Satellite-Based Backup Internet Service

The contract is for the supply and continuous maintenance of a satellite-based internet service to serve as a failover solution for the US Embassy in Kathmandu, ensuring uninterrupted communications during terrestrial network outages. This service is critical to maintaining operational continuity for diplomatic and administrative functions, with performance centered in Kathmandu, Nepal, at postal code 44606. The solution must be reliable, resilient, and capable of automatic failover without manual intervention, supporting mission-critical data transmission at all times. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 517210, which covers telecommunications resellers and service providers. It was posted on June 18, 2026, with responses due by July 6, 2026, at 11:14 AM local time. While no set-aside designation or specific solicitation number is provided, the sourcing is managed by the Department of State through the US Embassy in Kathmandu. Maintenance is explicitly required, meaning the contractor must provide ongoing technical support, system monitoring, firmware updates, and rapid response to service disruptions throughout the contract term. The service must integrate seamlessly with existing embassy infrastructure and meet stringent security and uptime standards aligned with US government operational requirements.