Secure Cloud Integration Platform (Layered Information Nexus - LIN)

The contract seeks the design and implementation of a secure, open-architecture integration hub known as the Layered Information Nexus (LIN) to enable seamless interoperability among modular components through standardized APIs and common data schemas. The platform must be engineered for scalability and resilience within a cloud environment, ensuring secure data exchange across diverse systems while maintaining compliance with defense-grade security protocols. The integration hub will serve as a foundational layer for connecting disparate platforms, promoting agility, modularity, and future-proofing of capabilities within the Department of Defense’s digital infrastructure. Performance is required to occur in Chantilly, with a response deadline of August 22, 2026, and the opportunity is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512 for custom computer programming services. The initiative is led by the Department of Defense’s Director Sco, emphasizing a strategic focus on modernizing defense information systems through interoperable, secure, and open architectures. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in cloud-native development, API governance, data standardization, and cybersecurity to meet the technical demands of the LIN platform. There is no set-aside designation, and the solicitation remains open to qualified subcontractors capable of delivering enterprise-grade integration solutions under stringent security and performance requirements.