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. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy Nassau, is soliciting proposals for comprehensive Mobile Phone Services in The Bahamas. This requirement covers approximately 140 lines for official use to support a mobile workforce. Quotations are due by March 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide mobile voice and data services for government-furnished devices (iPhones and Android models). Key deliverables include:
- Approximately 140 active lines with SIM/e-SIM cards and telephone numbers.
- Local calls within The Bahamas, calls to the USA, and international roaming.
- High-speed data services, SMS messaging, and voicemail.
- 24-hour customer service and detailed monthly billing.
- High-quality, uninterrupted network coverage across the service area.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Commercial Services (Best Value Comparative Evaluation)
- Duration: One-year base period with two one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Pre-Proposal Conference: February 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM (RSVP to NelsonDA@state.gov by Feb 15).
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time.
Eligibility & Requirements
- URCA License: Offerors must possess a valid Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) license in their own company name to operate in The Bahamas. Using another company's license is not permitted.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Technical: Network must support WAP and modern mobile operating systems (iOS/Android).
Evaluation
The government intends to award a contract based on a comparative evaluation of technical merit, past performance, and price. The selection process will prioritize best value over a simple low-price technically acceptable approach.