FCS VPN DIA Dedicated Internet Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 19SA4026R0011
- Agency
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Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers
- Place of performance
- Jeddah Makkah al Mukarramah 23616 Saudi Arabia
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State seeks dedicated internet and VPN services at the U.S. Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with proposals due August 20, 2026. The contract is firm fixed-price with a 12-month base period and two optional 12-month extensions.
Place of performance is Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The contractor shall provide one dedicated internet channel with minimum bandwidth of 10.24 Mbps using fiber optic terrestrial connectivity, delivering 24/7 always-on service with unlimited usage and no shared bandwidth. Service must maintain minimum 99.97% availability with Round Trip Time not exceeding 100 milliseconds for internet service and 7 milliseconds for local data services. The contractor must guarantee full contracted bandwidth with a 1:1 contention ratio for both downstream and upstream traffic, provide a block of 16 public IP addresses, and permit installation of customer VPN encryption devices. Equipment must include dual-voltage (110v/60hz and 220v/50hz) rack-mountable routers and data media converters with RJ-45 10/100BaseT interfaces. Installation must be completed within 60 days of contract award; ongoing maintenance requires 7x24x365 on-site support coordination with the Consulate's Contracting Officer Representative.
Offerors must submit evidence of established business operations in Saudi Arabia or plans to establish within 30 days, five years of relevant past performance information with client references, strategic plans addressing work elements and quality assurance, and proof of required local licenses and permits. Pricing is due in either Saudi Arabian Riyals or U.S. Dollars, with Value Added Tax at 15% priced separately. The NAICS code is 517111, Internet Service Providers Using Own Operated Wired Telecommunications Infrastructure. Evaluation uses FAR 12 comparative evaluation, weighing price and technical factors including ability to meet specifications, service availability, quality of service standards, and demonstrated experience with similar telecommunications services.
Notice text
The Contractor shall provide DIA VPN Dedicated Internet Services at the FCS U.S. Consulate General Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The price shall include all labor, materials, overhead, and profit. The Contractor shall furnish all engineering, labor, tools, equipment, materials, supplies and services to provide the required circuit as specified in the Solicitation. In consideration of satisfactory performance of all scheduled services required under this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a firm fixed-price for all services.
The Government intends to establish a contract that includes a one-year base year plus two 12-month optional periods of performance, at the discretion of the Government, resulting from this solicitation to the best qualified responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to the solicitation and represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered utilizing FAR 12 Comparative Evaluation.
NAICS codes:
517111 Internet service providers, using own operated wired
telecommunications infrastructure
532490 Telecommunications equipment rental or leasing
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFP 19SA4026R0011 - FCS VPN DIA Dedicated Internet Services.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Award Notice - FCS VPN DIA Dedicated Internet Services | Special Notice | |
| Amendment 0001 - FCS VPN DIA Dedicated Internet Services | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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