DISN Advanced Engineering & Transport Solutions (DAETS) formally MANDO v2

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking full-spectrum engineering support for the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) Advanced Engineering & Transport Solutions (DAETS) program, which will provide quality software development, engineering, technical, and cybersecurity analysis and products for networks, gateways, and systems managed by DISA Infrastructure Directorate and mission partners. This pre-solicitation notice represents market research to identify qualified small business sources capable of delivering carrier-grade optical and IP/MPLS networking solutions across all DISN elements, layers, and gateways, including IP-based and switched infrastructure, terrestrial and undersea fiber-optic networks, military and commercial satellite communications, and support for legacy, current, and future Department of Defense capabilities. Key focus areas include IP and Optical Networking, Cloud Computing, and Access and Peering Gateways, with special emphasis on advanced transport technologies, cybersecurity, testing and validation, and Tier III engineering support. Qualified respondents must demonstrate expertise in DISN operations, possess U.S. citizenship with a minimum Secret security clearance (with some positions requiring Top Secret/SCI), maintain ISO 9001 certification, hold a valid Top Secret Facility Clearance Level, and comply with Information Assurance Technical and Managerial training standards. The response deadline for this sources sought notice is February 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time, with submissions limited to eight pages plus one additional supplemental page.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, including Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) certified firms, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned businesses, HUBZone, and Woman-Owned Small Businesses. The incumbent contractor is CompQsoft, Inc., a small business operating under contract HC102818D0024/HC102822F6460 via the ENCORE III Small Business Suite vehicle since December 2, 2021, through December 1, 2026. The anticipated contract value carries a size standard of $34.0 million under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services). The period of performance is anticipated to run from October 2026 through December 2031, with the place of performance at DISA Headquarters in Fort Meade, Maryland. Responses should include business information, CAGE code, prime contract vehicles, and detailed responses addressing six required capabilities and two primary knowledge areas related to DISN infrastructure support.