GUATEMALA - Cell Phones and Accessories
SOL #: 19GT5026Q0024Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
State
State, Department Of
U.S.EMBASSY GUATEMALA CITY
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States
Place of Performance
GUATEMALA, Guatemala
NAICS
Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers (45993)
PSC
No PSC code specified
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Mar 19, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Apr 13, 2026, 11:00 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. Embassy in Guatemala is soliciting quotations for the purchase of brand new, unlocked cell phones and accessories to support USG and Guatemala projects. The government intends to issue a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting a technically acceptable offer at the lowest price. Quotations are due by April 13, 2026, at 17:00 hours.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes:
- Fifty (50) unlocked cell phones, equal or similar to Samsung Galaxy S25 (256GB), color black.
- Fifty (50) original manufacturer chargers (minimum 25W USB-C fast charging).
- Fifty (50) protective cases (OEM or high-quality, drop protection minimum 6 feet).
- One hundred (100) screen protectors (tempered glass, 9H hardness, case-friendly). All items must be brand new (not refurbished), factory unlocked, and compatible with major Guatemalan carriers. Devices must have Spanish and English language support pre-installed. All items are to be shipped in one single package.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: Delivery within forty-five (45) calendar days after purchase order award.
- Warranty: Manufacturer's standard warranty of 2 years.
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, by 17:00 hours.
- Questions Due: March 27, 2026, by 17:00 hours.
- Published: March 19, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) on an "all or none" basis.
- Submission Method: Offers must be submitted via email to
GuatemalaBids@state.gov. - Proposal Language: Proposals must be in English.
- Email Requirements: Bids should not contain attachments greater than 10MB. Quotation documents should be .pdf, .tif, or .gif files only.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to offer submission.
Additional Notes
- Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included in CLIN rates; an IVA exemption form will be provided.
- Prices should be in U.S. Dollars or Quetzales.
- Payment terms are Net 30 days after receipt of valid invoice. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the payment portal.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Beau Garrett (
guatemalabids@state.gov, 50223540000) - Secondary Contact: Karen Ruiz de Galindo (
RuizKH@state.gov, 50244970724)
People
Points of Contact
Beau GarrettPRIMARY
Karen Ruiz de GalindoSECONDARY
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Solicitation
Posted: Mar 19, 2026