Fiber Direct Internet Access
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 74330225R0048
- Agency
- Not on record
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers
- Place of performance
- Paris Paris Vario France
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) is seeking to procure fiber dedicated internet access services to replace existing connectivity at 29 global sites, with current services ranging from 100Mb/s to 1Gb/s that must be upgraded by April 15, 2026, before Memorial Day preparations. The project involves comprehensive network infrastructure upgrades including site surveys, exterior and interior fiber installation, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, monthly fiber internet services, optional DDoS mitigation, and event-based temporary bandwidth increases to support commemorative events. The contract will be awarded as a single firm fixed-price agreement evaluated based on Technical Approach (40%), Project Plan and Schedule (20%), Past Performance (10%), and Pricing (30%). Initial questions were due May 15, 2025, with a virtual pre-proposal conference held May 20, 2025, and final proposals due June 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. The solicitation emphasizes that no extensions to the proposal due date will be considered, and contractors must complete implementation well before Memorial Day 2026.
This procurement is conducted as an unrestricted competition with no set-aside designations, though ABMC prefers awarding a single contract while allowing contractors to bid on individual sites they can serve. The project covers 30 total locations across 17 countries, including American military cemeteries and monuments in France, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Philippines, United Kingdom, Tunisia, Panama, and Mexico, with an additional two optional seasonal sites at Montfaucon and Montsec monuments in France. While specific award values are not disclosed, the pricing worksheets indicate targets of 10 Gbps connectivity at each location using Cisco 1000 series managed routers. The contract includes a base period with up to nine optional renewal years, and notably excludes the North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia due to the absence of last-mile fiber connectivity. Performance locations span globally with primary coordination from Paris, France, and the project must maintain 99.9% monthly availability to support ABMC's worldwide operations.
Notice text
7 versions
Update #7 · Latest ·
ABMC currently uses dedicated fiber internet access (DIA) services at 29 global sites. The existing service contract expires in July 2026. This project replaces the existing services with upgraded fiber connections at all locations by April 15, 2026, before local ABMC site preparations for Memorial Day 2026. Current services range from 100Mb/s to 1Gb/s. The North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia does not have fiber connectivity due to the absence of a last-mile fiber provider. ABMC hosts events throughout the year, including Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and D-Day commemorations. The project must be completed by April 15, 2026 as this date allows for transition from the existing contract’s ISP to the selected new contract’s ISP well before Memorial Day 2026.
ABMC understands that it will take time to form teams and to prepare a proposal and that the geographical range of this RFP is vast. As such, ABMC invites you to submit your proposal even if you cannot service all locations (all or some basis) and even if certain SLA terms cannot be met today. In your proposal, please clearly identify each SLA you anticipate not meeting and provide specific technical and business justifications explaining why these SLAs cannot be achieved. Detailed explanations will help ABMC fully understand the practical constraints and evaluate all proposals equitably. We encourage you to propose alternative SLA terms that you could meet, along with supporting rationale and any recommended adjustments.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
This notice is updated on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 to incorporate the answers to the first round of questions.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
This notice is updated on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 to:
- Update the RFP Instructions Letter (Amendment 1)
- Extend the proposal due date to June 23, 2025 at 10AM Central European Time
- Incorporate updated Attachment 1, PWS dated May 23, 2025
- Incorporate updated Attachment 2, Pricing Sheet
---------------------------------------------------------------------
This notice is updated as of Wednesday, May 28, 2025 to incorporate the answers to the questions asked at the Pre-Proposal Conference and during the second round of questions. Proposals are due Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4AM Eastern (New York) and 10AM European (Paris) Time
---------------------------------------------------------------------
This notice is updated as of Friday, June 13, 2025 to extend the proposal due date to Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4AM Eastern (New York) and 10AM European (Paris) Time.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
This notice is updated as of Monday, June 30, 2025 to extend the proposal due date to July 14, 2025 at 10AM Central European Time (Paris) / 4 AM Eastern Time (New York).
Update #6 ·
ABMC currently uses dedicated fiber internet access (DIA) services at 29 global sites. The existing service contract expires in July 2026. This project replaces the existing services with upgraded fiber connections at all locations by April 15, 2026, before local ABMC site preparations for Memorial Day 2026. Current services range from 100Mb/s to 1Gb/s. The North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia does not have fiber connectivity due to the absence of a last-mile fiber provider. ABMC hosts events throughout the year, including Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and D-Day commemorations. The project must be completed by April 15, 2026 as this date allows for transition from the existing contract’s ISP to the selected new contract’s ISP well before Memorial Day 2026.
ABMC understands that it will take time to form teams and to prepare a proposal and that the geographical range of this RFP is vast. As such, ABMC invites you to submit your proposal even if you cannot service all locations (all or some basis) and even if certain SLA terms cannot be met today. In your proposal, please clearly identify each SLA you anticipate not meeting and provide specific technical and business justifications explaining why these SLAs cannot be achieved. Detailed explanations will help ABMC fully understand the practical constraints and evaluate all proposals equitably. We encourage you to propose alternative SLA terms that you could meet, along with supporting rationale and any recommended adjustments.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
This notice is updated on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 to incorporate the answers to the first round of questions.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
This notice is updated on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 to:
- Update the RFP Instructions Letter (Amendment 1)
- Extend the proposal due date to June 23, 2025 at 10AM Central European Time
- Incorporate updated Attachment 1, PWS dated May 23, 2025
- Incorporate updated Attachment 2, Pricing Sheet
---------------------------------------------------------------------
This notice is updated as of Wednesday, May 28, 2025 to incorporate the answers to the questions asked at the Pre-Proposal Conference and during the second round of questions. Proposals are due Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4AM Eastern (New York) and 10AM European (Paris) Time
---------------------------------------------------------------------
This notice is updated as of Friday, June 13, 2025 to extend the proposal due date to Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4AM Eastern (New York) and 10AM European (Paris) Time
Update #5 ·
ABMC currently uses dedicated fiber internet access (DIA) services at 29 global sites. The existing service contract expires in July 2026. This project replaces the existing services with upgraded fiber connections at all locations by April 15, 2026, before local ABMC site preparations for Memorial Day 2026. Current services range from 100Mb/s to 1Gb/s. The North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia does not have fiber connectivity due to the absence of a last-mile fiber provider. ABMC hosts events throughout the year, including Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and D-Day commemorations. The project must be completed by April 15, 2026 as this date allows for transition from the existing contract’s ISP to the selected new contract’s ISP well before Memorial Day 2026.
An webinar-style Pre-Proposal Conference will be virtually held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 11AM Eastern Standard Time. The registration link is: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/19910dab-e192-4b32-87d9-eca25c4e55cb@8a6aec6a-c1ce-4041-9f69-9020a6a29f94
Initial questions are due Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2PM Eastern Standard Time.
ABMC understands that it will take time to form teams and to prepare a proposal, however, requests for extension of the proposal due date will not be considered.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
This notice is updated on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 to incorporate the answers to the first round of questions. The secondary round of questions post-conference are due by end of day (regardless of time zone) Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
This notice is updated on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 to:
- Update the RFP Instructions Letter (Amendment 1)
- Extend the proposal due date to June 23, 2025 at 10AM Central European Time
- Incorporate updated Attachment 1, PWS dated May 23, 2025
- Incorporate updated Attachment 2, Pricing Sheet
---------------------------------------------------------------------
This notice is updated as of Wednesday, May 28, 2025 to incorporate the answers to the questions asked at the Pre-Proposal Conference and during the second round of questions. Proposals are due Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4AM Eastern (New York) and 10AM European (Paris) Time
---------------------------------------------------------------------
This notice is updated as of Friday, June 13, 2025 to extend the proposal due date to Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4AM Eastern (New York) and 10AM European (Paris) Time
Update #4 ·
ABMC currently uses dedicated fiber internet access (DIA) services at 29 global sites. The existing service contract expires in July 2026. This project replaces the existing services with upgraded fiber connections at all locations by April 15, 2026, before local ABMC site preparations for Memorial Day 2026. Current services range from 100Mb/s to 1Gb/s. The North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia does not have fiber connectivity due to the absence of a last-mile fiber provider. ABMC hosts events throughout the year, including Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and D-Day commemorations. The project must be completed by April 15, 2026 as this date allows for transition from the existing contract’s ISP to the selected new contract’s ISP well before Memorial Day 2026.
An webinar-style Pre-Proposal Conference will be virtually held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 11AM Eastern Standard Time. The registration link is: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/19910dab-e192-4b32-87d9-eca25c4e55cb@8a6aec6a-c1ce-4041-9f69-9020a6a29f94
Initial questions are due Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2PM Eastern Standard Time.
ABMC understands that it will take time to form teams and to prepare a proposal, however, requests for extension of the proposal due date will not be considered.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
This notice is updated on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 to incorporate the answers to the first round of questions. The secondary round of questions post-conference are due by end of day (regardless of time zone) Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
This notice is updated on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 to:
- Update the RFP Instructions Letter (Amendment 1)
- Extend the proposal due date to June 23, 2025 at 10AM Central European Time
- Incorporate updated Attachment 1, PWS dated May 23, 2025
- Incorporate updated Attachment 2, Pricing Sheet
---------------------------------------------------------------------
This notice is updated as of Wednesday, May 28, 2025 to incorporate the answers to the questions asked at the Pre-Proposal Conference and during the second round of questions. Proposals are due Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4AM Eastern (New York) and 10AM European (Paris) Time
Update #3 ·
ABMC currently uses dedicated fiber internet access (DIA) services at 29 global sites. The existing service contract expires in July 2026. This project replaces the existing services with upgraded fiber connections at all locations by April 15, 2026, before local ABMC site preparations for Memorial Day 2026. Current services range from 100Mb/s to 1Gb/s. The North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia does not have fiber connectivity due to the absence of a last-mile fiber provider. ABMC hosts events throughout the year, including Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and D-Day commemorations. The project must be completed by April 15, 2026 as this date allows for transition from the existing contract’s ISP to the selected new contract’s ISP well before Memorial Day 2026.
An webinar-style Pre-Proposal Conference will be virtually held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 11AM Eastern Standard Time. The registration link is: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/19910dab-e192-4b32-87d9-eca25c4e55cb@8a6aec6a-c1ce-4041-9f69-9020a6a29f94
Initial questions are due Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2PM Eastern Standard Time. Proposals are due Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2PM Eastern Standard Time
ABMC understands that it will take time to form teams and to prepare a proposal, however, requests for extension of the proposal due date will not be considered.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
This notice is updated on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 to incorporate the answers to the first round of questions. The secondary round of questions post-conference are due by end of day (regardless of time zone) Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
This notice is updated on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 to:
- Update the RFP Instructions Letter (Amendment 1)
- Extend the proposal due date to June 23, 2025 at 10AM Central European Time
- Incorporate updated Attachment 1, PWS dated May 23, 2025
- Incorporate updated Attachment 2, Pricing Sheet
Update #2 ·
ABMC currently uses dedicated fiber internet access (DIA) services at 29 global sites. The existing service contract expires in July 2026. This project replaces the existing services with upgraded fiber connections at all locations by April 15, 2026, before local ABMC site preparations for Memorial Day 2026. Current services range from 100Mb/s to 1Gb/s. The North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia does not have fiber connectivity due to the absence of a last-mile fiber provider. ABMC hosts events throughout the year, including Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and D-Day commemorations. The project must be completed by April 15, 2026 as this date allows for transition from the existing contract’s ISP to the selected new contract’s ISP well before Memorial Day 2026.
An webinar-style Pre-Proposal Conference will be virtually held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 11AM Eastern Standard Time. The registration link is: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/19910dab-e192-4b32-87d9-eca25c4e55cb@8a6aec6a-c1ce-4041-9f69-9020a6a29f94
Initial questions are due Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2PM Eastern Standard Time. Proposals are due Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2PM Eastern Standard Time
ABMC understands that it will take time to form teams and to prepare a proposal, however, requests for extension of the proposal due date will not be considered.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
This notice is updated on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 to incorporate the answers to the first round of questions. The secondary round of questions post-conference are due by end of day (regardless of time zone) Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Update #1 ·
ABMC currently uses dedicated fiber internet access (DIA) services at 29 global sites. The existing service contract expires in July 2026. This project replaces the existing services with upgraded fiber connections at all locations by April 15, 2026, before local ABMC site preparations for Memorial Day 2026. Current services range from 100Mb/s to 1Gb/s. The North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia does not have fiber connectivity due to the absence of a last-mile fiber provider. ABMC hosts events throughout the year, including Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and D-Day commemorations. The project must be completed by April 15, 2026 as this date allows for transition from the existing contract’s ISP to the selected new contract’s ISP well before Memorial Day 2026.
An webinar-style Pre-Proposal Conference will be virtually held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 11AM Eastern Standard Time. The registration link is: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/19910dab-e192-4b32-87d9-eca25c4e55cb@8a6aec6a-c1ce-4041-9f69-9020a6a29f94
Initial questions are due Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2PM Eastern Standard Time. Proposals are due Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2PM Eastern Standard Time
ABMC understands that it will take time to form teams and to prepare a proposal, however, requests for extension of the proposal due date will not be considered.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFP 74330224R0048 Questions and Answer (Misc Qs).pdf | ||
| Pre-Proposal Conference.pdf | ||
| ABMC Rack Locations with Coordinates.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| A2 - Blank Pricing Worksheet - Amended 20250529.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| RFP 74330224R0048 Questions and Answers (Round 2).pdf | ||
| RFP A1 Instructions Letter.pdf | ||
| A2 - Blank Pricing Worksheet - Amended 20250519.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| PWS Changes Overview.pdf | ||
| PWSv2_Fiber Dedicated Internet Access.pdf | ||
| RFP 74330224R0048 Questions and Answers (First Round).pdf | ||
| RFP Instructions Letter.pdf | ||
| A3 - Questions and Answer Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| A1 - PWS.pdf | ||
| A4 - NDA.docx | DOCX document | |
| A2 - Blank Pricing Worksheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
Show all 15
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber Direct Internet Access | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity