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What is "Amendment 0001 - 19SA4026R0006 - VPN DIA & Circuit Leasing Services"?

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**Opportunity Summary: Amendment 0001 - VPN DIA & Circuit Leasing Services**

**Title:** Amendment 0001 - 19SA4026R0006 - VPN DIA & Circuit Leasing Services  
**Organization:** U.S. Department of State, American Consulate Jeddah  
**Location:** Washington, DC, USA  
**Contact:** Jon Custis (custisJA@state.gov)  
**Posted Date:** February 25, 2026  
**Due Date:** March 6, 2026

**Project Scope and Objectives:**  
The U.S. Department of State is seeking proposals for the provision of VPN Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) and circuit leasing services. These services are intended to enhance the communication capabilities of the U.S. foreign operations and facilitate secure and reliable internet connectivity.

**Contract Type and Estimated Value:**  
While the exact estimated value is not specified, interested vendors should prepare competitive proposals reflecting the scope of work. The contract type is not explicitly stated but is typically performance-based.

**Certifications/Registrations:**  
Interested vendors must possess all relevant certifications and registrations as required by the Department of State, including but not limited to registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

**Mandatory Qualifications:**  
- Proven experience in providing equivalent VPN DIA and circuit leasing services for government or large enterprises.
- Capability to meet the security and reliability standards required by the U.S. Department of State.
- Compliance with federal contracting regulations.

**Preferred Qualifications:**  
- Past performance with U.S. government entities or contracts of a similar nature.
- Demonstrated technical capabilities in advanced networking technologies, cybersecurity measures, and service reliability enhancements that facilitate secure international connections.

**Geographic Restrictions:**  
Services must be provisioned in compliance with U.S. government operational guidelines, although specific geographic restrictions are not provided in the opportunity details.

**Technical Capabilities Needed:**  
- Advanced knowledge of VPN technologies and circuit leasing configurations.
- Recent experience with secure communications networks specifically in governmental or diplomatic contexts.
- Expertise in providing high-speed, reliable internet connections optimized for international communications.

**Deliverables and Performance Standards:**  
- Deliverables will include monthly service reports, uptime guarantees, and incident management reports.
- Performance standards will be evaluated based on service reliability, response times for support, and compliance with the security requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of State.

**Evaluation Criteria:**  
Proposals will be evaluated on:
- Relevant experience and past performance in similar projects (mandatory).
- Technical approach and capability to meet performance standards (mandatory).
- Price competitiveness and overall value (mandatory).
- Innovative solutions or enhancements to service delivery (preferred).

**Proposal Evaluation:**  
Proposals will be assessed on compliance with mandatory qualifications, the robustness of the technical approach, past performance references, and pricing structure. Emphasis will be placed on aligning with U.S. Department of State standards for security and reliability in international communications.

For more detailed information, please refer to the full notice at the provided link: [Notice Description](https://api.sam.gov/prod/opportunities/v1/noticedesc?noticeid=7f093ae9bed54bd59b23c14fd73e4e6a).

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

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The proposal submission deadline is March 6, 2026 (2 days left).

Question 3

What NAICS codes apply to this opportunity?

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The applicable NAICS codes are: 517111.

Question 4

Are there any set-aside requirements?

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Yes, this opportunity includes the following set-asides: null.

Question 5

Where can I submit a proposal or get solicitation documents?

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You can access the full solicitation documents and submit your proposal at: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7f093ae9bed54bd59b23c14fd73e4e6a/view

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