SCINET NOC SOC
Overview
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PSC
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded Trusties of Indiana a sole-source, Firm Fixed-Price contract for SCINET Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC) support.
Scope of Work
This effort provides unique SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS) and NOC-as-a-Service (NOCaaS) support specifically tailored for the scientific research computing environment of SCINET. SCINET is a high-performance computing network that facilitates agricultural research, enabling analysis of large datasets and complex simulations to improve crop yields, animal health, and modern agriculture. Its infrastructure includes high-performance clusters, cloud-based computing services, and advanced tools for data analysis, modeling, and visualization. The network operates separately from USDA's core infrastructure, requiring specialized security and network operations, and integrates with other networks like Internet2 and perfSonar.
Contract & Timeline
- Awardee: Trusties of Indiana
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Justification: Sole source under FAR 6.103-1 (only one responsible source) under FAR Parts 12/15.
- Award Date: Published May 21, 2026 (as an Award Notice)
- Place of Performance: Bloomington, IN
Evaluation
This award was made on a sole-source basis, indicating that Trusties of Indiana was identified as the only responsible source capable of providing the required unique SOCaaS and NOCaaS support for the SCINET environment.