BSB|DT| Mobile Emergency Comm Kit
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The US Embassy Brasilia is soliciting bids for the procurement of two complete Emergency Communications Kits under solicitation 19BR2526P1064. Each kit must include a Starlink Mini Kit, an Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone with a spare battery and post-paid SIM card, a solar panel, a Dell 3450 laptop or equivalent, and a protective equipment case. The requirement also includes two years of Iridium SIM activation and annual subscriptions, as well as two years of 50GB Starlink Local Priority annual plans. Due to the proprietary nature of satellite networks, Starlink and Iridium brand-name equipment and services are strictly required to ensure low-latency broadband and global voice coverage redundancy. While these specific brands are mandated, the government will accept quotes from any authorized resellers, distributors, or integrators. The government intends to make a single award to a vendor who can provide all line items, though multiple awards may be made if necessary. All pricing must be in U.S. dollars and delivered DDP Brasilia, inclusive of all freight, insurance, and duties.
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BRASILIA, BR-DF, BRASet-Aside
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The Government intends to make a single award covering all line items. Quoters are strongly encouraged to quote the complete requirement. A quotation covering all line items will be evaluated more favorably than one covering only part. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if no quotation covers the complete requirement, or if multiple awards represent the best value. Quoters may subcontract or team to furnish items they do not supply directly.
1. (02 units): Complete Emergency Communications Kit. Full kit shall include:
- Starlink Mini Kit
- Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone
- Iridium 9555 Spare Battery
- Iridium Post-Paid SIM Card
- Case for Equipment
- Solar Panel
- Laptop - Dell 3450 or Equivalent
- Shipping
2. (02 years): Iridium SIM Card Initial Activation Fee with Annual Subscription
3. (02 years): 50GB Starlink Local Priority Annual Plans
BRAND-NAME DETERMINATION (FAR 12.102(a))
The Starlink and Iridium items in this requirement - terminal, service plan, handset, SIM activation, and airtime - specify brand-name items. Satellite networks are closed proprietary systems: terminals and handsets operate on one constellation only and cannot be substituted across networks, and airtime is sold only for the constellation it runs on. No "equal" product exists for these items.
Starlink is required for low-latency broadband over the SpaceX LEO constellation. Iridium is required for voice, selected for pole-to-pole coverage and for its independence from Starlink - which is the basis of the redundancy described above.
This restricts the manufacturer and network only. It does not restrict the source of supply. Quotations are solicited from all authorized resellers, distributors, and integrators. All other items are described by salient characteristics or "brand name or equal" and are unrestricted.
Prices shall be in U.S. dollars, DDP Brasília, inclusive of freight, insurance, duties, and all indirect costs. No separate G&A or handling line will be accepted.
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