Primary Openet Internet Solicitation for U. S. Embassy Harare in Zimbabwe
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 19Z11525Q0004
- Agency
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US Embassy Harare
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
- Harare Zimbabwe
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State's U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe is seeking a primary Openet internet service provider for a dedicated internet channel with specific technical requirements. The solicitation requires a one-year contract with one optional year, focusing on a 60 Mbps internet service that includes a dedicated Internet VLAN circuit, point-to-point link, and specific network equipment configurations. Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete a Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management questionnaire. The evaluation will use a comparative process that considers technical capabilities, past performance, and pricing, with a focus on meeting minimum technical requirements and cybersecurity standards. A pre-quotation conference is scheduled for March 27, 2025, via Microsoft Teams, with quotation submissions due by April 4, 2025, at 1700 hours Harare Time.
The solicitation is not designated for any specific set-aside and will be performed in Harare, Zimbabwe. The contract will cover the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with a potential option year extending to June 30, 2027. The primary service involves one dedicated internet channel at a minimum of 61,440 Kbps (60 Mbps), with symmetrical 60 Mbps download and upload speeds. The procurement falls under the NAICS category of Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111) and the PSC category of IT and Telecom - Network as a Service (DG10). While specific award values are not detailed in the documents, the solicitation emphasizes rigorous cybersecurity requirements, including secure software development attestation and comprehensive supply chain risk management assessments for the selected vendor.
Notice text
Primary Openet (VPN through the internet) at US Embassy, Harare
• One (1) dedicated Internet channel at minimum 61,440 Kbps (60 Mbps)
• Dedicated Internet VLAN circuit
• 60 Mbps Download / 60 Mbps Upload
• Point to Point Link /29
• Openet Network Equipment /28
• Netbox VOIP Equipment /29
The Embassy intends to conduct a pre-quotation conference, and will be held on March 27, 2025 at 11.00 am (Harare/Pretoria time) via Microsoft Teams
Prospective offerors/quoters should contact HarareGSOProcurement@state.gov for additional information to join the meeting using the following Microsoft Teams Meeting details:
Meeting ID: 213 321 157 420
Passcode: X59Mj2kT
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment to Primary Openet Internet Solicitation for U. S. Embassy Harare in Zimbabwe | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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