Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for 8 Encryption Devices to Viasat, Inc.

The Space Development Agency (SDA), a component of the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Viasat, Inc. located in Carlsbad, California. The contract involves the procurement of eight KG-142 1 x 10G crypto units and associated cables, which will be used in support of SDA's Proliferated Warfare Space Architecture. The notice was published on April 21, 2025, with a response deadline of May 6, 2025. The contract will be awarded under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which allows for a non-competitive procurement when only one source can satisfy agency requirements. The estimated contract value for this procurement is $523,000.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to acquire specialized cryptographic hardware for the SDA's space architecture program. The contract requires delivery of the equipment within 120 days after award, with Viasat, Inc. being the sole identified source for these specific encryption devices. This is not a competitive solicitation but rather an informational notice about a predetermined contract award. Contractors are not being invited to compete for this opportunity, as the agency has determined Viasat, Inc. is the only qualified vendor. Interested parties with questions or comments are instructed to contact the SDA via email at ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.sn-25-0017@mail.mil, with a specific email subject line requirement. The procurement falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) category 334419 for Other Electronic Component Manufacturing and Product Service Code 5811 for Cryptologic Equipment and Components.