SAM #NNG15SC12B_N0003926FD004

Navy sole-source award for General Dynamics KG-175X TACLANE encryptors

This Navy award supports a sole-source order for NSA-certified General Dynamics KG-175X network encryption hardware. - Award and buyer: The U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR HQ), issued order N0003926FD004 under contract NNG15SC12B through NASA SEWP. - Product: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. KG-175X (TACLANE) encryptor; quantity is not stated. The hardware is an unclassified Controlled Cryptographic Item used to secure high-speed local- and wide-area network communications. - Sole-source rationale: The justification identifies General Dynamics Mission Systems as the only source for the KG-175X. Supply-chain controls, accountability requirements, and COMSEC distribution policies preclude third-party commercial resale. - Oversight: The requiring activity and Contracting Officer will monitor certifications and distribution policies for possible future competition. - Timing and value: The document does not state a period of performance or contract value.

Description

This NASA SEWP order is for KG-175X (TACLANE) Cyber Capable Encryptor hardware units manufactured by General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS). The KG-175X is an unclassified Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI) designed to secure high-speed communications over local and wide-area networks and certified by the National Security Agency (NSA). GDMS is the only source ofr the KG-175X. Commercial procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12 were used in conjunction with FAR 16.505 for this procurement.

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