JOFOC - Provision of Mobile Voice, Data & other Telecommunications Services

SOL #: 19WZ6026Q00002JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

State

State, Department Of

US EMBASSY MBABANE

WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Ezulwini, Eswatini

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

PSC

Miscellaneous Communication Equipment (5895)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ad72bc14e9a74c5e9a7ea8b2aec148ce/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 7, 2026

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, through the U.S. Embassy Mbabane, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the provision of Mobile Voice, Data, and other Telecommunications Services. The Embassy intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to MTN Eswatini for a total cost of $72,220.00.

Purpose & Scope

This acquisition aims to secure essential mobile voice, data, SMS, and international/regional roaming services for approximately 150 lines supporting the U.S. Embassy Mbabane in Eswatini. Key services include:

Mobile Voice Plans
Mobile Data Packages
Standard Text Messaging Service (SMS)
International & Regional Roaming Services (as used)

Contract Details

Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Sole-Source
Awardee (Intended): MTN Eswatini
Value: $72,220.00
Period of Performance: April 26, 2026, to March 25, 2027
Justification: MTN Eswatini is identified as the only provider capable of meeting the Embassy's mission-critical communication and safety requirements. This is due to their unique qualifications, including nationwide coverage, regional roaming capabilities with South Africa and Mozambique, and existing infrastructure.

Set-Aside

Not applicable. This is a sole-source justification.

Additional Notes

A synopsis for this acquisition was not published on SAM.gov. This is due to the acquisition being a foreign procurement conducted by an overseas post, which is exempt from publicizing in-country procurements under FAR 5.202(a)(12).