Provision of monthly cell phone packages inclusive of voice…

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	19SF5027Q0001
Agency	Department of State
Office	U.S. Embassy Pretoria
Where	See the notice
Posted	October 27, 2026
Bids due	November 13, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-05:00)
Who can bid	Open to any company
Industry	IT, software & telecom (NAICS 517121)
Notice type	Solicitation
Contracting contact	Michelle Thompson · thompsonm1@state.gov
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

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 managements 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 companys address, contact details and name and email of the contact person. ALL service providers wishing to quote MUST be registered in the American…

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