10 Gigabit Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN) and Secure DREN (SDREN) connection

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is procuring goods and services to establish and maintain a permanent 10 Gigabit Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN) and Secure DREN (SDREN) connection for the 309th Software Engineering Group at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The procurement includes network equipment such as 10 Gbps SDP upgrades, 10G pluggable ports with 8 ports, 10GBASE-SR equipment, and comprehensive cybersecurity services including DREN Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) protect, detect, respond, and sustain capabilities. Contractors must comply with DoD security regulations, implement cybersecurity safeguards, adhere to NIST and DISA security standards, and develop required deliverables including a cybersecurity plan, safety plan, quality control plan, and data rights documentation. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with evaluation focused on price and technical capability. The solicitation notice was posted on July 17, 2025, with offers due by 1700 Mountain Time on July 30, 2025, though one document references an August 6th deadline.

This opportunity is designated as an 8(a) sole source set-aside restricted to small businesses with a size standard of 1,500 employees under NAICS Code 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers). No specific incumbent contractors or award values are mentioned in the solicitation materials, though the Contract Data Requirements Lists indicate estimated prices of $0.00 for deliverable items. The procurement involves seven line items with quantities of 1 each, including network equipment and services measured in "Each" or service months. The period of performance is one month after receipt of order, with delivery to be completed within 30 days after receipt of order. All work will be performed at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, with strict security protocols including base access restrictions, operations security, communications security, and comprehensive incident reporting requirements.