Network Services – AFRICOM CENTCOM EUCOM (NS-ACE) MAC IDIQ
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the Network Services – AFRICOM CENTCOM EUCOM (NS-ACE) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) IDIQ. This opportunity will replace the current Global Network Services (GNS) contract and provide essential capabilities for the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) across the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), United States Central Command (CENTCOM), and United States European Command (EUCOM) Areas of Responsibility (AORs). This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP); a formal RFP is anticipated on or about May 8, 2026, and will remain open for 30 to 45 calendar days.
Scope of Work
The NS-ACE MAC IDIQ will deliver critical network services and capabilities to support DISN operations within the AFRICOM, CENTCOM, and EUCOM AORs. Services will be procured via individual Task Orders (TOs) issued under the MAC IDIQ.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Multiple Award Contract (MAC) IDIQ, Firm-Fixed Price (for Task Orders)
- NAICS Code: 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers)
- PSC: DG11 (Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services)
- Estimated Period of Performance: One ten-year base period, from October 8, 2026, to October 8, 2036.
- Set-Aside: None specified at this pre-solicitation stage.
- Formal RFP Expected: On or about May 8, 2026 (open for 30-45 days).
- Published Date: April 21, 2026.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated for acceptable technical capability and past performance to be awarded an IDIQ contract on the MAC. Cost/price will not be evaluated at the MAC IDIQ level but will be a factor for each individual Task Order competition.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. Information is subject to change.