Base Information Transpt Infrast (BITI) Wired

Base Information Transport Infrastructure (BITI) is responsible for procuring base-level network infrastructure for unclassified and classified Air Force intranet communications. This includes routers, switches, access points, controllers, cables, and other IT-networking equipment. The program aims to upgrade the wired and wireless base-level IT network infrastructure to improve base readiness and increase the resiliency of Air Force Network (AFNET) communications. Additionally, BITI supports the Department of the Air Force's transition to Enterprise Information Technology as a Service (EITaaS) and ensures that operating locations have the necessary infrastructure, bandwidth, and overall network capability to support current and future communication needs of the Air Force and Combatant Command warfighters.

The specific objectives of this budget line item include the procurement and installation of more equipment per base to holistically upgrade the wired and wireless base-level IT network infrastructure. This funding enables a more aggressive Department of the Air Force (DAF) strategy to Base Area Network (BAN) equipment replacement at each installation to improve base readiness and increase the resiliency of Air Force Network (AFNET) communications as the Air Force transitions bases to a wartime posture. Additionally, it supports the DAF's transition to Enterprise Information Technology as a Service (EITaaS) by providing base network infrastructure that helps remediate current bandwidth and performance issues experienced DAF wide and can support growing Service IT demands and requirements for both NIPR and SIPR.