Questions and answers - 19KU2025Q0005 - V-Net - Backup Internet 80Mbps - 16 public IPs
ID: 19KU2025Q0005Type: Solicitation
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY KUWAITWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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Telecommunications (517)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE (DG10)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e9a4585ea2c54d18817ece772fa02f1d/view
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    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait, is soliciting quotations for the provision of V-Net: Backup Internet services with a capacity of 80 Mbps and 16 public IP addresses, as outlined in solicitation number 19KU2025Q0005. The procurement aims to ensure reliable internet connectivity through a dedicated fiber connection, explicitly excluding wireless solutions, and requires compliance with government standards for performance and cybersecurity. Interested vendors must submit their bids electronically by December 22, 2024, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), with additional requirements including the completion of a Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) questionnaire. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Mohamad Zalzale at kuwait_solicitation@state.gov or Maryam Sabri at Kuwait_Solicitation@state.gov.

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    19KU2025Q0005-RFQ-Backup Internet 80Mbps.docx
    The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to provide V-Net: Backup Internet service with a capacity of 80 Mbps and 16 public IP addresses, as outlined in solicitation number 19KU2025Q0005. With the intention to award a contract based on the best value through comparative evaluation, interested offerors must submit bids electronically by December 22, 2024. All submissions require active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and completion of specific forms including SF-1449 and a Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) questionnaire. The contract comprises a base year and four optional years, with specified performance requirements ensuring minimal packet loss and latency. The contractor must adhere to government standards and functionalities, including end-to-end service performance, compliance with cybersecurity protocols, and provision of infrastructure without subcontracting. Failure to meet performance criteria may result in penalties or contractor termination. Overall, this solicitation emphasizes accountability, service quality, and structured procurement processes within the government's contracting framework.
    Attachment 01 - C-SCRM Questionnaire.xlsx
    The document is a Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Questionnaire designed for vendors wishing to engage with the federal government. It aims to assess vendors' capabilities in managing risks associated with their supply chains. The questionnaire includes sections on contact information, vendor risk management plans, and physical and personnel security measures. Vendors are required to indicate whether they identify supply chain threats, how they map these threats to key suppliers, and whether they have written SCRM requirements in contracts. Additionally, it asks about policies related to employee background checks and measures to prevent tampering of ICT equipment. The primary purpose is to ensure that vendors have robust risk management strategies in place, supporting the government's efforts to mitigate cybersecurity threats. Responses will be reviewed, and vendors may need to provide documentation to validate their claims.
    Attachment 02 - State Department Secure Software Development Attestation Form.pdf
    The document outlines the Secure Software Development Attestation Form, which is mandated by the U.S. federal government to ensure that software used by federal agencies is securely developed. It references legal authorities, including the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and Executive Order 14028, which stress the importance of cybersecurity practices in software development. The form collects required information from software producers to attest their compliance with secure development practices, specifically those outlined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Software producers must complete the form if their products fall under specified conditions, such as being developed or significantly modified after September 14, 2022. Exceptions include software developed by federal agencies, open-source software, and certain publicly available software. The attestation must be signed by the software producer's CEO or an authorized designee, confirming adherence to minimum secure software development practices. The document also allows for third-party assessments by certified organizations as an alternative route for attestation. It emphasizes the consequences of providing false information and the need for compliance to maintain the ability to use software within federal operations, thereby enhancing the cybersecurity posture of federal information systems and software supply chains.
    Questions and Answers -19KU2025Q0005-RFQ-Backup Internet 80Mbps.pdf
    The document addresses the Request for Quotation (RFQ) 19KU2025Q0005 regarding backup internet services for a U.S. Embassy. It provides responses to inquiries concerning current internet service providers, specifically identifying "Solutions by stc" as the primary provider and "B.Online - Gulf net Communications Co." as the backup. The procurement requires a dedicated fiber connection for backup internet, emphasizing that internet access must come through existing fiber optics to the Embassy's telecommunication frame room, explicitly excluding wireless solutions. The responses also evaluate alternative proposals, such as leveraging new fiber connections or different media for backup, including advanced 5G technology for enhanced reliability. Regardless, all alternatives must comply with the existing scope of work indicating a structured approach to ensure consistent, reliable internet connectivity. The document illustrates the importance of adhering to specified guidelines while considering innovative solutions for internet service redundancy.
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