Internet Services for the U.S. Embassy Kyiv
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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. Embassy Kyiv is soliciting quotations for Internet Services, including VPN and dedicated internet channels, under a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. This is an unrestricted acquisition aimed at securing reliable, high-speed internet connectivity. Quotations are due by January 28, 2026, 17:00 (Kyiv local time).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive internet services to support mission-critical operations. Key deliverables include:
- OpenNet-VPN: One dedicated internet channel with VPN capability, specified minimum speed, fault tolerance, and 8 public IP addresses.
- DIN - Embassy - Agencies: Four dedicated internet channels with varying minimum bandwidths (1-100 Mbps, 50 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, 1000 Mbps) and associated public IP addresses (2, 3, 8, 8 respectively).
- Installation: Initial installation for both OpenNet-VPN and DIN channels.
- Service Level Requirements: Strict SLAs including packet loss (≤0.5%), latency (≤40ms), and high availability (≤1 hour unplanned downtime, ≤8 hours total downtime per year).
- Cybersecurity: Offerors must complete a Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Questionnaire. Prohibitions apply to telecommunications equipment and services from certain entities (e.g., Huawei, ZTE, Xiaomi).
- Infrastructure: Clarified that individual fiber per channel is required, leveraging existing optical fiber infrastructure at the site.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: One base year with two option years.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Offer Due Date: January 28, 2026, 17:00 (Kyiv local time).
- Questions Due: January 16, 2026, 10:00 (Kyiv local time).
- Published Date: January 16, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be prepared in English and submitted in PDF or ZIP format via email to KyivSolicitations@state.gov with the subject line “Internet Services for the U.S. Embassy Kyiv– 19UP3026Q0003”. Required documents include:
- Standard Form SF-1449.
- Section 1 and Section 5 of the Request for Quotation.
- Additional information as required in Section 3 of the Request for Quotation.
- Proof of SAM registration is required for offers exceeding $40,000.
- Detailed technical proposals, network architecture, legal documentation, and certifications are also required.
Evaluation will utilize FAR 13 Comparative Evaluation, considering technical factors, past performance, and price. A "Go/No-Go" evaluation for the C-SCRM Questionnaire is mandatory.
Additional Notes
Offerors may submit prices in Ukrainian Hryvnyas or US dollars. Payments will be made in Ukrainian Hryvnyas for Ukrainian vendors and in USD for non-Ukrainian vendors if their offer is in USD. Value Added Tax (VAT) will be priced as a separate line item.