Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) Optical Network Enhancements Link 40

The Defense Information Systems Network Optical Network Enhancements Link 40 contract, solicitation HC101318R0024, was awarded by the Defense Information Systems Agency through the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization. The primary objective of this procurement is to establish a new 100G P-OTN segment to connect Fort Sill, Oklahoma, to Stratford, Texas, supporting Department of Defense users within the Continental United States. The scope of work includes the provision of dark fiber, the procurement and installation of Ciena 6500 Converged Packet Optical equipment, and the delivery of professional services encompassing program management and operations and maintenance support. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement covering a base period and nine option periods, with specific line items for labor, equipment, shipping, travel, and warranty. Technical requirements mandate strict adherence to ITU-T and Telcordia standards for fiber optic performance and installation, while mission essential services require 99.9 percent system availability with rigorous response and repair timeframes for equipment failures. Quality assurance is managed through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan that monitors project management and sustainment services. To ensure interoperability and cybersecurity, the procurement utilized a brand-name justification limiting hardware to the DoDIN Approved Products List.