When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 24, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 15, 2026.

It was issued by District Of Columbia Housing Authority. The work is located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced managed network service provider with government clients. Expertise in 24x7x365 network monitoring and rapid incident response. Strong background in network security management and compliance with federal standards. Capacity for network infrastructure documentation and reporting. Proven track record supporting organizations in Washington, DC or similar urban settings.

Network Support Managed Service (Due July 24, 2026)

Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesPosted: July 2nd, 2026Deadline: July 24th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a provider for 24x7x365 managed network support services, including proactive monitoring, incident response, and network security management for a Washington, DC government authority.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified licensed and insured entity
Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience performing services of comparable size, scope, and complexity
Must have performed a minimum of 3 projects with public housing agencies, government entities, municipalities, or private entities of similar size and scope
Must be a registered vendor with DCHA prior to submitting a response
Must provide at least three references from previous clients, with at least one from a public housing authority, municipal, county, or other governmental agency
Must submit an SBE Subcontracting Plan for contracts over $250,000
Must maintain specific insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability
Must comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968
Must comply with all applicable federal, District, and state laws and regulations

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

RFP Advertise Date: July 8th, 2026

Issuance of RFP: July 1st, 2026

Deadline for Submission of Inquiries/Questions: July 15th, 2026

Submission of Proposals: July 24th, 2026

Evaluation Period: July 27th-28th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 15th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

District Of Columbia Housing Authority

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Washington, DC is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive network support managed services. Responsibilities include ensuring continuous availability, stability, and high performance of the organization's network infrastructure, as well as 24x7x365 proactive monitoring and rapid incident response.

The selected provider will be expected to improve network reliability, scalability, and capacity planning in alignment with operational needs. Network security is paramount, with requirements to strengthen security controls, maintain compliance with federal, district, and industry standards, and manage security infrastructure such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS). Timely application of security patches, firmware updates, and vulnerability remediation is also mandated.

Regular network monitoring and incident management reporting, as well as the maintenance of updated network topology diagrams and asset inventories, will be required. The contract period is one year.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 24, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 15, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by District Of Columbia Housing Authority. The work is located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced managed network service provider with government clients
Expertise in 24x7x365 network monitoring and rapid incident response
Strong background in network security management and compliance with federal standards
Capacity for network infrastructure documentation and reporting
Proven track record supporting organizations in Washington, DC or similar urban settings

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