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70 -- GSM Secure Module & Hand Set and Accessories

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9TER-03-FDH-0015Federal

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The General Services Administration plans to award a sole source contract to General Dynamics Decision Systems (GDDS) in Scottsdale, Arizona, on behalf of the U.S. Army CECOM Communications Security Logistics Activity at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. This contract, issued through solicitation number 9TER-03-FDH-0015 under the authority of FAR Parts 12 and 13.501(a), involves the procurement of 1,000 units each of GSM Secure Modules and Hand Sets, DTD Fill Cables, Software Update Cables, Desktop Chargers, Spare Batteries, and a one-year extended warranty. These items are NSA-approved information security devices available exclusively through this approved vendor, making GDDS the sole responsible source to fulfill the government’s requirements. The contract follows federal acquisition regulations, including provisions for offeror certifications and commercial item terms, and a justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared to support this sole source procurement. Although the government intends to negotiate exclusively with GDDS, it invites interested parties to submit capability statements describing their qualifications and experience related to similar security communications equipment by October 28, 2002. This submission is not a request for competitive proposals but will be considered only to determine whether to pursue a competitive procurement. The contract aligns with current federal acquisition clauses and regulations, emphasizing the critical nature of NSA approval for all equipment involved and underscoring the proprietary nature of this secure communications technology, which cannot be procured from alternative suppliers.

General Info

Sole source contract awarded to GDDS for NSA-approved secure communication devices and warranty.

Agency

General Services Administration → Gsa/fas Center For It Schedule Prog

NAICS

334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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PostedOct 18

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGeneral Services Administration → Gsa/fas Center For It Schedule Prog

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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20405, USA

Organization / AgencyGeneral Services Administration → Gsa/fas Center For It Schedule Prog

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20405, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The General Services Administration intends to issue a contract to General Dynamics Decision Systems (GDDS), of Scottsdale, Arizona on behalf of the US Army CECOM Communications Security Logistics Activity at Fort Huachuca, Arizona through solicitation no. 9TER-03-FDH-0015 pursuant to the authority of FAR Parts 12 and 13.501(a) Sole Source Acquisitions. A quantity of 1,000 each of the following items are being procured: GSM Secure Module & Hand Set, DTD Fill Cable, Software Update Cable, Desktop Charger, Battery (Spare), 1yr Extended Warranty. This National Security Agency(NSA) approved information security equipment is only available through this NSA approved vendor. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2002-09. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501. There is only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This information security equipment must be procured through vendors approved by the NSA. This is the only NSA Approved vendor for the GSM Secure Module and Handset (cellular phones) and its accessories. A justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, applies to this acquisition to the extent consistent with a sole source acquisition. GDDS shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All interested parties must submit a capability statement that sufficiently describes their qualifications, capabilities, and previous experience related to fulfilling a similar requirement via email to contact@example.gov by 4:00 p.m., PST, October 28, 2002. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.