59 -- KI-17 & CP MODULE PROCUREMENT

The contract involves the procurement of 13 KI-17 units and 78 corresponding CP modules. The KI-17 is a specialized Type-1, NSA-endorsed data encryption and decryption device that supports multiple cryptologic algorithms and is designed to handle various telemetry, tracking, and control (TT&C) or mission data streams. Due to the lack of access to full technical data such as drawings, schematics, and parts lists, the government plans to acquire these items directly from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This procurement, identified by solicitation number FA8307-06-R-97022, was posted in mid-2006 and centers around obtaining highly secure encryption hardware critical for defense or secure communications applications. The contract underscores the importance of relying on the OEM due to restricted data availability, emphasizing the sensitive nature of the product and its intended use in secure mission-critical environments.