E1_Cellphone_and_mobile_Internet_Synopsis_revised.docx

April 21, 2015

Pre-solicitation Notice Number SGT50015Q0020

Date Posted: 04/21/2015

Classification Code: B553 – Communications

NAICS Code: 517911 – Communications Reseller

Contracting Office Address:

US EMBASSY – GUATEMALA

ATTN: CONTRACTING UNIT

AVENIDA REFORMA 7-01, ZONA 10

GUATEMALA

Subject: Acquisition of E1, digital lines, cellular phone service and mobile Internet service for U.S. Embassy Guatemala

Proposed Solicitation Number: SGT50015Q0020

Closing Response Date: 06/08/2015

Primary Point of Contact:

Richard D. Behnke, Contracting Officer, Phone (502) 2326-4321, Fax (502) 2326-4652, Email: BehnkeRD@state.gov

Secondary Point of Contact:

Lorena Galdamez, Procurement Supervisor, Phone (502) 2326-4601, Fax (502) 2326-4652, Email: GaldamezAL@state.gov

Place of performance: Guatemala

Description: The Embassy of the United States in Guatemala will issue a solicitation for the purchase or E1, digital lines, cellular phone service and mobile Internet service for U.S. Embassy Guatemala.

The US Embassy – Guatemala requires communications services via landlines, cellular phones and mobile Internet devices. We estimate the need of five (5) E1 circuits for the installation of about 1,000 digital lines among the Chancery Building, INL and CDC offices. The US Embassy – Guatemala requires the use of cellular phones and we will indicate an estimated amount for evaluation purposes. Additionally, we require the acquisition of mobile Internet modems of which we will be indicating estimated amounts for evaluation purposes. Once a contract is established, the exact number of services will be requested to the Contractor. Anticipated performance is for one base period and four one-year periods at the option of the Government. Major duties and responsibilities are to provide communication services to US Embassy – Guatemala via landlines, cellular phones and/or mobile Internet for officers and local employees of the U.S. Government at Guatemala. The Contractor shall deliver the services, as per task order requirement, to the U. S. Embassy – Guatemala.

All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered. Please note this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Guatemala will launch the solicitation on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website when it is available but not later than May 12, 2015.

Again, this solicitation will be issued via FedBizOpps and the U. S. Embassy Guatemala website - no paper copies will be mailed.

No electronic offers will be accepted. Please mail your offer to the Contracting Unit listed in this notice prior to the response date and time.

ARCHIVE POLICY:

Automatic, on specified date

ARCHIVE DATE:

March 12, 2016

SET ASIDE:

N/A

Is This a Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action?

No

Allow Vendors to Add/Remove From Interest Vendors:

Yes

Allow Vendors to View Interested Vendors List:

No