Telefonica, SA

Telefonica, SA is a global telecommunications company headquartered in Spain, with a robust presence in international markets and a significant portfolio of government and defense telecommunications services. Through its subsidiary Telefonica De Espana Sau, the company provides critical telecommunications infrastructure and services to U.S. federal agencies, particularly the Department of the Navy. The company specializes in delivering comprehensive telecommunications solutions, including mobile and fixed-line voice/data services, cabling and wiring installation, network infrastructure upgrades, and secure communications systems for military and government entities.

In its federal contract history, Telefonica, SA has consistently provided sophisticated telecommunications services across multiple domains. The company has been awarded numerous federal contracts primarily with the U.S. Department of the Navy, including contracts for cabling and wiring equipment installation, SIPRNET (Secret Internet Protocol Router Network) drop installations, mobile and fixed-line telecommunication services, and fiber optic network upgrades. These contracts have been awarded by various Navy commands including the Fleet Forces Command, Naval Installations Command, and Naval Supply Systems Command. The contracts typically cover overseas locations, particularly in Spain and Portugal, and support critical military communication infrastructure. Notably, all of these contracts have been awarded without small business set-aside designations, indicating Telefonica's status as a large, established telecommunications provider.

Telefonica, SA holds three significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contracts with the Department of the Navy: a mobile telecommunication services contract (N6817121D6005) valued at $6.1 million, a fixed-line telecommunication services contract (N6817121D6004) valued at $6.7 million, and a cabling and wiring installation contract (N6817120D6001) valued at $3 million. These IDVs enable various Navy commands to issue task orders for recurring telecommunication needs at overseas locations. The task orders under these IDVs have ranged from small $100-$500 incremental services to larger contracts approaching $500,000, covering services such as GSM mobile lines, fixed-line telecommunications, secure network installations, and infrastructure support at locations like Naval Station Rota in Spain. These contracts demonstrate Telefonica's capability to provide comprehensive, flexible telecommunications solutions that support critical military communication requirements.