Guatemala US Embassy Main Internet Circuit Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19GT5025R0004
- Agency
- US Embassy Guatemala City 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
- Guatemala Guatemala Guatemala
- Points of contact
-
- Scott Dargus guatemalabids@state.gov +50223540000
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy in Guatemala City is seeking a contractor to provide main internet circuit services for its embassy compound. The solicitation requires a dedicated fiber optic internet service with minimum 700Mbps bandwidth for both primary and secondary circuits, including all necessary infrastructure, equipment, and installation. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit a completed C-SCRM Questionnaire and Software Producer Attestation Form as part of their proposal. The government will evaluate offers on a lowest-priced, technically acceptable basis and may award the contract without further discussions. Key dates include a proposal deadline of December 30, 2024, with proposals to be submitted electronically to GuatemalaBids@state.gov, and a pre-proposal conference scheduled for December 11, 2024.
The contract is not set aside for any specific category of business and will be a firm fixed-price agreement with a one-year performance period. The current incumbent is identified as Navega.com, S.A., and the service will be located in Guatemala City's Zone 16. The solicitation requires symmetric bandwidth with automatic failover capabilities, a /28 subnet static Public IP address block, and unfiltered internet access. Technical specifications include support for CAT6A RJ45 or MM fiber 50/125 OM3 with LC connector, and the contractor must provide 24/7 "always-on" service with unlimited usage. Additional requirements include ISP-provided monitoring tools, secure access for bandwidth tracking, and compliance with various cybersecurity and technical standards including NIST guidelines.
Notice text
The Embassy of the United States in Guatemala requires the acquisition of Main Internet Circuit Services.
The Contractor shall provide the services including all pathways, conductors, equipment, labor, materials and installation to provide fiber internet circuit services distribution.
The Contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment, and services in a safe, reliable and efficient operating condition. All work shall be accomplished in a manner which conforms to the intent of all applicable IBC, NFPA/NEC, U.S. EPA, and DOS policy, procedures, and directives.
The Contractor shall include in its proposal a completed C-SCRM Questionnaire and C-SCRM Software Producer Attestation Form, which shall be completed in accordance with the instructions included in the solicitation package. Failure to follow the instructions may result in rejection of the proposal.
The anticipated performance period is for one year. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered.
The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm fixed price type contract.
All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting an offer pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of proposals/proposals.
This opportunity is subject to 52.229-12 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021)
Electronic Submission/Responses:
This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Please submit your offer prior to the response date and time. Please ensure your email with your offer does not exceed 10MB, if it does then you might have to send more than one email.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment-1-C-SCRM-Questionnaire-and-C-SCRM-Software-Producer-Attestation-Form.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| RFP 19GT5025R0004 Main internet circuit service - Questions and Answers.pdf | ||
| RFP 19GT5025R0004 - Guatemala US Embassy Main Internet Circuit Services.pdf |
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