Embassy VPN link FEB 2023- FEB 2026
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 19M16023C0005
- Awardee
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Simbanet (Mw) LIMITED UEI FVD2AMHJ5PU5
- Awarding agency
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US Embassy Lilongwe
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Obligated
- $71,548
Award facts
- Contract value 51% obligated
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- $71,548.04 Current, with exercised options
- $140,582.05 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Bureau of African Affairs Department of State
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 3 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Malawi
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change Order | $2,514 | |
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Change Order | $11,952 | |
| Change Order | $17,928 | |
| Change Order | $2,936 | |
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Change Order | $6,146 | |
| Modification | $30,072 | |
| Change Order | $0 |
About this award
The Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs awarded a definitive firm fixed-price contract to Simbanet (Mw) LIMITED, a Malawi-based network service provider, for Embassy VPN Link services. The contract comprises two periods of performance: February 2023 through February 2026 and April 2023 through June 2026, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2026 and a ceiling value of $140,582.05. This award was made without a set-aside designation, allowing Simbanet to compete as a prime contractor. The place of performance is Malawi, where Simbanet operates a fiber optic network connecting the country to neighboring regions and provides critical internet and network infrastructure support to U.S. government facilities.
Simbanet delivers virtual private network connectivity and internet services to the U.S. Embassy in Malawi under this contract award. As a fully licensed network service provider, Simbanet has established a track record supporting multiple U.S. government agencies operating in Malawi, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the United States Agency for International Development. These services ensure secure, reliable communications for U.S. diplomatic and development operations throughout the country, leveraging Simbanet's established fiber optic infrastructure and technical expertise in the region.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 19M16023C0005?
19M16023C0005 was awarded to Simbanet (Mw) LIMITED by US Embassy Lilongwe (US Consulates and Embassies) on February 13, 2023.
How much is contract 19M16023C0005 worth?
The government has obligated $71,548 on 19M16023C0005. Its potential value, with all options, is $140,582.
Which agency awarded contract 19M16023C0005?
US Embassy Lilongwe (US Consulates and Embassies) awarded 19M16023C0005, with funding from Bureau of African Affairs (Department of State).
Was contract 19M16023C0005 competed?
The extent of competition for 19M16023C0005 was competed under sap. The government received 3 offers.
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