Amendment 0001 - 19SA4026R0006 - VPN DIA & Circuit Leasing Services
SOL #: 19SA4026R0006-0001Special Notice
Overview
Buyer
State
State, Department Of
AMERICAN CONSULATE JEDDAH
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States
Place of Performance
Jeddah, SA-02, Saudi Arabia
NAICS
Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)
PSC
Network Services Delivered As A Service, By Subscription, Or Service Contract. Physical And Wireless Networks Managed As A Service Connected To And From Core Data Centers, Work Areas, And Offices Connecting End Users To The Organization's Broader Networks. Network Services Delivered In Connection With Other Iaa S And Paa S Services. Cloud Based Network Management Services And Software Defined Networks (Sdn) Accessed By Service Contract Or Subscriptions. (DG10)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Feb 25, 2026
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Action Date
Mar 6, 2026, 2:00 PM
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
Amendment 0001 has been issued for Solicitation No. 19SA4026R0006, concerning VPN DIA & Circuit Leasing Services for the Department of State, American Consulate Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. This amendment incorporates questions and answers from potential bidders and extends the proposal submission deadline to March 6, 2026, no later than 5:00 PM (local time).
Scope of Change
This amendment primarily addresses two key areas:
- Incorporation of Questions and Answers: Provides clarifications on various technical and contractual aspects of the solicitation.
- Proposal Deadline Extension: The submission deadline has been moved from February 16, 2026, to March 6, 2026.
Key Clarifications from Q&A
The Q&A section provides important details for bidders, including:
- Link Requirements: A single active link is required.
- Performance Metrics: Acceptance of 99.5% SLA with <60ms latency and <=1% packet drops for single link connections.
- Connection Type: Only DSP Fiber Only connection is acceptable; other media are not.
- Insurance: Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance is mandatory and must be included in premium costs.
- Bandwidth Management: Circuit upgrades are permitted anytime, but bandwidth downgrades are restricted for one year after the last upgrade.
- Infrastructure: New fiber infrastructure installation is not encouraged; existing infrastructure is preferred. The government is seeking an internet link and already possesses internal infrastructure, including existing STC, Salam, and Zain lines.
- Managed Services: Managed Router Services are required, with HSRP configuration on Cisco Routers.
- Contract Terms: The contract termination clause is referenced in Section 2, "CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2023)".
- Diversity: Diversity for links is not required.
- Location Details: Exact coordinates for the communication room will be provided upon award. DSP Plates details are available on Pages 4 & 5 of this amendment.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Amendment to Solicitation 19SA4026R0006
- Product Service Code: DG10 (Network Services Delivered As A Service)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- New Proposal Due: March 6, 2026, no later than 5:00 PM (local time)
- Published: February 25, 2026
- Place of Performance: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Additional Notes
All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors should review this amendment carefully for updated requirements and clarifications.
People
Points of Contact
Jon CustisPRIMARY
Jeddah Contracting officeSECONDARY
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Posted: Feb 25, 2026