INL_RFQ-PR15697998 NOTICE OF INTENT SINGLE SOURCE CRIMINAL DNA LAW SUPPORT

The U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL), intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for Criminal DNA Law Support under solicitation INL_RFQ-PR15697998, citing FAR 6.302-1 due to GTH DNA being the only responsible source capable of meeting the requirement. The purpose is to enhance Colombia’s criminal DNA database system through technical evaluation and capacity building, including assessments of standard operating procedures at key institutions like the Legal Medicine Institute, AGO, and CNP; identification of training and infrastructure gaps; development of a phased human resource plan for forensic personnel; and detailed cost analysis for each agency. The period of performance is 180 days from receipt of the purchase order, with all work to be performed in Bogotá, Colombia, and all deliverables—including monthly activity reports and a final comprehensive report in Spanish—becoming the exclusive property of the U.S. Government. Offers must be submitted electronically by July 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM Bogotá time to two designated email addresses, with strict formatting requirements: no compressed files or cloud links, attachments must be labeled properly, and submissions exceeding 20 MB must be split. Evaluation will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, requiring compliance with technical specifications, delivery timelines, warranty provisions, past performance, and active SAM.gov registration. The contractor must provide a validated Unique Entity ID, certify compliance with NDAA Section 889, disclose organizational conflicts of interest, secure Defense Base Act insurance post-award, and ensure all personnel are pre-approved by the INL Program Coordinator. Strict export control compliance with ITAR and EAR is mandatory, along with adherence to 22 CFR Part 228 for restricted items, and all work must be confidential, plagiarism-free, and delivered in original, unaltered packaging with clear labeling including CAGE and distributor codes. Invoicing must be conducted through the myILMS portal, and payment will be managed by the U.S. Embassy Bogotá Financial Management Office upon acceptance at the delivery point in Colombia, which occurs after government inspection confirming conformity with contract requirements.