Protocol Free Encryption Device (PFED) for Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) Networks Request for Information (RFI)

Sources SoughtNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in ABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD
  • Industry: Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing
  • This is market research - no award at this stage

Contract Details

Notice ID
W15P7T-26-R-PFED
Opportunity Type
Sources Sought
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W6QK ACC-APG
Posted Date
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Response Deadline
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
PSC Code
5810
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Status
Active

Description

Protocol Free Encryption Device (PFED) for Sensitive But Unclassified Networks Request for Information (RFI) 1. Description The Capability Program Executive Command (CPE) and Control Information Network (C2IN), Product Manager Communications Security (PdM COMSEC) is seeking information on available commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions for protocol-agnostic inline network encryption on the United States Armys Sensitive But Unclassified Encrypted (SBU-E) Networks. The goal is to secure high-speed, point-to-point data links by providing transparent, "bump-in-the-wire" encryption at the Physical or Data Link layer (OSI Layer 1/2). This RFI is to conduct market research on available PFEDs, to gauge industry interest for potential Bailment and Government evaluation. Information gathered wil

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is conducting market research to identify potential sources for telephone apparatus manufacturing with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in ABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD. Responding to this notice helps ensure your company is considered for the eventual solicitation.