Guatemala US Embassy Main Internet Circuit Services
ID: 19GT5025R0004Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUSEMBASSY GUATEMALA CITYWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE (DG10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/484b3cf20c69466e90fdc09b17fc10e6/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State is seeking proposals for the provision of Main Internet Circuit Services for the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City. The contractor will be responsible for delivering dedicated, high-quality fiber internet services, ensuring high availability (99.9%) and minimal downtime, while adhering to cybersecurity supply chain risk management (C-SCRM) measures and specific technical standards. This procurement is critical for maintaining reliable internet connectivity for government operations in Guatemala, emphasizing the importance of robust supplier management and compliance with NIST guidelines. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by December 30, 2024, and are encouraged to attend a pre-proposal conference on December 11, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Beau Garrett at guatemalabids@state.gov or Ingrid Cifuentes at guatemalabids@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Beau Garrett
    50223540000
    guatemalabids@state.gov
    Ingrid Cifuentes
    50230719635
    Guatemalabids@state.gov
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    Attachment-1-C-SCRM-Questionnaire-and-C-SCRM-Software-Producer-Attestation-Form.xlsx
    The document outlines the completion instructions for a "Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Questionnaire" and "Software Producer Attestation" worksheet, aimed at vendors submitting offers to the government. It emphasizes the need for detailed responses regarding organizational practices related to supply chain risk identification, threat mapping, supplier SCRM requirements, and personnel security measures. Each vendor is required to identify key contacts and provide their responses in the specified format, ensuring compliance with standards outlined in NIST White Papers and SP 800-53. The section also requests vendors to declare their adherence to secure software development practices as per NIST SP 800-218. The overarching goal is to enhance cybersecurity practices within the supply chain, ensuring all software products provided to federal agencies are developed securely and compliant with government standards, ultimately aiming to mitigate risks associated with critical software and third-party suppliers.
    RFP 19GT5025R0004 - Guatemala US Embassy Main Internet Circuit Services.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala issued a Request for Proposal (RFP 19GT5025R0004) for internet circuit services, inviting proposals from vendors by December 30, 2024. The contract, awarded to the lowest-priced acceptable offer, involves providing dedicated, high-quality fiber internet services for the Embassy, ensuring high availability (99.9%) and minimal downtime. Key requirements include the installation of primary and secondary fiber optics capable of 700 Mbps, compliance with cybersecurity supply chain risk management (C-SCRM) measures, and adherence to specific technical standards. Additionally, interested companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit various forms, including a pricing schedule and compliance attestations. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for December 11, 2024, allowing offerors to clarify requirements. The RFP emphasizes the Embassy's commitment to securing reliable internet services while demanding robustness in supplier management, particularly regarding cybersecurity.
    RFP 19GT5025R0004 Main internet circuit service - Questions and Answers.pdf
    The document is a set of questions and answers regarding RFP 19GT5025R0004 for main internet circuit service. It outlines requirements for potential vendors, including compliance with cybersecurity standards, a need for symmetric bandwidth, and automatic failover capabilities for circuit resiliency. Notable expectations include tools for monitoring bandwidth consumption, a secure access system for the U.S. Embassy, and detailed proposals for redundancy, failover mechanisms, and disaster recovery plans. The document specifies the need for the ISP to provide necessary equipment without violating FAR Clause 52.204-24 and reaffirms that existing Cisco hardware need not be replaced. Additionally, it requires a physical site survey for service delivery and necessitates compliance documentation, including insurance as per the Defense Base Act. The RFP emphasizes adherence to NIST guidelines to avoid violations related to network reliability, protocol support, and Quality of Service mechanisms. Overall, the RFP seeks comprehensive proposals that ensure reliable, secure, and resilient internet service for government operations in Guatemala.
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