FY26 603 ACOMS TACLANE Peripherals
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The 700th Contracting Squadron (700 CONS) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order for FY26 603 ACOMS TACLANE Peripherals on a sole-source basis to General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (GDMS). This requirement is for proprietary, NSA-certified Type 1 TACLANE encryption devices and peripherals. While intended as a sole-source, interested parties may submit capability statements to challenge this determination. Responses are due March 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This acquisition covers the procurement of specific TACLANE peripherals and related services, including:
- TACLANE-FLEX CII (PIN: 16-2843255-6 I FX-101A) - Qty 10
- 1000 Base-LX Single Mode Pluggable Optic (PIN: 21-2842466-2 I FX-1GSM) - Qty 10
- 1000 Base-SX Multi Mode Pluggable Optic (PIN: 21-2842466-3 I FX-1GMM) - Qty 10
- TACLANE-Micro CII (PIN: 16-2749832-1 I MC-101A) - Qty 10
- Standard Power Adapter (PIN: 28-2843258-1 I FX-PWR) - Qty 10
- TL UR-KIT 7003 TACLANE Universal Rack Mount Shelf Kit - Qty 10
- Direct shipping and Handling to Ramstein Air Base, Germany. All items must be new, include a manufacturer's warranty, and be delivered FOB Destination.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order with multiple CLINs.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 334210 – Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing.
- Place of Performance: Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
- Anticipated Award Date: March 12, 2026.
- Delivery: 30 days upon receipt of order.
- Quote Validity: 180 days from the close of the RFQ.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Date: March 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to SrA Lissbeth Beezley (lissbeth.beezley@us.af.mil) and Aubreeana Taylor (aubreeana.taylor@us.af.mil).
- Content: Quotes must include registered UEI, CAGE code, Tax ID, and small business status. Interested parties challenging the sole-source must submit a capability statement.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on price and the offeror's ability to meet delivery and specification requirements (best value). The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.
- Eligibility: Firms must be registered and active in SAM.gov.
Deadlines
- Questions Due: March 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST.
- Quotes Due: March 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but rather an opportunity for interested parties to demonstrate their ability to fulfill the requirement, potentially leading to a competitive procurement. If no responses are received, the 700 CONS will proceed with the sole-source award to GDMS. Attachment 1 contains applicable clauses and provisions.