ERDC Contracting Office intends to solicit on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 to General Dynamics C4 Systems, Inc for the purchase of National Security Agency Type 1 encryptors. These encryptors are required to facilitate the transfer of information over secure networks. General Dynamics is the only manufacturer and supplier of these required encryptors. This procurement is being conducted under the authority, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. General Dynamics is the only source capable of meeting the Government's requirements due to the proprietary nature of the encryptors. Organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 4:00 pm CST, Friday, 30 SEP 2011. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Please submit information for consideration by the Government to
[email protected] with solicitation number referenced in the subject line.