GUATEMALA - Cellphones

The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City is soliciting offers for the purchase of sixty-five unlocked cellphones to support U.S. Government and local projects, under solicitation number 19GT5026Q0028, with a response deadline of June 2, 2026. The requirement specifies five Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB Black Titanium units and sixty Samsung Galaxy S24 FE E-Sim+Sim Black units, all must be brand new, not previously used, and in optimal operating condition. Offerors must provide user manuals and warranty certificates in both English and Spanish, and ensure the devices carry a manufacturer’s two-year international warranty. Contractors must be registered to do business in Guatemala or have a registered local partner to facilitate maintenance, repairs, and spare parts. Delivery is to be made in full to a designated Miami warehouse within sixty calendar days of award, with no partial shipments permitted. The U.S. Embassy is responsible for shipping and customs clearance, while the contractor must provide all export documentation, mark shipments with "one of xxx" indicators, and comply with ISPM15 standards if using wood packaging. The solicitation is awarded on a lowest priced, technically acceptable basis, with evaluation based on technical acceptability, proposed delivery timeframe, and price. Technical compliance is mandatory, including adherence to all specifications outlined in the statement of work, and failure to meet requirements may lead to rejection or refusal of delivery. Payment is triggered only after satisfactory inspection and acceptance by the U.S. Government at the INL Warehouse, with a ten-business-day inspection window following delivery. Invoices must be submitted in PDF format under 40 characters in filename, include a complete item description and period of service, and may require the Guatemalan IVA form downloaded from SAT’s portal. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses including commercial terms, whistleblower protections, equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, service labor standards, and cybersecurity requirements. Contractors must have active SAM registration, submit updated representations and certifications, provide IRS Form W-14 or W-9, and prove they are authorized distributors or resellers of the specified products. The contract includes a firm fixed-price structure with VAT priced as a separate line item, and pricing may be submitted in U.S. dollars or Guatemalan quetzales based on the vendor’s invoicing capability. All proposals must be submitted by email to guatemalabids@state.gov and be in English, under 10MB in size, with confirmation