MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES - NAVAL STATION ROTA, SPAIN
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 Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA NAPLES OFFICE, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a 5-year contract to Telefonica de España. This contract, with a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) of $2.5M, is for comprehensive telecommunications services at NAVSTA Rota, Spain, and other approved locations. The Government determined Telefonica de España as the only reasonably available source after extensive market research.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers secure and reliable, classified and unclassified, voice, messaging, video, and data telecommunications services for U.S. Naval, Joint, and Coalition operating forces. Key services include:
- Commercial mobile telecommunications (4G/5G) with device provision (Android/iPhone, contractor SIMs, ABM adherence).
- Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) trunks and Integrated Services Digital Network Primary Rate Interface (ISDN PRI) service.
- Cell phone number assignments and a full replacement of existing terminal devices at contract start.
- Maintenance, upgrades, and updates for provided devices and services.
- Coverage throughout Spain (no roaming charges) and specified non-European, US, and European countries (detailed in Attachments J & K).
- Performance standards include signal strength of > -105 dbm at specific base locations, a monthly service limit of 500 euros per line, and a billing/invoicing system for real-time queries.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: 5-Year Sole Source Contract (pursuant to 41 USC 1901(e)(2))
- Estimated Value: ROM of $2.5M
- Duration: June 25, 2026, to June 24, 2031 (five yearly periods)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Date: February 23, 2026, 09:00 AM (CET)
- Published: February 17, 2026
Evaluation
Market research, including a sources sought synopsis (N68171-26-Q-T001) and direct contact with potential sources, led to the determination that Telefonica de España is the only reasonably available source capable of performing this requirement.
Additional Notes
Contractor personnel will require base access and must comply with all Government regulations. The work performed will be UNCLASSIFIED. Devices must be provided ready-for-use and adhere to the Apple Business Manager (ABM) program. Specific iPhone models (64 GB for Good Technology, 32 GB for standard) are required, and devices must be unlockable for use with different operator SIMs when deployed outside contractor coverage.