Joint Service Provider (JSP)

The Joint Service Provider (JSP) under the Defense Information Systems Agency focuses on enhancing and supporting IT infrastructure for the Pentagon Reservation and National Capital Region. Its primary goal is to provide comprehensive IT services, including office automation tools and critical software, to over 55,000 Department of Defense personnel. Through research, development, testing, and evaluation activities, JSP seeks to integrate new business technologies that improve its IT services and capabilities. This involves combining commercial and government-managed software to bolster network transport, storage, compute capabilities, and defensive cyber operations.

A key objective of JSP is to support the Secretary of Defense Communications Office. This initiative ensures resilient communication and situational awareness capabilities for the Secretary of Defense and their immediate office. By developing mobile classified computing and communications platforms, JSP enables secure computing at various locations worldwide. This capability is crucial for coordinating national defense efforts under any circumstances.

In FY 2024, JSP plans to modernize mobile classified computing technologies and enhance communications platforms. The program will evaluate AI OPS capabilities to improve data analytics and integrate with service management tools. Additionally, JSP will explore application containerization tools to simplify server hosting requirements and cloud migration processes. In FY 2025, there will be a shift from research-focused activities to operations and maintenance efforts as JSP intends to leverage pre-established concepts from commercial vendors for pilot efforts.

The Joint Service Provider aims to create a more resilient Department of Defense Information Network amidst an evolving cyber threat landscape. By investing in cyber defense resilience and integration across the DoD's needs, JSP contributes significantly to maintaining robust IT infrastructure and secure communication channels essential for national defense operations.