Mobile Telephone Service for the U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for mobile telephone services for the Embassy of the United States of America in Riga, Latvia. The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror representing the best value through a comparative evaluation process.

• Mobile telephone services for the Embassy.

• Offerors must complete and submit SF-1449, Section I (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), additional information as required in Section 3, Proof of SAM Registration, and the CYBERSECURITY SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT - SCRM Questionnaire.

• Contract type and estimated value are not explicitly stated in this cover letter.

• Quotations are due by 14:00 (Riga time) on April 9, 2026.

• Proposals must be in English.

• Submissions should be made electronically to Riga-ProcurementSection@state.gov.

• Accepted file formats include MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf).

• Individual files must not exceed 30MB; larger submissions must be sent in separate emails.

• Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of initial quotations, though discussions may be held if necessary.

• The process is not Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) or a trade-off process, but requires meeting basic responsibility standards.

• Not specified in this document.

• Questions related to the solicitation are due by 17:00 (Riga time) on March 26, 2026, via email to Riga-ProcurementSection@state.gov.

• Questions and Answers will be posted on SAM.gov by 17:00 (Riga time) on March 31, 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for mobile telephone and data services for the U.S. Embassy in Riga, Latvia. The services are essential for official purposes, supporting operational, administrative, and mission requirements, including staff mobility and secure communications.

• Provision of mobile voice, SMS, and data services for approximately 150-185 Embassy-issued lines.

• Support for physical SIM and eSIM technologies.

• Services required in Latvia, the United States, the European Economic Area (EEA), and globally.

• Minimum monthly data allowance of 10 GB per line before throttling.

• Unlimited calls and texts within Latvia and the EEA.

• International roaming with specified data allowances.

• Assignment of a dedicated account manager fluent in Latvian and English.

• Compatibility with standard unlocked GSM/LTE/5G mobile devices.

• Support for number portability.

• Option for dedicated mobile internet services (data-only SIMs, flexible data plans, static IP).

• Compliance with NDAA Section 889 (prohibiting use of certain telecommunications equipment/services from specific manufacturers).

• Seamless transition-in and transition-out services.

• Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Questionnaire submission required.

• Contract type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: One-year base period with four (4) one-year option periods.

• Minimum Order Value: Euro 2,000.00.

• Maximum Order Value: EUR 50,000.00.

• Offer Due Date: April 9, 2026, 14:00.

• Evaluation Criteria: Comparative evaluation based on technical capability, past performance, and price.

• Key Requirements for Offerors:

  • Completed SF-1449 cover page and relevant sections.
  • C-SCRM Questionnaire or equivalent third-party assessment.
  • Project Manager with English proficiency.
  • Established business in Latvia or plan to establish within 30 days of award.
  • SAM registration proof.
  • List of clients and references demonstrating relevant experience.
  • Technical Capability Documentation.
  • Evidence of an emergency/disaster recovery plan.
  • NDAA Section 889 compliance information.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable due to U.S. Embassy tax exemption.

• Offerors must comply with all applicable Latvian laws and regulations.

• Specific FAR and DOSAR clauses are incorporated by reference and in full text.