Request for Quotation for “Mobile Phones” for U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh

The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number 19CB6026Q0008 for the procurement of mobile phones, with performance taking place at the embassy's location in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This acquisition falls under the Commercial Items provisions of FAR Part 13, with delivery required within one to two months after order issuance under FOB Destination terms. The contract places heavy emphasis on supply chain security and cybersecurity compliance, mandating strict adherence to prohibitions on equipment from covered entities such as Kaspersky Lab and other high-risk telecommunications vendors under FAR 52.204-23 and 52.204-25. Contractors must submit a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) within ten business days of award or delivery, issue Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange (VEX) reports within three days of discovering vulnerabilities, and provide self-attestations following major software updates. Compliance with Buy American Act requirements and free trade agreements is enforced through clauses 52.225-1 and 52.225-3, while energy efficiency standards and EPEAT® registration for electronic products are required under 52.223-14 and 52.223-16. Labor and ethical obligations include adherence to Service Contract Labor Standards, equal opportunity protections, veteran and disability inclusion provisions, paid sick leave under Executive Order 14026, and comprehensive anti-trafficking measures under 52.222-50. Contractor personnel must obtain Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials under 52.204-9, and the contract includes a designated Contracting Officer’s Representative role filled by an Electrical Engineering Technician. Offerors must hold a valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, register in SAM, and disclose any affiliations with predecessors, immediate owners, or joint ventures. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF not exceeding 30MB to PhnomPenhProcurement@state.gov by May 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with no formal evaluation factors or award basis disclosed. All deliveries must be marked with country of origin and transported to the embassy address in Phnom Penh, and the government retains broad audit and inspection rights under multiple compliance clauses.