IT and Network Systems Compliance (IPv6, Secure Systems)

The contract requires the design and ongoing maintenance of IT and network systems that are fully compliant with IPv6 standards and equipped with robust security measures to handle sensitive and classified information at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The work must meet stringent federal requirements for data protection, network integrity, and secure communications, ensuring that all infrastructure supports the laboratory's mission-critical operations without compromise. The systems must be engineered to prevent unauthorized access, detect anomalies, and maintain continuous operational readiness under high-threat conditions. This subcontract, issued under the U.S. Department of Energy by its contractor UT-Battelle LLC, is focused exclusively on technical capabilities in network architecture and cybersecurity, with performance required at the Oak Ridge, Tennessee facility with a ZIP code of 37830. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, and responses are due by August 4, 2026, indicating a tight timeframe for qualified vendors to submit proposals. The North American Industry Classification System code 541512 confirms the scope as computer systems design and related services, and the contract emphasizes compliance, not just implementation, demanding ongoing adherence to evolving security protocols and IPv6 standards.