Mobile Services for Embassy Singapore
ID: 19SN1025Q0016Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY SINGAPOREWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - MOBILE DEVICE AS A SERVICE (DE11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e74c0888d70742738fbed332637fb7d8/view
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    Description

    The Department of State is soliciting proposals for mobile subscription services for the U.S. Embassy in Singapore, aimed at providing comprehensive telecommunications coverage for approximately 350 users. The contractor is expected to deliver 4G/5G services, unlimited local data, international roaming, pooled services, detailed billing, and ensure high network reliability with a minimum uptime of 99.99%. This contract, valued at a maximum of $250,000 over a one-year term, emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity and compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws, requiring vendors to complete a Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Questionnaire and certify adherence to anti-discrimination norms. Interested vendors should contact Liam E. Fitzgerald or Meena Palanisamy at SGProcurementRFQ@state.gov for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Liam E. Fitzgerald
    SGProcurementRFQ@state.gov
    Meena Palanisamy
    SGProcurementRFQ@state.gov
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    19SN1025Q0016 - RFQ for Mobile Subscription.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for mobile subscription services intended for the U.S. Embassy in Singapore. It details the requirements for providing comprehensive mobile telecommunications coverage for approximately 350 users, consolidating current contracts into a single more efficient service. The contractor must offer 4G/5G services, unlimited local data, international roaming, pooled services, detailed billing, and high-quality network reliability with a minimum uptime of 99.99%. The contract is indefinite-delivery, with a maximum expenditure of $250,000 over a one-year term. Additionally, clauses related to cybersecurity supply chain risk management and compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws are incorporated, establishing stringent standards for service delivery and contractor accountability. Overall, this solicitation underscores the U.S. government's commitment to ensuring efficient, high-quality communication services while adhering to regulatory and cybersecurity requirements.
    ATTACHMENT 1 - C-SCRM Questionnaire Form.xlsx
    The document provides completion instructions for the Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Questionnaire and Software Producer Attestation, part of a federal request for proposals (RFP). It outlines the requirements for vendors to complete in the provided Excel worksheets, emphasizing the need for accurate information regarding their organization, supply chain threats, risk management plans, and security procedures. Key sections include contact information, where vendors must provide details for a primary point of contact; a vendor risk management plan, which includes questions about identifying supply chain threats, mapping suppliers, and contractual SCRM compliance; and physical and personnel security measures, such as employee background checks and training for recognizing insider threats. The purpose is to ensure vendors demonstrate their commitment to cybersecurity and supply chain integrity when submitting proposals to government agencies. Providing thorough and validated responses to these prompts is critical for compliance and for maintaining the integrity of the government's software acquisitions.
    ATTACHMENT 2 - CERTIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAW_.pdf
    The United States Department of State outlines a certification process required for contractors regarding compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws. Contractors must affirm that they do not engage in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that contravene these laws, as such certification is crucial for government payment decisions and is enforceable under the False Claims Act. The certification requires contractors to actively check compliance boxes, sign a declaration of adherence, and submit their responses to the designated Contracting Officer. This process ensures accountability and reinforces that adherence to anti-discrimination norms is a critical condition of contracting with the federal government. The document emphasizes the material significance of these certifications in relation to federal funding and contractual obligations.
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