Apple iPhone 13 Devices
ID: N63285-24-Q-0094Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNCIS QUANTICO VAQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4191d25dacce4772be58f5ed09a5999c/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Middle East Field Office, is seeking to procure 50 Apple iPhone 13 devices, specifically black, 256GB, and unlocked to accept foreign SIM cards. This procurement is essential for non-agent personnel assigned to MEFO, as Apple devices are required to meet stringent IT and security protocols necessary for secure communications in a high-threat environment. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses, with responses due by 12:00 PM EST on September 17, 2024, and the contract will be awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). Interested vendors can contact Ashley Allen at Ashley.allen@ncis.navy.mil or Kristin Gomez at kristin.gomez@ncis.navy.mil for further details.

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    Brand Name Justification - iPhone 13 Devices (KO review1)_Redacted.pdf
    This document serves as a brand name justification for acquiring Apple iPhone 13 devices specifically for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Middle East Field Office (MEFO). The procurement is justified under the statutory authority permitting acquisition from a single source due to the unique security requirements and compatibility issues with alternative devices. The MEFO requires 50 unlocked iPhones capable of utilizing Bahrain SIM cards to maintain secure communications in a high-threat environment, as the current devices are failing. Apple devices are deemed necessary because they meet the agency's stringent IT and security standards, allowing for remote management and reduced vulnerability to cyber threats. The estimated delivery date for the devices is September 30, 2024. This justification outlines the necessity of brand-name procurement and the lack of viable alternatives, aligning with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines.
    SF 1449 - N6328524Q0094 iPhone 13 RFQ.pdf
    The document outlines a request for quotes (RFQ) from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Middle East Field Office for the procurement of 50 Apple iPhone 13 devices. The solicitation number is N6328524Q0094 and specifies that the phones must be unlocked, capable of accepting foreign SIM cards, and include a charging cord. This procurement is set aside for small businesses, aligning with federal regulations that promote opportunities for smaller, disadvantaged vendors. Responses to the RFQ are required by 12:00 PM EST on September 17, 2024, and the government intends to award the contract based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). The document also confirms the necessity for compliance with various standard provisions and clauses under federal acquisition regulations. The items will be inspected and accepted at the delivery location in Bahrain, with specific clauses addressing telecommunications equipment and child labor regulations. This RFQ is part of the government's broader effort to secure products that meet stringent IT and security compliance standards, emphasizing the need for established suppliers that can deliver the specified technology for operational use. The solicitation reflects NCIS's commitment to maintaining a secure and efficient communications environment for its personnel.
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