INL_RFQ-PR15417666 IT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
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 Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota is soliciting quotations for the acquisition of IT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, and the government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Quotations are due June 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM Bogota time.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes specific technical specifications for:
- Workstation-type desktop computers (processor, memory, storage, graphics, OS, ports, warranty).
- Microsoft Office licenses.
- 86" interactive screens.
- Professional creative software licenses (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent) with a 3-year licensing term. All items must be new, in original packaging, and not altered. Vendors must propose manufacturers other than Chinese/Taiwanese.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, leading to a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
- Payment: Colombian pesos (COP) for Colombian firms, US dollars (USD) for US firms.
- Period of Performance (POP): Delivery within 40 calendar days after award/notice to proceed. Total POP, including shipping and customs, could be up to 68 days.
- Set-Aside: Full and open competition.
- Questions Deadline: June 9, 2026, 4:00 PM local (Bogotá, Colombia) time.
- Quotation Submission Deadline: June 29, 2026, 4:00 PM local (Bogotá, Colombia) time.
- Published: May 29, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted via email to LopezJF@state.gov AND BogotaINLSolicitation@state.gov. Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Evaluation factors include technical specifications, delivery time, warranty, and past performance. Offers must be complete, compliant, and not unreasonably high in price.
Additional Notes
Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for award. The acquired items will be donated to the Government of Colombia. Specific instructions for quote preparation, including required forms and product descriptions, are detailed in Section 3 of the INL-RFQ Document.