15757P - Iridium Satellite Service For Sat Phones

The Department of Internal Services for the County of Los Angeles, on behalf of the Sheriff's Department, is soliciting bids for Iridium satellite phone services under solicitation RFB-IS-26200093. The contract covers a performance period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, and includes monthly service fees for 112 phones, +1 dialing options, and estimated per-minute charges. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Vendor Self Service portal by September 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM. The award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, meaning the contract will be granted to the lowest responsible bidder that meets all technical and administrative specifications. Qualified bidders must maintain a U.S.-based office and demonstrate experience with GSA contracting or government accounts, including the ability to provide dedicated account management and emergency response support. Mandatory submission requirements include all Appendix A purchasing forms, a Community Business Enterprise form, and a signed letter of authorization from the manufacturer for resellers. Special contractual obligations include maintaining a minimum of $2,000,000 in cybersecurity liability insurance and adhering to a fiscal year payment cap of $200,000 per vendor. Payment is issued via Electronic Funds Transfer on Net 30 terms following the submission of itemized monthly invoices.