Everforth ECS has secured a three-year contract worth up to $148 million to expand support for the Secure Unclassified Network (SUNet). This contract is a sole-source agreement that allows for unlimited supply and delivery, extending Everforth ECS's collaboration with the Chief Digital and AI Office (CDAO).
For over ten years, the company has supported SUNet and will continue to manage the existing operational environment. Furthermore, it will facilitate the transition of mission functionalities to the future SUNet architecture.
This award is accompanied by a separate selection under Commercial Solutions Open, which will focus on researching and prototyping capabilities for secure AI research via SUNet 2.0. These awards expand Everforth ECS's role in both current operations and modernization efforts.
SUNet 2.0 is designed to provide a secure digital environment for Department of War organizations. It will also support government partners working on new technologies. This platform enables rapid development and testing of artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities.
The system will provide a controlled environment for technology validation before deployment. Everforth ECS was chosen to prototype SUNet 2.0 for the Deputy Minister of War Research and Development Office. The work also aligns with CDAO's modernization priorities.
The company plans to explore modern hybrid cloud capabilities within this program. Efforts also include zero-trust security controls and modern data management. These technologies can reduce user connection times.
Everforth ECS will support SUNet throughout its lifecycle. This includes maintaining the existing environment for current mission users. Simultaneously, the company will develop SUNet 2.0 as a secure sandbox to support experiments with new AI and machine learning capabilities.
Donny Scott stated that these awards mark a new chapter in the company's SUNet mission. He emphasized the combination of operational knowledge with cloud technology and cybersecurity capabilities. The company intends to apply automation and AI in the modernization program.
Experience working with existing users is expected to form the basis for designing future capabilities. Brian Orsi, CDAO Account Lead at Everforth ECS, noted that years of supporting SUNet have provided insight into user challenges. This experience will guide modernization efforts.
Everforth ECS aims to provide mission partners with a faster and more secure way to test new technologies. The company also seeks to simplify the process of integrating and deploying new capabilities.
Everforth ECS is a segment of Everforth, Inc., a federal government company. Its parent company trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker EFOR. Its broader technology portfolio includes AI and data, cloud and infrastructure, application development, and cybersecurity. The company also provides enterprise solutions and expertise. Work on SUNet allows Everforth ECS to apply these capabilities to a long-term federal program. The contract ensures continuity while the next generation is being developed.
For government users, modernization efforts are focused on secure collaboration and faster technology testing. The program is also designed to support future data and AI requirements. This dual focus allows operations to be maintained while new infrastructure is developed. This approach facilitates a gradual transition to SUNet 2.0, meaning the three-year contract extends over more than a decade of operational support, placing Everforth ECS at the center of the program's next phase of development.