INL Colombia Handheld X-Ray Imagers

This document addresses a series of questions and answers regarding a government solicitation (191NLE26Q0079) for handheld imagers, likely for security or inspection purposes. The Q&A clarifies and updates several technical specifications for the equipment. Key points include: accepting 160keV X-ray sources, hot-swappable battery architecture, and both direct-connection transmission arms or panel configurations. Minimum requirements were established for the field of view (80 degrees or greater), linear scan coverage (at least 300mm at 125mm), and backscatter penetration (12mm). The government also specified that the imagers must be capable of real-time lead detection with visual alerts and have a minimum image resolution of 800 pixels per frame. While AI-assisted image detection and analysis tools are not mandatory, they should be included in technical specifications. However, radiological detection capability is not within the scope, and offerors are not required to include descriptions of AI software capabilities if not mandatory. The document indicates a need to upgrade equipment to meet new technological standards.

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) 191NLE26Q0079 from the Department of State for INL Colombia Handheld Scanners. The solicitation, issued on April 30, 2026, with an offer due date of May 14, 2026, at 15:00 ET, seeks to procure seven handheld X-ray scanners, two modular transmission panels, sixteen hours of training for forty students on the X-ray imager, and associated shipping. The acquisition is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 334118. Key clauses incorporated by reference include FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions), FAR 52.212-5 (Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders), and specific clauses regarding business ethics, whistleblower rights, and combating trafficking in persons. The delivery address is the INL - US Embassy Bogota, c/o Goldbelt Integrated Logistic Services in Miami, FL. The period of performance for the scanners and panels is June 1, 2026, to July 1, 2026, and for training, July 21, 2026, to July 27, 2026. Award will be based on the offer most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors.

The U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), is requesting proposals for portable handheld X-ray imagers and modular transmission panels, along with associated training. The equipment aims to enhance the Colombian Army's (COLAR) interdiction operations against narcotics and weapons. The solicitation details technical specifications for the X-ray imagers and transmission panels, including accessories and a 2-year warranty for the imagers. Additionally, it requires 16 hours of OEM-certified training in Spanish for 40 Colombian Army students, covering operation, maintenance, and safety. The training must be completed within 20 calendar days of equipment arrival. Partial deliveries are not accepted, and payment will be made upon complete delivery and satisfactory inspection. Vendors must provide a 12-month local warranty, be responsible for shipping costs, and ensure all parts and services are available in Bogotá. The evaluation will prioritize the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, and responsible offeror, who must demonstrate experience in similar projects exceeding $50,000.