Integrated Base Defense Establishment of a Closed Restricted Network to Support the Electronic Security System

The contract solicitation FA469026R0006 seeks a small business to establish a Closed Restricted Network (CRN) at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota to support the Integrated Base Defense System’s electronic security infrastructure. The scope encompasses planning, procuring, and installing a secure network environment that complies with stringent Department of Defense cybersecurity mandates, including adherence to the Risk Management Framework per DoD Instruction 8510.01, implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides, and handling of all data as Controlled Unclassified Information. The contractor must use Cisco-certified network equipment listed on the DISA Approved Product List Integrated Tracking System, with no substitutions permitted without explicit authorization from the 28th BW/CS and 28th BW/SFS. All deliverables including the System Security Plan, Plan of Action and Milestones, installation schedule, design data sheets, and warranty tracking reports are required, with the final project plan needing government approval prior to installation. The period of performance is seven months from award, with all work required on-site and remote work strictly prohibited. The contractor must provide a dedicated contract manager and alternate available Monday through Friday from 0730 to 1600, and all correspondence and submissions must be in Microsoft Word or Excel format. Compliance with federal, DoD, and Air Force regulations is mandatory, including adherence to NIST SP 800 series standards, UFGS and UFC guidelines, and the Trade Agreements Act. The contractor is required to ensure all delivered hardware is marked with a Unique Item Identifier per DFARS 252.211-7003 and is new and in original packaging. Security protocols demand immediate reporting of any incidents, violations, or loss of credentials to the Technical Point of Contact and base Security Management Office, along with implementation of an OPSEC plan and mandatory OPSEC training for personnel. A comprehensive two-week training program for incoming network administrators must occur one month prior to contract completion, followed by delivery of a full turnover package containing all network credentials and documentation. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561621, with responses due by June 16, 2026, and includes updated Q&A documentation and corrections to site visit reporting instructions within the solicitation attachments.