INL_RFQ-PR15776148 - 41 - IT EQUIPMENT - 0926

The U.S. Department of State, through the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office (INL) at the American Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia, is soliciting quotations for the procurement of IT equipment under solicitation number INL_RFQ-PR15776148, a firm-fixed-price purchase order issued under FAR Subpart 12.6 as a combined synopsis and solicitation. The requirement covers the delivery of 82 all-in-one desktop computers and 20 laptop computers, with technical specifications mandating all-in-one units featuring dual monitors of 23.8”–27” resolution, Full HD display, and a thermal design power of at least 65W. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to U.S. export controls under ITAR and EAR, requires items to be shipped in original manufacturer packaging with best commercial practices for preservation and marking, and mandates a one-year warranty with local technical support in Colombia, including 48-hour on-site repair and two-hour response time. Delivery must be completed within 45 days of purchase order issuance to the specified INL warehouse at Avenida Calle 22 68B-75, Bogotá, with final inspection and acceptance occurring upon arrival in Colombia. All proposals must be submitted via email by 4:00 PM Bogotá time on July 27, 2026, to two designated government email addresses, including a completed SF-1449, an Excel price schedule (Attachment A), a PDF NDAA Section 889 certification, and certified representations including a Unique Entity ID (UEI), SAM.gov registration, size status, and compliance with prohibitions on forced labor, trafficking, and inverted domestic corporations. Award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where offers must first satisfy all technical requirements to be deemed acceptable, and then the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer will be selected. Offerors must comply with extensive Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including safeguards for whistleblower rights, prohibition on lobbying, child labor, human trafficking, electronic fund transfers, and subcontractor flow-downs. Special contractual requirements include mandatory IT security training aligned with FISMA and NIST standards, data handling protocols governed by the Privacy Act, system warning banners, privileged access controls, and strict adherence to OFAC sanctions. Contractors are prohibited from using covered telecommunications equipment under NDAA Section 889 and must maintain an annually verified IT Security Plan