WIFI DIN and Wired DIN Internet Solicitation for U.S. Embassy Harare in Zimbabwe
ID: 19Z11525Q0003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE (DG10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/46ca7e19f8084958a523f2fcaf1a7318/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State is soliciting proposals for Wifi DIN and Wired DIN Internet services for the U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe. The procurement includes two dedicated internet circuits: one providing 100 Mbps for WiFi and another offering 20 Mbps for wired connections, both requiring a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with 99.5% uptime and strict performance standards. This initiative is crucial for maintaining reliable communication infrastructure at the embassy, ensuring compliance with U.S. government regulations, including cybersecurity measures. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by April 4, 2025, following a pre-quotation conference scheduled for March 27, 2025. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Joseph Anderson or Annie Chinyanganya at HarareGSOProcurement@state.gov.

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    19Z11525Q0003_ Wifi DIN and Wired DIN Internet Solicitation.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) from the U.S. Government for Wifi DIN and Wired DIN Internet services at the U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe. The RFQ, #19Z11525Q0003, outlines the requirements for reliable internet connectivity, including two dedicated internet circuits: one with 100 Mbps for WiFi and another with 20 Mbps for wired connections. Key stipulations include a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with 99.5% uptime and strict standards for latency, bandwidth, and packet loss. Proposals must include necessary documentation like pricing, representations, SAM registration, and cybersecurity compliance. Quotations are due by April 4, 2025, following a pre-quotation conference on March 27, 2025. The contract aims to ensure high-quality service and responsiveness to potential outages while adhering to U.S. government regulations, including prohibitions on certain technologies. The procurement process encourages contractor accountability and has tight deadlines and specifications to promote effective proposal management. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to maintaining critical communication infrastructure.
    C-SCRM Questionnaire and C-SCRM Software Producer Attestation Form.xlsx
    The document comprises completion instructions for two Excel worksheets related to Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) and software producer attestation, critical for vendors submitting offers to the federal government. It outlines how vendors should provide information about their organization, including the primary point of contact and details for their risk management plans, specifically regarding key supply chain threats and supplier verification processes. Section One focuses on contact details, while Section Two addresses risk management practices, such as identifying threats, mapping suppliers, and ensuring compliance with Security Control Standards like those found in NIST publications. Section Three touches on physical and personnel security measures. The Software Producer Attestation Form requires vendors to confirm adherence to secure development practices stipulated in NIST SP 800-218, requiring statements on software security and plans for compliance if non-conformities exist. Overall, the document emphasizes the government's commitment to secure software supply chains and asks vendors to demonstrate their compliance with critical cybersecurity standards, reflecting a broader initiative to enhance national cybersecurity resilience amidst increasing supply chain vulnerabilities.
    State Department Secure Software Development Attestation Form.pdf
    The Department of State's Secure Software Development Attestation Form is designed to provide assurances regarding the secure development of software utilized by federal agencies. It operates under the guidelines established by Executive Order 14028 and relates to the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA). This form requires software producers to attest that their products adhere to secure development practices outlined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Specific requirements include software developed after September 14, 2022, major updates to existing software, and ongoing software modifications. Exemptions apply to software produced by federal agencies or freely available public software. The attestation must be signed by a designated executive of the company, affirming compliance with security practices. Moreover, the form allows for third-party assessments from certified organizations to verify adherence to these standards. Agencies cannot utilize software without this attestation, which emphasizes the government's commitment to cybersecurity in software supply chains. This initiative reflects a structured approach to enhance the security of critical software used within federal operations, aiming to mitigate cybersecurity risks proactively.
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