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This is the U.S. Embassy Riga Pre-Solicitation Notice only. Contractors are required to read the requirements below. No responses are requested by this notice. The U.S. Embassy Riga issues this notice with the intent of giving an opportunity to all interested parties to appropriately prepare for the anticipated Request for quotes (RFQ).
This is not a request for quotes; this is for pre-solicitation/informational purposes only. No award will be made based on responses received to this notice.
The U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia, has a requirement for mobile telephone and data services. The U.S. Embassy requires approximately 150-185 lines for official purposes. The Contractor shall provide reliable, secure, and comprehensive cellphone subscription services to support the operational, administrative, and mission requirements of the U.S. Embassy in Riga, Latvia. These services are essential for Embassy staff mobility, secure communications, and effective mission execution both within Latvia and internationally.
The Contractor is required to deliver mobile voice, SMS, and data services, including international roaming, for approximately 150-185 Embassy-issued lines. Services shall support both physical SIM and eSIM technologies and shall be available for use in Latvia, the United States, the European Economic Area (EEA), and globally. The Contractor shall ensure all services meet the Government’s requirements for coverage, connectivity, account management, customer support, and regulatory compliance.
Interested parties are reminded that information furnished hereunder may be disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Therefore, all items that are confidential to business, or contain trade secrets, proprietary, or personnel information must be clearly marked. Marking of items will not necessarily preclude disclosure when the U.S. Embassy Riga determines disclosure is warranted by FOIA. However, if such items are not marked, all information contained within documents will be deemed releasable.

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