Provision of Dedicated Internet Network Services for Embassy (Secondary)

The U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, through the Department of State's American Embassy, is seeking a contractor to provide dedicated internet network services as a secondary connection for embassy operations. The solicitation requires one dedicated internet channel with a minimum bandwidth of 100Mbps and sixteen /28 subnet static public IP addresses, delivered through fiber optic connectivity with "always-on" availability and unfiltered internet access. The service must meet stringent performance standards including 99.9% availability and less than 0.5% packet loss, while complying with federal restrictions that prohibit the use of telecommunications equipment from vendors such as ZTE, Huawei, and Xiaomi. The contract will be structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement with pricing submitted in Brunei Dollars (BND), and contractors must comply with various federal acquisition regulations and representation provisions. The solicitation was issued on June 18, 2025, with a tight deadline requiring offers to be submitted by June 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM local time.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is unrestricted for small business participation under NAICS code 51781 (All Other Telecommunications). No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the available documentation. The contract structure includes a base period of 12 months with options to extend for four additional 12-month periods, creating a potential total contract duration of five years (1+4 structure). All services will be performed in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, specifically supporting the U.S. Embassy's telecommunications infrastructure needs. The procurement is being administered by the embassy's General Services Office (GSO) with Lys Boon serving as the primary point of contact for this solicitation. The contract falls under PSC category DG11 for IT and Telecom Network services, specifically satellite communications and telecom access services.