INL_RFQ-PR15678835 WATER PURIF & M1 KIT

The U.S. Embassy in Bogota, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL), is soliciting quotations for the acquisition of water purification equipment and an M1 trauma kit under solicitation number INL_RFQ-PR15678835, with a submission deadline of July 30, 2026, at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. This combined synopsis/solicitation, issued under FAR Subpart 12.202 and awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR 12, requires vendors to submit quotations exclusively via email to LopezJF@state.gov and BogotaINLSolicitation@state.gov, adhering to strict formatting rules including a required subject line, avoidance of compressed files or shared links, and adherence to a 20 MB file size limit. The procurement is for a firm-fixed-price contract with no price adjustments permitted after award, and award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, prioritizing the lowest qualified bidder who meets mandatory technical and compliance thresholds. Key deliverables include the LIFESTRAW MISSION 121 (or equivalent) gravity-fed water purifier with a 12-liter capacity and 18,000-liter minimum treatment output, and an M1 trauma kit packaged in a durable, MOLLE-compatible pouch, all of which must be new, unused, unmodified, and in original packaging—no refurbished or grey market items are permitted. Items must be clearly marked with “EMBAJADA DE ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA - INL Bogota, Colombia” and include warranty marking per FAR 46.706(b)(5). All equipment must operate without electricity, batteries, or chemicals and be suitable for field and emergency use. Vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and evidence of active registration; failure to meet this requirement is grounds for disqualification. Offers must include a completed SF-1449 form, Attachment A (Price Schedule) requested from the contracting officer, a completed NDAA-889 compliance form, a statement of agreement with all solicitation terms, and supporting documentation demonstrating financial, personnel, and equipment capabilities, as well as a plan for securing required local licenses and permits. Invoices must be submitted exclusively through the online Vendor Portal after delivery and acceptance at the destination, with payment