INL_RFQ-PR15775950 INTERNET SERVICE FOR GCO
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, Colombia, is soliciting quotations for INTERNET SERVICE FOR GCO. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a firm-fixed-price purchase order to provide premium internet and related IT services for the period of August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. This opportunity is competed under full and open competition. Quotations are due by June 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM Bogota time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive internet and IT services, including:
- Premium Internet Service: Assured bandwidth (upstream/downstream), 7/24/365 proactive monitoring, IPv4/IPv6 assignment, two routers for availability, and symmetrical speed for national and international bandwidth.
- Backup Service: Premium internet backup with specifications matching the main line.
- Security: Managed firewall service for perimeter security.
- Professional Services: Specialized IT activities covering cloud, connectivity, security, and monitoring.
- Wireless: WiFi as a service for a fast, reliable, and secure wireless network. The acquired services will be donated to the Government of Colombia.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order.
- Period of Performance: August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027.
- Payment: In Colombian Pesos (COP) for Colombian firms or US Dollars (USD) for US firms. Prices are not subject to adjustment after award. No advance payments are allowed.
- Manufacturer Restriction: Offerors must propose manufacturers other than Chinese or related.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: June 11, 2026, 4:00 PM local (Bogotá, Colombia) time.
- Questions Deadline: June 4, 2026, 4:00 PM local (Bogotá, Colombia) time.
- Submission Method: Quotations must be emailed to both LopezJF@state.gov and BogotaINLSolicitation@state.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible quoter.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). All quotes must be valid for 90 days from the closing date.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This solicitation is competed under full and open competition.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Javier F Lopez (LopezJF@state.gov)