L-3 Communications Type1 Encryption

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: Suppliers on permanent list or able to meet qualification requirements Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Prices and/or Sources Fixed by Government Regulations Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: L-3 Communications Corporation Communications Systems - East 1 Federal Street Camden New Jersey United States 08103 Nature of Requirements:

TYPE 1 ENCRYPTION DEVICES for Secure Voice, Data and In-line Network Encryptors

E60QE-16CR06/A Graham, Chris Telephone No. - (819) 420-1760 Fax No. - (819) 956-6907

A three year National Master Standing Offer (NMSO) is proposed to be negotiatedwith L-3 Communications Systems East, Camden, New Jersey, USA, the developer and sole distributor of:

STE Office, services and Accessories The Office/STE is a Type-1 Encryption device that encrypts voice and data in digital ISDN and analog networks in a single integrated package. The terminal is NSA/CSE certified for operational traffic at classification levels ranging from unclassified through Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). The terminal incorporates the Secure Communications Interoperable Protocol (SCIP) to provide analog, digital, and foreign interoperability.

DATA STE, services and Accessories The Data STE is a solution for Type -1 dial up secure data transfer. The Data/STE provides end users with the convenience of remote control operation and the efficiency of high speed data encryption (ISDN). These capabilities enable faster and higher quality transfer of classified data. The Data STE supports both digital and analog connectivity. The terminal incorporates SCIP signaling, enabling analog, digital, and foreign interoperability. The terminal is NSA certified for operational traffic at classification levels ranging from unclassified through Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).

Talon2® KOV-2622, services and Accessories Talon is a versatile high-assurance encryptor that enables users to securely access network resources at levels up to TS/SCI from virtually anywhere. Talon is the smallest and lowest cost encryptor that is interoperable with both HAIPE and SCIP protocols. This flexibility allows both voice and data interoperability with legacy SCIP products such as the STE telephone or OMNI Secure terminals as well as IP data with any HAIPE-certified network encryptor.

KG-245X, services and Accessories The KG-245X is an NSA/CSE certified High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor. It supports IP security requirements at classification levels up to TS/SCI for network backbone applications.

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

STE Office, services and accessories DATA STE, services and accessories Talon2 KOV-26, services and accessories KG-245X, services and accessories.

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 EstablishmentCanada (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 thesame stringent requirements listed above. A National Master Standing Offer may be offered to any company which can meet these qualifications.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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