Notice of Intent to Noncompetitively Procure Secure Communications Encryptors

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) plans to noncompetitively procure 12 TACLANE Encryptors along with ancillary items, three TACLANE-Micro/C100/FLEX steel rack mount shelf kits, Viper maintenance, and associated warranties from General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc. This decision is based on the fact that General Dynamics Mission Systems is the sole NSA-certified manufacturer and authorized dealer for these secure communications products and services. The procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), which allows for a sole-source acquisition when only one source is reasonably available. The contract is identified by the solicitation number 31310018C0021 and was publicly posted on August 17, 2018. The acquisition falls under the NAICS code 517919, related to telecommunications and secure communications equipment. The NRC’s point of contact for this procurement is Contract Specialist Johnnie J Baker Jr. This purchase ensures the NRC obtains authorized, certified encryption devices and associated maintenance directly from the exclusive provider, thereby maintaining compliance with security and certification requirements.