Solicitation#19SS3026Q0009_PR15921848 Provision of Dedicated 300/300 Mbps Fiber Internet Connectivity with Full Redundancy to Tactical Operations Center (TOC) at the U.S. Embassy Juba, South Sudan.
SOL #: 19SS3026Q0009_PR15921848Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
State
State, Department Of
US EMBASSY JUBA
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States
Place of Performance
Place of performance not available
NAICS
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)
PSC
Support Services For Physical And Wireless Networks Connecting Equipment Within The Core Data Centers And Work Areas, Connecting End Users To The Organization's Broader Networks, As Well As Wide Area Network Equipment, Hardware And Software Directly Connecting Into Data Centers, Offices And Third Parties. Support Services Which Enable Or Distribute Voice Services Through On Premise Equipment Including Pbx, Vo Ip, Voicemail And Handsets. Also Provides Support For Transport Services For Data And Voice Network Circuits And Associated Access Facilities And Services; Includes Dedicated And Virtual Data Networks And Internet Access. Support Services For External (Outside Plant) Physical Communications Infrastructure Connecting To Lan/Wan End Points. Mobile Infrastructure Support Such As Cabled Communication Network, Cellular Towers, Repeaters, Switching Systems Dedicated For Cellular Communication (DG01)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Mar 25, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 10, 2026, 8:00 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. Embassy Juba, South Sudan is soliciting quotations for the Provision of Dedicated 300/300 Mbps Fiber Internet Connectivity with Full Redundancy to its Tactical Operations Center (TOC). This will be a Firm Fixed-Price contract for a one-year base period with four one-year option periods. Quotations are due by April 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CAT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a dedicated 300/300 Mbps fiber internet link with 99.97% availability and full redundancy, including automatic failover. Key deliverables include:
- Continuous 24/7 x 365 technical coverage and service support.
- Provision of customer premises equipment (e.g., Cisco routers) and necessary hardware/software.
- Network devices must meet specific characteristics (RJ-45, dual voltage, rack-mountable).
- Service monitoring tools for real-time connectivity status and performance.
- Information security to ensure availability, confidentiality, and integrity.
- Quality of Service (QoS) for consistent download/upload capacity, content filtering, caching, and acceleration.
- A 12-month warranty for any new equipment supplied.
- Conduct a physical and telecommunications survey within 10 business days of Notice to Proceed.
- Provide two blocks of Static public internet IP addresses.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: One (1) base year + four (4) one-year option periods
- Issued Date: March 25, 2026
- Mandatory Site Visit/Pre-quotation Conference: April 1, 2026, 10:00 am CAT
- Technical Company Rep Name for Site Visit Due: March 30, 2026, 5:00 pm CAT
- Question Deadline: April 3, 2026, 5:00 pm CAT
- Response to Questions: April 7, 2026, 5:00 pm CAT
- Submission Closing Date: April 10, 2026, 5:00 p.m. CAT
- Place of Performance: U.S. Embassy Juba, South Sudan
Eligibility & Evaluation
- Set-Aside: None specified (implies full and open competition).
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM, demonstrate technical capability in fiber internet services, provide past performance for similar tasks (3-5 years), show knowledge of financial/management issues, and be registered with the South Sudan Communication Authority (SSCA) with a physical presence in South Sudan.
- Submission: Electronically to JubaProcurement@state.gov in PDF format (max 45MB). Email subject line must be “Solicitation Number 19SS3026Q0008_PR15921848”.
- Evaluation: Comparative evaluation based on Technical, Past Performance, and Price. This is not a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) or trade-off process.
Additional Notes
Offerors must complete and submit SF-1449, Section I (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), additional information from Section 3, and Proof of SAM Registration. VAT is not applicable. The solicitation includes various FAR and DOSAR clauses.
People
Points of Contact
Juba procurementPRIMARY
U.S. Embassy Juba, South Sudan, Procurement SectionSECONDARY
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Solicitation
Posted: Mar 25, 2026