PR15698189-DT TATA DIN/NEN Renewal 2025-26
ID: PR15698189Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (51929)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE (DG10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/21c9b800c6d04119b4a221323f9ade47/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State, through the American Consulate General in Mumbai, is soliciting proposals for the acquisition and upgrade of a 1GBPS TATA Internet Lease Line (ILL), transitioning from an existing 40MBPS service. The procurement aims to provide a reliable and high-performance internet connection for multiple agencies at the consulate, ensuring seamless communication and operational efficiency. This service is critical for supporting the Diplomatic Technology office's needs, requiring features such as 30 static IP addresses, 24/7 customer support, and a guaranteed uptime of over 99.9%. Proposals are due by December 19, 2025, at 16:00 local time, and interested vendors must submit their offers via email to mumbaiprocurement@state.gov, with an estimated contract value of $35,000.

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    mumbaiprocurement@state.gov
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    Cover Letter.pdf
    The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai issued Request for Quotation PR15698189, inviting proposals for the acquisition and upgrade of a 1GBPS TATA Internet Lease Line (ILL) from an existing 40MBPS service. The detailed Statement of Work outlines a one-year performance period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The Consulate intends to award a purchase order to the responsible vendor offering the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quote. Proposals, which must include SF-1449, pricing, company details, and proof of SAM registration, are due by December 19, 2025, at 16:00 hrs Indian Standard time, via email to mumbaiprocurement@state.gov. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at sam.gov to be considered, and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.
    SF-1449.pdf
    This document is a Standard Form 1449, "SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS," issued by the American Consulate General in Mumbai. It serves as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the "Acquisition/upgradation of 1GBPS TATA ILL (Internet Lease Line) used by multiple agencies from existing 40MBPS as per attached Statement of Work." The solicitation date is November 19, 2025, with an offer due date of December 19, 2025, at 16:00 local time. Offers must be submitted via email to mumbaiprocurement@state.gov. The contract will be administered by the American Consulate General in Mumbai, which is also the delivery location. Payment inquiries should be directed to missionindiapayments@state.gov. The contracting officer is Harby Issa, and the acquisition is unrestricted.
    Single Source Justification under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.pdf
    The Department of State is seeking a single source justification for the acquisition of Non-Enterprise Network (NEN) Internet service at the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai. The requirement is for a TATA ILL 1GBPS unlimited internet connection with 30 static IP addresses and 1:1 synchronization, with an estimated value of $35,000. This single-source approach is justified due to ongoing technical configuration issues with a current Jio link. The plan is to discontinue the Jio link and upgrade the existing 40MBPS TATA connection to 1GBPS, consolidating to a single vendor. TATA ISP has been reliable, and was the only vendor capable of enabling the necessary IPSEC configurations for proper traffic routing, which the previous vendor could not achieve despite claims. This consolidation ensures seamless internet service for multiple agencies, supporting their missions and communication needs.
    STATEMENT OF WORK.pdf
    This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to supply a high-speed, dedicated 1 GBPS internet leased line (ILL) to the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai. The service includes installation, activation, performance monitoring, and ongoing maintenance. Key requirements are a 1:1 contention ratio, 30 static IPs, fiber optic provisioning terminating in the Demarc room, and potential site surveys. The ISP must provide 24/7/365 customer support, an escalation matrix, proactive network monitoring, and ensure redundant paths for >99.9% availability with <=0.5% packet loss. The service must allow private VPNs, transit all IP protocols without filters or proxies, provide unfiltered internet access, and offer unlimited data transfer. The SOW emphasizes reliable, secure, and high-performance internet connectivity for the Diplomatic Technology (DT) office.
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