Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- NAPAS315GDRepair
- Agency
-
National Nuclear Security Administration
Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7J20 It And Telecom - Security And Compliance Products (Hardware And Perpetual License Software)
- Place of performance
- Dedham, Massachusetts 02026, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract to General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (GDMS) for the shipment and repair of Taclane 175-G Encryptors. The notice, posted on March 3, 2025, with a response deadline of March 18, 2025, specifically targets the repair of classified network encryption equipment used at the H-Area of the Savannah River Site. GDMS is identified as the sole proprietary owner of the Taclane Encryptor, with exclusive authorization to provide repair services. The equipment is critical for maintaining secure communications at Top Secret and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) levels between NNSA/DOE facilities and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions personnel.
The purpose of this sole source procurement is to secure specialized repair services for a highly sensitive communications encryption system that requires unique technical expertise and security clearances. The contract will be issued as a firm fixed price award, with repairs to be performed at GDMS's facility in Dedham, Massachusetts. No alternative vendors can be considered due to GDMS's status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and their certification by the National Security Agency (NSA) as the only approved manufacturer and repair provider. The Taclane 175-G Encryptor utilizes the Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) for secure communications, making it a critical component of secure government communication infrastructure. Contractors interested in this opportunity should note that this is a non-competitive procurement specifically targeting GDMS based on their unique technological capabilities and security credentials.
Notice text
Notice of Intent to Sole Source to General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (GDMS) to cover the shipment and repair for Taclane 175-G Encryptor, that GDMS is a sole proprietary owner of the Taclane Encryptor. Repair service is only authroized by GDMS. See redacted Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, Simplified.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 04 Sole Source Justification Simplified Redacted.pdf |
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