INL_RFQ-PR15828868 43 HIGH-RES SATELLITE IMAGERY SERVICE
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, requires High-Resolution Satellite Imagery Service. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for an unrestricted acquisition under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The service will provide high-resolution imagery for Colombia, with items to be donated to the Government of Colombia. Quotations are due by June 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Bogota time).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a High-Resolution Satellite Imagery Tasking Service covering a total of 6,150 square kilometers in Colombia. Key deliverables include:
- A cloud-based web service available 24/7.
- Image tasking with specific modes: time window (15 days minimum for satisfactory image with <15% cloud cover), specific date/time, and a minimum area per request of 25 km².
- Access to a satellite constellation with at least 15 operational high-resolution satellites.
- Images with 3-5 spectral bands, up to 0.5 meters spatial resolution, available for download within 48 hours of acquisition.
- Access to a historical archive of satellite imagery.
- Tools for search, preview, selection, and download in multiple formats (JPG, GeoTIFF, JPEG2000, etc.).
- A perpetual license for downloaded images.
- Premium technical support and dedicated user management for three INL administrative users.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order.
- Period of Performance: June 15, 2026, to June 14, 2027.
- Payment: Colombian pesos (COP) for Colombian firms, US dollars (USD) for US firms. No advance payments are allowed, and payment terms are 30 days after invoice receipt.
- Product Service Code: DG11 (Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Deadline: June 09, 2026, at 16:00 hours (Bogota, Colombia) time.
- Questions Deadline: June 01, 2026, at 16:00 hours (Bogota, Colombia) time. Questions must be emailed to AlejoA@state.gov AND BogotaINLSolicitation@state.gov with the subject line “PR15828868 - Questions_Your Company name”.
- Submission Method: Email quotations to AlejoA@state.gov AND BogotaINLSolicitation@state.gov.
- Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be based on initial quotes, though discussions may be held if deemed in the Government's best interest. Quotes must be valid for 90 days.
- Required Documents: SF-1449 form, Price Schedule (Attachment A), and NDAA-889 template. Templates can be requested from AlejoA@state.gov.
Eligibility & Restrictions
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted acquisition (full and open competition).
- SAM.gov Registration: Required for award eligibility, unless an exception applies.
- Prohibitions: Contracting with entities requiring certain internal confidentiality agreements, inverted domestic corporations, and those providing or using specific products/services from certain foreign entities (e.g., China, Huawei, ZTE) or covered telecommunications equipment/services. Offerors must propose manufacturers other than Chinese or related.
Important Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. The U.S. Government will not reimburse VAT or IVA. All items must be new, in original packaging, never used, and not altered.