VNET 2ND ISP CIRCUIT 07/01/2025-06/30/2026

AI Summary

The U.S. Embassy in Rabat is soliciting quotes for a high-end internet circuit service from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Bidders must provide dedicated, "always-on" fiber optic connectivity with a minimum speed of 80 Mbps and meet specific technical requirements, including a /28 subnet for VPN equipment and unfiltered internet access. The contract is set aside under NAICS Code 517112, and interested parties should ensure compliance with the outlined specifications.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: 19M05525P0401
Notice Type: Solicitation
Set-Aside: Local Area Set-Aside (FAR 26.2)
Posted Date: May 6, 2025
Response Deadline: May 21, 2025
NAICS Code: 517112 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: DG10
Issuing Office: U.S. EMBASSY RABAT
Sub-Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Primary Contact: Fouad Mouaatakid
City: WASHINGTON
ZIP Code: 20520
AI Product/Service: service

Description

The Embassy of the United States of America in Rabat invites you to submit your quotes for the below mentioned services. The purpose of this document is to provide Posts with the standard NT specifications and requirements when ordering the internet circuits from the local ISP (Internet Service Provider).

This internet circuit shall be high-end, professional grade service that differs from the residential, dial up service. NT requires dedicated (not shared or bundled) Internet Bandwidth, 24/7, “always-on” with unlimited usage. Fiber optic, terrestrial connectivity is preferred. The local ISP access circuit to the Post must meet the following specifications/requirements for connectivity.

A /28 subnet static Public IP addresses for VPN equipment, network mask, and default gateway IP address.
ISP interface connectors: LC fiber connector (MM-multimode) – Gigabit interface
ISP availability: "Always on"
ISP connection: IPs must NOT repeat and NOT use Network Address Translation (NAT).
ISP must permit all IP protocols (including but not limited to ICMP, UDP, TCP, and IPSEC) to transit without filters or proxies. Unfiltered access to the Internet is required without ISP firewall blocking or stateful inspection.
ISP must permit installation of Customer VPN encryption devices on circuit.
ISP must permit ping and trace route traffic from 169.252.0.0/16 and 169.253.0.0/16 to the ISP connection (LC fiber Gigabit MM router interface which terminates Customer VPN encryption device).
High quality performance, the following parameters in a vendor’s Service Level Agreement (SLA) should be used:
1. Packet Loss <=.5%
2. Availability of 99.9%.
Period of performance: from 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2026
Speed required: 80 Mbps

Key dates

May 6, 2025Posted Date
May 21, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

AI search tags

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Frequently asked questions

VNET 2ND ISP CIRCUIT 07/01/2025-06/30/2026 is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF STATE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.