Backup Openet Internet Services Solicitation for U. S. Embassy Harare in Zimbabwe
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 19Z11525Q0007
- Agency
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US Embassy Harare
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers
- Place of performance
- Harare Zimbabwe
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State's U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe is soliciting quotes for a backup Openet internet services contract to provide dedicated internet connectivity. The solicitation seeks a one-year contract with a potential 12-month extension for a fully diverse backup internet connection with specific technical requirements, including a 60 Mbps dedicated internet channel with 1:1 contention ratio and a point-to-point link. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete a comprehensive Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Questionnaire. The government will evaluate offers through a comparative assessment process that prioritizes technical capabilities, past performance, and pricing, with a strong emphasis on service reliability and technical quality. A pre-quotation conference is scheduled for March 27, 2025, at 11:00 am via Microsoft Teams, and quotations are due by April 4, 2025.
The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and will be open to all qualified telecommunications carriers within the Wired Telecommunications Carriers NAICS code 517111. The place of performance is Harare, Zimbabwe, with the contract requiring a dedicated internet VLAN and specific network equipment specifications. While no specific award value is listed, the contract demands high-performance internet infrastructure, including 60 Mbps download and upload speeds and a Point to Point Link /29 configuration. The contract aims to establish a robust backup internet service with a required 99.6% service level availability, primarily terminating traffic in the United States. Vendors must also comply with federal regulations, including prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment, and demonstrate adherence to secure software development practices as outlined in the accompanying attestation forms.
Notice text
Backup Openet (VPN through the internet) at US Embassy, Harare
• One (1) dedicated Internet channel at minimum 61,440 Kbps (60 Mbps)
• Dedicated Internet VLAN
• 60 Mbps Download / 60 Mbps Upload
• Contention Ration 1:1
• Point to Point Link /29
• Openet Network Equipment /28
The Embassy intends to conduct a pre-quotation conference, and will be held on March 27, 2025 at 11.00 am (Harare/Pretoria time) via Microsoft Teams. Prospective offerors/quoters should contact HarareGSOProcurement@state.gov for additional information to join the Microsoft Teams meeting using the details below:
Meeting ID: 213 321 157 420
Passcode: X59Mj2kT
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment to Backup Openet Internet Services Solicitation for U. S. Embassy Harare in Zimbabwe | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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