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title: "KG-175X (TACLANE) encryptor hardware: procurement justification"
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last-updated: 2026-10-12T14:48:18.120192+00:00
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# KG-175X (TACLANE) encryptor hardware: procurement justification

This SAM.gov justification concerns a NASA SEWP order for KG-175X (TACLANE) cyber-capable encryptor hardware made by General Dynamics Mission Systems. The notice states that GDMS is the only source and describes the devices as controlled cryptographic items for securing high-speed local and wide-area network communications. It lists order NNG15SC12B_N0003926FD004 and an award date of September 24, 2026. No amount, quantity or delivery schedule is provided.

- Status: awarded
- Country: US
- Buyer: DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.SPAWAR.SPAWAR HQ.NAVAL INFORMATION WARFARE SYSTEMS
- Submission deadline: Not available (unavailable)
- Original notice: https://sam.gov/opp/943e41c6e1f549bd8695066bf147a4a4/view
- Source checked: 2026-10-12T14:45:47.150236Z

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