Forward Networks Unlimited Enterprise License

The solicitation seeks to procure a Forward Networks Unlimited Enterprise License to transition the Defense Information Systems Agency from a fragmented, per-device licensing model to a centralized, unlimited-use software arrangement. This shift enables predictable, flat-rate pricing and eliminates financial penalties tied to device growth, directly addressing the exponential expansion of the Department of Defense Information Network. The contract supports mission readiness by deploying advanced network modeling and predictive verification capabilities essential for securing AI-enclaves in alignment with the Presidential Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence. It further mandates the integration of a digital twin to automate Zero Trust Architecture compliance and create a unified, queryable operational picture across DISA’s multi-vendor environment, facilitated by dedicated OEM Resident Engineering support. The base performance period runs from July 31, 2026, through July 30, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions through 2029. Delivery and performance are designated for Fort Meade, Maryland, with FOB Destination terms applying across all contract line items. Proposals must be submitted electronically in four volumes by 8 a.m. Central Time on July 17, 2026, to the contracting officer and contract specialist via email, with the subject line specifying “Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 & 3.104.” Volume I is capped at one page for the executive summary and includes a master table of contents; Volume II is limited to five pages for technical and management approaches; Volume III must be an Excel file with visible formulas detailing CLIN pricing; and Volume IV includes required contractual documentation such as the OEM Letter of Authorization, DD254, small business subcontracting plan, and FAR/DFARS clauses. File sizes cannot exceed 20 MB per document, and files must be unencrypted and virus-free. Questions are due by July 10, 2026, at 8 a.m. Central, with amendments issued to update the Performance Work Statement, CDRLs, and Q&A log. The contracting officer, Angela Zang, is the primary point of contact, with no designated COR or COTR identified. Pricing data and specific contract value are not available in the solicitation materials.