This is a market research notice seeking small businesses capable of replacing a discontinued SONET Ring system with an Optical Transport Network across eight locations at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The period of performance for delivery and replacement is 12 months after contract award. The government is seeking a nationwide small business under NAICS code 334210 with a 1,250-employee size standard. Interested businesses must submit a brief capabilities package by 4:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, 16 April 2026. This is not a solicitation, and responses are voluntary for planning purposes.