PR14971495_INL Mobile Phone Purchase
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 14971495
- Agency
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US Embassy Quito
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 33599 All Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Quito Pichincha 17017 Ecuador
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in Ecuador is soliciting proposals for the acquisition of 17 iPhone 16 Pro Max devices with specific technical specifications. The procurement aims to enhance the office's operational efficiency and communication capabilities in combating drug trafficking and organized crime. The contract requires vendors to provide new, unopened mobile devices with the LATAM version, including 17 Lite Nco MagSafe cases, 17 Belkin UltraGlass screen protectors, and 17 Apple USB-C 20W wall chargers. Potential vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide a minimum one-year warranty identical to the manufacturer's original warranty. Key dates include a deadline for questions on January 22, 2025, responses by January 24, 2025, and final offer submission by January 31, 2025, at 12:00 PM local time.
The solicitation is not set aside for any specific group and does not mention incumbent contractors. The estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, but the procurement involves 17 high-end iPhone devices with associated accessories. Delivery is required within 30 calendar days of the purchase order, with the place of performance being the INL Office located within the U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador. The delivery will be made under DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) Incoterm, meaning the vendor is responsible for all shipping, customs, and delivery costs. Payment terms are 100% net 30 days after successful delivery and invoice submission, with VAT to be priced separately. The contract falls under the NAICS category of Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing and the PSC category of Miscellaneous Communication Equipment.
Notice text
STATEMENT OF WORK
Acquisition of Cellphones for INL Operations
Introduction
The Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) - Ecuador, requires the acquisition of new cellphone devices. The mobile devices are essential to ensure the efficient management of communication tools, information access, and monitoring services used in field operations. The new devices will enable more effective access to specialized applications and secure communication services, as well as contribute to enhancing the operational capabilities of the office in combating drug trafficking and organized crime.
This acquisition aims to ensure that office personnel have access to modern and reliable technology to effectively carry out their tasks and meet the security and law enforcement objectives set by INL in collaboration with international partners.
Purpose and Objectives
- Purpose: Acquire cellphones that meet the specific needs of the team, ensuring compatibility with the applications and systems used by the office.
- Objective 1: To enhance the operational efficiency of the INL activities through the acquisition of new cellphone devices, ensuring seamless daily operations and improving communication and coordination among team members.
- Deliverables
- Warranty: The Vendor must provide a minimum one-year warranty for all items, starting from the delivery and acceptance of the equipment at the end user's location. The warranty must be identical to that offered by the original manufacturer and fully valid in Ecuador.
- Estimated delivery time for this request: The delivery must occur within a maximum of 30 calendar days from the date of the purchase order.
- Requirements
- The description and technical details of the required equipment are specified in Annex A of this document.
- All items must be new, unopened, and must meet or exceed the specifications detailed. Refurbished, used, or recycled items are not acceptable.
- The phones must be the LATAM version.
- Resources
- N/A
- Place of Performance
Equipment and service will be delivered in Quito -Ecuador – INCOTERM DDP (Door to Door – Delivery Duty Paid).
The mobile devices must be delivered to Quito, Ecuador, at the INL Office, located within the U.S. Embassy.
Point of Contact:
Gabriela Sevilla
Tel: (+593) 98 132 5887
sevillamg@state.gov
APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
All equipment requested shall be new and should meet or exceed requirements, the phones must be the LATAM version.
iPhone 16 Pro Max – 256GB – Black Titanium, Quantity 17
- Super Retina XDR Display
6.3-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display
A18 Pro chip
Face ID
Pro camera system: 48MP main camera (24 mm)
4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
Facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera
256 GB of storage
- Cases Lite Nco Case with MagSafe for iPhone 16, Quantity 17
- Screen Protector: Belkin UltraGlass Screen Protector, Quantity 17
- Charger: Apple USB-C 20W Wall Charger – Black, Quantity 17
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Questions and Answers.pdf | ||
| Advertisement_Cellphone.pdf |
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