Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action: General Dynamics Encryptors

The Defense Logistics Agency J7 Acquisition Operations Office intends to issue a sole source contract to General Dynamics for the acquisition of TACLANE-Flex and TACLANE-10G encryption devices. The requirement is for the purchase of these High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptors (HAIPE) to provide end-to-end encryption for data in transit, protecting classified information. The contract is expected to be awarded on or about 4/19/2026. • The contract is for the purchase of TACLANE-Flex and TACLANE-Bundle devices. • The devices provide end-to-end encryption for data in transit, protecting classified information. • The purchase is in support of a sensitive mission, and specific details of the mission and unit cannot be provided. • General Dynamics has been identified as the only manufacturer capable of providing the required TACLANE devices.