DTO- 55ea Cell Phone Bulk Purchase
ID: PR12540928Type: Presolicitation
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY VIENNAWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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TelecommunicationsT (517)

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IT AND TELECOM - MOBILE DEVICE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7E21)
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    Presolicitation notice from the State Department of a bulk purchase of cell phones and related accessories. The U.S. Tri-Mission Vienna intends to procure 55 iPhone 14 128gb midnight, 55 USB-C Power Adapters, 55 iPhone 14 silicone cases with Mag Safe Midnight, and 55 Belkin Ultra glass Screen Protectors for iPhone 14, 13, 13Pro. Prospective offerors are encouraged to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting quotations/proposals.

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