Pre-Solicitation notice for Cell phone services

SOL #: 19KV4226Q0005Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

State

State, Department Of

U.S. EMBASSY PRISTINA

WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Pristina, XK-26, XKS

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/22fe23c8220a4f8a886980906e5fd51f/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 16, 2026

Response Deadline

Jun 4, 2026, 1:00 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. Embassy in Pristina anticipates issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Cell Phone Services to support its operations in Pristina, Kosovo. This is a pre-solicitation notice, with the RFQ expected to be released on May 4, 2026, under solicitation number 19KV4226Q0005. The resultant contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price type.

Scope of Work

The solicitation will cover the provision of Cell Phone Services for the U.S. Embassy in Pristina. The anticipated performance period includes a base year and two one-year option periods, subject to government exercise.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation (RFQ anticipated)
Solicitation Number: 19KV4226Q0005
Expected RFQ Issue Date: May 4, 2026
Anticipated Response Due: June 4, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC
Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
Duration: Base year + two one-year option periods
Set-Aside: None specified
Place of Performance: U.S. Embassy in Pristina, Kosovo
Published: April 16, 2026

Key Information for Bidders

Pre-Quotation Conference: A pre-quotation conference is planned; the date will be provided in the forthcoming solicitation.
SAM Registration: All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting an offer, as per FAR provision 52.204-7. Prospective offerors are encouraged to register in advance.
Submission: Electronic responses are anticipated to be allowed, with offers submitted via email not exceeding 5MB. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion.