CDC Embassy Internet Service

SOL #: 19SL2026Q0005Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

State

State, Department Of

US EMBASSY FREETOWN

WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Freetown, SL-W, Sierra Leone

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

https://sam.gov/opp/614567ea8e36402ab8a7ef63713de492/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 4, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 10, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 4, 2026, 4:00 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

The U.S. Department of State, on behalf of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - US Mission Sierra Leone, is soliciting proposals for Internet Services in Freetown, Sierra Leone. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract for a base year and four option years, aiming to secure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted internet services. Quotations are due by March 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM GMT.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, and services for:

Core Internet Services: Bandwidth 30/20 Mbps
Core Embassy Internet Services: Bandwidth 10/10 Mbps
Wi-Fi Internet Services: Bandwidth 15/10 Mbps

Specific requirements include a 1:1 contention ratio, 5 public IP addresses, "always on" service with unlimited usage, 24x7 guaranteed bandwidth, permission for all IP protocols and VPN encryption devices, and a detailed network topology map. The ISP must ensure redundancy in the Internet backbone between Sierra Leone and the USA. Prohibited equipment includes ZTE, Huawei, Xiaomi, and affiliated brands. Network devices must support TCP Optimization, Content aware optimization, Connection Management, Compression, Diffserv, Traffic Classification, and QoS, and be rack-mountable. Service support must be 7x24 with a minimum availability and reliability of 99.97%.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
Period of Performance: One-year base period with four (4) 12-month option years.
Pricing: In Leones.
Set-Aside: No specific set-aside is mentioned.
Response Date: March 4, 2026, 4:00 PM GMT
Published Date: February 4, 2026

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted electronically to ContractFreetown@state.gov prior to the response date and time. The maximum file size for submissions is 30MB; larger submissions must be sent in separate files. Required documents include SF-1449, Section I Pricing, Section 5 Representations and Certifications, IRS Form W-14, proof of SAM Registration, and CYBERSECURITY SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT (C-SCRM) Questionnaire and Attestation Form. Evaluation will be based on Comparative Evaluation utilizing FAR 13 procedures, considering Technical, Past Performance, and Price.

Additional Notes

Responsible Offerors must be registered in SAM (http://www.sams.gov) at the time of offer submittal. A pre-quotation conference will be held on February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time at the US Embassy in Freetown. The solicitation package is only available in English language.