ContractSolicitation

CELLULAR PHONE SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF STATE• 19CG5026Q0001_Solicitation
Response Deadline
Feb 17, 2026
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Department of State, through the Embassy in Kinshasa, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Cellular Phone Services contract under Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 19CG5026Q0001. The contractor will provide mobile telephone services, including 4G/LTE and potential 5G capabilities, as well as temporary additional services such as cellphone and mobile data hotspot rentals for special events. This contract is crucial for ensuring reliable communication for U.S. government personnel in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a base period of one year and four optional renewal years. Quotations are due by February 17, 2026, at 17:00 local time, and interested parties must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and attend a pre-quotation conference on January 29, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Vernetta Wheeler at WheelerVL@state.gov or Trecia Kitombolwe at KinshasaBid@state.gov.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
517112
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
PSC Code
DG10
IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
RFQ 19CG5026Q0001 - CELLPHONE SERVICE SOLICITATION.pdf
PDF•1259 KB•Dec 31, 2025
AI Summary
The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa has issued Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 19CG5026Q0001 for a Cellphone Service Contract. This RFQ seeks proposals for comprehensive mobile telephone services, including smartphone communication plans (prepaid and postpaid), data-only plans, various SIM card types, international calls, roaming, and temporary additional services like cellphone and hotspot rentals. The contract will be for a one-year base period with four one-year options to renew. Quotations are due by February 17, 2026, at 17:00 local time and must be submitted electronically. A pre-quotation conference will be held on January 29, 2026, at 09:00 local time. Proposals will be evaluated based on best value, not solely lowest price, with an emphasis on responsibility and solicitation compliance. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The solicitation also includes requirements for cybersecurity supply chain risk management, detailed billing, 24-hour customer service in English and French, and a quality assurance surveillance plan.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedDec 31, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineFeb 17, 2026
expiryArchive DateMar 17, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Sub-Tier
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
USEMBASSY KINSHASA

Point of Contact

Name
Vernetta Wheeler

Place of Performance

Kinshasa, Kinshasa, CONGO (KINSHASA)

Official Sources

View on SAM.gov