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DISA Faces Protest Over Enclave Contract Expansion

October 17, 2026

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Key Takeaways

DISA expands Leidos' $11 billion Enclave contract.
Competitive Range Solutions files bid protest.
Company argues work should have been competed.
DISA cites Leidos' unique qualifications.

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Strategic Implications

This protest may indicate concerns about the lack of competition in major defense contracts. The decision to award the work to Leidos without competition suggests that DISA may prioritize expediency over fair market practices, which could have implications for the defense industry's competitive landscape.

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What Happened

Leidos Sole Source Decision Challenged By Competitive Range Solutions

The Defense Information Systems Agency’s decision to expand Leidos’ $11 billion Enclave contract to include combatant command network migration work has been challenged by Competitive Range Solutions, LLC. The company filed a bid protest with the Government Accountability Office, arguing that the agency should have competed the work instead of awarding it to Leidos without competition. DISA has justified the sole source decision, citing Leidos’ unique qualifications and experience with the Defense Department Network architecture. The protest was reported by Federal News Network.

Source | Originally Published: October 16, 2026

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