19CG5026Q0001-P00001_Sol_Amend

SOL #: 19CG5026Q0001-P00001Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

State
State, Department Of
U.S.EMBASSY KINSHASA
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Kinshasa, CD-KN, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

PSC

Network Services Delivered As A Service, By Subscription, Or Service Contract. Physical And Wireless Networks Managed As A Service Connected To And From Core Data Centers, Work Areas, And Offices Connecting End Users To The Organization's Broader Networks. Network Services Delivered In Connection With Other Iaa S And Paa S Services. Cloud Based Network Management Services And Software Defined Networks (Sdn) Accessed By Service Contract Or Subscriptions. (DG10)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Feb 18, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Mar 6, 2026, 5:00 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

Amendment P00001 to Solicitation 19CG5026Q0001 for Cellphone Service has been issued by the U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Department of State. This amendment extends the offer due date to March 6, 2026, at 17:00 (local time) and establishes a deadline for questions. It also includes significant revisions to pricing tables, VAT percentage, and the Performance Work Statement.

Scope of Change

This amendment introduces several key modifications:

  • Offer Due Date Extension: The deadline for offers has been moved from February 17, 2026, to March 6, 2026, at 17:00 (local time).
  • Questions Deadline: A new deadline for submitting questions has been set for February 25, 2026, at 17:00 (local time).
  • Pricing Table Revisions: Section 1 - Prices, Block 23, has been updated to reflect reduced service plans for the base year and all option years.
  • VAT Correction: The Value Added Tax (VAT) clause in Section 1 has been corrected, changing the percentage from 10% to 16% to comply with local tax requirements.
  • Performance Work Statement (PWS) Update: Section 1 of the PWS has been revised to incorporate changes related to the pricing tables and includes a new numbering structure.

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Solicitation Amendment (P00001)
  • Original Solicitation: 19CG5026Q0001 for Network Services (Cellphone Service)
  • Issuing Office: U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Department of State
  • Place of Performance: Kinshasa, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
  • Offer Due Date: March 6, 2026, 17:00 (local time)
  • Questions Deadline: February 25, 2026, 17:00 (local time)
  • Published Date: February 18, 2026

Submission Impact

Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment P00001. Quotations submitted must reflect the updated pricing structure and acknowledge this amendment. All other terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements of the original Request for Quotation (RFQ) remain unchanged.

People

Points of Contact

Vernetta WheelerPRIMARY
WheelerVL@state.gov
243815560151
Trecia KitombolweSECONDARY
KinshasaBid@state.gov
243972616132

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