Notice of Intent to Sole Source - KIV 77
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 20160291
- Agency
-
Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Jacksonville, Florida 32221, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Collins Aerospace (an RTX Company) on August 6, 2026, for acquisition of four RTX KIV-77 Common IFF Applique Crypto Computers to equip the CBP P-3 fleet aircraft with Mode 5 cryptographic capability, with a response deadline of August 14, 2026. RTX is the sole source manufacturer; CBP determined no other product satisfies the requirement. The procurement is conducted under FAR 12.102(a) authority and the total anticipated cost is below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
The KIV-77 units will provide cryptographic protection for Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems in accordance with Department of War and Department of Homeland Security requirements, addressing the DoW's planned sunset of older IFF Modes 1 and 2 no later than January 1, 2027. Equipment must comply with current National Security Agency standards and interoperate with existing DHS platforms. Scope includes purchase, delivery, initial configuration of four KIV-77 units (Part Number 0N696419, National Stock Number 5810-01-537-8318), technical documentation, and support services. Delivery is required to Jacksonville, Florida (Account # CA830100, 6222 POW-MIA Memorial Parkway, Suite 3) with period of performance of 60 days after receipt of order.
Contractors claiming the ability to meet requirements must submit a capabilities statement to Contracting Officer Michael A. Hall at Michael.A.Hall@cbp.dhs.gov by August 14, 2026. All manufacturing and testing personnel must hold Secret security clearances and have access to Communications Security information and classified crypto keys.
Notice text
U.S. Customs and Border Protection intends to issue a firm fixed price sole source award to Collins Aerospace An RTX Company. This procurement is for the acquisition of RTX KIV-77 Common IFF Appliqué Crypto Computers to support secure Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) operations. The KIV-77 units will be used to provide cryptographic protection for IFF systems in accordance with applicable Department of War and Department of Homeland Security requirements. The scope includes the purchase, delivery, and initial configuration of KIV-77 devices, as well as associated technical documentation and support services. All equipment must be compliant with current National Security Agency (NSA) standards and interoperable with existing DHS platforms.
Period of performance:
60 Days After Receipt of Order
If any contractors feel they can meet the requirements please contact the contracting officer by email at Michael.A.Hall@cbp.dhs.gov by the response date and time listed with this notice. You must submit a capabilities statement displaying your ability to meet the requirements.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Att_2-Sole_Source_Determination_Not_Exceeding_SAT - Redacted.pdf | ||
| SOW_KIV_77_07.27.26.pdf |
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