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Provision of monthly cell phone packages inclusive of voice and data services

Issued by STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · U.S. EMBASSY PRETORIA · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

Published
27 Oct 2026
Closes
13 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC
Reference
19SF5027Q0001
Location
ZA-GT, United States
Sector
Communications networks

At a glance

STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · U.S. EMBASSY PRETORIA in United States has published a tender in communications networks: “Provision of monthly cell phone packages inclusive of voice and data services”. Submissions close on 13 November 2026, 18 days from today. Quote reference 19SF5027Q0001 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 4 notices from this buyer since 2026, 1 of them currently open. There are 27 open communications networks notices in United States on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities, not through FreeTender.

Details

STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · U.S. EMBASSY PRETORIA is soliciting Provision of monthly cell phone packages inclusive of voice and data services. Solicitation number 19SF5027Q0001. Classified under NAICS 517121 — Telecommunications Resellers. Product/service code DE11 — IT AND TELECOM - MOBILE DEVICE AS A SERVICE. Place of performance: ZA-GT, USA. Responses are due by 13 November 2026 22:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

The U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg is requesting quotes from qualified service providers, for the provision of monthly cell phone packages inclusive of voice and data services, as per scope of work included with this document. The reference number for this quotation is:  19SF5027Q0001 – for the provision of monthly cell phone packages inclusive of voice and data services.

Quotations:

Quotes to be based on 3 years in total (1 x Base year, plus 2 option years, to be exercised at management’s discretion) Quotes to be submitted by no later than 17:00 on November 13, 2026 and must be sent electronically to:  Pretoria_Contracting_Office-dl@state.gov

  • Firm fixed pricing is to be quoted.
  • Quotes to be submitted on company letterhead, indicating the company’s address, contact details and name and email of the contact person.
  • ALL service providers wishing to quote MUST be registered in the American System for Award Management (SAM). You can access the SAM database at https://sam.gov/ where you will find step by step instructions on how to register or update your SAM registration.
  • Proof of your SAM registration must be submitted as part of your quotation package.

NB!! To facilitate our evaluation process, we kindly request that you submit your quotation as two separate documents:

  • Pricing Proposal – This document should include pricing only
  • Technical Proposal – This document should contain the detailed technical specifications only. Please do not include any pricing information in this document.

Separating the pricing and technical proposals will help ensure an efficient and impartial review process.

U.S. Embassy Payment terms:

  • Note that NO DEPOSIT payments will be authorized.
  • The Embassy issues only fixed priced contracts: therefore, you must confirm that your prices will remain fixed.
  • EFT – Payment will be made in 30 calendar days after delivery of services AND receipt of a proper invoice, whichever is later.

Kindly be advised that as a Diplomatic Mission we represent the U.S. Government and are unable to sign any legal documents, including credit applications and T’s & C’s.  By submitting a proposal, you waiver any such requirement. Solicitation provision 52.240-90 in incorporated by reference. “By submission of its offer, the offeror represents” compliance

Context for bidders

We hold 4 notices from STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · U.S. EMBASSY PRETORIA, going back to August 2026 — 1 of them still open. They buy mostly in Communications networks, Construction & Infrastructure and Energy & Power. There are 27 open Communications networks tenders in United States. This one closes in 18 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this communications networks opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.

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