Synopsis_Internet_Connection.docx

Pre-Solicitation Notice Dated 04/01/19

References: Overseas Cookbook, Chapter 3, Exhibit 3-18 and refer to FAR 5.207 for specific block number and entries, and not all apply at this stage in the acquisition process.

PROPOSED SOLICITATION NUMBER: 19NG6019Q0005

PROCUREMENT TYPE:

Pre-Solicitation

TITLE:

Internet Services

CLASSIFICATION CODE:

D – Information technology services, including telecommunication services

NAICS CODE:

519190 – All other information services

IS THIS A RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT ACTION?

NO

RESPONSE DATE:

To be determined later

PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT:

Aisha O’Neal Contracting Officer Phone: +227 20 72 26 61/64 X4028 ONealAP@state.gov

SECONDARY POINT OF COTACT:

Saratou Yahouza Procurement Assistant Phone: +227 20 72 26 61/64 X4021 YahouzaS@state.gov

DESCRIPTION:

Please note this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Niger will launch the solicitation for internet services on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website when it is available.

The anticipated performance period is for a base year, with four one-year option periods, if exercised by the Government. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered.

The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror who is a responsible contractor. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm fixed price type contract.

The Government is planning a pre-quotation conference and the date for this conference will be in the solicitation.

All contractors have to be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to contract award pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Therefore prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals.

The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at:

https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/learning-center-system.do?sysparm_system=SAM

Electronic Submission/Responses:

This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Please submit your offer prior to the response date and time.

PLACE OF CONTRACT PERFORMANCE:

U.S. Embassy Niger Rue des Ambassades Niamey – Niger B.P. 11201

ARCHIVE POLICY:

Automatic, on specified date

ARCHIVE DATE:

02/29/2020

Allow Vendors to Add/Remove From Interest Vendors:

Yes

Allow Vendors to View Interested Vendors List:

No

SET ASIDE:

N/A