99 CS L3Harris Encryption Software
ID: F3G3FA4234MW01Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4861 99 CONS LGCNELLIS AFB, NV, 89191-7063, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b0fb5851784c4f5eb0536eec9877569f/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the 99th Contracting Squadron of the Air Force, intends to award a sole-source purchase order for L3Harris Encryption Software, citing exclusive licensing agreements under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This procurement involves acquiring 26 units of proprietary Over the Air Rekeying/Zeroizing Encryption Software, which is critical for ensuring compliance with contemporary encryption security standards for base network communication. Interested parties are required to submit a capability statement that includes technical and cost data by September 20, 2024, at 08:00 AM Pacific Time, with submissions sent via email to 1st LT Vincent McDonough at vincent.mcdonough.2@us.af.mil. The government will evaluate all capability statements to determine the necessity of competitive procurement versus proceeding with a sole-source award.

    Point(s) of Contact
    1st LT Vincent McDonough
    vincent.mcdonough.2@us.af.mil
    Agatha Keith Morrison
    agatha.morrison@us.af.mil
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    F3G3FA4247AW01 - NOI.pdf
    The 99th Contracting Squadron is issuing a Notice of Intent to pursue a sole-source purchase order for L3Harris Encryption Software, citing FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) due to exclusive licensing agreements. This notice does not solicit competitive proposals, and no solicitation documents are available. Interested parties must submit a capability statement by the deadline of September 20, 2024, at 08:00 AM Pacific Time. The submission should include technical and cost data demonstrating the ability to fulfill the requirement. The government will consider all submitted capability statements to determine the need for competitive procurement versus sole-source procurement. Inquiries for documentation or additional information will not be treated as affirmative responses. Prospective offerors are responsible for confirming receipt of their submissions, which must be sent via email in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format, with total attachments not exceeding 10 MB. The government's decision whether to proceed competitively or sole-source is at its discretion.
    F3G3FA4247AW01 SSJ.pdf
    The 99th Contracting Squadron seeks to procure 26 units of proprietary Over the Air Rekeying/Zeroizing Encryption Software from L3Harris for their radios. The software is essential for ensuring that these radios comply with contemporary encryption security standards necessary for base network communication. Due to its proprietary nature, the software can only be acquired directly from L3Harris, as it is not available through other resellers. A notice of intent will be published to establish transparency in this single-source procurement. Future purchases will involve market research to explore alternative manufacturers and ensure compliance with Air Force standards, aiming to enhance competition and avoid reliance on single-source providers. The Contracting Officer, Agatha Keith Morrison, GS-12, DAF, confirms that no other reasonable sources are available for this specific software requirement. This document showcases the government's effort to balance operational requirements with regulatory compliance in federal procurement processes.
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