PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE Solicitation – Cell Phone Services
ID: 19HR9025Q0011Type: Presolicitation
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY ZAGREBWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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IT AND TELECOM - MOBILE DEVICE AS A SERVICE (DE11)
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    The U.S. Embassy in Zagreb is issuing a Pre-solicitation Notice for a Request for Proposal (RFP) concerning Cell Phone Services, identified by Solicitation Number 19HR9025Q0011. This procurement aims to establish a firm fixed-price contract to ensure reliable communication services for the embassy's operations in Croatia. Interested companies are required to express their interest via email by May 9th, 2025, providing specific contact details and including the solicitation name in the subject line. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact the Contract Specialist, Tommy Mazor, at MazorT@state.gov or by phone at +385 91 4552 372. Registration in the U.S. System for Award Management (SAM) database is mandatory for eligibility in the contract award process.

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    The U.S. Embassy in Zagreb is announcing a Pre-solicitation Notice regarding the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) for Cell Phone Services (Solicitation Number: 19HR9025Q0011). This solicitation seeks to establish a firm fixed-price contract for such services. Interested companies must submit their expressions of interest via email to two designated addresses by May 9th, 2025, including specific contact details and the solicitation name in the subject line. The solicitation documents will be available in English, and adherence to U.S. federal procurement laws is required. Potential offerors must also register in the U.S. System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for contract award. The Contract Specialist overseeing this procurement is Tommy Mazor, who can be contacted directly for inquiries. This announcement reflects the embassy's commitment to ensuring reliable communication services while adhering to regulatory standards in government procurement.
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