AWARD SYNOPSIS for the Acquisition of Apple iPhones (Brand Name or Equal) for U.S. Embassy Ankara

The U.S. Embassy Ankara awarded a single-award, firm-fixed-price Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the procurement of Apple iPhone 17 base model smartphones with 256GB storage, preferred in Black, to support official Mission Türkiye operations. The contract, issued under solicitation 19TU1526Q3779 and awarded on August 3, 2026, establishes a minimum obligation of ten units and a maximum ceiling of one hundred units through September 30, 2026, with an all-inclusive, VAT-exempt unit price of TRY 67,635.00, translating to a total estimated value between TRY 676,350.00 and TRY 6,763,500.00. The contract was awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where technical acceptability was assessed on a mandatory pass/fail basis with no tradeoffs or weighting of superior performance, and the lowest-priced offer meeting all requirements was selected. The successful offeror, Turkcell, must deliver new, genuine, factory-sealed, factory-unlocked devices that are legally imported into Türkiye, fully BTK/IMEI compliant, and covered by a minimum two-year manufacturer warranty from Apple Türkiye through authorized service centers. Each unit must be accompanied by verifiable IMEI and serial number documentation on invoices, and delivery must occur within ten calendar days of order placement at the U.S. Embassy Ankara under FOB Destination terms. The procurement adheres to simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13 and incorporates specific requirements including prohibition of refurbished, gray-market, or carrier-locked devices, strict compliance with Turkish regulatory frameworks, and full warranty validation. Payment is due Net 30 days after government inspection and acceptance of conforming deliveries, with invoice requirements mandating detailed device tracking and VAT exemption statements. All administrative and technical evaluations were conducted by the Contracting Officer and Technical Evaluation Panel, with the awardee’s UEI and NCAGE codes verified, and no socioeconomic set-asides applied. The contract structure reflects the operational and legal constraints of overseas diplomatic procurement, ensuring compliant, traceable, and warranty-supported technology acquisition without reliance on traditional military packaging or labeling standards.