Internet Services

The purpose of this requirement is to provide internet services. The selected Internet Service Provider (ISP) shall provide dedicated (not shared or bundled) leased channel high-speed access to the Internet; data transport media must be fiber optic, terrestrial connectivity. The internet service provided under this requirement shall be completely redundant. The anticipated performance period is for a base year, with four one-year option periods, if exercised by the Government.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation, 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. The Government is planning a pre-quotation conference and the date for this conference will be in the solicitation. 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 quotations/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, as listed in the solicitation, once issued. Please ensure your email with your offer does not exceed (25 MB), if it does then you might have to send more than one email to librecontracting@state.gov.