The National Communications Authority (NCA) invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing services to the Authority. Select an assignment below to view the full details and instructions for submitting an Expression of Interest.
Consulting Service for National Guidelines for Greening Digital Infrastructure and E-waste Management
Consulting Services for CERT Enhancement
Overview
The Federal Republic of Somalia has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank toward the cost of the Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP), and the Ministry of Communications and Technology intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
Scope of Work
The consulting services ("Services") is required to be undertaken as an external consultant firm supporting the client, the National Communications Authority (NCA), FGS to carry out the implementation of "Consulting Service for National Guidelines for Greening Digital Infrastructure and E-waste Management". The consultant firm will undertake all the specific required tasks detailed out in the Terms of Reference (ToR). The consultant service is expected to be conducted and reports delivered in approximately four (4) months from commencement of the contract.
Short-listing Criteria
- Core business of the firm and years in ICT policy, regulatory, environmental sustainability, or related advisory services should be at least five (5) years.
- The Consulting firm should demonstrate proven experience in at least one similar assignment related to green ICT, environmental sustainability, or e-waste management, and experience working with public sector institutions or regulators.
- Demonstrate experience of relevant services implemented in Somalia, or an environment similar to that of Somalia; and
- The technical and managerial organization of the firm. (Provide only with the structure of the Firm organization) Do not provide CVs of staff. Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
Additional Information
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a Joint venture and/ or a Sub consultancy. In case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
Interested Consultant may obtain further information in a written communication to the address below during office hours from 9.00am to 4.00pm Mogadishu time (Excluding public holidays).
Expressions of Interest (EOI) should be submitted electronically (by e-mail) to the address below. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.).
Overview
The Federal Republic of Somalia has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank toward the cost of the Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP), and the Ministry of Communications and Technology intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
Scope of Work
The consulting services ("Services") is required to be undertaken as an external consultant firm supporting the client, National Communications Authority (NCA) in the Federal Government of Somalia to carry out the implementation for the assignment of "Consulting Services for CERT Enhancement". The consultant firm will undertake all the specific required tasks detailed out in the Terms of Reference (ToR). The consultant service is expected to be conducted and reports delivered within eighteen (18) months from commencement of the contract.
Short-listing Criteria
- Core business of the firm and years in cybersecurity and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), particularly in the following areas: incident response, cyber threat intelligence should be at least 5 years.
- The Consulting firm should demonstrate at least 2 similar assignments successfully implemented during the last 5 years in Integrating and customization of CSIRT/CERT/CIRT/SOC Tools; Developing policies and procedures related to CSIRT/CERT/CIRT/SOC operations (operational workflows, SOPs, incident management processes, service level management frameworks, among others) is required.
- Experience in setting up cybersecurity operations center tools, configuring honeypots, integrating external threat-intelligence feeds, and implementing related incident-detection and response capabilities.
- Demonstrate Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity policy, strategy, and operations in a government context.
- Demonstrate experience of relevant services implemented in Somalia, or an environment similar to that of Somalia; and
- The technical and managerial organization of the firm. (Provide only with the structure of the Firm organization) Do not provide CVs of staff. Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
Additional Information
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a Joint venture and/ or a Sub consultancy. In case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
Interested Consultant may obtain further information in a written communication to the address below during office hours from 9.00am to 4.00pm Mogadishu, Somalia Local Time (Excluding public holidays).
Expressions of Interest (EOI) should be submitted electronically (by e-mail) to the address below. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.).