KOLONIA VNET Services Renewal
ID: 19FM2025Q0001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Telecommunications Resellers (517121)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE (DG10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dc9dc1be1063480c80323bfeac45f46d/view
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    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia, Pohnpei, is soliciting quotations for the renewal of VNET Internet Services, specifically for a dedicated 15 Mbps bandwidth connection. The procurement aims to secure a reliable Internet service that includes fault tolerance, 16 public IP addresses within a /28 subnet, and a commitment to a minimum uptime of 99.90%, ensuring that the service is exclusively available to the Department of State without network address translation (NAT) or unnecessary filtering. This service is critical for maintaining effective government operations in the region, and interested vendors must submit their quotations electronically by February 14, 2025, adhering to specific submission guidelines. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Mark T. Whitehead at MRSSProcurement@state.gov or by phone at +6353012000.

    Point(s) of Contact
    MARK T. WHITEHEAD
    (635) 301-2000
    MRSSPROCUREMENT@STATE.GOV
    MARY JOYCE W. JACINTO
    (635) 301-2000
    MRSSPROCUREMENT@STATE.GOV
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    SOLPACKAGE_RFQ - FM25Q0001.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Kolonia, Pohnpei, is issuing a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the renewal of VNET Internet Services with a bandwidth of 15 Mbps. The contract seeks to secure a dedicated Internet channel, which includes fault tolerance and a provision of 16 public IP addresses within a /28 subnet. Quotations must be submitted electronically by February 14, 2025, and must adhere to specific submission guidelines, including format and size limits. Key requirements include a 12-month contract, a firm-fixed price, and compliance with cybersecurity supply chain risk management protocols. The service must ensure uptime of at least 99.90% and must be exclusively available to the Department of State, free from network address translation (NAT) and unnecessary filtering. Significantly, the service provider must have authorization to operate within Pohnpei and provide a robust support system for all technical issues. The RFQ includes various sections covering pricing, evaluation criteria, and detailed technical specifications, emphasizing high-quality service delivery for government operations.
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