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Presolicitation

Mobile and Data Services for the U.S. Embassy Panama

Federal Presolicitation from STATE, DEPARTMENT OF for PA-8. Review the official description, buyer contacts, NAICS/PSC, set-aside, dates and source links.

Solicitation19PM0726Q0012
Notice typePresolicitation
PostedAugust 14, 2026
Response deadlineOctober 1, 2026
Place of performancePANAMA, PA-8, PAN
ClassificationNAICS 517112 · PSC DE11
Set-asideNo Set aside used

OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT

Opportunity description

Stored from SAM.gov public data

Please note this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Panama will launch the solicitation in the System for Award Management (SAM) website when it is available. The U.S. Embassy in Panama requires mobile and data services, including voice and text for basic phones and unlimited data service for Smart Phones and Tablets, for official domestic and international use. The anticipated performance is for a base year, with two one-year option periods, if exercised by the Government. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity type contract under which firm-fixed-priced task orders will be issued for service. Notwithstanding FAR 4.203-1(b)(5)(ii), the Contracting Officer has determined that it is in the best interest of the U.S. Government that offerors be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov at the time of submitting a proposal.

FEDERAL BUYER

Buyer and contracting office

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Department / agencySTATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tierSTATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Contracting officeU.S. EMBASSY PANAMA CITY
Office addressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Public points of contact

PrimaryAlex Phannenstiel - Contracting OfficerPhannenstielA@state.gov5073175424
SecondaryAranza Gutierrez - Procurement Agentgutierrezai@state.gov5073175309

GOVBIDFIT SCREENING LENS

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Decision support

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Pre-solicitation stage

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Planning window available

The stored response date leaves more than ten days, but amendments and pre-response milestones can shorten the usable preparation window.

Eligibility gate recorded

No Set aside used is recorded as the set-aside or restriction. Confirm the bidding entity actually satisfies the applicable program and size requirements before investing proposal time.

Classification signal

NAICS 517112 · PSC DE11 is the recorded classification. Use it as a screening clue, then compare the actual scope and deliverables rather than treating the code alone as proof of fit.

Notice history exists

GovBidFit stores 3 notices tied to this solicitation. Review the notice chain and official SAM.gov history because later postings can change dates, scope or instructions.

Official description available

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Public buyer contact available

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Questions to resolve next

Has SAM.gov posted an amendment or changed the response date, attachments or submission instructions since this GovBidFit snapshot was refreshed?Has the formal solicitation been posted under this solicitation number or a related notice?Are there question deadlines, site visits, registrations or internal approvals that occur before the final response date?Does the bidding entity hold the required current status for the recorded set-aside and the solicitation's assigned NAICS size standard?Can the business perform in PA-8 at a sustainable cost after travel, mobilization, staffing, licensing and subcontractor requirements are considered?Which related notice or amendment currently controls the response instructions?

What this opportunity record tells you

SAM.gov identifies this as a presolicitation from STATE, DEPARTMENT OF. The record was posted on August 14, 2026 and currently lists October 1, 2026 as the response deadline. GovBidFit keeps source facts separate from its matching guidance so you can see what comes from the federal notice.

The listed product or service classification is NAICS 517112 · PSC DE11. The set-aside field is No Set aside used. These fields help narrow your search, but they do not replace the full solicitation, amendments, attachments, clauses or eligibility language on the official source.

Before deciding to bid

Read the complete official description and scope. Verify the exact response date, time and time zone on SAM.gov. Confirm NAICS/PSC and every set-aside eligibility requirement. Review attachments, amendments, Q&A and submission instructions. Check place of performance, staffing, insurance, bonding and execution requirements.
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