Mobile Telephone Services
ID: 19SF7525Q0001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Telecommunications Resellers (517121)

PSC

IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/454d4ddd017449ef97fef42aeed6cad5/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa, is seeking qualified contractors to provide mobile telephone services under RFQ No. 19SF7525Q0001. The contractor will be responsible for delivering managed mobile services that include voice, SMS, and data over a five-year period, ensuring a minimum of 185,000 voice minutes annually, along with an internet-based management tool for account oversight and invoicing. This procurement is critical for maintaining reliable communication services essential for the embassy's operations abroad. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by January 7, 2025, and are encouraged to attend a virtual pre-quotation conference on December 4, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Katherine A. Reilly at reillyka@state.gov or Johann Baasden at baasdenjw@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Katherine A. Reilly
    +27101412479
    reillyka@state.gov
    Johann Baasden
    27101412472
    baasdenjw@state.gov
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    19SF7525Q0001-PRE SOLICITATION NOTICE - MOBILE TELEPHONE SERVICES.docx
    The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa is preparing a solicitation (19SF7525Q0001) for Mobile Telephone subscription services, planned to be published on SAM.gov. This procurement involves a firm fixed-price contract with a potential duration of five years, comprising a base year and four option years. A pre-quotation conference will be scheduled, and all interested vendors must be registered in the SAM Database before submitting proposals. Offers must be electronically submitted before the response date, with size limits on emails. The project does not fall under the Recovery and Reinvestment Act and is not set aside for specific vendors. The solicitation is currently in pre-solicitation status with an automatic archive date of November 12, 2024.
    19SF7525Q0001 - MOBILE TELEPHONE SERVICES.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa, issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for mobile telephone services (RFQ No. 19SF7525Q0001), with responses due by January 7, 2025. The embassy seeks to award a contract based on comparative evaluations rather than a low-price technically acceptable model. A virtual pre-quotation conference is scheduled for December 4, 2024. Key requirements include providing managed mobile services for voice, SMS, and data over a five-year period with a minimum guarantee of 185,000 voice minutes annually. The contractor shall supply an internet-based management tool for account oversight and invoicing, ensure high-quality network coverage, and provide 24/7 customer support. Vendors must submit detailed responses, complete required certifications, and prove registration with the System for Award Management (SAM). The contract will impose strict guidelines regarding billing, performance standards, customer service, and additional clauses governing contract compliance and executive orders. This RFQ initiative reflects the U.S. Government's commitment to obtaining reliable communication services critical for its operations abroad.
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