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