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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 J7 Acquisition Operations Office intends to issue solicitation SP330026Q0052 for the acquisition of TACLANE-Flex and TACLANE-10G encryption devices. This requirement, which includes TACLANE-Flex and TACLANE-Bundle units, involves High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptors (HAIPE) designed to provide end-to-end encryption for classified data in transit. These devices support a sensitive mission requiring specific security standards and National Security Agency certification. Performance is scheduled to take place in Tracy, California.
This procurement is being conducted on a sole-source basis to General Dynamics under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, as the manufacturer possesses the unique technical expertise and proprietary designs necessary to meet form, fit, and function requirements. The acquisition is classified under NAICS 334610 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media and PSC 5811 OTHER CRYPTOLOGIC EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS. No set-aside is assigned to this action.
The government expects to award the contract on or about April 19, 2026. While this notice does not constitute a request for competitive proposals, the agency will consider capability statements, proposals, or quotations submitted by responsible sources through the response deadline of April 18, 2026. Information received from such submissions will be used to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Contract specialist Steven Lesh serves as the primary point of contact for this action.
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