Opportunity

SAM #DOIDFBO260068

Managed Optical Network Backbone Service for NIH/NCI

Buyer

Interior Business Center Acquisition Services Directorate

Posted

July 13, 2026

Respond By

July 15, 2026

Identifier

DOIDFBO260068

NAICS

517111, 517311

This opportunity is for a managed optical network backbone service to support the National Cancer Institute's infrastructure needs. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT), Infrastructure Branch (IB) - Products/Services Requested: - U.S.-based managed optical network backbone service - Includes fiber plant provisioning, equipment lifecycle management, and 24/7 U.S.-based operations and incident response - Cloud interconnects required: AWS Direct Connect and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Interconnect - Security compliance, documentation, training, and regular failover testing - Strict U.S. data residency and staffing requirements - Contract Structure: - 12-month base period plus three 12-month option periods (up to four years total) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All service delivery, data handling, and staffing must be U.S.-based - Must provide program management, capacity management, and regular reporting - Emphasis on security, compliance, and operational resilience - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; the opportunity is open to qualified managed network service providers.

Description

Network Connectivity Fiber Network Backbone

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