Award
Purchase Order #19AQMS26P0345
Purchase Order for TEMPEST Card Reader by CIS Secure Computing
Buyer
Department of State
Award Amount
$742.00
Ceiling
$742.00
Awarded
September 28, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 28, 2026 – Jan 26, 2027
Identifier
19AQMS26P0345
NAICS
334118
This award represents a purchase order contract for the procurement of TEMPEST card readers. The recipient, CIS Secure Computing, Inc., is a specialized company that provides secure computing products and solutions, aligning with the sensitive nature of the procurement. The contract involves acquiring TEMPEST card readers, devices designed to prevent electromagnetic eavesdropping, thus enhancing secure communications. This procurement is significant for strengthening the agency’s information security infrastructure, ensuring protection against electronic surveillance threats. The scope includes the delivery of these specialized card readers to the designated location in Ashburn, Virginia, under a short-term agreement spanning several months. The award was made on a non-competitive basis to a qualified vendor capable of meeting the stringent security requirements. Key dates include the recent award issuance, with performance expected within a few months. This contract is a focused procurement supporting ongoing efforts to safeguard sensitive data transmissions.
Description
TEMPEST CARD READER