Really Simple Key Loader - 30

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: Suppliers on permanent list or able to meet qualification requirements Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Prices and/or Sources Fixed by Government Regulations Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: Sypris Electronics, LLC 10901 N.McKinley Dr Tampa Florida United States 33612 Nature of Requirements: E60QE-14RY07/A Picknell, Christine Telephone No. - (819) 956-0554 ( ) Fax No. - (819) 956-6907

Line1, RASKL KICK 30 REQUIRED FOR CCMP

A three year National Master Standing Offer (NMSO) is proposed to be negotiated with Sypris Electronics, LCC, Tampa, Florida, USA, the developer and sole distributor of:

Really Simple Key Loader (RASKL) the only Type 1 cryptographic equipment that has been approved for use in Canada by the Communications Security Establishment (CSE).

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

Really Simple Key Loader (RASKL) which is a KYK-13 replacement that implements 1-button key fill to load all your secure communication equipments. RASKL supports modern key and has a user friendly HMI

The above mentioned product is a component of cryptographic security systems which meet stringent requirements established by government standards, government-approval processes, and security industry tests. These are the only devices that are approved by the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) for use within the government of Canada.

In accordance with the directives for the application of Communications Security in the Government of Canada (ITSD-0 1) only cryptosystems that have been approved by Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC) 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 may 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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