Modernizing the Naval Enterprise Digital Environment

Portfolio Acquisition Executive Mission Systems, on behalf of the Naval Enterprise Networks (NEN) Program Office, issued a special notice on October 16, 2026 providing a broad overview of the Navy's digital modernization initiative and industry's prospective role; this notice does not constitute a solicitation, RFP, or commitment to award and does not request responses.

NEN is the Naval enterprise capability portfolio delivering digital services across globally distributed environments including shore, remote, pierside, afloat, and expeditionary locations. The initiative encompasses network and transport, identity and access, digital work environment, enterprise operations, cybersecurity and resilience, and integration and evolution capabilities. The Navy is structured NEN as an integrated service ecosystem rather than a single system, allowing each capability to employ acquisition and delivery models suited to its maturity level, commercial availability, operational risk, and customization requirements.

The Navy's modernization strategy pursues five primary outcomes: reliable and secure access (Connect), authorized access (Trust), productive digital work (Enable), availability and recovery (Assure), and continuous modernization (Evolve). The approach is guided by five principles: outcome-driven measurement focused on user and mission experience; secure-by-design implementation treating cybersecurity, authorization, supply-chain risk, and resilience as continuous lifecycle requirements; modular and interoperable architecture using clear interfaces and standards; commercially-enabled solutions leveraging proven commercial products and rapid acquisition pathways; and government-led authority over mission outcomes, architecture, interfaces, security boundaries, and data.

The Navy seeks industry capabilities including managed services, commercial technology, cloud platforms, cybersecurity solutions, data analytics, software engineering, and logistics support. Future market research activities, including a NEN Supply Chain Management Request for Information on SAM.gov and other industry engagement initiatives, will provide feedback opportunities.