Opportunity

SAM #N00173-26-Q-1301386927

NRL Sole Source Procurement of TACLANE-FLEX Secure Communications Equipment from General Dynamics Mission Systems

Buyer

NRL

Posted

August 19, 2026

Respond By

August 21, 2026

Identifier

N00173-26-Q-1301386927

NAICS

334220

This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's intent to procure TACLANE-FLEX secure communications equipment from General Dynamics Mission Systems via a sole source purchase order. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy, Washington, DC - Procurement Type: Sole source purchase order (no competition) - OEM: General Dynamics Mission Systems (Dedham, MA) - Product: TACLANE-FLEX secure communications device - Justification: Only General Dynamics Mission Systems can meet the requirement; no substitutes accepted - Acquisition Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)), under $250,000 threshold - NAICS Code: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) - PSC Code: 5895 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - No competitive proposals will be considered - Commercial opportunity is limited to General Dynamics Mission Systems

Key Details: - Sole source justification is based on unique capabilities of TACLANE-FLEX - No other vendors or products are considered acceptable - The procurement is for secure communications equipment critical to NRL operations

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE 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 334220 with the size standard of L. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 5895. 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-1301386927 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.

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