Opportunity
SAM #N6660426Q0397
Procurement of 13 TACLANE-FLEX Encryption Platform Bundles from General Dynamics Mission Systems
Buyer
Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport
Posted
June 18, 2026
Respond By
June 24, 2026
Identifier
N6660426Q0397
NAICS
335999, 334290
This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) for secure tactical communications equipment. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) - OEM Highlight: - General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) is the sole OEM and vendor - Products/Quantities: - 13 units of TACLANE-FLEX Customizable Encryption Platform - 1 Gb/s Bundle (Part Number FX1GLTO1) - Includes: Agile VLAN and TTS software, RJ-45 10/100/1000 BaseT cable, two 1000 Base-SX Multi Mode Pluggable Optics (LC connector), standard power adapter, spare CIK with tag - 5-year hardware/software warranty and Help Desk Support - Notable Requirements: - Device is a fully tactical 1 Gb/s full duplex HAIPE Inline Network Encryptor (INE) with key, algorithm, and protocol agility - Delivery required within 90 days from award - Sole source justification: Only GDMS can meet the Navy's technical and schedule requirements without incurring unacceptable duplicative costs - No other OEMs or vendors are referenced; procurement is not open for competition
Description
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The basis for the sole source is that only General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) can meet the Government’s schedule requirements without incurring unacceptable duplicative costs. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement in the future.
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Type purchase order to GDMS on a sole source basis. GDMS is the only capable source. TACLANE-FLEX Customizable Encryption Platform - 1 Gb/s Bundle QTY 13 See attached RFQ for further information.