PrA-PreSolicitation Notice for Cellphone Services for U. S. Embassy Harare in Zimbabwe

The U.S. Embassy Harare, operating under the Department of State, is seeking mobile telephone and data services for its operations in Harare, Zimbabwe. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 517112 for wireless telecommunications carriers and will be managed as a firm fixed price contract. All responsible sources may submit quotations without restriction, and the government may make award decisions based on initial offers without conducting further discussions. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submission. The response deadline for this solicitation is January 2, 2026, with electronic submissions permitted via email with a maximum file size of 30MB per message. The formal solicitation is expected to be posted on SAM.gov within 15 days of this pre-solicitation notice, which was posted on December 18, 2025.

The contract structure consists of a one-year base period with four potential one-year renewal options, providing a maximum performance period of five years if all options are exercised. No set-asides or small business restrictions have been designated for this opportunity, meaning it is open to all qualified bidders regardless of business size or classification. The contract will be performed at the U.S. Embassy Harare facility located at 2 Lorraine Drive, Bluffhill, Harare, Zimbabwe. The pre-solicitation notice does not disclose anticipated contract values, budget ranges, or information regarding potential incumbent contractors. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the full solicitation release, which will contain complete technical specifications, pricing requirements, and detailed evaluation methodologies for this cellular telephone services procurement.