Cellular Phone Services

This contract, Solicitation Number 19HA7026Q0006, involves provision of cellular phone services to the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, under a firm fixed-price arrangement. The contractor is responsible for delivering standard monthly mobile telephone services to support the Embassy's ongoing operational needs, alongside Temporary Additional Services, which consist of providing cell phones with SIM cards on a daily rental basis for special events or other short-term requirements initiated by the Contracting Officer. Temporary Additional Services must be available on a 24-hour notice basis, emphasizing responsiveness and flexibility. Subcontracting is expressly prohibited, ensuring direct accountability to the U.S. Government. The contract encompasses a one-year base period with the possibility for four successive one-year options at the Government’s discretion. Payment is made monthly for services satisfactorily performed. The place of performance is exclusively at the Embassy location in Port-au-Prince. The solicitation mandates that offerors be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), consistent with FAR requirements including 52.204-7 for service contract reporting and 52.229-12 regarding tax on foreign procurements. Inspection and acceptance are inferred to take place at the Embassy, although specific criteria are not detailed beyond a requirement that services be satisfactorily performed. Physical packaging, marking, and preservation standards do not apply due to the service-oriented nature of the contract. Proposal submissions must be electronic, not exceeding 30MB, and are due by May 13, 2026. The evaluation methodology and award basis are not explicitly described, though the contract may be awarded on initial offers without discussions, suggesting a streamlined procurement process focused on capability to meet service requirements and price. Key administrative contacts are located in Washington, DC, with the Contracting Officer and a secondary procurement specialist appointed as primary points of contact.