SOURCES SOUGHT FOR Encryption – Decryption Device FOR FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS)
ID: SOURCES_SOUGHT_FOR_Encryption_Decryption_Device Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

NAICS

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers (425120)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTE (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7B20)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e365da9617504086b9345637b45f92d0/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Contracting Command, is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify potential suppliers for an Encryption-Decryption Device intended for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Romania. The procurement aims to secure fourteen (14) 512 GB Solid-State Drives (SSDs) that can encrypt information up to NATO Secret, each accompanied by iButton tokens and readers, with the goal of fulfilling specific military requirements. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the security capabilities of partner nations and ensuring compliance with U.S. defense standards. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company details and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing, by July 9, 2025, to Contract Specialist Angela H. McFillin at angela.h.mcfillin.civ@army.mil, as this notice serves solely for market research and does not constitute a formal solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Angela H. McFillin
    angela.h.mcfillin.civ@army.mil
    Aqua M. Jefferson
    aqua.m.jefferson.civ@army.mil
    Files
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    Sources Sought Romania.pdf
    The U.S. Army Contracting Command is seeking sources for an Encryption-Decryption Device intended for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Romania. This sources sought notice aims to gather market research on potential suppliers capable of providing encrypted Solid-State Drives (SSDs) functionally equivalent to the ViaSat Eclypt Core 600 SSD. The requirement includes 14 units of 512 GB SSDs, each capable of encrypting information up to NATO Secret, accompanied by iButton tokens and readers. Responses are requested to include company details, past services relevant to the capabilities required, and a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing estimation. Participation is strictly voluntary and aimed at determining procurement methods, with the possibility of setting aside contracts for small businesses. Interested companies must be registered in SAM.gov, and submissions are due by July 9, 2025. The contract will comply with security regulations and specialty metals restrictions. This notice serves purely for information gathering, not as a formal solicitation.
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