VNET 2nd ISP Circuit 07/01/2025-06/30/2026
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19M05525P0401
- Agency
-
Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Local Area Set-Aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517112 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
- Place of performance
- Rabat Morocco
- Points of contact
-
- Fouad Mouaatakid mouaatakidf@state.gov +212537637653
- Rabat GSO Contracts rabatgsocontracts@state.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State is soliciting quotes for a second Internet Service Provider (ISP) circuit for the U.S. Embassy in Rabat, Morocco, covering the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The procurement seeks a high-end, professional-grade internet service with specific technical requirements, including a dedicated, "always-on" internet bandwidth with unlimited usage and fiber optic connectivity. Key technical specifications include a /28 subnet of static public IP addresses, LC fiber connector with a Gigabit multimode interface, and unfiltered internet access without Network Address Translation (NAT) or firewall blocking. The ISP must permit installation of Customer VPN encryption devices and allow all IP protocols to transit without filters or proxies. Quotes are due by May 21, 2025, with the solicitation focusing on high-quality performance metrics outlined in the vendor's Service Level Agreement.
This contract opportunity is designated as a Local Area Set-Aside, meaning only local Moroccan companies are eligible to bid on the project. The place of performance is Rabat, Morocco, with the procurement falling under the NAICS category of Wireless Telecommunications Carriers and the PSC category of IT and Telecom - Network as a Service. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract is for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2025. The technical requirements are precise, including the need for an ISP connection that supports VPN equipment, permits ping and trace route traffic from specific IP ranges, and provides a professional-grade internet circuit that meets the U.S. Embassy's stringent connectivity and security requirements. The solicitation emphasizes the need for a robust, reliable, and secure internet connection to support the embassy's operational needs.
Notice text
The Embassy of the United States of America in Rabat invites you to submit your quotes for the below mentioned services. The purpose of this document is to provide Posts with the standard NT specifications and requirements when ordering the internet circuits from the local ISP (Internet Service Provider).
This internet circuit shall be high-end, professional grade service that differs from the residential, dial up service. NT requires dedicated (not shared or bundled) Internet Bandwidth, 24/7, “always-on” with unlimited usage. Fiber optic, terrestrial connectivity is preferred. The local ISP access circuit to the Post must meet the following specifications/requirements for connectivity.
- A /28 subnet static Public IP addresses for VPN equipment, network mask, and default gateway IP address.
- ISP interface connectors: LC fiber connector (MM-multimode) – Gigabit interface
- ISP availability: "Always on"
- ISP connection: IPs must NOT repeat and NOT use Network Address Translation (NAT).
- ISP must permit all IP protocols (including but not limited to ICMP, UDP, TCP, and IPSEC) to transit without filters or proxies. Unfiltered access to the Internet is required without ISP firewall blocking or stateful inspection.
- ISP must permit installation of Customer VPN encryption devices on circuit.
- ISP must permit ping and trace route traffic from 169.252.0.0/16 and 169.253.0.0/16 to the ISP connection (LC fiber Gigabit MM router interface which terminates Customer VPN encryption device).
- High quality performance, the following parameters in a vendor’s Service Level Agreement (SLA) should be used:
- Packet Loss <=.5%
- Availability of 99.9%.
- Period of performance: from 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2026
- Speed required: 80 Mbps
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PR15291338_Solicitation_VNET 2nd ISP Circuit.pdf |
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