Provision of Cellphone Services for US Embassy, Windhoek
ID: 19WA8024Q0035Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - MOBILE DEVICE AS A SERVICE (DE11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/66e7d1e6f9a04e6abd1bb41edaae7454/view
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    The U.S. Department of State is preparing to solicit proposals for the provision of mobile telephone services for the U.S. Embassy in Windhoek, Namibia. The contractor will be responsible for supplying complete mobile services for approximately 130 official lines, which will include domestic and international calls, SMS, roaming services, and cell phone rentals. This contract is crucial for maintaining effective communication for embassy operations and is expected to be awarded as a firm fixed price contract for a base year with two optional one-year extensions. Interested vendors should ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and may submit their offers electronically or in person at the embassy, with further details to be provided in the forthcoming solicitation. For inquiries, contact Sarah E. Canterbury Kahnt at whkproc@state.gov or +264612025257.

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    Sarah E. Canterbury Kahnt
    +264612025257
    whkproc@state.gov
    Hilya Shikongo
    +264612025016
    whkproc@state.gov
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