# Navy Seeks $99M Flank Speed Contractors

The U.S. Navy is seeking small-business contractors for a potential **$99 million** multiple-award IDIQ to operate and manage Flank Speed enterprise cloud and network services. The solicitation plans three to six awards and covers Azure IL5/IL6, Microsoft 365, endpoint management, SD-WAN, records management, and eDiscovery. Proposals are due **December 11, 2026 (29 days from November 12)**. The base ordering period is January 2027 through December 2031, with an option extending through June 2032; bidders must assess the active top secret facility-clearance requirement alongside the specialized staffing and multi-award operating demands.

- Small businesses should confirm they can meet the active top secret facility-clearance requirement and provide the specialized cloud and cybersecurity personnel needed for the stated services.
- The planned three to six awards create a multi-award environment; prospective bidders should evaluate their ability to perform within its governance and coordination requirements.
- Companies pursuing the opportunity should plan around the December 11 proposal deadline and assess whether the January 2027–December 2031 base period, plus the six-month option, fits their delivery capacity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology, Defense & Military
**Topics:** Cloud Services, Cybersecurity
**Published:** November 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Navy (USN)
- NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (NAVSUP FLC Norfolk)
- Naval Network Warfare Command (NAVWAR)
- Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
- Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

### Sources
- [Navy Opens $99M Flank Speed Cloud Operations Competition](https://www.govconwire.com/articles/navy-flank-speed-cloud-network-operations-solicitation) - GovCon Wire