BOGOTA CELLPHONE SERVICES
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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 Bogota, Department of State, is seeking proposals for Mobile Telephone Services in Bogota, Colombia. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation requires a contractor to provide comprehensive mobile services, including extensive national coverage, international calling, and roaming, for 106 cellphone/Mifi lines and 11 Mifi lines. Proposals are due February 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide mobile telephone services ensuring connection through its OWN network with at least 90% coverage of Colombian territory, including 4G/LTE in major cities (Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Cartagena, Barranquilla) and at the Embassy compound, and 3G in medium cities. Services include unlimited voice calls within Colombia, data plans (36, 50, unlimited GB), and free access to WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter. The contractor must also provide Activity Manager Mobile Service (geolocation, inventory), manage IMEI registration and blacklisting for stolen devices, and be registered in the SIIA system with MINTIC.
International services encompass 24-hour connectivity to the USA and European countries, 500 minutes for international long-distance to USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, and extensive international roaming across South America, the USA, and 18 other countries (using domestic plan data). The requirement covers 106 existing cellphone/Mifi lines with unlimited data/voice within Colombia, unlimited voice to USA, and international data/voice roaming, plus 11 Mifi lines with unlimited data within Colombia and international data roaming.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Period of Performance: April 13, 2026 - April 12, 2027
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 4, 2026, 21:00 UTC
- Published: January 21, 2026
Special Requirements & Compliance
Bidders must adhere to NDAA provisions (52.204-24, 52.204-25, 52.204-26) concerning prohibitions on certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment or services, particularly from specific foreign entities. Offerors are required to represent their use of such equipment and make necessary disclosures.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Bogota Contracting Office, BogotaGSOCompras@state.gov, 576012752000