Mobile Phone and Data Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- BERN
- Agency
- US Embassy Bern US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517 Telecommunications
- Place of performance
- Switzerland
- Points of contact
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- Yale Layton berngscontracting@state.gov +41313577278
- Anna Peglow berngsocontracting@state.gov +41313577278
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy in Bern, Switzerland, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive mobile telephone and data services for official use. The Department of State requires a solution that includes standard mobile services and temporary additional services for special events. Key contract requirements include unlimited calls within Switzerland, the EU, and USA, unlimited 5G data within Switzerland, 20GB of 5G roaming data per month in the EU and USA, and self-service activation for new services. The contractor must provide reliable mobile voice and data services, submit monthly invoiced for standard services, and offer 24/7 availability with a four-hour response time for temporary services. A pre-award conference will be held on April 14, 2025, at 14:00, and interested contractors must register by emailing BernGSOContracting@state.gov by April 11, 2025, at 17:00.
The contract is not designated with a specific set-aside and will cover mobile services for 110 lines through an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreement. The performance period includes a base year with two 12-month option periods, potentially spanning three years total. The contract's financial scope ranges from a minimum of CHF 40,000 to a maximum of CHF 200,000, with pricing based on fixed monthly rates per SIM card. The contractor must provide network coverage of over 90% in Switzerland, offer daily rental of SIM/eSIM cards for temporary events, and maintain detailed monthly billing and customer service capabilities. The solicitation includes various federal provisions related to cybersecurity and small business participation, and the services must be non-subcontractable, meaning the awarded contractor must directly perform all contracted services.
Notice text
The U.S. Embassy in Bern, Switzerland, is seeking a qualified Contractor to provide comprehensive mobile telephone and data services for official use. The contract shall cover standard mobile services as well as Temporary Additional Services, such as SIM or eSIM cards with fixed daily rates for special events and temporary needs.
The Contractor shall provide:
- Reliable mobile voice and data services for the Embassy's operations.
- Monthly invoicing for standard services performed satisfactorily.
- Temporary Additional Services, which may be required for special events and must be provided on an as-needed basis, with a 24/7 availability requirement and a four-hour response time when ordered by the Contracting Officer.
- Invoicing requirements that include itemized details of Temporary Additional Services, associated materials (if applicable), and a copy of the Contracting Officer’s written authorization.
- Non-subcontractable work: The Contractor must directly perform all services outlined in the contract.
The mobile service must include the following features:
- Unlimited calls within Switzerland and to the EU and USA.
- Unlimited 5G data within Switzerland.
- Unlimited calls while in the EU and USA.
- 20GB of 5G roaming data per month in the EU and USA.
- Self-service activation for new services and features.
Pre-Award Conference will be held on April 14, 2025, at 14:00 at the U.S. Embassy Bern. Contractors desiring to attend the Pre-Award Conference should contact BernGSOContracting@state.gov by April 11, 2025, at 17:00 to register their attendance.
Interested parties should contact BernGSOContracting@state.gov for further details and proposal submission guidelines.
We welcome proposals from qualified providers who can ensure secure, reliable, and efficient mobile communication services for the U.S. Embassy in Bern.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ 19SZ2325Q0009_Version FILLABLE.pdf |
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