Network Operations Center (NOC) Support

The contract seeks a small business to provide comprehensive Network Operations Center support for the Department of Defense Education Activity’s global network infrastructure, encompassing SD-WAN, local area networks, wireless systems, firewalls, and cloud-based networking environments. The work involves ongoing operation, monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of these critical systems to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity across all DoDEA sites worldwide. The scope demands expertise in managing complex, multi-platform networks with strict security and availability requirements consistent with federal defense standards. The opportunity is structured as a small business set-aside under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, with the North American Industry Classification System code 518210, indicating it is targeted toward firms engaged in data processing, hosting, and related activities. Proposals must be submitted by July 30, 2026, and performance will be centered in Alexandria, though services must be delivered globally to support DoDEA’s international footprint. The contract is classified as a subcontract and is part of a broader effort to modernize and sustain the educational infrastructure supporting military-connected students and personnel.