19GV1026Q0009-TELEPHONE LAND LINE SERVICE CONTRACT
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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 Conakry (Department of State) is soliciting proposals for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for Telephone Land Line Services in Conakry, Guinea. This opportunity is limited to local companies and seeks comprehensive desktop telephone services for over 450 lines. Proposals are due March 17, 2026, at 17:30 local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive desktop telephone services, including voice communication, call management features, voicemail, conferencing, and data integration. Key requirements include:
- Conducting a needs assessment and providing a detailed report.
- Procuring all necessary equipment, ensuring compliance with Department standards.
- Installing and configuring the landline telephone system, compatible with existing infrastructure and security requirements.
- Establishing a maintenance plan, providing training, technical support, and 24/7 customer service.
- Ensuring high-quality, uninterrupted, clear, and static-free network connections.
- Adhering to Department guidelines for telephone services, including VoIP security, and prohibiting the use of products from ZTE, Huawei, Xiaomi, or their affiliated brands.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: One year base period with an option to extend for up to three additional years.
- Pricing: In GNF (Guinea Franc). Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable due to the Embassy's tax exemption.
- Place of Performance: Conakry, Guinea.
Eligibility & Submission
- Eligibility: This contract is limited to local companies. Offerors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database prior to proposal submission.
- Submission Method: Electronically to Conakryproc@state.gov in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or PDF format (file size not exceeding 30MB).
- Required Documents: SF-1449, Section 1, Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), proof of SAM Registration, and the Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Questionnaire and Attestation Form.
- Pre-proposal Conference: Scheduled for March 4, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. at the U.S. Embassy General Services Office.
- Questions: Must be written in English and sent to Conakryproc@state.gov or by telephone to +224-655-104-000.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of technical quality, past performance, and price to determine the best value. This is not a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) or trade-off process.
Key Dates
- Published Date: February 26, 2026
- Pre-proposal Conference: March 4, 2026, 09:00 a.m.
- Submission Deadline: March 17, 2026, 17:30 local time