Procurement of 74 x iPhone 17e
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. Consulate General Frankfurt is soliciting offers for the procurement of 74 iPhone 17e devices. This requirement is for a firm fixed-price contract, with delivery to the Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany. The acquisition is justified on a brand-name basis due to existing infrastructure standardization on Apple iOS and the need to replace end-of-life devices posing a cybersecurity risk. Quotes are due by 16:00 hours on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
- Procurement of 74 units of Apple iPhone 17e.
- Devices must be registered into Apple Business Manager (ABM).
- Delivery to the U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt, Germany, no later than 30 days after receipt of award.
- The price quoted must include delivery and VAT, following DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms. Offers within Germany must include 19% VAT; offers from other EU countries must include their country's fixed VAT percentage.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Estimated Value: $50,543.72 USD (43,467.60 EUR) for the entire period of performance, including options (as per justification document).
- Set-Aside: Not applicable, as this is a brand-name justification.
- Response Due: June 30, 2026, by 16:00 hours (Frankfurt time).
- Published Date: June 16, 2026
- Place of Performance: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Submission Details
- Qualified companies should send their quotes to einkauf@state.gov.
- The subject line of the email must include the solicitation number PR16029277.
Additional Notes
This procurement is justified under FAR 12.102(a) for other than full and open competition, specifically for brand-name acquisition. The justification highlights the necessity of maintaining a secure and up-to-date mobile device fleet, with the iPhone 17e ensuring compatibility with existing Mobile Device Management (MDM) profiles, security policies, and approved application suites.