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Dear Offeror, Subject: Request for Quotations number 19TU1525Q4229 – Acquisition of Apple iPhones and

Accessories

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the supply of a total of one hundred sixty-seven (167)

Apple brand smartphones for official use by Mission Türkiye, consisting of eighty-seven (87) Apple iPhone 16 devices (256GB, black) and eighty (80) Apple iPhone 16 Plus devices (256GB, black). All devices must be sourced through Apple Türkiye’s authorized distribution channels. If you wish to submit a quotation, please follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete all required portions of the attached document, and submit your response to the address listed on

Standard Form 1449 following this letter.

All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. This acquisition will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13 and in accordance with the brand name or equal requirements outlined in FAR 52.211-6. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the responsible offeror whose quotation is determined to be technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) and using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Award may be made based on initial quotations without discussions, although the Government reserves the right to hold discussions if determined necessary.

Quotations are due by Friday, September 5th, 2025, on or before 3:30 p.m. (GMT +3 hrs.) No quotations will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

Your quotation must be submitted electronically to ankara-gso-procurement-dl@state.gov Please submit files in Microsoft Word (.docx), Excel (.xlsx), or Adobe PDF (.pdf) format. The total file size must not exceed 30 MB per email. If necessary, divide large submissions into multiple emails.

In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

1. Completed Solicitation Package: A fully completed solicitation, including:

- SF-1449 Cover Page (Blocks 12, 17, 19–24, and 30, as applicable),

- Section 1 – The Schedule, and

- Section 5 – Representations and Certifications.

U.S Embassy Ankara, Türkiye

General Services Office

1480 Sokak No 1, Çukurambar, Ankara

August 29th, 2025 mailto:ankara-gso-procurement-dl@state.gov

2. Solicitation Amendments: If any amendments to the solicitation are issued, each must be acknowledged and returned with the offer, signed by an individual authorized to bind the offeror.

3. SAM Registration Proof: For all proposals exceeding $30,000 USD, the offeror must submit proof of active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov, including:

- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and NCAGE Code. Registration must be current as of the quotation due date.

4. Product Documentation: Include technical datasheets and/or catalog pages for the proposed iPhone 16 256GB and iPhone 16 Plus 256GB devices, demonstrating conformance with the required specifications listed in Section 1.

5. Authorized Reseller Certification: The offeror shall certify that it is an Apple Authorized

Reseller in Türkiye, authorized to sell the proposed equipment to the U.S. Department of

State. The offeror shall further certify that it holds the appropriate authorization from the official Apple Türkiye distributor to perform all required functions, including product sale, warranty coordination, pricing support, and servicing. Alternatively, if acting as a prime contractor, the offeror shall certify that it will source the devices exclusively through Apple

Türkiye’s authorized distribution channels, thereby ensuring full manufacturer warranty, servicing, and parts availability in Türkiye. Quotations indicating a delivery timeframe exceeding twenty (20) calendar days may be considered non-responsible.

6. Warranty Coverage Compliance: The offeror shall describe and provide documentation of its product support and warranty coverage, certifying compliance with Apple Türkiye’s official policies. All devices shall be covered by the manufacturer’s standard Apple Türkiye warranty for a minimum of two (2) years or longer, with service available through authorized Apple service providers in Türkiye.

7. Anti-Discrimination Certification: Submit a signed Certification Regarding Compliance with

Applicable Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws, in the format provided under Exhibit A.

Pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and FAR 52.204-7, all offerors must be registered in the System for Award

Management (SAM) at the time of quotation submission. Failure to comply will render the offer non-responsive and ineligible for award. Offerors are strongly encouraged to verify and update their SAM registration status promptly at https://www.sam.gov. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.

Direct any questions regarding this solicitation in written English by email to Ankara-GSO-

Procurement-DL@state.gov. All questions must be received prior to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025.

Sincerely, 8/29/2025

X Sean Buckley

Sean Buckley

Contracting Officer

Signed by: Sean T Buckley https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.sam.gov/ mailto:Ankara-GSO-Procurement-DL@state.gov mailto:Ankara-GSO-Procurement-DL@state.gov

Enclosure: Solicitation Document 19TU1525Q4229