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

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/19tu1526q3779asn

- Solicitation number: 19TU1526Q3779ASN
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of State
- Contracting office: U.S. Embassy Ankara (19TU15)
- NAICS: 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 7E21 Mobile devices such as tablets, smart phones (iOS, Android, Windows Mobile) and peripherals that support a mobile workforce accessing corporate resources.
- Place of performance: Ankara, TR-06, TUR
- First posted: August 4, 2026
- Last posted: August 4, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/618d13e1dab44b9eaae0ec5b19baf0ab/view

## Description

The U.S. Embassy Ankara required a short-term ordering vehicle for new Apple iPhone 17 base model smartphones, 256GB capacity, Black preferred, for official Mission Türkiye use.

The requirement was structured as a single-award, firm-fixed-price IDIQ delivery-order contract with a minimum guarantee of ten (10) units and a maximum contract quantity of one hundred (100) units through September 30, 2026. The awarded product is the technically accepted configuration proposed by Turkcell: Apple iPhone 17, 256GB, Black; new, genuine, factory-sealed, factory-unlocked, legally imported or supplied through a lawful local channel, BTK/IMEI compliant, and supported by Apple Türkiye warranty coverage and authorized service availability in Türkiye.

Award was made under the RFQ's Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Technical acceptability was pass/fail. No tradeoff, best-technical ranking, or extra credit for exceeding minimum requirements was applied. The Technical Evaluation Panel performed the non-price technical-administrative review; the Contracting Officer retained price evaluation, currency conversion, responsibility determination, and final award authority. For inquiries regarding this award synopsis, contact: Ankara-GSO-Procurement-DL@state.gov

## Publications

- August 4, 2026: Special notice, due August 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT. Notice 618d13e1dab44b9eaae0ec5b19baf0ab. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/618d13e1dab44b9eaae0ec5b19baf0ab/view

## Points of contact

- U.S. Embassy Ankara Acquisitions Office, Ankara-GSO-Procurement-DL@state.gov, 903122940000
- U.S. Embassy Ankara Acquisitions Office, Ankara-GSO-Procurement-DL@state.gov, 903122940000

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