New Outboard Engines for Marines Operating in Nariño Department

The U.S. Department of State, through its Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, has issued a five-year blanket purchase agreement to support enhanced riverine operations in Nariño, Colombia’s top coca-producing department, by acquiring new outboard engines from the U.S. firm Mercury. These engines will be utilized by Marine Brigade 4 to improve mobility and operational effectiveness in rugged and remote riverine environments critical to counter-narcotics efforts. The procurement falls under NAICS code 441222, indicating a focus on recreational boat and other watercraft dealers, though the intent is strictly for government operational use. The place of performance is listed as Bogotá, suggesting logistical coordination and distribution will be centralized there, even though the engines are destined for field operations in Nariño. Point of contact for the procurement is Jamillah Timmons, with Tyler Sinclair serving as the Small Business Specialist, indicating opportunities may exist for small business participation despite the lack of a formal set-aside designation. The contract is currently in forecast stage, with no solicitation number issued yet, and no specific timeline for release beyond the FY26 procurement forecast.