GUATEMALA - Cellphones
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. Embassy Guatemala is soliciting proposals for the supply and delivery of twenty-three (23) unlocked cell phones. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order based on the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. Quotations are due June 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks twenty-three (23) new, unlocked cell phones, specified to be equal or similar to an Apple iPhone Model 17 Pro, 512GB capacity, in Deep Blue color. Detailed technical specifications are provided. Delivery is required to a designated Miami Warehouse (SUVI Global Services, Doral, FL) within sixty (60) calendar days after award, with no partial deliveries accepted. Manuals must be provided in both English and Spanish, and HAZMAT MSDS information is required for shipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: Delivery within 60 calendar days after award.
- Warranty: A 2-year manufacturer's standard warranty is required.
- Set-Aside: No specific set-aside is mentioned for this opportunity.
- Published Date: May 14, 2026
- Questions Due: May 22, 2026, by 17:00 hours (via email to RuizKH@state.gov)
- Quotations Due: June 2, 2026, by 17:00 hours (via email to GuatemalaBids@state.gov)
Submission & Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical Approach and Past Performance will also be considered during evaluation. Offerors must submit completed SF-18, Section A.2 Pricing, IRS Form W-14 or equivalent, and proof of System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Email bids should be in PDF, .tif, or .gif format and not exceed 10MB, sent to GuatemalaBids@state.gov.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to proposal submission. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included in CLIN rates, as the Embassy will provide an IVA exemption form. Prices should be quoted in USD or Quetzales. Payment terms are Net 30 days, requiring electronic invoice submission. Offerors must comply with various FAR clauses, including those related to cybersecurity, small business, and ethical conduct.