Opportunity
SAM #FA301026Q0024
Sole Source Procurement of FX-1GSM Single Mode Pluggable Optics for KG-175D Encryption Devices
Buyer
81st Training Wing
Posted
July 10, 2026
Respond By
August 10, 2026
Identifier
FA301026Q0024
NAICS
334210, 423690
This notice announces the intent of the 81st Contracting Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base to award a sole source contract for specialized network hardware. - Agency: 81st Contracting Squadron, Keesler AFB (U.S. Air Force) - Requirement: Procurement of FX-1GSM Single Mode Pluggable Optics - Purpose: To connect to KG-175D NSA-certified Type 1 COMSEC encryption devices - OEM: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (GDMS) - GDMS is the only authorized manufacturer and distributor - Justification: Sole source acquisition under FAR 6.103-1 due to lack of alternative vendors or authorized resellers - No quantity specified in the notice - Interested parties may submit capability statements or quotes, but the government reserves the right to proceed with the sole source award - No services are included; this is strictly a hardware procurement - No period of performance or delivery timeline specified
Description
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. This non-competitive award is implemented by FAR 12.102(a), as it has been deemed that only one source is available to meet this specific requirement. This purchase order is intended to be awarded as a sole source procurement to General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by the date specified herein will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Interested parties may identify their interest and may submit a quote and/or capability statement by 10:00 AM CDT, 10 August 2026. Capability statements and quotes shall be sent via email to markos.mendoza@us.af.mil and kristopher.kostenko@us.af.mil .