INL-RFQ_ PR15803766 -Training and Maintenance services on drug trace detectors Colombia
SOL #: INLPR15803766Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
State
State, Department Of
AMERICAN EMBASSY BOGOTA - NAS
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States
Place of Performance
BOGOTA, CO-DC, Colombia
NAICS
Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
PSC
Other Quality Control, Testing And Inspection Services: Training Aids And Devices (H969)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 10, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 13, 2026, 9:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office (INL) at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, is seeking Training and Maintenance services on drug trace detectors. This combined synopsis/solicitation is for services to be performed in various locations across Colombia. Quotations are due by May 13, 2026, at 4:00 pm local Bogota time.
Scope of Work
This requirement includes:
- Preventive and Corrective Maintenance for Hardened Mobile trace and Itemizer 3 Enhanced detectors.
- One-year online/telephone technical support for these systems.
- Training services at both Operator Level and Maintenance-Supervisor Level for the specified drug trace detectors.
- Contractors must provide Workers Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act - DBA) for all employees.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order.
- Performance Period: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
- Set-Aside: Full and open competition.
- Submission Deadline: May 13, 2026, by 04:00 pm local (Bogota, Colombia) time.
- Questions Deadline: April 23, 2026, by 04:00 pm local (Bogota, Colombia) time.
- Published: April 10, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method under simplified acquisition procedures. The successful quoter must be responsible, technically acceptable, and compliant with all solicitation terms.
Eligibility & Submission
- Companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for award, unless an exception applies. Evidence of active SAM.gov registration is required.
- Quotations must be submitted via email to RestrepoF@state.gov and BogotaINLSolicitation@state.gov. No other submission methods are accepted.
- Vendors must request the Excel version of the Price Schedule (Attachment A) and the PDF template for NDAA-889 from RestrepoF@state.gov.
- Prohibitions apply to contracting with entities requiring certain internal confidentiality agreements and those using certain Chinese-made equipment and services.
People
Points of Contact
Felipe RestrepoPRIMARY
Kamila ArizaSECONDARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Apr 10, 2026