Communications Security Equipment
ID: 70T03025_SpecialNotice_COMSECType: Special Notice
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONENTERPRISE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

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Other Computer Related Services (541519)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8584568c330840358750b5c5596ca8e1/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), is seeking to procure communications security equipment through a non-competitive contract with General Dynamic Mission Systems. The primary objective of this procurement is to upgrade thirteen KG-175F TACLANE FLEX devices in accordance with the NSA Cryptologic Modernization Phase 2 (CM2) COMSEC office requirements. These devices are critical for ensuring secure communications within the TSA's operations. Interested vendors may express their interest and capability to respond to this requirement, although this notice does not constitute a request for competitive proposals. For further inquiries or potential subcontracting opportunities, interested parties should contact General Dynamic Mission Systems directly.

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