Telecommunication Expense Management and Asset Tracking
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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, specifically the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT), Office of Information Technology Acquisition (ITA), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for Telecommunication Expense Management and Asset Tracking (TEM-AT) solutions. This RFI aims to identify industry capabilities to provide integrated solutions supporting the Department's global diplomacy mission. Responses are due February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Department seeks an integrated TEM-AT platform capable of managing telecommunications services and assets globally. This includes full lifecycle management of wireless, wireline, and satellite assets, data automation, expense management, automated cost allocation, and invoice processing.
Key Requirements
The desired platform must be:
- Secure & Compliant: Compliant with Federal security requirements including FISMA, FedRAMP (Moderate or above), Section 508, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, CMMI for Development Level 5, C-SCRM policy, and CISA patching Mandate BOD 22-01.
- Flexible & Scalable: Easy to use, flexible, scalable, customizable, and configurable.
- Integrated: Capable of native integration with existing State infrastructure, enterprise service management platforms (e.g., ServiceNow), and federal financial management systems (no-code).
- Authentication: Support Enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO), Personal Identity Verification (PIV), and third-party multifactor authentication, utilizing protocols like OAuth 2.0, Kerberos, and SAML 2.0.
- Data Management: Data integration from various government and third-party sources, support for Government-specific CLIN structures, centralized management and tracking of assets, services, contracts, and suppliers.
- Reporting: Robust reporting and business intelligence tools.
- Professional Services: Supported by comprehensive professional services for implementation, configuration, training, and ongoing support.
Submission & Eligibility
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. EST.
- Questions Due: February 23, 2026.
- Format: Microsoft compatible formats (e.g., Word) or PDF.
- Page Limits: Section 1 (1 Page), Section 2 (10 Pages), Section 3 (5 Pages).
- NAICS: Anticipated NAICS code is 513210.
- Eligibility: Respondents should identify company federal socioeconomic classifications and list accessible GSA schedules, GWACs, or other federal IDIQs.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Published: February 19, 2026
- Response Due: February 27, 2026
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The results will help determine the acquisition plan and procurement method. Respondents should not contact any Department personnel regarding this notice.