ILEA San Salvador Dedicated Internet Services

The U.S. Embassy San Salvador, on behalf of the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) San Salvador, is soliciting quotations for dedicated internet services through this Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered 19ES6026Q0013. The procuring agency seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive internet connectivity services including all necessary labor, equipment, software, cabling, and support required to deliver a fully configured and operational system compatible with existing ILEA infrastructure. Key technical requirements include 2,000 Mbps (2 Gbps) symmetric bandwidth with a 100% contention ratio guarantee, five static IP addresses, dedicated fiber optic delivery over redundant routes with distinct fiber paths, and 24/7 technical support with defined response times and on-site engineering assistance as needed. The service must maintain a 99.9% uptime guarantee backed by a strong Service Level Agreement and incorporate comprehensive security measures including DDoS mitigation, ISP-level firewalls, intrusion monitoring, VPN tunnels, and multi-factor authentication in accordance with NIST and ISO standards. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, acceptable, and responsible quoter that meets all technical specifications and compliance requirements. The deadline for quotation submission is March 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM local time, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for March 4, 2026.

This is an unrestricted solicitation with no set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractor information is referenced in the available documentation. The contract term runs for nine months commencing April 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with optional extensions available for the full calendar years 2027 and 2028, allowing for potential multi-year engagement depending on performance and funding availability. Pricing must be submitted in U.S. dollars on a firm-fixed basis, with Value Added Tax not applicable due to the U.S. Embassy's tax exemption status. The place of performance is located in Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador, where the ILEA facility requires the dedicated internet services infrastructure. Prospective offerors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission and complete all required forms including the SF-1449, pricing schedules, representations and certifications, a C-SCRM questionnaire, and the State Department Secure Software Development Attestation Form.