Cellphone Services Contract, Maldives
ID: 19CE2025Q0004Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE (DG10)

Set Aside

Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBP)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f4e38e52f3454e4abc404653c81ab857/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, is soliciting bids for a Cellphone Services Contract to support its operations in the Maldives, identified as Solicitation No. 19CE2025Q0004. The contract will encompass mobile phone services, including local and international calls, SMS, voicemail, and adherence to specific performance standards, while also emphasizing cybersecurity measures and customer support systems. This procurement is crucial for ensuring secure and efficient communications for embassy operations, reflecting the government's commitment to maintaining high service availability and compliance with federal regulations. Interested vendors must submit their quotations electronically by April 8, 2025, and can direct inquiries to primary contact Yogaganesh Sundaravel at sundaravelyg@state.gov or secondary contact Danujaya Muthugala at muthugaladr@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Yogaganesh Sundaravel
    94112028525
    94112028753
    sundaravelyg@state.gov
    Danujaya Muthugala
    94112028816
    94112498753
    muthugaladr@state.gov
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    19CE2025Q0004 SF1449 Cover Page.pdf
    This document is a solicitation form for a commercial contract from the American Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka, identified as Solicitation Number 19CE2025Q0004. The solicitation was issued on February 26, 2025, with offers due by April 8, 2025, at 17:30. The acquisition is classified as unrestricted, allowing for broader competition, including small businesses, women-owned small businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The request emphasizes compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR), incorporating various FAR clauses by reference. The document outlines that offers must include specific information, and the contractor is required to sign and return copies to the issuing office. The embassy serves as both the delivery and administering office for the contract, which underscores the importance of this solicitation in supporting embassy operations. There is a notable emphasis on ensuring that all items conform to the contract terms. This document reflects the standard process within government procurement practices, aimed at maintaining regulatory compliance while facilitating effective service delivery for international diplomatic missions.
    19CE2025Q0004 Cellphone Services Contract Maldives.docx
    The U.S. Embassy is soliciting bids for a Cellphone Services Contract for its operations in the Maldives, identified as Solicitation No. 19CE2025Q0004. Interested vendors must submit detailed quotations by April 8, 2025, using electronic formats specified in the RFQ. The selection will utilize a comparative evaluation method to determine the best value, emphasizing responsibility and compliance with federal procurement standards. The contract will cover mobile phone services, including features like local and international calls, SMS, voicemail, and specific performance standards. Additional requirements include cybersecurity measures, a customer support system, and detailed invoicing protocols. The contractor must also comply with applicable taxes while providing uninterrupted service with high availability. The document outlines various sections detailing the pricing, performance work statement, contract clauses, and evaluation criteria, all designed to ensure effective service delivery and adherence to U.S. government regulations. This solicitation reflects the Embassy's commitment to secure and efficient communications within its operational scope in the Maldives.
    Attachment 1 C-SCRM-Questionnaire-and-C-SCRM-Software-Producer-Attestation-Form.xlsx
    The document outlines the completion instructions for two essential worksheets required by vendors responding to federal Requests for Proposals (RFPs) regarding Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) and Software Producer Attestation. Key sections include contact information, vendor risk management plans, and security practices. Vendors must provide details on their supply chain threat identification, supplier mapping, SCRM requirements in contracts, background checks for employees, and procedures to secure inventory against tampering. Additionally, software producers are required to attest their products adhere to secure development practices as per NIST standards and outline any compliance gaps with plans for mitigation. The structured questionnaires aim to ensure that vendors adequately assess and manage cybersecurity risks in their supply chains while complying with federal policies. This process highlights the government’s focus on enhancing cybersecurity through thorough vetting and attestation of software and supply chain practices prior to awarding contracts.
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