WIFI DIN and Wired DIN Internet Solicitation for U.S. Embassy Harare in Zimbabwe
Type: Special Notice
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/0d03e0e646794f48bfc71752ea02f6bf/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 17, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Department of State is soliciting bids for the provision of WIFI and Wired DIN Internet services for the U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe. This opportunity is part of contract ID 19Z11525Q0003 and aims to enhance the embassy's telecommunications capabilities, which are critical for operational efficiency and communication. The amendment to the solicitation extends the bid submission deadline to April 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM Harare time, and requires contractors to acknowledge receipt of the amendment to ensure their proposals are considered. Interested parties can reach out to Joseph Anderson or Annie Chinyanganya at HarareGSOProcurement@state.gov or by phone at +26388677011000 for further inquiries.

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SF30_19Z11525Q0003.pdf
Apr 1, 2025, 11:04 AM UTC
The document serves as an amendment to a solicitation from the Embassy of the United States of America in Harare, Zimbabwe, specifically concerning contract ID 19Z11525Q0003. This amendment, numbered A00001 and effective from 1 April 2025, extends the due date for bids to 17 April 2025, at 1700 Harare time. It underscores the necessity for contractors to acknowledge receipt of the amendment in a specified manner to ensure their offers are not rejected. The document reaffirms that all other terms and conditions remain unchanged, maintaining the current contract's integrity while only modifying the bid submission timeline. This amendment follows established procedures under FAR regulations and necessitates the contractor's signature for confirmation. It reflects the standard governmental protocol for managing proposals and contract modifications.
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