SOLICITATION for the Acquisition of Apple iPhones (Brand Name or Equal) for U.S. Embassy Ankara

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for a single-award, firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) delivery-order contract for new Apple iPhone 17 base model smartphones, 256GB capacity, Black preferred, for official use by Mission Türkiye. The contract minimum quantity is ten (10) units and the maximum contract quantity is one hundred (100) units for the ordering period ending September 30, 2026. The Government will satisfy the minimum guarantee by issuing one or more funded delivery orders totaling at least ten (10) units; quantities above the minimum will be ordered only if and when an authorized delivery order is issued and funded. All devices must be new, genuine Apple products sourced through Apple Türkiye authorized distribution channels, legally imported and BTK/IMEI compliant for use in Türkiye, and covered by a minimum two-year Apple Türkiye manufacturer warranty through authorized Apple service providers. Please follow Section 3 of the solicitation, complete all required portions of the attached document, and submit your response electronically by the deadline stated below. The attached solicitation controls in the event of any inconsistency between this cover letter and the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. This acquisition is for commercial products and will be conducted under FAR Part 12 and Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13. The Government intends to award one single-award, firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract under FAR 16.504 to the responsible offeror whose offer is technically acceptable and provides the lowest evaluated price using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Award may be made based on initial offers without discussions, although the Government may conduct discussions if determined necessary. Offers are due by Wednesday, July 29, 2026, before 3:00 p.m. local time (GMT+3). Late offers will not be accepted. Offers must be in English, and incomplete offers may be rejected. Direct any questions regarding this solicitation in written English no later than 3.00 p.m. on Friday, July 24th 2026 by email to Ankara-GSO-Procurement-DL@state.gov The Government will respond in writing; only written responses issued by the Contracting Officer are binding.