Mobile Phone Services
SOL #: 19AR2026Q0008Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
State
State, Department Of
U.S. EMBASSY BUENOS AIRES
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States
Place of Performance
Buenos Aires, AR-C, Argentina
NAICS
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)
PSC
Support Services For Mobile Devices Such As Tablets, Smart Phones (I Os, Android, Windows Mobile) That Support A Mobile Workforce Accessing Corporate Resources. Includes Mobile Service Management, Logistics, Technical Support, System And Configuration Management Services Related To The Devices. (DE02)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Feb 27, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 10, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 19, 2026, 3:00 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, U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires, is soliciting quotations for Mobile Phone Services in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This requirement is for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with resultant task orders anticipated to be Firm Fixed-Price. The contract will cover approximately 450 mobile lines for a base year and three one-year option periods. The government intends to award based on a best value comparative evaluation. Quotations are due by May 19, 2026, at 12:00 hours (local time).
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive mobile telephone services, including:
- Core Services: Calls within Argentina, international calls, international roaming, Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), unlimited WhatsApp, SMS messaging, and voicemail.
- Support: 24-hour customer service, detailed billing of calls, and an online management console for line administration.
- Quality & Coverage: High-quality, uninterrupted service with 90% local network coverage, especially in urban areas and main traffic routes. Extensive international connectivity (USA, Europe, worldwide) and roaming (Latin America, USA).
- Compliance: Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Questionnaire and State Department Secure Software Development Attestation Form are required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with anticipated Firm Fixed-Price task orders.
- Period of Performance: One base year with three one-year option periods.
- Estimated Value: Minimum and maximum order guarantees are specified in Argentine Pesos (ARS) for each period, ranging from ARS 40,000,000 (min base year) to ARS 950,000,000 (max option year 3).
- Set-Aside: None (unrestricted).
- NAICS Code: 517112 (Telecommunications carriers, cellular telephone).
- Tax: Subject to FAR 52.229-12 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotation Due Date: May 19, 2026, at 12:00 hours (local time).
- Submission Method: Electronically to BNS-Procurement@state.gov. Emails should not exceed 30 MB; larger submissions require multiple emails.
- Required Documents: SF-1449, Section I (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), additional information from Section 3, proof of SAM registration, C-SCRM Questionnaire, and State Department Secure Software Development Attestation Form.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on a comparative evaluation considering technical factors, past performance, and price, aiming for the best value. This is not a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) or trade-off process.
- Pre-quotation Conference: A virtual conference via Microsoft Teams is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:30 hours (local time). Interested offerors must contact Cristian Minotti at BNS-Procurement@state.gov by March 25, 2026, to receive details.
Eligibility & Notes
- SAM Registration: Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to submitting an offer.
- Language: Proposals must be in English. Incomplete proposals will not be accepted.
- Contacts: Timothy Dougherty and Cristian Minotti (BNS-Procurement@state.gov).
People
Points of Contact
Timothy DoughertyPRIMARY
Cristian MinottiSECONDARY