Optical Internet Connectivity Service Provision

The Drug Enforcement Administration is seeking a subcontractor to provide high-availability optical internet connectivity services at its facility in Chantilly, Virginia, with a strict requirement for zero tolerance to outages during any IP changes or network transitions. This service must ensure continuous, uninterrupted operations critical to DEA’s mission-critical functions, demanding robust infrastructure and proactive network management to prevent service disruption under all circumstances. The connectivity solution must deliver enterprise-grade reliability, redundancy, and performance tailored to support secure and efficient DEA operations in a high-security environment. The solicitation, posted on August 9, 2026, has a response deadline of August 13, 2026, and is categorized under NAICS code 518210, which pertains to data processing, hosting, and related services. The place of performance is fixed at Chantilly, VA, with no other locations permitted. The contract type is a subcontract, and there is no set-aside designation specified, meaning eligible providers of all sizes may respond. The agency, operating under the Department of Justice, requires a provider capable of meeting uncompromising uptime standards and demonstrating proven experience with mission-critical, high-availability networks in government or regulated environments.