Mobile Communication Services for the U.S. Mission to Canada

SOL #: 19CA5226Q0002Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

State

State, Department Of

U.S.EMBASSY OTTAWA

WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Country Wide, CA-ON, Canada

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

PSC

Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services. Includes Satellite Communications Access, Internet, Cellular Services, Landline And Telephone Services. Transport Services For Data And Voice Network Circuits And Associated Access Facilities And Services; Includes Dedicated And Virtual Data Networks. (DG11)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a259f3a3e0cb4252a92a2596ffd2f293/view

Timeline

Posted

Oct 24, 2025

Last Updated

Jan 12, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 11, 2026, 9:00 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, through the U.S. Embassy Ottawa, is soliciting proposals for Mobile Communication Services for the U.S. Mission to Canada. This requirement covers comprehensive mobile network connectivity for 500-600 users across multiple sites in Canada, including Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, and Halifax. Quotations are due by February 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive mobile network connectivity, including cellular voice, SMS messaging, and cellular data services. Key requirements include:

Support for Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) service in the 1900 Mhz band, utilizing 4G, 5G, and Next Gen mobile speed protocols.
Compliance with Canadian Mandatory Tower and Site Sharing requirements.
Provision of up to 700 eSIM cards during implementation.
Mobile Internet Service (Data Only) Plan: 500 GB Canada-wide data with speeds up to 100 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload, throttled thereafter. Roaming must be blocked.
Canada-USA Mobile Phone Service Plan: Includes various data options, unlimited voice minutes within Canada, 911 calling, 1,000 voice minutes to USA, unlimited SMS/MMS within Canada, and 1,000 SMS/MMS to USA.
Optional services include Automatic Add-on Data Package, Automatic Roaming and Overage Plan, Long Distance and Toll Charges Plan, and Direct to Cell Satellite Service Add-on.

Contract Details

Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Economic Price Adjustment.
Period of Performance: A Base Year (April 28, 2026 – April 27, 2027) with two one-year option periods.
Estimated Maximum Total Contract Price: CAD $1,320,000 (approximately USD $965,000).
Minimum Contract Amount: CAD $1,000 for the base year.
Set-Aside: No specific set-aside information is provided.
Product Service Code: DG11 (Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services).

Submission & Evaluation

Quotations Due: February 11, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST.
Submission Method: Electronically via email to ContractsOttawa@state.gov. Submissions must be in English, Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format, and not exceed 30MB.
Required Documents: SF-1449, Section I (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), IRS Form W-14, and proof of SAM registration.
Evaluation: A comparative evaluation process will be used, considering technical capabilities, past performance, and price to determine the best value.

Eligibility & Notes

Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
All prices shall be in Canadian Dollars (CAD). Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included in CLIN rates and will be a separate value.