Next Generation Enterprise Network(NGEN)
A Navy contract vehicle providing enterprise IT services including end-user devices, network operations, and cybersecurity for Navy and Marine Corps.
Overview
The Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) is the Navy's enterprise IT services contract providing network infrastructure, end-user hardware and software, cybersecurity, and service desk support for hundreds of thousands of Navy and Marine Corps users worldwide. NGEN replaced the original Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) contract and represents one of the largest IT services contracts in the federal government.
Why It Matters in GovCon
NGEN is among the most valuable IT contracts in the DoD portfolio, generating billions in revenue for its prime contractors and subcontractor ecosystem. The contract's scope touches virtually every aspect of enterprise IT, making it a bellwether for Navy IT strategy and a major opportunity for technology providers at all tiers.
Key Details
- Scope: Covers end-user devices, network transport, data center operations, cybersecurity, collaboration tools, and service desk support.
- Users: Serves approximately 800,000 Navy and Marine Corps users across CONUS and OCONUS locations.
- Multi-Award: NGEN is structured as multiple contract awards covering different functional areas (e.g., Service Management, Integration, and Transport).
- Cybersecurity Focus: Includes significant cybersecurity operations and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
- Transition: Each NGEN recompetition involves complex transition planning to maintain continuity of IT services.
Related Terms
- Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI)
- Enterprise IT Services
- IDIQ Contract
- Navy SeaPort-NxG
More Contracts Terms
A simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by establishing charge accounts with qualified vendors.
A numbered item in a contract that identifies a specific deliverable, service, or unit of work along with its quantity and price.
A contract type where the government reimburses the contractor for allowable costs plus a predetermined fixed fee representing profit.
An order placed against an existing contract for the delivery of supplies or materials.
A contract type where the price is set at award and does not change regardless of the contractor's actual costs, placing maximum risk on the contractor.
Long-term government-wide contracts with commercial firms that provide federal agencies access to products and services at pre-negotiated prices.
Ready to Win More Contracts?
Use GovCon Data to find opportunities matched to your business and generate winning proposals with AI.