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Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action: General Dynamics Encryptors
Contact and place of performance
Steven Lesh
Tracy, CA 95304
USA
Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action Action Code: Sole Source Classification Code: 5811 - Other Cryptologic Equipment and Components NAICS: 334610 Subject: Sole Source Requirement for TACLANE Encryptors The Defense Logistics Agency J7 Acquisition Operations Office in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania intends to issue Solicitation SP3300-25-Q-0052 to General Dynamics for the acquisition of TACLANE-Flex and T...
View moreGeneral Dynamics has been identified as the only manufacturer capable of providing the required TACLANE devices. As the manufacturer, General Dynamics possesses the unique technical expertise and in-depth understanding of these systems necessary to meet the government's requirements for form, fit, and function, and to maintain the NSA certification of the encryptors.
This notice is a synopsis of the government’s intent to award a sole-source purchase order, as required by FAR 5.201. The contract award is expected to occur on or about 4/19/2026.
Point of Contact:
Steven Lesh, Contract Specialist, [email protected].
Erik Smith, Contracting Officer, [email protected]
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution intends to issue solicitation SP330026Q0052 to General Dynamics for the acquisition of TACLANE-Flex and TACLANE-10G encryption devices. This sole source requirement supports a sensitive mission by providing High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptors (HAIPE) that ensure end-to-end encryption for classified data in transit. The acquisition is classified under PSC 5811 Other Cryptologic Equipment and Components and NAICS 334610 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media. There is no set-aside assigned to this action.
The procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, as General Dynamics is the only manufacturer capable of providing the required devices while maintaining necessary NSA certification and meeting technical requirements for form, fit, and function. The anticipated contract award date is approximately April 19, 2026, with a response deadline of April 18, 2026. Performance will take place in Tracy, California, under the oversight of the DLA J7 Acquisition Operations Office.
This special notice serves as a synopsis of the government's intent to award a sole-source purchase order rather than a request for competitive proposals. Steven Lesh is the designated point of contact for the action. While the agency will consider capability statements, proposals, or quotations submitted by responsible sources, the determination to proceed without competition remains at the government's discretion for the purpose of evaluating future competitive procurement.
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