DTSPO Internet Solicitation for U. S. Embassy Harare in Zimbabwe
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 19Z11525Q0005
- 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
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- Annie Chinyanganya hararegsoprocurement@state.gov +2638677011687
- Annie Chinyanganya hararegso.procurement@state.gov +26388677011000
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State, specifically the U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, is seeking a dedicated internet service provider for a Digital Telecommunications Service Point of Presence (DTSPO) contract. The solicitation requires a one-year contract with one optional extension year, focusing on providing a dedicated internet channel with 70 Mbps download and upload speeds, a 1:1 contention ratio, and specific network configuration requirements. Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), submit a comprehensive company profile, provide proof of licensing, and complete detailed cybersecurity supply chain risk management documentation. The government will conduct a pre-quotation conference on March 27, 2025, via Microsoft Teams, with quotations due by April 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM Harare time. Offers will be evaluated using a comparative method that considers technical capabilities, past performance, and pricing.
The contract opportunity does not have a specific set-aside designation and will be performed in Harare, Zimbabwe. The contract will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with a potential option year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the solicitation requires a dedicated internet VLAN with a Point to Point Link /29 and DTSPO Network Equipment /28. Vendors must comply with extensive cybersecurity requirements, including secure software development practices mandated by Executive Order 14028 and detailed in NIST SP 800-218. The contract falls under the NAICS category of Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111) and the PSC category of IT and Telecom - Network as a Service (DG10), indicating a focus on advanced telecommunications infrastructure for diplomatic operations.
Notice text
DTSPO (VPN through the internet) at US Embassy, Harare
• One (1) dedicated Internet channel at minimum 71,680 Kbps (70 Mbps)
• Dedicated Internet VLAN
• 70 Mbps Download / 70 Mbps Upload
• Contention Ration 1:1
• Point to Point Link /29
• DTSPO Network Equipment /28
The Embassy intends to conduct a pre-quotation conference that 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 DTSPO Internet Solicitation for U. S. Embassy Harare in Zimbabwe | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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