Defense Enclave Services (DES)
A Single Digital Enterprise
DES provides network modernization to Defense Agencies and Field Activities
Leidos is partnering with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to deliver a single digital enterprise that establishes a modern infrastructure foundation and unified architecture needed to deliver cohesive combat support capabilities to the warfighter.
A Common Network Architecture
Engineering the Digital Enterprise
Integrated Delivery Framework (IDF) and a software defined enterprise with end-to-end Zero Trust.
Sustained Operations with Continuous Innovation
Increase operational effectiveness by rationalizing tools to simplify and automate with AI-Ops. Performance-based management and Continuous Innovation and Improvement Lifecyle (CI2).
Network Migrations
SAFE2 (Scaled Agile Framework) to migrate every agency at optimal speed and low risk. Mission Integrity Teams to ensure smooth migrations with seamless continuity of services.
Advantages of Defense Enclave Services
Lower Costs
Lowering total cost of ownership through enhanced tools, streamlined processes and improved traffic flow.
Increased Agility
Leveraging software defined networking and virtualization to decrease hardware footprint and enable automation.
Enhanced Security
An adaptive defense strategy sustainable threat protection, and a mature security posture.
Simplified Architecture
A contemporary and simple architecture that facilitates better traffic flow and easier future technology integration.
Modernized Infrastructure
Converged enterprise framework of the future empowers DISA to compete and win.
Recognized Leaders
United recognized market leaders committed to support the people who power DES.
Learn more about the DES program
Evolving the information technology networks of the Defense Agencies and DoD Field Activities (DAFAS) is critical to addressing the security and interoperability issues faced by unique information environments. The $11-billion 10-year DES contract provides network modernization to 22 Defense agencies and field activities.
Leveraging our core capabilities
Leidos will bring a focus of constant innovation to the DES program, delivering an improved user experience and enhanced mission capabilities.
Leidos will further DISA and Defense Agencies and Field Activities’ vision by leveraging our decades of technological expertise to bolster their critical mission.
Through digital modernization and transformation, the DES contract will unify the DAFAs on a common network architecture to provide mission services focused on enhanced user experience, improved security, and network reliability.
