PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE U. S. Embassy in Sri Lanka Cell Phone Services Contract (IDIQ)
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- Solicitation number
- 19CE2026Q0002
- Agency
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Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517112 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
- Place of performance
- Colombo Western 00300 Sri Lanka
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State is seeking wireless telecommunications carrier services for cell phone connectivity to support operations at the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka. The anticipated contract will be structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement, with the formal solicitation expected to be issued in March 2026 under solicitation number 19CE2026Q0002. Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must submit compliant quotations that fully satisfy all solicitation requirements, including terms, conditions, representations, and certifications. The Government will evaluate all quotations using a best-value approach, comparing responses against all source selection criteria identified in the forthcoming Request for Quotation. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on February 19, 2026, with an anticipated response deadline of April 6, 2026.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and no incumbent contractor information is specified in this pre-solicitation notice. The contract will be structured with a one-year base period followed by four optional one-year renewal periods, providing potential continuity of service through 2031. The notice does not disclose specific budget allocations or estimated award values. As this is a pre-solicitation notice rather than a formal solicitation, interested parties should monitor SAM.gov regularly for the release of the formal RFQ and any subsequent amendments or updates to ensure they remain informed of all procurement details and requirements.
Notice text
PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE – THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
Classification
Title: U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka Cell Phone Services Contract (IDIQ)
Place of Performance: Colombo, Sri Lanka
NAICS Code: 517112 - Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
PSC Code: DG10 – IT and Telecom – Network as a Service
Project Summary
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice only. This is not a solicitation announcement. This notice does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ), and the Government will not award a contract based on this notice.
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka anticipates issuing a solicitation for Cell Phone Services in support of its operations.
The anticipated contract type is a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a one (1) year base period and four (4) one-year option periods.
The solicitation is expected to be issued in March 2026 as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number 19CE2026Q0002.
The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose quotation represents the best value to the Government, based on a comparative evaluation of all source selection criteria identified in the solicitation. The selected offeror must be determined responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and must submit a quotation that fully complies with all solicitation requirements, including all terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and required documentation.
SAM Registration Requirement
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for contract award. Registration information can be found at:
http://www.sam.gov
The solicitation and any associated amendments will be posted at:
https://sam.gov
It is the responsibility of prospective offerors to monitor SAM.gov for updates, amendments, or changes to this notice and the forthcoming solicitation.
Point of Contact
All questions or requests for clarification should be directed to:
Sundaravel Yogaganesh
Contracting Assistant
Email: SundaravelYG@state.gov
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Phone Services Contract for U. S. Embassy in Sri Lanka | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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