INL_RFQ-PR16027385 - ARMORED VEHICLES COL
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, requires armored vehicles for supply in Colombia. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order. The vehicles will be donated to the Government of Colombia. Quotations are due by July 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Bogota time).
Scope of Work
INL seeks both armored mid-size utility vehicles (e.g., Toyota Fortuner, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition) and multi-purpose commercial cargo vehicles (e.g., Renault Kangoo, Chevrolet N400). Vehicles must meet specific technical specifications, be nondescript, common local models for ease of maintenance, and comply with all local legislation and conformity certificates. Delivery is FOB Destination to multiple cities in Colombia (Monteria, Cucuta, Apartado, Cali, Medellin).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: 180 days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- Payment: Colombian Pesos (COP) for Colombian firms; US Dollars (USD) for US firms. No advance payments.
- Questions Due: June 11, 2026, 4:00 PM (Bogota time)
- Quotations Due: July 1, 2026, 4:00 PM (Bogota time)
- Published: June 1, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted via email to arizak@state.gov AND BogotaINLSolicitation@state.gov. Evaluation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering technical specifications, delivery time, warranty, and past performance. Offers must remain valid for 90 days from the closing date.
Eligibility
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.