Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for 8 Encryption Devices to Viasat, Inc.
ID: SDA-SN-25-0017Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2401 SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SDACHANTILLY, VA, 20151-2222, USA

NAICS

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

PSC

OTHER CRYPTOLOGIC EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS (5811)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/01c0df0177574064b340879543621cea/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Space Development Agency (SDA) under the Department of the Air Force, intends to award a sole source contract to Viasat, Inc. for the procurement of eight KG-142 1 x 10G encryption devices and associated cables. This cryptographic hardware is critical for supporting the SDA's Proliferated Warfare Space Architecture, ensuring secure communications within military operations. The estimated contract value is $523,000, with a required delivery date set for 120 days post-award. For inquiries regarding this opportunity, interested parties may contact the SDA at ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.sn-25-0017@mail.mil, indicating "Notice of Intent to Sole Source - SDA-SN-25-0017" in the subject line.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.sn-25-0017@mail.mil
    ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.sn-25-0017@mail.mil
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