The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH) NIAID, is seeking to renew a 10GB Optical Wave Transport Service connecting Maryland to Illinois and Virginia. This procurement aims to ensure reliable and high-capacity telecommunications services essential for the NIH's research and operational needs. The services are critical for facilitating data transfer and communication within the NIH's extensive network, supporting various health-related initiatives. Interested vendors can reach out to Dana Monroe at dana.monroe@nih.gov or call 406-375-9814 for further details regarding this presolicitation opportunity.