Notice of intent (KOV-21)
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- PANAPG26P0000032538
- Agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Pennsylvania 18466, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army, through the Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) Tobyhanna Division, has published a Notice of Intent to award a sole-source purchase order to Analog Devices Federal (ADF Group Inc.) for the development of KOV-21 cryptographic card module production and battery refresh capabilities. This special notice was posted on January 6, 2026, with a response deadline of January 16, 2026. The requirement involves supplying technical data packages, training, equipment, software, production parts, and services to establish organic manufacturing capability at Tobyhanna Army Depot. ADF Group Inc. is identified as the sole and exclusive distributor of these materials and services for United States Government facilities. The Government plans to proceed under simplified procedures for commercial items in accordance with FAR regulations.
The objective of this acquisition is to transfer KOV-21 production and battery refresh capabilities from Analog Devices Federal in Tampa, Florida—which plans to close operations by September 2027—to Tobyhanna Army Depot to ensure continuity of Simple Key Loader production through 2030. All deliverables must be completed within 14 months of contract award, with the technical data package due within 90 days and test equipment delivery required by January 29, 2027. While this is not a competitive solicitation, interested parties may submit statements of capabilities, price lists, and supporting documentation via email for consideration if they can provide the requirement without compromising manufacturing delivery, warranty, or pricing. The Government reserves the right to determine whether to conduct competitive procurement in the future based on capabilities received. This acquisition falls under NAICS code 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC code 5810 (Communications Security Equipment and Components), and requires 100% compliance with all stated deliverables and technical specifications.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER
Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, Tobyhanna, PA 18466 intends to award a sole source purchase order to Analog Devices Federal (ADF Group Inc.), 13008 Telecom Dr. Temple Terrace, FL 33637
This requirement is for supply of technical data package, training, equipment, software, production parts and services to develop new production and battery refresh organic capability of the KOV-21 Card (cryptographic card module) at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). The deliverable item and services will be furnished within 14 months from date of contract award.
Analog Devices Federal (ADF Group Inc.), Federal Division, is the sole and exclusive distributor of technical data package, training, equipment, software, production parts and services to develop new production and battery refresh organic capability of the KOV-21 Card (cryptographic card module), for United Sates Government facilities.
The Government intends to acquire this requirement under the guidelines of FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii), sole source (including brand name) under the authority of the simplified procedures for certain commercial items. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate directly under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).
This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any interested party that can provide this requirement, without compromising manufacturing delivery, warranty, or mark ups, you may submit a statement of capabilities that may be considered by Tobyhanna Army Depot. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is based upon responses to this notice and it is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.
The capability statement, a price list and any other information furnished must be via email only and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can meet the requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to kristen.zigmont.civ@army.mil by 11:00 AM EST on 16 January 2026.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DRAFT Performance Work Statment.pdf.pdf |
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