Sources Sought for In-Line Network Encryptor for Bulgaria
ID: In-Line-Network-EncryptorType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: ANALOG VOICE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7G20)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a1f451731cd2465b8dd97fd57987aa9e/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for an In-Line Network Encryptor for Bulgaria as part of Foreign Military Sales (FMS). The procurement aims to secure ten commercial equivalent TACLANE-1G encryptors, which are critical for secure communications and data protection for military operations. Interested parties are required to submit a brief description of their capabilities, including Rough Order of Magnitude pricing and availability, by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on September 12, 2024, to the primary contact, Rem D. Ngo, at Rem.D.Ngo.civ@army.mil. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.

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    Rem.D.Ngo.civ@army.mil
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