SAM #20160291

Sole Source Procurement – RTX KIV-77 IFF Crypto Computers for CBP P-3 Aircraft

This notice announces a planned sole source procurement by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations, for RTX KIV-77 Common IFF Appliqué Crypto Computers to upgrade P-3 aircraft with secure Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) capabilities. - Agency: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations, P-3 Program - Contracting Office: Aviation, Maritime, and Border Technologies Contracting Division - Sole Source Vendor: Collins Aerospace (an RTX Company) - Product: RTX KIV-77 Common IFF Appliqué Crypto Computer - Quantity: 4 units - Part Numbers: KIV-77, 0N696419 - NSN: 5810-01-537-8318 - Purpose: Provides cryptographic protection for IFF systems, compliant with NSA standards, supporting secure Mode 5 IFF operations on P-3 aircraft - Services: Includes delivery, initial configuration, technical documentation, and support services - Security Requirements: Delivery requires Secret clearance and COMSEC access; no weekend/holiday deliveries; tracking notification required - Justification: RTX is the only OEM for this product; procurement is below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold - Opportunity: Other vendors who can meet all requirements are invited to submit a capabilities statement

Description

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. 

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