379th ESFS ATAK Data Plan

The 379th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar is seeking a data plan service for 33 Samsung tablets (Model SM-T638U) used with the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) system. The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command requires a minimum of 204.80 GB of data per month to support ATAK functionality in Qatar, utilizing Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) SIM cards that are currently in use. This commercial acquisition under simplified acquisition procedures falls under NAICS code 517112 with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. The evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis considering technical capability (SIM card compliance, data plan confirmation, delivery, and tablet compatibility), price, and past performance. Questions are due by August 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM MT, with quotation responses due by August 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM MT, and all submissions must be made electronically to the contracting officer.

This solicitation has no set-aside designation and represents a brand-new requirement with no incumbent contractor previously performing these services. The contract includes multiple line items covering SIM cards, data plan activation/deactivation services, and monthly data plans for both 12-month and 6-month periods, though specific award values are not disclosed in the available documentation. The requirement supports 33 Samsung tablets that must maintain operational connectivity for the ATAK system, with immediate delivery required upon contract award. All performance will take place in Ar-Rayyan, Qatar, specifically supporting operations at Al Udeid Air Base. Companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible, and the government will not provide contract financing, with invoice instructions to be provided upon award.