US Embassy Antananarivo VPN and Internet Connection
ID: PR15235221Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

PSC

IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7082d9e599e94ee9b6130ded4d35146a/view
Timeline
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    Posted Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 10, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Embassy in Antananarivo, Madagascar, is seeking vendors to provide a symmetrical internet connection service with speeds of 60Mbps and 75Mbps, or the next highest available rate from the Internet Service Provider (ISP). The procurement requires the provision of a /28 subnet static Public IP addresses for VPN equipment, ensuring that the connection is not filtered or blocked for any IPSEC ports or protocols. This service is critical for maintaining secure and efficient communication for embassy operations. Interested vendors must submit their quotations to Ruth Rajaona at rajaonarh@state.gov by April 10, 2025, at 16:00 local time, with the contract period of performance scheduled from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026.

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Ruth Rajaona
antancontracts@state.gov
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