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Highly Dynamic Red/Black Networking Engineering

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This subcontract with the Department of Defense, specifically the AFRL Rome Research Site, focuses on the research and development of highly dynamic red/black networking engineering. The primary objective is to engineer networking techniques that enable secure data traversal across ground, space, and aerial nodes, particularly within degraded environments, while ensuring the integrity of security domains. The project requires the delivery of functional prototypes and TRL 5 Capstone demonstrations. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, personnel and facilities must possess Secret or Top Secret clearances and maintain DLIS registration. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 541330 for engineering services.

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DoD subcontract for secure red/black networking R&D across ground, space, and aerial nodes.

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541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

NY

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This scope was carved out of FA875024S7002.

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Performs research and development of dynamic networking capabilities for prime contractors on AFRL Rome Research Site projects. Engineers networking techniques for data traversal across aerial, space, and ground nodes in degraded environments while maintaining security domain integrity. Requires Secret or Top Secret facility and personnel clearances and DLIS registration. Delivers functional prototypes and TRL 5 Capstone demonstrations.

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