Intent to Sole Source - GoSilent Cube with Cisco Router
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4877 355 CONS PKDAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ, 85707-3522, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS (5810)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4cc7628024a14779966f58b2bb4af299/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 4, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to issue a sole-source procurement action for the acquisition of a GoSilent Cube and a Cisco Catalyst Router from Weapons and Tactics Alliance Group. This procurement is critical for enhancing communications security capabilities, as these items are essential components in secure communication systems. Interested parties are invited to provide rationale for their consideration by the government, with responses due by Friday, April 4, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST. For inquiries, interested firms may contact Adam Lynn at adam.lynn@us.af.mil or by phone at (520) 228-4183.

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