Bid guide
How to bid on DISA’s NS-ACE Network Services MAC IDIQ
What DISA is buying
The Defense Information Systems Agency is seeking network services for AFRICOM, CENTCOM, and EUCOM through the NS-ACE multiple-award IDIQ contract. The services are intended to support the Defense Information Systems Network through task orders and replace the current Global Network Services contract.
This is a technology opportunity and is not set aside for small businesses. The solicitation has been revised through Amendment 0005, which also includes responses to industry questions.
Dates and the proposal deadline
Proposals are due November 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central European Time. The listed deadline of 4:00 a.m. Eastern Time is the same moment.
Questions and comments were due October 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central European Time, using the specified spreadsheet. At the proposal deadline, the offeror must email its proposal to the contracting officer and contracting specialist. DISA says offers received before Amendment 0005 was issued will not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity may suit firms with relevant network-services experience supporting defense or other complex enterprise networks, and the capacity to pursue a multiple-award contract serving the AFRICOM, CENTCOM, and EUCOM areas of responsibility.
Small businesses may pursue it, but the acquisition is not reserved for them. Attachment access is restricted to entities registered under the appropriate NAICS codes.
How to access and respond
Open the opportunity through the portal’s “View original source” control. If the first click opens the portal homepage, click the control again to reach the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents.
To request restricted attachments, provide the requestor’s UEI or CAGE code for verification; requests without one will be rejected. Review the revised solicitation and its attachments, including the paperclip section of the PDF. Submit the technical proposal according to Section L, include a completed and signed SF1449, acknowledge all amendments, and email the proposal to the contracting officer and contracting specialist by the deadline.
Prepare a complete, compliant proposal
Use Amendment 0005 and the revised attachments as your working set. Check that your proposal follows Section L and that the SF1449 is complete and signed. Before sending, verify that your team has acknowledged every amendment and included all required proposal components.
Plan time for internal review and email delivery before the stated closing time. Keep a copy of the submitted files and the sent message for your records, and check that the proposal was addressed to both specified government officials.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA); the original posting controls.