Cell Phone Services - 19CV1024Q0005
ID: 19CV1024Q0005Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY PRAIAWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Telecommunications (517)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - MOBILE DEVICE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7E21)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7009775a9107414e902143d96c8a419f/view
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    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Praia, is soliciting quotations for mobile phone services under Request for Quotations number 19CV1024Q0005. The contract aims to provide reliable cellular communication for official use, requiring a minimum of 245 mobile lines and offering services such as voice calling, international roaming, SMS messaging, and 4G/5G wireless internet, with an emphasis on quality service and immediate problem resolution. Interested contractors must submit their electronic quotations by January 15, 2025, and adhere to specific guidelines, including completing the SF-1449 form, providing proof of SAM registration, and submitting a cybersecurity risk management questionnaire. For further inquiries, prospective offerors can contact Albertina De Pina at PraiaProcurement@state.gov or Erik Ozolins at OzolinsEA@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Albertina De Pina
    (202) 250-3720
    PraiaProcurement@state.gov
    Erik Ozolins
    2606802
    OzolinsEA@state.gov
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    A - Solicitation Package - SF1449 - 19CV1024Q0005 - Dec 2025.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Praia issued Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 19CV1024Q0005 for mobile phone services. The contract seeks reliable cellular communication for official use, emphasizing quality service, immediate problem resolution, and detailed billing. Prospective contractors must submit electronic quotations by January 15, 2025, adhering to specific guidelines, including completing the SF-1449 form, providing proof of SAM registration, and submitting a cybersecurity risk management questionnaire. The contract is set for one year with two optional renewals, requiring a minimum of 245 mobile lines with a maximum of 350. Services include voice calling, international roaming, SMS messaging, and 4G/5G wireless internet. The contractor will be responsible for network quality and customer support, alongside submitting monthly invoices detailed in standard formats. The RFQ outlines strict evaluation criteria, focusing on overall value rather than low pricing. This solicitation emphasizes cybersecurity compliance, mandates the contractor maintain supply chain risk assessments, and ensures all personal data is protected as per federal regulations. Such procedures underscore the requirement for contractors to adhere to established federal acquisition protocols, aiming to guarantee transparency and effective service delivery to governmental entities.
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