Justification & Approval - 19PM0723P0449 - GRUPO DE COMUNICACIONES DIGITALES, S.A.
ID: PR11436615Type: Justification
AwardedApr 4, 2023
Award #:19PM0723P0449
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OF EMBASSY PANAMA CITYWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

PSC

LEASE/RENTAL OF ELECTRONIC AND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES (X1BG)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9b3ff010646b4307be5242d35ed6aa80/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of State, specifically the Embassy in Panama City, is seeking to establish a contract for cellphone services to support the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) units. This procurement aims to ensure reliable communication capabilities for INL operations, which are critical for maintaining effective law enforcement and drug control efforts in the region. Interested vendors should note that the primary contact for this opportunity is Johanna Martinez, who can be reached at INLPROCPANAMA@STATE.GOV or by phone at 507-317-5000, while the contracting officer Timothy Carpenter can be contacted at PNMPROCREQ@state.gov or 507-317-5399. Further details can be found in the associated Justification and Approval document (PR11436615_JOFOC_signed.pdf).

    Point(s) of Contact
    Johanna Martinez
    (507) 317-5000
    INLPROCPANAMA@STATE.GOV
    Timothy Carpenter - Contracting Officer
    (507) 317-5399
    (507) 317-5141
    PNMPROCREQ@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    PR11436615_JOFOC_signed.pdf
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