Mobile Phone Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 (Department of State) is soliciting quotations for Mobile Phone Services. This requirement is for a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract to provide comprehensive mobile services for approximately 450 lines. Quotations are due by May 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM (local time).
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide complete mobile telephone services, including:
- Calls within Argentina, International Calls, and International Roaming.
- Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Unlimited WhatsApp, and SMS Messaging.
- Voice Mail (English/Spanish), 24-hour Customer Service, and Detailed Billing.
- High-quality, uninterrupted service with 90% local network coverage and 24-hour international connectivity.
- Online management console for line administration and extensive data service connectivity.
- Required: Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Questionnaire and State Department Secure Software Development Attestation Form.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract.
- Period of Performance: One-year base period with one one-year option period, not to exceed two years total. A 6-month "Option to Extend Services" (CLIN 4001) is for evaluation purposes only.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Minimum/Maximum Order (Base Year): ARS 40,000,000.00 / ARS 500,000,000.00
- Minimum/Maximum Order (Option Year 1): ARS 50,000,000.00 / ARS 600,000,000.00
- Value Added Tax (VAT): 21% applies to CLINs 1, 2, and 3.
- Quotation Due: May 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM (local time).
- Published Date: May 5, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronically to BNS-Procurement@state.gov. Emails must not exceed 30 MB; larger submissions require multiple emails.
- Required Documents: SF-1449, Section I (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), additional information from Section 3, Proof of SAM Registration, C-SCRM Questionnaire, and State Department Secure Software Development Attestation Form.
- Evaluation: Comparative evaluation based on technical factors, past performance, and price. This is not a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) or trade-off process.
- SAM Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM (SAM.gov) prior to submitting an offer.
Additional Notes
This opportunity is subject to FAR clause 52.229-12 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021). The "Additional Taxes" line in pricing charts is no longer applicable due to tax elimination. Primary Contact: Timothy Dougherty, BNS-Procurement@state.gov, 541157774421. Secondary Contact: Cristian Minotti, BNS-Procurement@state.gov, 541157774351.