Forward Networks Unlimited Enterprise License
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The solicitation seeks to procure a Forward Networks Unlimited Enterprise License to transition DISA from a restrictive, decentralized licensing model to a centrally managed, unlimited-use software agreement, establishing a flat-rate pricing structure that eliminates per-device fees and enables scalable support for the rapidly growing DoD Information Network. This contract is designed to ensure mission readiness by providing essential network modeling and predictive verification capabilities critical to securing advanced AI enclaves in alignment with the Presidential Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence. The transition will enhance operational efficiency and security posture through automation of Zero Trust Architecture compliance and the deployment of a unified, queryable digital twin across DISA’s complex, multi-vendor environment. Dedicated Original Equipment Manufacturer Resident Engineering support will be provided to accelerate integration and ensure sustained operational effectiveness. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by 8am Central Time on Friday, July 10, 2026, with proposals due by 8am Central Time on Friday, July 17, 2026. The solicitation, identified as 842675078, is issued by the Department of Defense’s It Contracting Division - PL84 out of Scott AFB, Illinois, with performance expected in St. James, Maryland. Primary point of contact is Angela Zang, with Melissa A. Weh as secondary contact, and the solicitation carries no set-aside classification under NAICS code 541519.
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St James, MD, 20755, USASet-Aside
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Questions are due by 8am Central on Friday, July 10, 2026.
Proposals are due by 8am Central on Friday, July 17, 2026.
The purpose of this solicitation is to procure a Forward Networks Enterprise License (EL) that transitions DISA from a restrictive, decentralized licensing model to a centrally managed, unlimited-use software EL. This transition will establish a predictable, flat-rate pricing structure, eliminating per-device financial penalties and providing the unrestricted scalability required to support the DoD Information Network’s (DoDIN’s) exponential devices growth. Furthermore, the contract aims to ensure mission readiness by delivering the critical network modeling and predictive verification capabilities necessary to secure advanced Artificial Intelligence enclaves, in direct alignment with the Presidential Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence. Finally, by deploying dedicated Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Resident Engineering support, the Government will accelerate the integration of the digital twin, automate Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) compliance, and create a unified, queryable operational picture across DISA’s complex, multi-vendor environment.