PR15291338_Solicitation_VNET 2nd ISP Circuit.pdf
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- VNET 2nd ISP Circuit 07/01/2025-06/30/2026
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This document is a solicitation from the U.S. Embassy in Rabat, Morocco, seeking quotes for a second Internet Service Provider (ISP) circuit for the period of 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2026. The solicitation requires a high-end, professional-grade internet service with specific technical specifications, including a /28 subnet of static public IP addresses, LC fiber connector (multimode) with a Gigabit interface, "always-on" availability, and unfiltered internet access. Local Moroccan companies are the only eligible bidders, and the required service must meet stringent performance parameters such as <=.5% packet loss and 99.9% availability.
The solicitation (PR15291338) calls for an 80 Mbps dedicated internet circuit with no network address translation, permitting all IP protocols and VPN encryption device installation. Quotes must be submitted electronically to rabatgsoprocurement@state.gov by 4:00 PM local time on May 21, 2025, with the solicitation number referenced in the subject line. The technical requirements emphasize a professional-grade service distinct from residential offerings, with fiber optic, terrestrial connectivity preferred and specific routing and traffic permissions for designated IP ranges.
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Embassy of the United States of America
Km 5.7, Avenue Mohamed VI
Souissi, Rabat, Morocco
May 6th, 2025
Subject: PR15291338 - VNET 2nd ISP Circuit
Quotation Due Date: May 21, 2025, no later than 4:00 local time.
Address: Km 5.7, Av. Mohamed VI، Souissi, Rabat 10170, Morocco
Dear prospective offerors, The Embassy of the United States of America in Rabat invites you to submit your quotes for the below mentioned services. The purpose of this document is to provide Posts with the standard NT specifications and requirements when ordering the internet circuits from the local ISP (Internet
Service Provider).
This internet circuit shall be high-end, professional grade service that differs from the residential, dial up service. NT requires dedicated (not shared or bundled) Internet Bandwidth, 24/7, “always-on” with unlimited usage. Fiber optic, terrestrial connectivity is preferred. The local ISP access circuit to the Post must meet the following specifications/requirements for connectivity.
1. A /28 subnet static Public IP addresses for VPN equipment, network mask, and default gateway IP address.
2. ISP interface connectors: LC fiber connector (MM-multimode) – Gigabit interface
3. ISP availability: "Always on"
4. ISP connection: IPs must NOT repeat and NOT use Network Address Translation (NAT).
5. ISP must permit all IP protocols (including but not limited to ICMP, UDP, TCP, and
IPSEC) to transit without filters or proxies. Unfiltered access to the Internet is required without ISP firewall blocking or stateful inspection.
6. ISP must permit installation of Customer VPN encryption devices on circuit.
7. ISP must permit ping and trace route traffic from 169.252.0.0/16 and 169.253.0.0/16 to the
ISP connection (LC fiber Gigabit MM router interface which terminates Customer VPN encryption device).
8. High quality performance, the following parameters in a vendor’s Service Level
Agreement (SLA) should be used:
a. Packet Loss <=.5%
b. Availability of 99.9%.
9. Period of performance: from 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2026
10. Speed required: 80 Mbps
Note: Only local companies are eligible to submit bids for this solicitation.
All quotes must be submitted to the Embassy Rabat Procurement & Contracting section via e-mail at rabatgsoprocurement@state.gov no later than 4:00 pm on May 21, 2025. No offers will be accepted after this time. Offers should be referencing PR15291338 in the Subject Line.
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