KOV-21

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, Tobyhanna, PA 18466 intends to award a sole source purchase order to Analog Devices Federal (ADF Group Inc.), 13008 Telecom Dr. Temple Terrace, FL 33637 This requirement is for supply of technical data package, training, equipment, software, production parts and services to develop new production and battery refresh organic capability of the KOV-21 Card (cryptographic card module) at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD).

The deliverable item and services will be furnished within 14 months from date of contract award. Analog Devices Federal (ADF Group Inc.), Federal Division, is the sole and exclusive distributor of technical data package, training, equipment, software, production parts and services to develop new production and battery refresh organic capability of the KOV-21 Card (cryptographic card module), for United Sates Government facilities.

The Government intends to acquire this requirement under the guidelines of FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii), sole source (including brand name) under the authority of the simplified procedures for certain commercial items. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate directly under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes.

However, if any interested party that can provide this requirement, without compromising manufacturing delivery, warranty, or mark ups, you may submit a statement of capabilities that may be considered by Tobyhanna Army Depot. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is based upon responses to this notice and it is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. The capability statement, a price list and any other information furnished must be via email only and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can meet the requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to kristen.zigmont.civ@army.mil by 11:00 AM EST on 16 January 2026.