Intent to Sole Source-152 KG175 Bandwidth Upgrade
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Department of the Army has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source firm fixed price delivery order to General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. for 2 Bandwidth Expansion Software (1 Gb/s) for existing KG175 Flex TACLANES. This is NOT a request for quotes or proposals. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement must submit a capability statement by April 7, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The government intends to procure two units of Bandwidth Expansion Software (1 Gb/s) to upgrade existing KG175 Flex TACLANES. This software is required to unlock latent capabilities of an already integrated encryption device. The total estimated value of this procurement is under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
Justification for Sole Source
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. is identified as the sole manufacturer, distributor, and owner of the KG-175F Certified Type 1 Encryptor Product Line. The required license is proprietary and specifically designed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. No other vendor is authorized or able to provide a compatible license. Market research, including a sources sought notice, yielded only one response from General Dynamics, confirming the lack of other interested or capable sources. The justification cites 10 USC 3204(a)(1) or 41 USC 3304(a)(1) (FAR 6.302-1).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order)
- Intended Awardee: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 7, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: March 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Syracuse, NY 13211, United States
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a public announcement of the government's intent. Any firm that believes it can provide the required Bandwidth Expansion Software (1 Gb/s) for KG175 Flex TACLANES must submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement by the response date. Due to NSA restrictions on Certified Type 1 Communications Security (COMSEC) / Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) products, General Dynamics Mission Systems does not currently have authorized resellers for these specialized items.