Mobile 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. Embassy Nassau, under the Department of State, is soliciting proposals for Mobile Phone Services in The Bahamas. This Request for Quotations (RFQ) seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive mobile services for approximately 140 lines. The contract will have a one-year base period with two one-year options. Quotations are due by March 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide monthly cell phone service with data for approximately 140 government-furnished phones (iPhones and Androids). Services must include:
- Calls within The Bahamas and to the USA, international calls, and international roaming.
- WAP, SMS messaging, and voicemail.
- 24-hour customer service and detailed billing.
- High-quality, uninterrupted, and clear network service.
- Provision of SIM/e-SIM cards, telephone numbers, and security codes.
- Pricing for two service options: one with U.S. and International Services as roaming, and another for services in the U.S. with no roaming charges.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quotations (RFQ) for commercial products and services.
- Duration: One-year base period with two one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- Solicitation Number: 19BF5026Q0010
- Quotations Due: March 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time.
- Pre-Quotation Conference: February 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the U.S. Embassy Nassau. Contact NelsonDA@state.gov by February 15, 2026, to attend.
- Published Date: January 30, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a valid URCA license in their company name to operate in The Bahamas. U.S. companies should consult www.bahamas.gov for licensing requirements.
- Submission: Quotations must be in English, in Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format, not exceeding 30MB per email. Required documents include SF-1449, Section I, Clause 3 Pricing, Section 5 Representations and Certifications, IRS Form W-14, Proof of SAM Registration, and the C-SCRM Questionnaire.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a comparative evaluation, prioritizing best value considering technical merit, past performance, and price.
Additional Notes
Value Added Tax (VAT) will be priced as a separate line item at 10% and is not included in CLIN rates. The government will provide the cell phone instruments.