Distributed Hybrid Multi Cloud (DHMC) Request for White Papers (RWP)
ID: DISA-OTA-23-9-DHMCType: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA)IT CONTRACTING DIVISION - PL84SCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5406, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2daa14f630d3401c8bd4383e527e8e9b/view
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    Solicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE (DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY) is seeking White Papers for the development of a Distributed Hybrid Multi Cloud (DHMC) management plane. This centralized control plane will merge and rationalize all x86 server environments within the HaCC, including on-premises cloud assets, virtualized assets, dedicated host connected assets, and off-premises cloud assets. The DHMC prototype solution will be housed in multiple contiguous United States (CONUS) DISA datacenters and will support both NIPR and SIPR networks. The goal is to reduce the overall footprint, increase management efficiencies, and decrease costs. This opportunity is being conducted under the authority of 10 USC 4022 and is not subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Please refer to the attached RWP for more details and submission instructions.

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    Shaun Bright
    shaun.m.bright.civ@mail.mil
    Jeremy Markusic
    jeremy.d.markusic.civ@mail.mil
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