Pre-Solicitation: Dedicated Internet Channel CASAB
ID: 2025_001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFAMERICAN CONSULATE CASABLANCAWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE (DG10)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b21fff4dddb2478cb95abe66388a4ed4/view
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    The Department of State is preparing to solicit proposals for a Dedicated Internet Channel to support operations at the American Consulate in Casablanca, Morocco. This procurement aims to establish a reliable telecommunications service, classified under NAICS Code 51711, which encompasses wired and wireless telecommunications carriers, excluding satellite services. The contract will be awarded based on the best value to the Government, considering price and other factors, and will include a base year with an option for an additional year. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are required to submit a Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Questionnaire along with their proposals. For further inquiries, vendors can contact the Procurement Team at CasablancaProc@state.gov or by phone at +212-522-642000.

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