PR15414031 Marine Personnel Transport Vessel
Overview
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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) in Bogota, Colombia, is seeking a Marine Personnel Transport Vessel for donation to the Government of Colombia. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order. The procurement is intended as a brand-name acquisition for "Eduardoño" vessels under FAR Part 6.302-1, citing specific Colombian Navy needs. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements must provide evidence by February 05, 2026. All quotations are due by March 09, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a marine personnel transport vessel that must be built to High Speed Naval Craft (HSNC) standards by ABS, with stability calculations based on IS 2008 criteria of the IMO. An ABS review of the boat's structure and stability is required, and the vessel must be certified for operation by the Colombian Navy. Offerors must provide ISO 9001:2015 and BASC certification for the manufacturing process prior to award. The vessel will be donated to the Government of Colombia.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Product Service Code: 1910 - Transport Vessels, Passenger And Troop.
- NAICS Code: 441222 - Boat Dealers.
- Period of Performance: Delivery is required within 120 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Place of Performance: Estación de Guardacostas de Buenaventura - Valle del Cauca - Colombia.
- Payment: Colombian Pesos (COP) for Colombian firms, US Dollars (USD) for US firms.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This procurement is being conducted as a brand-name justification under FAR Part 6.302-1, meaning no specific set-aside applies. Companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for award, unless an exception applies. Items that proceed from China cannot be purchased.
Submission & Evaluation
- Brand-Name Challenge Deadline: Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements must provide written evidence of their capability to Andres Alejo at AlejoA@state.gov by February 05, 2026, at 16:00 hours (Bogota, Colombia) time.
- Questions Deadline: February 05, 2026, at 16:00 hours (Bogota, Colombia) time.
- Quotation Deadline: March 09, 2026, at 16:00 hours (Bogota, Colombia) time.
- Submission: Quotations must be emailed to AlejoA@state.gov AND BogotaINLSolicitation@state.gov.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Award may be made based on initial quotes without discussions, though discussions may be held if in the government's best interest.
- Requirements: Offerors must provide a technical description, evidence of necessary resources, and plans for obtaining local licenses and permits. Quotes must be valid for 90 days. Only new, original packaging equipment is accepted.