INL Colombia Navy AI Equipment
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
ACQUISITIONS - INL
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
191NLE26Q0074
NAICS
334111 - Electronic Computer Manufacturing
Classification Code
7B22
Additional Details
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The U.S. Department of State, through its International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Section at the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (Procurement Identifier: 191NLE26Q0074) for the provision of artificial intelligence (AI) equipment to support the Colombian Navy. This procurement aims to deliver a server-based AI architecture system, specifically designed to enhance the Navy’s interdiction capabilities in combating narcotics trafficking. Colombia faces significant challenges as an estimated 2,600 metric tons of cocaine are produced annually, with much of it transported via riverine corridors to the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. The requested computer hardware and software will enable the Colombian Navy to analyze large volumes of operational data, thereby improving their effectiveness in drug interdiction operations.
The scope of this procurement encompasses the supply, delivery, and warranty support for AI equipment as detailed in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Offerors are required to comply with specified technical requirements, including brand name justification as outlined in the attached JOFOC (Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition). Delivery logistics are clearly defined: Colombian vendors must deliver to BODEGA INL, Calle 22B No. 32-62, Barrio Cundinamarca, Bogotá, Colombia, while U.S. vendors are to deliver to Goldbelt Security, LLC, 10800 21st NW, Suite 100, Miami, FL 33172, USA. All delivery and transportation charges are the responsibility of the contractor, and pricing must include delivery to the designated address. Partial deliveries may be considered with prior approval from the U.S. Government.
The contract requires a minimum 12-month warranty from the date of delivery, with locally supported general warranty provisions. Contractors must respond to technical requests within 24 hours during the warranty period and repair equipment to operational condition within eight working days at the Naval Intelligence building. Warranty claims will be evaluated at the vendor’s location, and defective products must be replaced at no cost to INL, including transportation. All products must be tax-exempt, and the U.S. Government will assist with customs clearance and tax exemption certificates from the Government of Colombia.
Inspection and acceptance of products will be conducted by INL, and payment will follow satisfactory inspection. Non-compliant items will be returned to the vendor for evaluation and replacement at no cost to INL. The period of performance requires delivery of equipment within 120 days after receipt of order (ARO).
The procurement will be evaluated on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with award made on an “all or none” basis to the technically acceptable, responsible quoter. Compliance with technical specifications, brand requirements, delivery timelines, and warranty periods are critical evaluation factors. The Government reserves the right to reject incomplete or non-compliant quotations and intends to make an award based on initial proposals without discussions. Quotes must remain valid for at least 60 days. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) unless exempted under FAR 4.1102.
This opportunity is classified under NAICS Code 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing, 2022) and Product Service Code 7B22. The procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC). The place of performance is Colombia (Country Code: COL).
The contracting entity is ACQUISITIONS - INL, a federal office within the U.S. Department of State. Primary points of contact for this solicitation are Michele Coccovizzo ([email protected]) and Jamillah Timmons ([email protected]). For delivery coordination, U.S. vendors may contact Richard Issa ([email protected], +1 786.486.8848).
Interested contractors should review the full technical specifications and requirements in the attached Statement of Work and ensure compliance with all terms, including delivery, warranty, and tax exemption provisions. The solicitation remains active, with responses due by May 21, 2026. Further details and attachments are available via the official SAM.gov opportunity page: https://sam.gov/opp/ed436437599f4a389b836d1d17d90e3f/view.
This procurement represents a significant opportunity for qualified SDVOSBCs specializing in electronic computer manufacturing and AI systems to support international law enforcement efforts and contribute to the enhancement of Colombia’s naval interdiction capabilities.