Sourcing Alternatives Investigations of alternative commercial connectivity methods reveal that it will cost USD 4,200 per month to connect all agencies through a fibre-optic solution. This solution is limited by additional last- mile connectivity costs, and lack of clear vendor service availability guarantees. 2) Radio Room Service This refers to the provisioning of radio room services to all United Nations radio units in the Maputo coverage area, in compliance of United Nations minimum operating security standards (MOSS. Cost Considerations The standard monthly recurring cost for the service is USD 2,500 which covers staff costs for operating during business hours. Base radio equipment costs and maintenance are covered by the agency having the installed radio base infrastructure and expertise, which is WFP for Mozambique. Handsets are procured independently by agencies. Monthly operating costs go up to USD 15,000 per month in case the radio room has to be operational 24 hours 7 days a week, which is the casein higher security levels due to MOSS requirements.
