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Backup Internet Services at CDC Offices, NICO House

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PR16055841Federal

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

General Info

Agency

Department Of State → US Embassy LilongweView Agency

NAICS

517111 - Wired Telecommunications CarriersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Lilongwe, MW-LI, MWI

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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SOW_Backup+Internet_RFQ.pdf

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Lilongwe
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
Organization / Agency
Department Of State → US Embassy Lilongwe
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
Contacts
Sarah Chisala

Full Description

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Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for  Backup Internet Services. The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at fair and reasonable price. We intend to award a contract based on initial


quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.The Contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment, and services, unless otherwise specified herein, required under this contract for stated services within the time specified herein. The price listed in the SOW shall include all labor, materials, overhead, and profit. In consideration of satisfactory performance of all scheduled services required under this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a firm fixed price for all services.The contract will be for a one-year period from the date of the contract award.

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