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INL Colombia Handheld X-Ray Imagers
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This contract seeks to procure handheld X-Ray imagers and associated equipment to support the INL Colombian Army’s interdiction efforts targeting narcotics and weapons detection. The solicitation requires the supply of seven handheld X-Ray imagers meeting detailed technical specifications, including rechargeable battery packs, chargers, power cords, USB cables, and durable carrying cases. The imagers must feature high-resolution color touchscreens, specific operational temperature ranges, and integration with wireless technologies. Additionally, two modular transmission panels and a comprehensive 16-hour training session for twenty students in operating the equipment are included. Training is to be delivered by OEM-certified instructors in Spanish at a Colombian Army installation, with certification of attendance provided to participants. The contractor will also handle the logistics of delivering the equipment either to INL’s warehouse in Colombia or a U.S.-based freight forwarder, ensuring proper packing, export compliance, and inclusion of all necessary documentation. Award of the contract will follow commercial item acquisition procedures, with a focus on the lowest price among technically acceptable offers. The contract is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Offerors must provide detailed quotes including unit costs, warranty details, and shipping information, valid for at least 30 days. The government intends to award based on initial proposals without further discussions and will utilize outside contractors for evaluation under strict confidentiality. Compliance with export control regulations such as AECA and ITAR is mandatory, with the contractor responsible for obtaining relevant licenses and paperwork. A designated Contracting Officer Representative will inspect and formally accept the delivered items for compliance before final acceptance at the Colombian National Police location. The contract emphasizes warranty coverage for at least 12 months and anticipates support with customs clearance and tax exemptions as applicable.
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5/19/2026 - AMENDED STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) HAS BEEN ATTACHED AND REPLACES THE PREVIOUS VERSION. ANY APPLICABLE UPDATES TO THE SPECIFICATIONS ARE NOW INCORPORATED INTO THE SOW AND THIS WILL BE THE ONLY DOCUMENT TO CONTAIN THOSE SPECIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE PROPOSALS/QUOTES. WE HAVE ALSO EXENTED THE PERIOD TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS TO 3:00 PM EASTERN ON THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026.
5/18/2026 - UPDATED TO EXTEND DUE DATE FOR QUOTE TO 12:00 PM EASTERN ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026. AMENDED SOLICITATION/STATEMENTOF WORK TO BE PROVIDED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026.
UPDATED TO EXTEND DUE DATE FOR QUOTE TO 12:00 PM EASTERN ON MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026.
IF UPDATING A PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED QUOTE, PLEASE INDICATE THAT IT IS A REVISED (REV) QUOTE IN THE EMAIL SUBJECT LINE
ALSO SEE ATTACHED RESPONSES TO OFFERORS SUBMITTED QUESTIONS
SOLICITATION: 191NLE26Q0079 - INL Colombia Handheld X-Ray Imagers
(PCS: 6635; NAICS: 334118)
Background:
In direct support of the INL Colombian Army Interdiction efforts, INL Bogota Programs will provide Handheld X-Ray Imagers to establish capable land-based interdiction operations in detecting narcotics and weapons.
The following information is requested in this RFI/Sources Sought:
1. Company name, point of contact, phone number, and address;
2. UEI Number and CAGE Code;
3. Nature of participation [e.g., prime contractor, teaming partner, primary subcontractor];
4. SDVOSB SBA certification for applicable NAICS;
5. Quote must contain, at a minimum, unit cost, number of units, total for each item, shipping cost, delivery ARO, sufficient detail to determine full complicance with technical specifications contained within the Statement of Work
6. Quote must be valid for a minimum of 30-days
7. Details of commericial warranty terms
Interested contractors may provide thier quotes via e-mail to the points of contact listed below. Information submitted must be in sufficient detail as to allow for a thorough government review to determine technical acceptability.
The Government contemplates awarding a contract using commercial item procedures under FAR Part 12 and 13.5.
Award will be based on the lowest price, technically acceptable quote.
Offerors are hereby notified that the Government intends to use outside contractors to assist in the evaluation of proposals. Those contractors will have access to any and all information contained in the offerors’ proposals and will be subject to appropriate conflict of interest, standards of conduct, and confidentiality restrictions. It is the intent of the Government to make an award based on the initial proposal without discussions.
Responses to this soliciatation are due no later than Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST.
Questions or requests for clarifications shall be accepted until Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST
Primary Point of Contact:
Michele Coccovizzo
Senior Contract Support Specialist
CoccovizzoML@state.gov
Secondary Point of Contact:
Jamillah Timmons
Contracting Officer
TimmonsJ@state.gov
Technical Specifications:
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED UPDATED STATEMENT OF WORK FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Delivery (Shipping and Handling Instructions):
The ammunition shall be delivered to INL warehouse in Colombia, Avenida Calle 22 No. 68B Avenida Calle 22 No. 68B—75. Centro de distribucion logistico CCL. Barrio Montevideo Bogota, Colombia (local vendors), or INL Freight Forwarder in Miami, FL. – USA (US Vendors).
Freight Forwarder Information:
Goldbelt Integrated Logistic Services, LLC
10800 NW 21st Street, Suite 100
Miami, FL 33172
The Contractor shall properly pack and consolidate the entire shipment to prevent damage, loss and/or misdirection. Upon notification, the contractor shall replace any items lost or damaged during shipment. Partial shipments are not allowed unless approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. The ammunition acquired through this contract will be donated to the government of Colombia, Colombian National police. In addition to ensuring that all items are prepared for safe shipment, the contractor shall include all the necessary export approvals, required material data safety sheets, licenses, and paperwork. One copy of the packing list and commercial invoice must accompany the shipment, attached to the outside of the “lead” or number one box/carton/package, or individually attached to the outside of each box/carton/package. The packing list shall include, at a minimum: description, brand name, serial number (if any), and quantities.
Warranty:
All items covered under warranty for a minimum of 12-months from date of acceptance, or standard commercial warranty, whichever is longer. To facilitate expeditious return of warranty items and to avoid delays in the warranty process, the offeror shall provide within 15 days of notification of a warranty action the required information to facilitate shipping of warranty items to manufacturer. This includes, but is not limited to, information to ensure full compliance with ITAR regulations and no delay in providing the Reference RA# and a shipping address.
Customs Clearance and Tax Exemptions:
If applicable, the U.S. Government will assist the Contractor in obtaining customs clearance in Colombia and tax exemption certificates from the Government of Colombia in accordance with the packing, marking, and submission of documents as instructed herein.
Export License:
The Contractor shall comply with Sections 38-40 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) (22 U.S.C. 2778-2780) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130) as required/applicable, for the prosecution of work under this contract at no additional cost to the Government. Failure to be in compliance with AECA and ITAR by date planned for commencement of contract performance as well as during the entire performance of work under this contract may result in contract termination. Any penalties rendered to the Contractor, as a direct result of being found non-compliance with AECA and ITAR will be the responsibility of the Contractor. The contractor is responsible for producing all required paperwork and obtaining all required Export Licenses. For additional information on AECA and ITAR, see http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/.
Inspection And Acceptance:
The designated COR will also inspect items received to verify compliance with this SOW (this may require fabrication site visit). Designated COR will formally accept the items once verification is completed, and a determination is made that the items fully comply with the specifications and is at the site of issue, designated Colombian National Police location.
The packing list of all equipment shall include at a minimum: description, brand name, serial number (if any), and quantities.