INL_RFQ-PR15678837 HESCO'S (BARRIER) SYSTEM BARRANCABERMEJA
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) at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, has a requirement for a HESCO (Barrier) System for Barrancabermeja. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, open to full and open competition. Quotations are due by June 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Bogota time).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement and delivery of 64 units of HESCO Bastion (MIL-8 model or equivalent), a perimeter barrier wall security system. Delivery is required within thirty (30) days after receipt of order (ARO). The contractor will be responsible for all delivery and transportation charges to Barrancabermeja, Colombia, and must provide DBA insurance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: 30 days
- Payment: Colombian Pesos (COP) for Colombian firms; US Dollars (USD) for US firms. No advance payments are allowed.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition)
- Questions Due: June 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Bogota time)
- Quotations Due: June 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Bogota time)
- Published: May 27, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted via email to AlejoA@state.gov AND BogotaINLSolicitation@state.gov. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible quoter. Evaluation factors include technical specifications, delivery time, warranty, and past performance. Offerors must follow instructions in Section 3 of the INL-RFQ Document.
Eligibility & Notes
Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for award, and evidence of registration must be provided. Quotes must remain valid for 90 days from the closing date. A minimum 12-month locally supported warranty is required. Prohibitions apply regarding contracting with entities requiring certain internal confidentiality agreements or using specific products/services from certain foreign entities.