Mobile Phone Services

SOL #: 19AR2026Q0008Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

State

State, Department Of

U.S. EMBASSY BUENOS AIRES

WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Buenos Aires, AR-C, Argentina

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

PSC

Support Services For Mobile Devices Such As Tablets, Smart Phones (I Os, Android, Windows Mobile) That Support A Mobile Workforce Accessing Corporate Resources. Includes Mobile Service Management, Logistics, Technical Support, System And Configuration Management Services Related To The Devices. (DE02)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0a2d47f8df6c49e88da7986fdac1956a/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 27, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 18, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 20, 2026, 3:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, under the Department of State, is soliciting quotations for Mobile Phone Services. This requirement is for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base year and three one-year option periods. The government intends to award a contract based on a comparative evaluation of technical factors, past performance, and price. Quotations are due by May 19, 2026, at 12:00 hours (local time).

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive mobile telephone services for approximately 450 lines at the U.S. Embassy. Key services include:

Calls within Argentina, International Calls, and International Roaming.
Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Unlimited WhatsApp, and SMS Messaging.
Voice Mail services in English and Spanish.
24-hour Customer Service and Technical Support.
Online management console for line and account administration.
Detailed monthly billing by individual numbers.
Ensuring high-quality, uninterrupted service with 90% local network coverage (urban areas and main routes) and 24-hour international connectivity.
Required submission of a Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Questionnaire and State Department Secure Software Development Attestation Form.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price.
Period of Performance: One base year plus three one-year option periods.
Estimated Value: Minimum and maximum order guarantees range from ARS 40,000,000 to ARS 950,000,000 across the base and option years.
Set-Aside: None specified.
NAICS Code: 517112 (Telecommunications carriers, cellular telephone).
Applicable Clause: Subject to FAR provision 52.229-12 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

Submission & Evaluation

Quotation Due Date: May 19, 2026, at 12:00 hours (local time).
Submission Method: Electronically to BNS-Procurement@state.gov. Emails should not exceed 30 MB.
Required Documents: SF-1449, Section I (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), Proof of SAM Registration, C-SCRM Questionnaire, and State Department Secure Software Development Attestation Form.
Evaluation Criteria: Comparative evaluation based on technical factors, past performance, and price. This is not a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) or trade-off process.
Pre-quotation Conference: A virtual conference via Microsoft Teams is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:30 hours (local time). Interested offerors must contact Cristian Minotti at BNS-Procurement@state.gov by March 25, 2026, for details.

Eligibility & Notes

All responsible sources may submit a quotation.
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) prior to submitting an offer.
Proposals must be in English; incomplete proposals will not be accepted.
The contract is valid only for official Government needs.