19GV1026Q0006 SOLICITATION for 4 Years Internet Contract for CDC
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guinea is soliciting proposals for a four-year dedicated internet service contract for its office at the U.S. Embassy compound in Conakry, Guinea. This Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract aims to provide a reliable, high-speed internet connection to support CDC operations. Proposals are due February 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide a dedicated, non-shared, symmetrical fiber internet data link with a minimum speed of 20 Mbps. This service will enable access to CDC cloud-based services, Microsoft Office 365, CDC Intranet, and other essential tools. The scope includes initial installation, connectivity, and ongoing support for a turnkey solution.
Technical Requirements
Key technical requirements include:
- 20 Mbps fiber connection with redundancy and failover procedures.
- Provision of 16 static public IP addresses.
- "Always on" service with a minimum 99.97% availability.
- No Network Address Translation (NAT); unfiltered access to the internet, permitting all IP protocols and customer VPN encryption devices.
- Provision of all necessary equipment, COTS, rack-mountable, dual voltage.
- 7x24x365 service support.
- Direct connection capability with major U.S. telecommunication providers and alternative line channels.
- Online web access data traffic analysis graphs, updated daily, retained for one year.
- A detailed site survey is required to determine the demark point and server room termination.
- A Service Level Agreement (SLA) with scheduled quarterly reviews.
- Prohibition of Huawei or ZTE networking equipment.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP).
- Duration: One base year plus three one-year option periods.
- Pricing: To be quoted in Guinean Franc (GNF); VAT is not applicable.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: February 11, 2026.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission to ConakryProc@state.gov in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. File size must not exceed 30MB per email.
- Language: All proposals must be in English.
- Required Documents: SF-1449, Section I (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), Cybersecurity C-SCRM Questionnaire, and IRS Form W-14.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database and permitted to conduct business in Guinea.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror, considering price, past performance, and responsibility.
Key Contacts
- Primary: Procurement team (ConakryProc@state.gov, 00224655104000)
- Secondary: Tinkiano Gaston Faya (TinkianoGF@state.gov, 00629000592)