Guatemala - Satellite Internet Service

The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala is soliciting quotations for satellite internet services compatible with twelve existing Starlink devices through Request for Quotation 19GT5026Q0020. The Department of State's US Embassy Guatemala City seeks vendors capable of providing fourteen total satellite internet connections—twelve for fixed locations and two for mobile locations—each configured with a minimum of 500GB local priority, network priority, single country land user status, and public IP and dashboard access for a one-year service period. Offerors must submit quotations by April 13, 2026 at 17:00 hours, with questions due by March 18, 2026, and the government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror on an "all or none" basis with delivery by April 30, 2026. The evaluation will prioritize price while ensuring technical acceptability, and vendors must demonstrate relevant past performance on U.S. Government contracts for comparable Starlink Business services within the last two years, supported by up to five references and proof of existing capabilities or third-party certifications. Offerors must complete the SF-18 form, provide pricing in U.S. Dollars or Quetzales (excluding VAT from unit prices), submit IRS Form W-14 if applicable, provide proof of SAM registration, and complete a C-SCRM questionnaire addressing cybersecurity and supply chain risk management practices.

There is no set-aside designation for this solicitation, and this is a new requirement with no incumbent vendor. The contract value is not specified in the solicitation materials, though pricing must accommodate all labor, materials, overhead, profit, transportation, activation support if needed, and required documentation for Guatemala compliance, with payment terms of Net 30 days via electronic funds transfer. The place of performance is Guatemala, where services will be delivered to the U.S. Embassy Guatemala City located at Boulevard Austriaco 11-51, Zona 16, with remote activation preferred and on-site presence not required. All submissions must be in English with attachments limited to 10 megabytes in PDF, TIF, or GIF format only, sent to GuatemalaBids@state.gov with the company name and RFQ number in the subject line. Both U.S.-based and overseas vendors are eligible; however, U.S.-based companies may invoice entirely in U.S. Dollars through the designated payment portal with tax exemption, while overseas vendors must navigate Guatemala's SAT portal for tax compliance.