USAF Wide Area Network Request For Information (RFI)

The United States Air Force (USAF) is seeking information for a Wide Area Network (WAN) to connect 50 or more sites of government and commercial facilities. The WAN should provide layer 2 and layer 3 transport services, with varying service level agreements and connectivity needs. The contractor will be responsible for procuring and integrating end-devices, operating the network, and providing recommendations for upgrades and configuration changes. The WAN should be scalable, secure, and compliant with National Security Administration (NSA) directives and USAF policy. Some key features of the WAN include: • Layer 2 and layer 3 transport services • Varying service level agreements and connectivity needs • Scalability to add new sites • Security features such as IPsec and MACsec encryption • Compliance with NSA directives and USAF policy • Management and maintenance of the network • Procurement and integration of end-devices • Operation of the network and provision of recommendations for upgrades and configuration changes