Intent to Sole Source- Tuck-19 (HAIPE) TAC Kits

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Background The 355th Communication Squadron, part of the 355th Wing, is seeking to establish a mobile Mission Planning Cell (MPC) to support Expeditionary operations and Mission Generation Force Element (MGFE) deployments during contingencies and exercises. The contract is intended for NexTech Solutions (NTS), which provides proprietary software integration for the Rebel Systems TUCK-19 High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) systems. The Government has determined that only NTS can fulfill this requirement due to the unique capabilities of their product, which cannot be matched by competing solutions. Work Details The contract involves the procurement of eight (8) Rebel Systems TUCK-19 High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) systems. The specific requirements for these systems include: - Must provide both NIPRNet and SIPRNet connectivity, enabling access to essential mission-planning and execution products from any austere global location. - Small-form-factor configuration capable of providing NIPRNet and SIPRNet services via a U.S. Government transport provider. - Minimum 8 NIPRNet and 8 SIPRNet ports per system. - Ruggedized construction capable of withstanding drops and environmental exposure outside a protective case. - Internal battery power using replaceable MIL-STD radio batteries, plus external AC power capability. Integrated crypto sled supporting small-form-factor encryption devices. - Multiple dirty-internet integration options including built-in 5G SIM card port. - Ability to ingest wired internet from a Starshield terminal or other Ethernet-based solution. - Single-person portability with no palletization required. - Setup/teardown under 10 minutes. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at Bidder Requirements The procurement is limited to NexTech Solutions due to their proprietary software integration that makes the TUCK-19 uniquely capable. Competing solutions would require multiple systems and lack seamless transport switching, resulting in unacceptable mission-critical connectivity gaps. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on recent closely related awards to Nextech Solutions for TUCK-19 and TUCK-19S small form factor SIPR-capable kits. Prior awards include FA448425P0050 ($141,524) for four (4) TUCK-19 systems and NNG15SD03B-FA570225F0115 ($70,762) for two (2) TUCK-19S kits, as well as NNG15SD03B-W50S9325FA004 ($36,381) for the TUCK 19 Mobile Operations Center kit (TUCK-NTS-S-1). The current requirement’s focus on mobile, ruggedized HAIPE/TUCK-19 configurations with NIPRNet/SIPRNet connectivity and rapid setup/teardown aligns with these prior kit procurements and suggests continuity of the same equipment line.