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This document is an amendment to a solicitation for Internet services for the U.S. Embassy in Libreville, Gabon under Solicitation Number 19GB5023Q0001. The amendment extends the closing date to December 20, 2023, provides minutes from a pre-quote meeting, and makes several changes to the solicitation, including:

  • Correcting the solicitation number, some typographical errors, and adding details on required fiber internet services, including minimum bandwidth requirements.
  • Clarifying authorized instructions to the contractor, including access requirements and coordination with the Contracting Officer's Representative.
  • Providing updated instructions for the cybersecurity supply chain risk management questionnaire and insurance requirements.
  • Revising the technical evaluation factors to focus on bandwidth speeds and minimum requirements.

The solicitation is for a firm-fixed price contract for dedicated and shared internet services at various locations, including the Embassy, Ambassador's residence, and American Corner, with a base year and four one-year option periods. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by the Department of State.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 1

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

A0003

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

12/6/2023

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

PR11381996

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE

19GB50 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

CODE

19GB50

American Embassy Libreville Attn: Contracting Officer BP. 4000 Quartier Sablière Libreville, Gabon

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., street,city,county,State,and ZIP Code)

X 9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19GB5023Q0001

9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11) 09/30/2023

10a. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10b. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[X ] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [ X] is extended, [ ] is not extended Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __2____ copies of the amendment;(b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or(c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers.

FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS, IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b)

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor [ ] is not, [] is required to sign this document and return __ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this amendment is to change the closing date, then to provide the Minutes of the Pre-Quote Meeting and answers to questions submitted from potential offerors.

The Minutes of the conference and Q&A are included herein as Attachment #1. Additionally, the following changes are made to the Solicitation:

- In “Section 1 – The schedule”

1. To correct the RFQ number to now read “19GB5023Q0001” instead of “19GB5022Q0001”.

2. Add in “I. Scope of work”, after the table entitled ‘FTTH Internet for AmCorner”, the sentence “With regard to FTTH Fiber services, when desired speed is not available in the vendor’s catalog, the contractor may provide the speed services through several boxes if the design combines the speed of all the boxes into one.”

3. Correct the typo in the word “Chanel” to now read “Channel” in all pricing tables in “2. Prices”, and all list of required services tables in “I. scope of work”.

4. In “II. General”, add the letter “A.” in front of the first paragraph and delete the entire second paragraph.

5. Add in “II. General, R. Authorized Instruction to Contractor” after paragraph b. the sentence “c. Access is coordinated with Contracting Officer

Representative (COR). Access to residences would require a minimum 24-hour notice, depending on the situation and as determined by the Contracting Officer.

Entry into the TSEF Room may be acceptable with same day contact as coordinated with the COR.”

- In “Section 3. Solicitation provisions”, to correct the first sentence to now read “The offeror shall include in it’s offer a completed Attachment 2,…” and also rectify the link for the DOL website, to now read “http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm”

- In “Section 4. Evaluation Factors”

6. to remove the wording “OpenNet Extension” on the first row of the first column in the technical discriminator table.

7. to add in the technical discriminator table, on the third row of the first column the acronyms DCR and PAO, to now read “FTTH Internet for CMR, DCR and

PAO”.

8. To add in the last paragraph of “Evaluation criteria” the word “Price:” to now read “Price: Price will be evaluated to ensure…”

(See details on following pages).

This solicitation closing date is extended to December 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Mark Ananka

15B. NAME OF CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C.DATE

SIGNED

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C.DATE SIGNED

12/06/2023

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 Standard Form 30 (revised 10/83) Previous edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243]

Mark J Ananka Digitally signed by Mark J Ananka Date: 2023.12.06 19:21:28 +01'00'

See below details on changes made to the Solicitation as indicated in block 14 of SF-1449, it shall now read as follows:

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449, 1RFQ NUMBER 19GB5023Q0001, PRICES BLOCK 23

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449, RFQ NUMBER 19GB5023Q0001

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

SERVICE: FTTH Internet for AmCorner

NAME: FTTH Internet Services at the American Corner, Libreville

DESCRIPTION: One (1) shared Internet Chanel. Digital bandwidth must be at a minimum of 500mbps.

TYPE OF SERVICES: Shared Internet Channel

LOCATION: American Corner, Libreville

2With regard to FTTH Fiber services, when desired speed is not available in the vendor’s catalog, the contractor may provide the speed services through several boxes if the design combines the speed of all the boxes into one.

BASE YEAR: February 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025

Contract

Line

Item # Description of Services

Number of

Months Monthly Price

Total Firm-Fixed

Price

OpenNet - VPN

OpenNet Plus (VPN through the

Internet) at the Chancery.

One (1) dedicated Internet channel3 at minimum 30,720

Kbps (30Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile. HSRP protocol is required.

Initial Installation (Non-

Recurring)

DIN - Embassy - Agencies

Dedicated Internet Network for all

Mission’s Agencies at the US

Embassy Libreville. One (1) dedicated Internet channel at minimum 30,720 Kbps (30Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile.

Initial Installation (Non-

Recurring)

OpenNet - CMR

OpenNet Plus at the U.S.

Embassy Libreville branch office.

One (1) dedicated Internet channel at minimum 10,240 Kbps

(10Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile. HSRP protocol is required.

Initial Installation (Non-

Recurring)

FTTH CMR

FTTH Internet Services at the

Ambassador Residence. One (1) shared Internet Chanel. Digital bandwidth must be at a minimum of 300mbps.

Initial Installation (Non-

Recurring)

FTTH DCR

FTTH Internet Services at the

DCM Residence. One (1) shared

Internet Chanel. Digital bandwidth must be at a minimum of 300mbps.

Initial Installation (Non-

Recuring)

FTTH PAO

FTTH Internet Services at the

PAO Residence. One (1) shared

Internet Chanel. Digital of 300mbps.

Initial Installation (Non-

Recuring)

FTTH MSGR

FTTH Internet Services at the

MSG Residence. One (1) shared

Internet Chanel. Digital of 500mbps.

Initial Installation (Non-

Recuring)

FTTH AmCorner

FTTH Internet Services at the

American Corner, Glass. One (1) shared Internet Chanel. Digital of 500mbps.

Initial Installation (Non-

Recuring)

SUB-TOTAL

GRAND TOTAL FOR BASE YEAR

OPTION YEAR 1: February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026

Item # Description of Services

Number of

Months Monthly Price Total Firm-Fixed Price

OpenNet - VPN

OpenNet Plus (VPN through the Internet) at the Chancery.

One (1) dedicated Internet channel at minimum 30,720

Kbps (30Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile. HSRP protocol is required.

DIN - Embassy - Agencies

Dedicated Internet Network for all Mission’s Agencies at the US Embassy Libreville.

One (1) dedicated Internet channel at minimum 30,720

Kbps (30Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile.

OpenNet - CMR

OpenNet Plus at the U.S.

Embassy Libreville branch office. One (1) dedicated

Internet channel at minimum

10,240 Kbps (10Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile. HSRP protocol is required.

FTTH CMR

FTTH Internet Services at the

Ambassador Residence. One

(1) shared Internet Chanel.

Digital bandwidth must be at a minimum of 300mbps.

FTTH DCR

FTTH Internet Services at the

DCM Residence. One (1) shared Internet Chanel.

Digital bandwidth must be at

FTTH PAO

FTTH Internet Services at the

PAO Residence. One (1) shared Internet Channel.

FTTH MSGR

FTTH Internet Services at the

MSG Residence. One (1) shared Internet Chanel.

a minimum of 500mbps.

FTTH AmCorner

FTTH Internet Services at the

American Corner. One (1) shared Internet Chanel.

GRAND TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR 1

OPTION YEAR 2: February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027

Item # Description of Services

Number of

Months Monthly Price Total Firm-Fixed Price

OpenNet - VPN

OpenNet Plus (VPN through the Internet) at the Chancery.

One (1) dedicated Internet channel at minimum 30,720

Kbps (30Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile. HSRP protocol is required.

DIN - Embassy - Agencies

Dedicated Internet Network for all Mission’s Agencies at the US Embassy Libreville.

One (1) dedicated Internet channel at minimum 30,720

Kbps (30Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile.

OpenNet - CMR

OpenNet Plus at the U.S.

Embassy Libreville branch office. One (1) dedicated

Internet channel at minimum

10,240 Kbps (10Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile. HSRP protocol is required.

FTTH CMR

FTTH Internet Services at the

Ambassador Residence. One

(1) shared Internet Chanel.

Digital bandwidth must be at

FTTH Internet Services at the

DCM Residence. One (1) shared Internet Chanel.

FTTH PAO

FTTH Internet Services at the

PAO Residence. One (1) shared Internet Chanel.

FTTH MSGR

FTTH Internet Services at the

MSG Residence. One (1) shared Internet Chanel.

FTTH AmCorner

FTTH Internet Services at the

American Corner. One (1) shared Internet Chanel.

GRAND TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR 2

OPTION YEAR 3: February 1, 2027, through January 31, 2028

Item # Description of Services

Number of

Months Monthly Price Total Firm-Fixed Price

OpenNet - VPN

OpenNet Plus (VPN through the Internet) at the Chancery.

One (1) dedicated Internet channel at minimum 30,720

Kbps (30Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile. HSRP protocol is required.

DIN - Embassy - Agencies

Dedicated Internet Network for all Mission’s Agencies at the US Embassy Libreville.

One (1) dedicated Internet channel at minimum 30,720

Kbps (30Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile.

OpenNet - CMR

OpenNet Plus at the U.S.

Embassy Libreville branch office. One (1) dedicated

Internet channel at minimum

10,240 Kbps (10Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile. HSRP protocol is required.

FTTH CMR

FTTH Internet Services at the

Ambassador Residence. One

(1) shared Internet Chanel.

Digital bandwidth must be at

FTTH Internet Services at the

DCM Residence. One (1) shared Internet Chanel.

FTTH PAO

FTTH Internet Services at the

PAO Residence. One (1) shared Internet Chanel.

FTTH MSGR

FTTH Internet Services at the

MSG Residence. One (1) shared Internet Chanel.

FTTH AmCorner

FTTH Internet Services at the

American Corner. One (1) shared Internet Chanel.

GRAND TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR 3

OPTION YEAR 4: February 1, 2028, through January 31, 2029

Item # Description of Services

Number of

Months Monthly Price Total Firm-Fixed Price

OpenNet - VPN

OpenNet Plus (VPN through the Internet) at the Chancery.

One (1) dedicated Internet channel at minimum 30,720

Kbps (30Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile. HSRP protocol is required.

DIN - Embassy - Agencies

Dedicated Internet Network for all Mission’s Agencies at the US Embassy Libreville.

One (1) dedicated Internet channel at minimum 30,720

Kbps (30Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile.

OpenNet - CMR

OpenNet Plus at the U.S.

Embassy Libreville branch office. One (1) dedicated

Internet channel at minimum

10,240 Kbps (10Mbps) providing fault tolerance in the last mile. HSRP protocol is required.

FTTH CMR

FTTH Internet Services at the

Ambassador Residence. One

(1) shared Internet Chanel.

Digital bandwidth must be at

FTTH Internet Services at the

DCM Residence. One (1) shared Internet Chanel.

FTTH PAO

FTTH Internet Services at the

PAO Residence. One (1) shared Internet Chanel.

FTTH MSGR

FTTH Internet Services at the

MSG Residence. One (1) shared Internet Chanel.

FTTH AmCorner

FTTH Internet Services at the

American Corner. One (1) shared Internet Chanel.

GRAND TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR 4

SERVICE: FTTH Internet for CMR

NAME: FTTH Internet Services at the Ambassador Residence.

DESCRIPTION: One (1) shared Internet Channel. Digital bandwidth must be at a minimum of 300mbps.

LOCATION: Ambassador Residence, Libreville

SERVICE: FTTH Internet for DCR

NAME: FTTH Internet Services at the DCR.

DESCRIPTION: One (1) shared Internet Channel. Digital bandwidth must be at a minimum of 300mbps.

LOCATION: DCM Residence, Libreville

SERVICE: FTTH Internet for PAO

NAME: FTTH Internet Services at the PAO Residence.

DESCRIPTION: One (1) shared Internet Channel. Digital bandwidth must be at a minimum of 300mbps.

LOCATION: PAO Residence, Libreville

SERVICE: FTTH Internet for MSGR

NAME: FTTH Internet Services at the MSG Residence.

DESCRIPTION: One (1) shared Internet Channel. Digital bandwidth must be at a minimum of 500mbps.

LOCATION: MSG Residence, Libreville

SERVICE: FTTH Internet for AmCorner

NAME: FTTH Internet Services at the American Corner, Libreville

DESCRIPTION: One (1) shared Internet Channel. Digital bandwidth must be at a minimum of 500mbps.

LOCATION: American Corner, Libreville

SECTION 2 - GENERAL

A. 4The Department of State has a requirement for one full period, full duplex, clear channels, and digital circuits capable of supporting synchronous traffic between the Main

Distribution Frame (MDF) of 1,000,000 Kbps and the Main Distribution Frame (MDF)

1,000,000 Kbps. For clear channel circuits, they shall be completely transparent to

1,000,000 kbps data, with no bits added to or deleted from the bit stream provided to the interface of the Department of State equipment.

The Department of State reserves the right to increase or decrease this digital circuit bandwidth requirement from no less than 64 kbps and up to 15 Mb within 30 days written notice to the Contractor. The desired intervals for circuit bandwidth are as follows: 1Mb, 2Mb, 4Mb, 6Mb, 8Mb, 10Mb, and 15Mb. The Contractor is to provide fractional T-1 fixed cost pricing for this increase or decrease of digital service. The availability of this circuit shall not be less than 99.7 percent per month over the period of the contract.

R. Authorized Instruction to Contractor

a. No person or agency other than the Contracting Officer (CO) is authorized to give instruction, orders, or directions on behalf of the Government to the Contractor or his employees, unless such person or agency is authorized in writing by the CO to so act. The authority of such person or agency is strictly limited to the written authorization provided by the CO. The duty is upon the Contractor to determine the authority of such person or agency.

Any questions regarding the authority of such person or agency should be directed to the CO in writing.

b. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The CO may designate and authorize a representative(s) to act on his/her behalf under this contract. Such representative(s) as may be appointed shall be designated by a letter from the CO and a copy of the letter shall be given to the Contractor. The COR shall represent the CO as specified in his/her delegation of authority letter. The COR shall not be authorized to issue change orders or adjustments. Changes in the Scope of Work/Specifications or any increase or decrease in the work called for by this contract shall be made by the CO by an executed modification to this contract.

5c. Access is coordinated with Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Access to residences would require a minimum 24-hour notice, depending on the situation and as determined by the Contracting Officer. Entry into the TSEF Room may be acceptable with same day contact as coordinated with the COR.”

SECTION 3 – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

CYBERSECURITY SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT C-SCRM

Proposal/Quote Instructions

Cybersecurity C-SCRM Questionnaire

The offeror shall include in its offer a completed Attachment 2, C- SCRM Questionnaire and

C-SCRM Software Producer Attestation Form, which shall be completed in accordance with the attachment’s instructions. Failure to follow the attachment’s instructions may result in rejection of the offer.

The Offeror shall include Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance premium costs covering employees. The offeror may obtain DBA insurance directly from any Department of Labor approved providers at the DOL website at http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm.

SECTION 4 – EVALUATION FACTORS

MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Non-Price/Quality Discriminators

6Speed - The bandwidth available across all lines of service (OpenNet VPN, Dedicated Internet

Network, Internet) as established in the solicitation.

Bandwidth in excess of required minimum of

30,720kbps (30Mbps).

Speed - The bandwidth available at CMR (OpenNet

Extension) as established in the solicitation.

Bandwidth in excess of required minimum of

10,240 Kbps (10Mbps).

FTTH Internet for 7CMR, DCR and PAO minimum bandwidth shared in excess of

300Mbps

FTTH Internet for the MSGR and AmCorner minimum bandwidth shared in excess of

500Mbps

Number of IP Addresses

Number of addresses in excess of required minimums of 16.

8Price: Price will be evaluated to ensure the proposed price is fair and reasonable. The price will be determined by multiplying the offered prices times the estimated quantities in “Prices -

Continuation of SF-1449, block 23”, and arriving at a grand total, including all options. The

Government reserves the right to reject proposals that are unreasonably low or high in price.

http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm

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