INL-RFQ_ PR15906526 _ RFQ Clearview AI software license Colombia. NOTICE OF INTENT
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 Department of State, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office (INL) in Bogota, Colombia, is soliciting quotes for Clearview AI software licenses. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a brand-name procurement, with responses due by July 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Bogota time).
Purpose & Scope
INL Bogota requires the purchase of Clearview AI software licenses. This procurement is justified as a brand-name requirement under FAR Part 6.302-1, as Clearview AI is considered the only brand capable of meeting the Embassy's specific needs for facial recognition investigation software. The acquisition will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
Key Requirements
- Clearview AI software license for one year, for five (5) users.
- Clearview AI software license for one year, for ten (10) users.
- Certified online training for each license type (at least 8 hours, closed/private session, Spanish-speaking staff, covering main tool areas).
- Delivery and installation of licenses within 30 days after award.
- Training to be completed within 15 days after license assignment, conducted remotely.
- Licenses and professional support for one year.
- Digital delivery of all items via usernames and passwords.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order.
- Payment Currency: Colombian pesos (COP) for Colombian firms, US dollars (USD) for US firms.
- Period of Performance: 30 days for full order delivery.
- Set-Aside: Full and open competition.
- Quote Submission Deadline: July 02, 2026, at 16:00 hours (Bogota, Colombia time).
- Questions Deadline: June 12, 2026, at 16:00 hours (Bogota, Colombia time).
- Published Date: June 02, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to RestrepoF@state.gov and BogotaINLSolicitation@state.gov. Evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering technical specifications, delivery time, warranty, and past performance. Offers must be compliant and not unreasonably high in price.
Eligibility & Notes
- Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award, unless an exception applies.
- Prohibitions apply to contracting with entities requiring certain internal confidentiality agreements, certain telecommunications equipment/services, unmanned aircraft systems, and business operations in Sudan/Iran.
- Offerors must request the Excel version of the Price Schedule (Attachment A) and the PDF template for National Defense Authorization (NDAA-889) from RestrepoF@state.gov.
- All quotes must be valid for 90 days from the closing date.
- Only new equipment; no grey market or refurbished products.
- The U.S. Government will assist with customs clearance and tax exemption certificates from the Government of Colombia; no VAT, income, or other related taxes will be paid by INL/DOS.