E60QE-16CR05/A - Raytheon Type1 Encryption (E60QE-16CR05/A)

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Tendering Procedures: Suppliers on permanent list or able to meet qualification requirements Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address:

Raytheon Canada Limited/Raytheon Canada Limitée 919, 72nd Ave Calgary Alberta Canada T2E8N9 Nature of Requirements:

A three year National Master Standing Offer (NMSO) is proposed to be negotiated with Raytheon Canada, Calgary, Alberta, sole Canadian distributor of:

The KSV 22 Encryption Card, accessories and services. The KSV 22 Encryption Card is a Type1 encryption device.

The KIV-7M Link Encryption Device, accessories and services. The KIV-7M is a High Assurance IP Encryptor Interoperability Specification (HAIPE IS) Compliant link encryptor.

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

KSV 22 Encryption Card, and KIV-7M Link 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. The devices 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 (CSE) will be used for the protection of classified information. Approved cryptography has been evaluated by CSE and considered to meet accepted 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 will 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.

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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.