Description: (Please note that this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date.)

The U.S. Embassy, Addis Ababa has a requirement for a firm to provide VSAT dedicated bandwidth internet service

All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. Please note this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The U.S. Addis Ababa will launch the solicitation on the beta.SAM.gov website when it is available. Please see the RFQ for the quotation due date and time.

The Government intends to award a contract resulting from a comparative evaluation selection process authorized under FAR 13

The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm fixed price type contract. The Government is planning to do a virtual pre-proposal conference and the date for this conference will be in the solicitation.

Anticipated performance is for one (01) base year period and four (04) year periods at the option of the U.S Government. The solicitation will be issued via SAMbetaGOV website www.beta.sam.gov and via the public website of the U.S. Embassy, Addis Ababa. No paper copies will be mailed.

The solicitation (SF1449), all attachments, and all amendments will be published for viewing and printing on the SAMbetaGOV website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the FedBizOpps website for the solicitation and any amendments to the solicitation.

SAM registration is required pursuant to FAR provision 5.207, and prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals. The contractor shall furnish all managerial, administrative, direct labor personnel, materials and transportation that are necessary to accomplish all work required.

Electronic Submission/Responses: This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Please submit your offer to [email protected] prior to the response date and time.

QUESTIONS: Interested parties may submit questions regarding this requirement after the solicitation is posted on SAMbetaGOV.