# Forward Networks Unlimited Enterprise License

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/842675078

- Solicitation number: 842675078
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to IRON BOW TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Herndon for $49,993,900.00
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Defense Information Systems Agency
- Contracting office: IT Contracting Division - PL84 (HC1084)
- NAICS: 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- Product or service code: DA10 Support services, delivered as a service contract (SaaS or Subscription) involved with the analysis, design, development, code, test and release packaging services associated with application development projects, as well as off-the-shelf Business software.
- Place of performance: 0, Maryland
- First posted: July 8, 2026
- Last posted: August 3, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b37df86060ed49bb94e4059accbd1305/view

## Description

The purpose of Amendment 0001 is as follows:

A. Update Attachment 9_RFP Questions and Answers_Amend 0001 to provide answers to questions. B. Update Attachment 1_PWS_Amend 0001 based on responses to questions. C. Update Attachment 4, CDRLS_Exhibit A_Amend 0001 D. Response due date remains July 17, 2026 by 8am Central.

Questions are due by 8am Central on Friday, July 10, 2026. Proposals are due by 8am Central on Friday, July 17, 2026. The purpose of this solicitation is to procure a Forward Networks Enterprise License (EL) that transitions DISA from a restrictive, decentralized licensing model to a centrally managed, unlimited-use software EL.

This transition will establish a predictable, flat-rate pricing structure, eliminating per-device financial penalties and providing the unrestricted scalability required to support the DoD Information Network’s (DoDIN’s) exponential devices growth.

Furthermore, the contract aims to ensure mission readiness by delivering the critical network modeling and predictive verification capabilities necessary to secure advanced Artificial Intelligence enclaves, in direct alignment with the Presidential Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence.

Finally, by deploying dedicated Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Resident Engineering support, the Government will accelerate the integration of the digital twin, automate Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) compliance, and create a unified, queryable operational picture across DISA’s complex, multi-vendor environment.

## Publications

- July 8, 2026: Solicitation, due July 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. Notice 148955db83644773b4ea5b4aaf494a4f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/148955db83644773b4ea5b4aaf494a4f/view
- July 10, 2026: Solicitation, due July 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. Notice eb9427c064fc4ce59b69fffd8573ad05. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/eb9427c064fc4ce59b69fffd8573ad05/view
- August 3, 2026: Award notice. Notice b37df86060ed49bb94e4059accbd1305. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b37df86060ed49bb94e4059accbd1305/view

## Points of contact

- Angela Zang, angela.k.zang.civ@mail.mil, 6678900997
- Melissa A. Weh, melissa.a.weh.civ@mail.mil, 6678911281

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