DISA quietly opens $9B cloud program to small tech firms

The Defense Information Systems Agency is now inviting small businesses to join its $9 billion JWCC cloud initiative, once reserved for giants like AWS and Google. DISA seeks firms with deep expertise in multi-cloud engineering, cybersecurity, and application migration. While providers won’t need to supply hardware, the stakes are high—submissions close July 31. It’s a rare opening for smaller players to contribute directly to next-gen U.S. defense cloud strategy.