MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES - NAVAL STATION ROTA, SPAIN
ID: N6817126QT001Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA NAPLES OFFICEFPO, AE, 09622-0050, USA

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Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

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IT AND TELECOM - MOBILE DEVICE AS A SERVICE (DE11)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella Naples Office, is seeking sources for mobile telecommunications services at Naval Station Rota, Spain. The procurement aims to establish a five-year contract to provide secure, reliable mobile communication services, including 4G/5G voice, messaging, video, and data services, along with mobile devices and associated infrastructure. These services are critical for supporting U.S. Naval, Joint, and Coalition forces, ensuring comprehensive coverage throughout Spain and various international locations without incurring roaming charges. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses to the Sources Sought Questions by January 12, 2026, with an estimated contract value of $3 million, and can contact Keishla Valenzuela at keishla.a.valenzuela.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.

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    Attachment J is a list of countries for which coverage is required, likely in the context of a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP), grant, or state/local RFP. The document enumerates over 50 countries, primarily located in Africa, along with Israel and Lebanon. This list specifies geographical areas where services, goods, or operations associated with the government contract or grant must be extended or implemented. The purpose of this attachment is to clearly define the scope of international coverage expected from the successful bidder or grantee.
    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing secure, reliable, classified, and unclassified mobile telecommunications services to U.S. Naval, Joint, and Coalition operating forces worldwide, with a primary focus on NAVSTA Rota, Spain, and surrounding areas. The contract period is from June 25, 2026, to June 24, 2031. The contractor must provide 4G/5G voice, messaging, video, and data services, including mobile devices (Android and iPhone), associated PSTN trunks, and cell phone number assignments. Key requirements include adherence to the Apple Business Manager program, provision of VPN Global System for Mobile (GSM) cellphone interfaces, a comprehensive tariff table, and extensive coverage throughout Spain, non-European countries listed in Attachment 1, and European countries and the US listed in Attachment 2, with no roaming charges within Spain. The PWS also specifies various national and international flat-rate data plans, a 500-euro monthly service limit per line, a secure real-time billing system, quarterly traffic analysis reports, and a point of contact for service inquiries. The contractor is responsible for device maintenance, upgrades, and replacements, adhering to strict service level agreement response times. All deliverables must be compatible with Microsoft Office applications, and invoices must provide detailed billing information. Contractor personnel require base access, adhering to military security requirements and regulations.
    The document outlines a questionnaire for interested parties regarding a government contract for mobile communication services. Key requirements include adherence to Apple Business Manager, provision of E-1 PSTN trunk connections for VPN GSM cellphone interface with DSN dialing plan capabilities, and the ability to provide PSTN cellphone number assignments that coincide with the base's fixed-line commercial dialing plan. The contractor must supply various GSM Android and iPhone devices, including 1,750 Samsung Galaxy Core Prime or equivalent devices immediately upon contract award, and facilitate full device replacements at the beginning of the contract and in year three. The services also mandate repair or replacement of non-functional devices within one day at no additional cost, device unlocking for use with different operators' SIM chips during deployments, and demonstrated 5G coverage across the base complex with specific signal strength requirements at identified locations. Additionally, the contractor must provide voice, text, and data coverage throughout Spain without roaming charges and in various non-European and European countries listed in attachments.
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