# Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN), 5

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/822674255

- Solicitation number: 822674255
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was June 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Defense Information Systems Agency
- Contracting office: Telecommunications Division- HC1013 (HC1013)
- Place of performance: Scott AFB, Illinois
- County: St. Clair County (FIPS 17163). https://abierto.us/counties/st-clair-county-il-17163
- City: Scott AFB. https://abierto.us/cities/scott-afb-il-1768328
- First posted: March 19, 2026
- Last posted: June 10, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/80be9bfae2b646cfad7bea70920cf8b3/view

## Description

**6/10/26:** Follow-up questions to the inital RFI are added. All the questions in blue text within the attachment "DREN5 Request for Information - 2" are new questions looking for industry feedback. Responses to these additional questions are requested by June 25, 2026. 4/14/2026: Response to questions received are posted. Please see the attached "DREN5 Request For Information" document for the full description.

The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO)/DITCO-SCOTT /PS8231 Contracting Office is seeking information from industry to assist with the development and planning of a potential new requirement. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP). NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

Respondents are asked to provide general comments on the advantages and challenges of a multiple contract procurement model and may then respond to any or all of the component specific sections that follow. Respondents should substantiate their observations with references to industry best practices, state?of?the-art technologies, and emerging solutions. The Government seeks actionable guidance to help assist with future DREN acquisition planning.

For maximum benefit to the Government, justify your recommendations in the context of performance, security, cost and future innovative solutions. Marketing material and company brochures are not requested.

## Publications

- March 19, 2026: Special notice, due April 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 2a6bf661675e47ca803b68975aeaf26e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2a6bf661675e47ca803b68975aeaf26e/view
- April 14, 2026: Special notice, due April 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 48e6c599ee2946d7892a72140531759e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/48e6c599ee2946d7892a72140531759e/view
- April 15, 2026: Special notice, due April 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice da62c58730bc439aab909a39af98b235. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/da62c58730bc439aab909a39af98b235/view
- June 10, 2026: Special notice, due June 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 44c2c31fb0ea4009b8ff21e0d3d14cdd. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/44c2c31fb0ea4009b8ff21e0d3d14cdd/view
- June 10, 2026: Special notice, due June 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 80be9bfae2b646cfad7bea70920cf8b3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/80be9bfae2b646cfad7bea70920cf8b3/view

## Points of contact

- Katie Day, katie.s.day.civ@mail.mil, 6184186265
- AMBER M MCKEE, AMBER.M.MCKEE4.CIV@MAIL.MIL, 6184186785

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Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/822674255.