RFQ Supply and delivery of iPhone 17s and Accessories
Department of State · U.S. EMBASSY PRETORIA
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
PR16167784
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
51712
Product service code
7E21
Set-aside
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Posted
2026-08-05
Response deadline
Aug 20, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Place of performance
Pretoria, ZA-GT
Contracting contact
baasdenjw@state.gov
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The American Embassy in Pretoria is requesting quotes for the supply and delivery of iPhones and Accessories as follows: 6 x iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB Silver 6 x iCare Plus for iPhone Extension 4 x 70W USB-C Power Adaptor 3 x AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation 6 x Privacy Glass Screen Guard iPhone 17 Pro Max 6 x iPhone 17 Pro Max Clear Case MagSafe 1 x iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB Deep Blue 1 x 70W USB-C Power Adaptor 1 x iPhone 17 Pro Max Clear Case MagSafe 1 x Privacy Glass Screen Guard iPhone 17 Pro Max 1 x AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation 1 x iCare Plus for iPhone Extension 2 x iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB Cosmic Orange 2 x 70W USB-C Power Adaptor 2 x AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation 2 x Privacy Glass Screen Guard iPhone 17 Pro Max 2 x iPhone 17 Pro Max Clear Case MagSafe 2 x iCare Plus for iPhone Extension Please connect the iPhone to Apple Business Management out of the box. The quote reference number: PR16167784 The following documents are attached to this email and need to be signed when submitting your quotations: - US Government Clauses - If you wish to quote for this opportunity, kindly please be advised that you will need to register with SAM and provide proof that you are in the process of registering or that you already have registered with SAM. Instructions for the registration process is attached. IMPORTANT: The offeror shall provide proof of SAM registration to include the SAM UEI number. FSD.gov, where they can find clear, up-to-date guides and responses to FAQs. Entity Registration: How Do I Register a New Entity or Obtain a New Unique Entity ID in SAM.gov? Quotations: Firm fixed pricing is to be quoted and must be Valid until 30 September 2026. Quotes to be completed on the company letterhead, indicating the company’s address, contact details and name and email of the contact person. No alterations or pricing changes will be accepted after the Quotation deadline. Please quote in South African Rand (ZAR) Closing date and time for receiving quotes is 12:00, August 20, 2026. Kindly be advised that NO late quotes will be accepted. Quotes must be sent via email to: Pretoria_contracting_office-dl@state.gov 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. The US Embassy will make no provision for fluctuations in price or exchange rates after the order has been placed. If your price is dependent on these fluctuations, you MUST make provision for possible increases in your quoted price. - EFT – Payment will be made within 30 calendar days after delivery of services AND receipt of 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 & Cs. By submitting a quote, you waiver any such requirement. The successful offeror will be required to accept: FAR and DOSAR Clauses: The attached FAR and DOSAR clauses form part of this contract. DOOR TO DOOR - SHIP TO ADDRESS: U.S. Embassy Warehouse, 30 Gemsbok Street, Koedoespoort, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Contact
Point of contact
Johann Baasden
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
baasdenjw@state.gov
Secondary
kriekjx@state.gov
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