RFQ 19PE5026Q0019 - Lima VNET Contract

The U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru is soliciting local vendor services for a dedicated symmetrical Virtual Network (VNET) with a bandwidth of 140 Mbps under solicitation number 19PE5026Q0019, issued as a Standard Form 1449 for commercial items. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) agreement with a one-year base period and four optional one-year extensions, totaling a maximum duration of five years. Services must be installed and operational at the embassy in Lima no later than 60 days after contract award, with performance commencing upon written notice to proceed following successful testing and acceptance. The VNET service is subject to a strict 99.7% monthly availability standard, translating to an annual acceptance level of 8,716.20 hours, and acceptance testing is limited to a 24-hour period conducted by the U.S. government at the destination. The contractor is responsible for all management, quality control, and system performance, with the government retaining rights to require repair, replacement, or reperformance of nonconforming services at no additional cost. The contract includes comprehensive cybersecurity requirements under the Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) framework from August 2024, mandating submission of both a C-SCRM Questionnaire and a Software Producer Attestation Form; failure to meet these requirements results in disqualification. Contractor personnel must comply with Personal Identity Verification standards, and the contract incorporates Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering workers’ compensation (including Defense Base Act liability), taxes on foreign procurements, fund availability, unauthorized obligations, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Proposals must be submitted electronically in a single PDF file to Jessica Mendez by June 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Lima time and must include proof of active SAM registration, a Unique Entity Identifier, a CAGE code, and evidence of a permanent business presence in Peru. The pricing structure requires separate line items for VNET service and a one-time installation fee, with Value Added Tax (VAT) excluded from CLIN rates but billed as a distinct line item on invoices. Invoicing must conform to FAR and CFR standards and include detailed funding citations, CLINs, performance dates, and authorized signatures. The government reserves the right to terminate for convenience, and disputes are subject to the Contract Disputes Act. Evaluation of offers will follow FAR