CELLULAR PHONE SERVICES
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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
- Primary Contact: Vernetta Wheeler (WheelerVL@state.gov, 243815560151)
- Secondary Contact: Trecia Kitombolwe (KinshasaBid@state.gov, 243972616132)