INL_RFQ-PR16069207 BIOMETRICS CARTAGENA OFFICE

The U.S. Department of State, via the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office in Bogota, is soliciting quotations for the purchase and installation of biometric systems at the Cartagena Office under solicitation number INL_RFQ-PR16069207. The requirement encompasses the supply and installation of biometric kits for six specific doors, including exterior units on Door 1 and Door 12 mounted on window frames without impeding door operation. Each kit must include a 30x30x10 cm metal enclosure, a 600 to 900 lb electromagnet with bracket, switching power supply, 7V battery, biometric reader, "No-Touch" sensor, and door opening sensor, all branded as Suprema Biosentry 2.0 BEP20A or an equivalent, with a mandatory one-year warranty. Installation must include all necessary labor and cabling to connect the systems to the respective doors and electrical panels. The contract is issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR Subpart 12.6, using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, where technical compliance with all specified requirements is a threshold, and award is made to the lowest-priced offer that meets those standards. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with an active Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and must demonstrate responsibility under FAR 9.104, financial and operational capability, and provide evidence of insurance and local licensing compliance. The period of performance is 30 days after receipt of the purchase order, with delivery FOB_destination to Km 8, Via al Mar, Zona Norte, Centro Corporativo Serena del Mar in Cartagena, Colombia. All items must be clearly marked with Order No. PR16069207 and item numbers; improperly marked shipments are subject to rejection. Packaging and shipping responsibilities are entirely with the contractor, who must replace any lost or damaged items upon notification. The contractor is also subject to strict U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR compliance, with a total prohibition on equipment of Chinese origin, and must ensure subcontractors adhere to the same. IT security obligations are comprehensive, requiring compliance with FISMA, NIST SP 800-37, annual verification of IT security plans, mandatory employee training, and adherence to DD Form 254 requirements where applicable. Local personnel requirements include presenting Colombian health system affiliations