JWICS and Secure Network Access Services

The contract seeks to establish and maintain a secure network infrastructure capable of supporting the handling of Top Secret Collateral information through JWICS or an equivalent IP-based connectivity solution, specifically to enable classified National Command and Control Communications research and development activities. This requirement mandates a highly protected environment with strict adherence to Department of Defense security standards, ensuring end-to-end confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data throughout the network lifecycle. The infrastructure must be engineered to comply with all applicable cryptographic and access control requirements for TS Collateral systems, with no tolerance for vulnerabilities or unauthorized access paths. Performance of this work is designated to occur at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, with the prime responsibility falling to a subcontractor operating under the oversight of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center under the DoD. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract and is open for response until June 22, 2026, with an NAICS code of 518210 indicating the focus on data processing, hosting, and related services. The contractor must demonstrate proven experience in providing secure, classified network services that meet JWICS operational specifications and be prepared to support continuous monitoring, intrusion detection, and incident response protocols aligned with government-mandated cybersecurity frameworks. All technical, administrative, and physical safeguards must be maintained at the highest level to ensure the protection of critical NC3 research assets.