INL_RFQ-PR15511755 - K9 SANTA MARTA VET WELFARE TOOLS

The U.S. Department of State, through the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office (INL) at the American Embassy in Bogota, is soliciting quotations for the supply of K9 SANTA MARTA VET WELFARE TOOLS for use in Santa Marta, Colombia, under solicitation number INL_RFQ-PR15511755. The requirement is issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR Subpart 12.6 and operates under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation framework, meaning award will be made to the offeror whose proposal meets all mandatory technical and compliance requirements at the lowest total cost. Submission deadline is July 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Bogota time, and quotations must be emailed exclusively to Arizak@state.gov and BogotaINLSolicitation@state.gov with a specified subject line; late submissions will not be considered. Offerors must register and maintain an active SAM.gov account, possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and certify compliance with NDAA Section 889 prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment and services. All products must be new, unused, in original manufacturer packaging, and meet U.S. industry standards with a valid warranty effective in Colombia. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to the requirement that all shipments bear the label “EMBAJADA DE ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA - INL”, reference order number PR15511755, and be addressed to INL/Colombia; failure to comply may result in rejection. Delivery must occur within 60 days of purchase order issuance to the Fuerte de Carabineros de Santa Marta, with FOB Destination terms placing risk of loss on the contractor until physical delivery at the Colombian site. Technical acceptability evaluations include product compliance with specifications, usability, safety, and warranty validity, while past performance is considered but not weighted. Contractors must also adhere to special IT security requirements including development and accreditation of an IT Security Plan under NIST SP 800-37, implementation of warning and privacy banners, annual staff training, and full government access rights for audits. All subcontracts involving access to Department of State systems must flow down these security provisions. Invoicing must be submitted through the myILMS Vendor Portal, and payment will be processed only after formal acceptance by the INL Office in Colombia. Offer