--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT TO MYKOTRONX FOR COMSEC EQUIPMENT RESULTING FROM ANNOUNCEMENT W9128Z-04-R-0023

The US Army CECOM Acquisition Center, Southwest Operations Office, plans to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to Mykotronx for up to 21,934 KOV-14 STE FORTEZZA secure communication devices. These devices, which have received Type I certification from the National Security Agency, provide a range of secure communication capabilities including Integrated Services Digital Network connectivity, secure voice, high-speed data encryption for video conferencing, secure fax and data transfers, gateway access to secure networks, and remote secure data access. The procurement is justified under the authority allowing acquisition from only one responsible source, as per federal regulations. This contract, identified under solicitation number USA-SNOTE-040910-008 and associated with NAICS code 517910, addresses the need for highly specialized, secure communication equipment essential for military operations. The Contract Specialist managing this acquisition can be contacted via phone, fax, or email at the Fort Huachuca office in Arizona. The Department of Defense agency responsible for this contract is based in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The sole source award underscores the unique capability and exclusivity of Mykotronx in providing this specific secure communication technology.