Cell phone services FY25
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 19BN1525Q0004
- Agency
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US Embassy Cotonou
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Competitive 8(a)
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517112 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
- Place of performance
- Cotonou Littoral Benin
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy in Cotonou, Benin, is seeking cell phone services for its embassy staff through a pre-solicitation notice. The Department of State has identified this opportunity as a firm fixed-price contract with a base year and potential four one-year option periods. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, with the government potentially awarding the contract based on initial offers without further discussion. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to submission, and electronic responses are permitted with a file size limit of 30MB per email. The solicitation is classified under the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers NAICS code 517112 and will be competitively issued through the 8(a) program, with a response deadline of March 14, 2025.
The opportunity is specifically set aside as a Competitive 8(a) contract, indicating potential preference for small, disadvantaged businesses. While specific award value details are not disclosed, the contract will cover mobile device support services for embassy staff at the U.S. Embassy located on Boulevard de la Marina in Cotonou, Republic of Benin. The procurement is subject to the Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements provision and will involve IT and telecom mobile device support services. Prospective contractors are strongly encouraged to register in SAM immediately, as failure to be registered at the time of proposal submission may result in immediate disqualification. The government plans to conduct a pre-quotation conference, with specific date and details to be announced in the full solicitation when it is published on SAM.gov.
Notice text
Please note that this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Benin will launch the solicitation on the SAM.gov website when it is available.
The requirement is for providing cell phone services for US Embassy Cotonou staff. The anticipated performance period is for a base year, with four one-year option periods, if exercised by the Government. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered.
The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm fixed price type contract.
The Government is planning a pre-quotation conference and the date for this conference will be in the solicitation.
All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting an offer pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals.
This opportunity is subject to 52.229-12 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021)
This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Please submit your offer prior to the response date and time. Please ensure your email with your offer does not exceed 30MB. If it does, then the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 30MB each.SAM at the time of proposal submission, the Government may immediately deem the offeror to be non-responsible with no further consideration. Therefore, prospective offerors are strongly encouraged to register immediately if interested in this solicitation.
PLACE OF CONTRACT PERFORMANCE:
U.S. Embassy Cotonou
Boulevard de la Marina
Cotonou, Republic of Benin
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Cell phone services FY25 | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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