INL RFQ - PR15807480 - K9-EMERGENCY VETERINARY & HEALTH SERVICES 26-27
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) in Bogota, under the Department of State, is soliciting quotations for K9 Emergency Veterinary and Health Services in Colombia. This requirement is for specialized veterinary care for working dogs (K9) involved in substance detection. The opportunity is a combined synopsis/solicitation, and quotations are due by April 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Bogota time).
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive, specialized veterinary services for K9 assets throughout Colombia, including high-priority critical areas and DIRAN operational units. Key requirements include:
- Clinical examinations, laboratory diagnostics, vaccinations, and deworming.
- 24/7 emergency care and hospitalization, including specialized surgical procedures.
- Implementation of a digital Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system for K9 assets.
- Transportation logistics for K9 assets, including specialized ground and air transport.
- Diagnostic imaging (Ultrasound, X-ray, CT, MRI) and clinical laboratory testing.
- Detailed quarterly reports.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order.
- Period of Performance: 12 months, from April 30, 2026, to April 30, 2027.
- Payment: Monthly, with no advance payments. Payments will be made in Colombian pesos (COP) for Colombian firms and US dollars (USD) for US firms.
- Set-Aside: This solicitation is competed under full and open competition.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations must be submitted via email to Arizak@state.gov and BogotaINLSolicitation@state.gov by April 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Bogota, Colombia) time.
- Questions regarding the solicitation must be received by March 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Bogota, Colombia) time.
- Award will be made based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology.
- Evaluation factors include technical specifications, delivery time, warranty, and past performance.
Eligibility & Additional Notes
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for award.
- The resultant purchase order will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
- The services acquired will be donated to the Government of Colombia.
- Offerors must propose manufacturers other than Chinese or related, per FAR 52.240-91 and 52.240-90.
- Primary contact for this opportunity is Kamila Ariza (arizak@state.gov).