INL Guatemala Border Security CCTV

This solicitation, numbered 19INLE26R0086, pertains to the replacement and installation of an integrated IP-based, high-definition, day and night CCTV system for the Guatemala Customs Agency (SAT) under the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). The objective is to enhance border security by establishing a Border Command Center in Guatemala City and connecting it to twelve highway checkpoints and land ports of entry through a secure technological platform. The contract is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with NAICS code 517111, and is awarded on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offerors must submit proposals via email to Michele Coccovizzo and Jamillah Timmons by 5:00 PM EST on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, following a deadline extension. Proposals must be structured in two separate volumes: Volume I for technical compliance and Volume II for cost and price, each with strict formatting requirements including font size, margins, and content exclusions. All equipment must be new and in original packaging, with no used, discontinued, or refurbished materials permitted. Key deliverables include 122 hardware units, 12 PTZ cameras, 77 bullet network cameras, and comprehensive documentation such as connectivity diagrams, testing plans, and a bill of materials. The system must support Ultra 265, H.265, H.264, and MJPEG formats, and include a 24x7x365 Spanish-language technical support service for one year following written acceptance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), along with a one-year on-site warranty for all components. Proposals must demonstrate that at least one proposed employee holds OEM certification and that all personnel are qualified for assigned tasks. The project must be completed within 120 calendar days of award, with performance extending from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. Compliance with FAR clauses covering ethics, whistleblower rights, labor standards, prohibitions on Kaspersky products, and buy American requirements is mandatory. The Contractor is responsible for all quality control inspections and must maintain detailed records available upon request, while the Government retains the right to inspect or reject nonconforming items without cost increase. Past performance will be evaluated for relevance and must reflect comparable scope