SAM #ISN-M-RFI2026

Air Force Seeks Industry Input for Unified Network Modernization (ISN-M)

The United States Air Force is seeking industry input for the Installation Service Node Modernization (ISN-M) initiative at Hanscom Air Force Base. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) - Offices: Enterprise IT & Cyber Infrastructure Division (AFLCMC/HNI), Contracting Office (AFLCMC/HNIK), Data Transport Connect Branch (AFLCMC/HNIB) - Project Scope: - Modernization and consolidation of NIPR (Non-classified Internet Protocol Router) and SIPR (Secret Internet Protocol Router) Installation Service Nodes into a unified, modern technical architecture - Focus on optimizing network performance, enhancing security, improving reliability, and reducing operational complexity and costs - Includes design, prototyping, testing, procurement, installation, migration, and long-term sustainment of the ISN solution - Solution must support core enterprise services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP) and cybersecurity tools, comply with DoD cybersecurity standards, and enable remote management - Two-phase approach: prototype contracts (Phase I), then an IDIQ contract for full deployment (Phase II) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the Air Force is seeking information on industry capabilities and best practices - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed; the request is for comprehensive solutions and vendor expertise in network consolidation, IT modernization, cloud migration, and data center optimization - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Unified architecture for both NIPR and SIPR networks - Compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards - Scalable, remotely manageable solution - Emphasis on reducing total cost of ownership and operational overhead

Description

The United States Air Force (USAF) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research and gather information on industry best practices and innovative solutions for a significant Information Technology (IT) initiative. The primary objective of this initiative is to bring our two disparate, physically and functionally separate network infrastructures into architectural parity by developing a single, modern technical framework to be applied across both.

The goal of this project is to optimize performance, enhance security, improve reliability and achieve significant operational efficiencies and cost savings. We are seeking to understand the capabilities, approaches, and experience of qualified vendors in planning and executing complex network consolidation projects of this nature.

This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for a formal proposal (RFP) or a commitment to issue one in the future. The information gathered from this RFI will be used to refine our requirements, inform our strategy, and identify potential partners who possess the expertise to meet our project goals. Responses to this RFI will not result in a contract award.

We appreciate your time and expertise in responding to this request and look forward to learning more about the solutions your organization can provide.

For a more detailed overview, please see the attached RFI cover letter and Statement of Objectives (SOO).

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