TYPE 1 NETWORK ENCRYPTION

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: Suppliers on permanent list or able to meet qualification requirements
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Prices and/or Sources Fixed by Government Regulations
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
General Dynamics Mission Systems
150 Rustcraft Road
Dedham Massachusetts
United States
02026
Nature of Requirements: 

A three year National Master Standing Offer (NMSO) is proposed to be negotiated with General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDCMS), Dedham, Massachusetts, USA, the developer and sole distributor of:

 The KG-175D Taclane Micro 100 Mb Network Encryption Devices, accessories and services. The KG-175D Taclane Micro is a High Assurance IP Encryptor Interoperability Specification (HAIPE IS) Compliant network encryptor.

 The KG-175G (M&S) Taclane-1 Gig Network Encryption Devices, accessories and services. The KG-175G Taclane Gig is a High Assurance IP Encryptor Interoperability Specification (HAIPE IS) Compliant network encryptor.

 The KG-175X Taclane-10 Gig Network Encryption Devices, accessories and services. The KG-175X Taclane 10 Gig is a High Assurance IP Encryptor Interoperability Specification (HAIPE IS) Compliant network encryptor.

The NMSO will be for the supply, implementation and support of:

KG-175D Taclane Micro Encryption Device
KG-175G (M&S) Taclane - 1 Gig Encryption Device
KG-175X Taclane - 10 Gig Encryption Device

The above mentioned products are components of cryptographic security systems which meet
stringent requirements established by government standards, government-approval processes,
and security industry tests. Thedevices are the only devices that provide data protection up to
and including Top Secret, that are approved by the Communications Security Establishment
(CSE) for use within the government of Canada. All devices are Type1 Cryptographic products
that are optimized for both tactical and strategic environments and are certified to protect critical
networks and information classified Top Secret and below.

In accordance with the directives for the application of Communications Security in the
Government of Canada (ITSD-01) only cryptosystems that have been approved by
Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) will be used for the protection of
classified information. Approved cryptography has been evaluated by CSE and considered to
meetaccepted criteria. This includes hardware, software and firmware implementations of
cryptographic algorithms. Cryptography endorsed by collaborating allied national security
authorities may be approved by CSE for use in specific, documented departmental applications.

For a Statement of Capabilities to be accepted any product offered must be certified under the
same stringent requirements listed above. A National Master Standing Offer may be offered to
any company which can meet these qualifications.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting officer identified above.

An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15) calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority may then proceed with the award.  However, should a Statement of Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full tendering process.

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile transmission, on the covering page.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.