JWCC Next RFI
ID: 852571198Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA)DISA PL8SCOTT AFB, IL, 62225, USA

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    The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability Next (JWCC Next) initiative, aimed at enhancing the Department of Defense's (DoD) cloud capabilities. This initiative seeks to expand the existing DoD enterprise cloud contract by identifying gaps in the current strategy and incorporating advanced cloud services, including Anything as a Service (XaaS), across various classification levels and operational environments. The JWCC Next is crucial for ensuring resilient and globally accessible cloud services, particularly in Disconnected, Disrupted, Intermittent, and Limited Connectivity (DDIL) environments. Interested parties are invited to submit white papers by December 4, 2024, with inquiries due by November 22, 2024; for further information, contact Megan Toennies at megan.c.toennies.civ@mail.mil.

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    The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is soliciting information through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability Next (JWCC Next) initiative. This effort seeks to enhance the Department of Defense's (DoD) cloud capabilities beyond the current JWCC contract, emphasizing advanced cloud services and a multi-cloud strategy for improved flexibility and resource optimization. The JWCC Next aims to provide a range of cloud services including Anything as a Service (XaaS) across different classification levels and in various operational environments, ensuring services are resilient and globally accessible. DISA is interested in understanding industry capabilities related to AI, Machine Learning, cybersecurity, zero-trust principles, edge computing, and centralized management. Industry responses should outline how they would support the DoD's software modernization efforts, adherence to security standards, and complex environments. The RFI specifies the need for white paper submissions, highlighting that this is solely for information gathering and not a proposal for contract issuance. The deadline for responses is December 4, 2024, and any inquiries must be submitted in writing by November 22, 2024. This RFI reflects the DoD's continuous commitment to cloud innovation and operational readiness.
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