Mobile Communication Services for the U.S. Mission to Canada
ID: 19CA5226Q0002Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUSEMBASSY OTTAWAWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

PSC

IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/83e84fcf25b84c6983baca174c0ef3e3/view
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    The U.S. Department of State is seeking qualified vendors to provide Mobile Communication Services for employees of the U.S. Diplomatic Mission located in Canada. The contract will cover mobile services for an estimated number of users, with the solicitation expected to be issued on the www.SAM.gov website when ready. This procurement is crucial for ensuring effective communication for U.S. personnel across various locations in Canada, including the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and several consulates. Interested parties should prepare to submit their quotations electronically or via mail once the solicitation is released, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission and contract award. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact the Contracting Officer at ContractsOttawa@state.gov or by phone at 613-688-5250.

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