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JOFOC - Provision of Mobile Voice, Data & other Telecommunications Services - The purpose of this acquisition is to award on a sole- source basis a firm- fixed- price contract to MTN Eswatini to provide mobile voice, data, and related telecommunications services supporting the U. S. Embassy Mbabane at a total cost of $ 72, ****
Mobile voice, data, and related telecommunications services
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This is a sole-source justification for a firm-fixed-price contract to MTN Eswatini for mobile voice, data, and related telecommunications services supporting the U. S. Embassy Mbabane. The services are critical for mission-critical diplomatic communications and the safety of American personnel. The contract period of performance is from April 26, 2026, to March 25, 2027. MTN Eswatini is chosen due to its nationwide coverage, reliability, regional roaming capabilities with South Africa and Mozambique, and existing infrastructure. Market research identified Eswatini Mobile as unsuitable due to limited coverage and reliability. The anticipated cost is $72,****, determined to be fair and reasonable based on corporate rates, historical pricing, and market comparisons. The acquisition is conducted under 41 USC ****, implemented by FAR 6. 3, specifically FAR **** (only one responsible source). A synopsis was not published on SAM. gov due to an exemption for in-country procurements by overseas posts.
The bid notice states that the period of performance for the mobile voice plans, mobile data packages, standard text messaging service, and international regional roaming services is from April 26, 2026, to March 25, 2027.
The bid notice states that MTN Eswatini is uniquely qualified to provide the required telecommunications services due to its nationwide coverage and reliability, regional roaming and crossborder compatibility, mission-critical communications and safety capabilities, and existing infrastructure and continuity.
The bid notice states that the estimated total value for the telecommunications services is $72,****.