Description
The US Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking to award a contract to Internet2 for the provision of wide-area-network (WAN) services to support the capture, processing, monitoring, reporting, and distribution of scientific data. The contract will have a period of performance from 02/01/2026 to 01/31/2027. The USGS requires a unique set of WAN services that can provide connectivity to the Landsat Ground Network (LGN), cloud services, and partner institutions. Internet2's WAN backbone and regional sites provide the necessary interconnectivity and are purpose-built for use by scientific, research, education, and government institutions.
Key aspects of the job include:
• Providing WAN services to support the capture, processing, monitoring, reporting, and distribution of scientific data
• Connecting to the Landsat Ground Network (LGN) and cloud services
• Providing interconnectivity between institutions such as NASA, ESA, and ASA
• Managing substantial data distribution traffic
• Providing a reliable backup path for data ingest and distribution
• Facilitating direct connections to cloud services