INL_RFQ-PR15667540 EQUIPMENT FOR UPGRADING VIRTUAL PLATFORM
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 U.S. Department of State, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office (INL) in Bogota, Colombia, is soliciting quotations for Equipment for Upgrading a Virtual Platform. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a firm-fixed-price purchase order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The requirement is for computing hardware and software products for servers and converged appliances. Quotations are due by June 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Bogota time).
Scope of Work
The procurement focuses on providing essential equipment to upgrade INL's virtual platform in Colombia. Key deliverables, detailed in Attachment B (Statement of Work), include:
- Workstations
- RAID storage
- Monitors
- Headsets
- Software licenses
All items must be brand new, in original packaging, and unaltered. Vendors must propose manufacturers other than Chinese/Taiwanese. A comparison chart of requested versus proposed specifications is required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Place of Performance: Bogota, Colombia
- Delivery: Forty (40) days after receipt of order (ARO)
- Period of Performance: 40 days for delivery, with additional time for installation and configuration.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026, at 16:00 hours (Bogota, Colombia time).
- Questions Deadline: June 09, 2026, at 16:00 hours (Bogota, Colombia time).
- Submission Email: AlejoA@state.gov AND BogotaINLSolicitation@state.gov.
- Required Submissions: Technical proposal, product datasheets, pictures, and evidence of resources.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering technical specifications, delivery time, warranty, and past performance.
- Quote Validity: 90 days from the closing date.
- Eligibility: Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and NDAA-889 compliance are required.
Additional Notes
The government intends to award without discussions, though discussions may be held if deemed in its best interest. Value Added Tax (VAT) or Impuesto a las Ventas (IVA) will not be reimbursed by the U.S. Government; an exemption letter will be issued to the awardee.