Apple iPhone units to the U. S. Embassy Abu Dhabi
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- PR15871514
- Agency
- US Embassy Abu Dhabi US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334210 Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
- Points of contact
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- Bactad May Ace bactadma@state.gov +971241422000
- abuidhabicontracts@state.gov +971124142200
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi, under the Department of State, is requesting quotations for the supply and delivery of 29 new, factory-sealed Apple iPhone units to support the Office of Defense Partnership (ODP). The procurement includes 2 iPhone 17 Pro Max units (256GB) in Silver and 27 iPhone 17 units (256GB) in Black, all sourced exclusively from Apple Authorized Resellers. Key requirements mandate that all devices comply with Department of State security standards under the Go Mobile program, support iOS enrollment in Apple Business Manager (ABM) for Microsoft Intune mobile device management, and exclude components from prohibited manufacturers including Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua per FAR 52.204-25. The Government will award a single Purchase Order to the responsible bidder offering the lowest evaluated price among quotations meeting all minimum technical acceptability requirements, using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria under FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures. Quotations must be submitted electronically in PDF format to AbuDhabiContracts@state.gov by May 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM UAE time, with required submissions including completed SF-1449 forms, pricing information, representations and certifications, proof of active SAM registration, and a completed Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Questionnaire.
This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and represents an estimated procurement value of $31,000. The requirement was justified under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) for other than full and open competition based on mandatory compatibility with existing Department of State infrastructure and security protocols, with no current incumbent identified. Bidders must deliver all devices within 14 calendar days after receipt of the Purchase Order to the U.S. Embassy's Embassies District Area location in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Pricing should be quoted in either UAE Dirham (AED) or U.S. Dollar (USD), with Value Added Tax listed separately, and payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer on net 30 days terms following delivery and acceptance. Prospective bidders must meet basic standards for responsibility at FAR 9.104 and demonstrate full compliance with all solicitation requirements to be eligible for award consideration.
Notice text
To: Prospective Bidders
Subject: Request for Quotation No. PR15871514
Enclosed is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the supply and delivery of 29 new, factory-sealed Apple iPhone units to the U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi in support of the Office of Defense Partnership (ODP). If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.
The U.S. Government intends to award a Purchase Order to the responsible bidder whose quotation, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to be the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), in accordance with simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13. Award will be made to the bidder offering the lowest evaluated price among those quotations that meet all minimum technical acceptability requirements specified in Section 4.
Prospective bidders must meet basic standards for responsibility at FAR 9.104 and full compliance with the solicitation to be eligible for award. The Government intends to award based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although the Government reserves the right to hold discussions with bidders if there is a need to do so.
Quotations are due no later than May 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM (UAE time). No quotations will be accepted after this time. Quotations must be in English; incomplete quotations will not be accepted.
Your quotation must be submitted electronically to AbuDhabiContracts@state.gov, copying BactadMA@state.gov. The subject line must read “Quotation Enclosed – RFQ No. PR15871514”. Only PDF attachments are accepted; each email attachment must not exceed 10 MB. If multiple files are required, please send them in separate emails.
For a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
- SF-1449
- Section 1, Pricing
- Section 5, Representations and Certifications
- Additional information as required in Section 3
- Proof of SAM Registration
- Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Questionnaire and/or State Department Secure Software Development Attestation Form
Notwithstanding FAR 4.203-1(b)(5)(ii), the Contracting Officer has determined that it is in the best interest of the U.S. Government that qualified bidders interested in submitting a quotation are registered and have an active account in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov at the time of submitting a quotation.
If you have any questions, please send them to AbuDhabiContracts@state.gov, copying BactadMA@state.gov by May 08, 2026, at 17:00 (UAE time).
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ PR15871514_Apple iPhone Units.pdf | ||
| PR15871514_JOFOC_BrandSpecific_V2.pdf |
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