 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET at calvin.jackson@dea.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JOFOC 2.26.2026.pdf |
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