IWRP Consortium #27-PAC-3297

Prototype Development of Small Form Factor NSA Type 1 COMSEC Device for Tactical Use

This opportunity from the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific seeks innovative solutions for secure tactical communications: - Government Buyer: - Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, U.S. Navy - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Prototype development of a miniaturized, NSA Type 1 certified Communications Security (COMSEC) device - Device must provide modernized security services for the Link 22 tactical data link ecosystem - Must be suitable for deployment on various aircraft platforms - Should serve as a small form factor alternative to existing COMSEC solutions - Must maintain backward compatibility with current systems - Testing and evaluation of the developed prototype - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Prototype must be NSA Type 1 certified - Offerors are encouraged (but not required) to have Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 - Opportunity is classified under NAICS codes 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services)

Description

The U.S. Navy seeks prototypes for a miniaturized, NSA Type 1 certified Communications Security (COMSEC) device. The device must provide modernized security services for the Link 22 tactical data link ecosystem and be suitable for deployment on various aircraft platforms. The prototype should serve as a small form factor alternative to existing COMSEC solutions and maintain backward compatibility. The procurement includes prototype development and testing and evaluation.

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