Opportunity
SAM #N00173-26-Q-1301395195
Sole Source Procurement: TACLANE-FLEX Encryption Equipment for Naval Research Laboratory
Buyer
NRL
Posted
August 13, 2026
Respond By
August 15, 2026
Identifier
N00173-26-Q-1301395195
NAICS
334290, 334111, 335921, 334220
This opportunity is a sole source procurement by the Naval Research Laboratory for TACLANE-FLEX encryption equipment from General Dynamics Mission Systems. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy - Sole source procurement to General Dynamics Mission Systems, Dedham, MA - Product: TACLANE-FLEX Customizable Encryption Platform - 2 units requested - 1 Gb/s full duplex HAIPE INE with key, algorithm, and protocol agility - Includes cables, optics, power adapter, spare CIK, 5-year hardware/software warranty, and 24/7 support - Part number: FX1G (Encryptor PN: 02-2842264-2) - NSN: 7540-01-152-8067 - NAICS code: 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) - Product Service Code: 7B20 - No competitive proposals accepted, but capability statements may be submitted to challenge sole source - Procurement under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b))
Estimated contract value: $50,000 - $120,000
Potential competitors: L3Harris Technologies, Cisco Systems, Thales Group, Raytheon Technologies
Period of performance: Not specified in the notice or attachments
Description
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE TO General Dynamics Mission Systems
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Dedham, MA to furnish: TACLANE-FLEX
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334111 with the size standard of L. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 7B20.
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within 2 calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
The point of contact is: Marche Hampton, email: Marche.T.Hampton.civ@us.navy.mil
Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-26-Q-1301395195 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.