PR14971495_INL Mobile Phone Purchase
ID: 14971495Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (33599)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT (5895)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7e690993d21d4dfab14923ef4936c388/view
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    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador, is soliciting bids for the procurement of mobile phones and accessories under Solicitation No. PR14971495_INL. The requirement includes 17 units of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, along with cases, screen protectors, and chargers, all of which must be new and meet specified technical standards to enhance operational efficiency for the Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). This acquisition is critical for ensuring effective communication and coordination among team members engaged in combating drug trafficking and organized crime. Interested vendors must submit their bids by January 31, 2025, and direct any questions to Gabriela Sevilla at sevillamg@state.gov, with a one-year warranty required on all products and delivery expected within 30 days of the award.

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    Deryl van Coblijn
    59323985106
    VanCoblijnDS@state.gov
    Gabriela Sevilla
    593981325887
    sevillamg@state.gov
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    The U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador is soliciting bids for the procurement of mobile phones and accessories through Solicitation No. PR14971495_INL. The requirement includes 17 units of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, cases, screen protectors, and chargers, all of which must be new and meet specified technical standards. The selected vendor must ensure delivery within 30 days after the award and provide items for safe transportation, with all deliveries requiring prior authorization from the embassy. The contract stipulates a one-year warranty on all products, covering defects, and mandates that all documentation, including manuals, be provided in both English and Spanish. Suppliers must include all costs in their fixed prices and note that VAT will be treated as a separate line item. Payment is 100% upon receipt of goods, with no advance payments permitted. Evaluation will focus on technical compliance, timely delivery, and pricing. Interested vendors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submitting bids. The deadline for questions is January 22, 2025, with final offers due by January 31, 2025. This solicitation reflects the embassy's procurement processes and commitment to maintaining updated communication equipment for operational needs in Ecuador.
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