JOFOC_19TC1026P0371_RENEWAL OF DTSPO INTERNET LINE(2026-27)

The contract renews a 250 Mbps dedicated internet leased line service for the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate in Dubai under a month-to-month arrangement, with a performance period from April 22, 2026, to June 21, 2026. The service, supported by Etisalat Telecommunication PJSC, provides symmetric upload and download bandwidth and ensures uninterrupted connectivity for classified and unclassified government communications, including the allocation of at least six usable IPv4 addresses. The acquisition is conducted as a sole-source procurement justified under FAR 6.302-1(c) and DOSAR 606.302-1 due to the United Arab Emirates’ legal monopoly on telecommunications infrastructure, with Etisalat identified as the only technically acceptable provider based on historical reliability and service level agreement adherence. The total estimated cost for the two-month period is $28,058 at $14,029 per month, with no option periods or extended performance terms specified. The place of performance is defined as Washington, DC, despite the physical service being delivered in Abu Dhabi, and the contracting office is located at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC. The solicitation number is PR15924253, the agency code is 19TC10, and the data processing identifier is 900103324637. No formal line-item structure, invoice submission method, payment details, packaging requirements, or offeror certifications were included in the documentation. Acceptance is determined by the Government at the place of performance based on established service level agreements and technical specifications. A national security certification waives competitive solicitation requirements, and publicizing the procurement on SAM.gov is waived under DOSAR 605.202-70. Primary point of contact is Gregory Stoneberg, with Laura Leinow serving as the Mission UAE DT Chief. No contracting officer’s representative or technical representative is designated, and no WAWF, IPP, or other electronic invoicing systems are referenced.