Description
The U.S. Embassy in Dakar is seeking a qualified telecommunications provider to deliver dedicated, fiber‑optic leased‑line services for several embassy networks. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price, 12‑month award with an optional 6‑month extension, and will require full compliance with U.S. government cybersecurity and equipment restrictions. Bidders must be registered in SAM, submit a complete SF‑1449 package, and meet stringent service‑level and security requirements.
• Provide four dedicated leased‑line circuits: 120 Mbps (main embassy), 100 Mbps (State Wi‑Fi), 25 Mbps (DHS/ICE), and 6 Mbps (remote Almadies site), each with specified public IPv4 address blocks and no NAT.
• Install primary and backup routers, ensure 99.9 % monthly availability, ≤0.5 % packet loss, and meet RTT targets to Washington, DC and Frankfurt.
• Deliver daily traffic‑analysis reports, maintain a 7×24×365 on‑site support capability, and certify that no covered telecom equipment (e.g., ZTE, Huawei) is used.
• Submit a sealed quotation (or electronic PDF/Word/Excel) by 19 August 2026 12:00 noon local time, including SF‑1449, pricing, certifications, SAM registration proof, C‑SCRM questionnaire, and IRS Form W‑14 (if applicable).