Procurement Summary
Country: Djibouti
Summary: Internet Renewal Subscription for 50 MBPS
Deadline: 23 Dec 2019
Posting Date: 11 Dec 2019
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 38808643
Document Ref. No.: PR8769725
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: -
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Tenders are invited for Internet Renewal Subscription for 50 Megabytes Per Second (Mbps. The
Estimated Cost is $237, 966. 102.).
Nature and/or description of the action being approved.
a. Virtual Network Program (VNET) internet renewal subscription for 50 Mbps for
Embassy Djibouti.
3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency 's needs.
a. This is annual subscription for Virtual Network Program (VNET) internet renewal
subscription for 50 Mbps for US Embassy Djibouti.
4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open
competition.
a. 41 USC 253(c)(l), FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other
suppli es or services will satisfy agency requirements.
5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor's unique qualifications or the nature of the
acquisition requires use of the authority cited (for sole source acquisitions; also required
for unusual and compelling urgency where more than one offer will not be solicited).
a. Djibouti Telecom is the sole source for internet and telephone lines in Djibouti.
6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential
sources as is practicable.
a. This will be posted on the Embassy website for 15 days even though this is a
Djiboutian Government Owned company and there are no other potential bidders.
7. A determination by the Contracting Officer (CO) that the anticipated cost to the
Government will be fair and reasonable.
a. Contracting Officer determi ned that the anticipated cost to the Government would
be fair and reasonable. Even if we pursued a satellite provider for our services no
provider will be able to provide the services for the funds available. The average
rate per Mbps ranges from $11, 000.00 to $12, 000.00 with the much slower
service. Djibouti Telecom's rate per Mbps $2, 715.25 with a much faster service.
8. A description of the market survey conducted and the results or a statement of the reasons
a market survey was not conducted.
a. No market research possible because there is only one source.
9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.
a. one.
l 0. A listing of sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.
a. one.
11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any
barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services
required.
a. If another company is al lowed by the government to provide these service we will
consider them.
Documents
Tender Notice