CELLULAR PHONE SERVICES

SOL #: 19CG5026Q0001-P00001_Sol_QASolicitation

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

The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, has issued an amendment (P00001) to Solicitation 19CG5026Q0001 for Cellular Phone Services. This amendment provides Questions & Answers and clarifies the requirements, particularly regarding international calling. Offerors must acknowledge Amendment P00001 and consider its details when preparing their quotations. Proposals are due March 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM (local time).

Scope of Work

This opportunity is for the provision of comprehensive cellular phone services. A key requirement is the inclusion of international calling capability to all worldwide destinations, as specified in Section 1.7 of the Performance Work Statement.

Key Changes & Clarifications (Amendment P00001)

  • International Calling Pricing: Separate international calling line items have been removed from the pricing tables. Offerors are no longer required to quote specific minute allocations by region.
  • Revised Submission Requirements: Offerors must now include international calling capability within their monthly plan rates. They are also required to provide their standard international calling rate card, noting that international calls will be billed monthly based on actual usage.
  • Mandatory Acknowledgment: Acknowledgment of Amendment P00001 is mandatory. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the offer.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Solicitation (Amendment P00001)
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Quotation Due Date: March 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM (local time)
  • Published Date: February 18, 2026

Submission Information

Quotations must be submitted via email to kinshasabid@state.gov.

Contact Information

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Points of Contact

Vernetta WheelerPRIMARY
Trecia KitombolweSECONDARY

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Posted: Feb 18, 2026
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