INL Colombia Navy AI Equipment

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) 191NLE26Q0074 issued by the US Government for the INL Bogota Navy AI Server System. The solicitation, issued on May 8, 2026, with an offer due date of May 15, 2026, seeks a Dell PowerEdge XE9680 AI-Powered Server and an NVIDIA AI Enterprise Essentials Subscription. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price type with a performance period from June 1, 2026, to July 15, 2026. The acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Businesses under NAICS code 334111. Key clauses include those related to Stop-Work Orders, Commercial Products and Services terms, and specific requirements for disclosing AI use in contract performance, including details on the AI system, its purpose, development, data processing, governance, and risk mitigation. Shipping instructions detail packing, labeling, and notification procedures for overseas transit.

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The U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia, through its International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Section, is seeking to procure an AI server-based architecture system for the Colombian Navy. This system, detailed in a Statement of Work (SOW), aims to enhance interdiction capabilities against cocaine trafficking by providing tools to analyze large amounts of operational data. The request specifies a Dell PowerEdge XE9680 AI-Powered Server with NVIDIA GPUs, associated licenses, and a comprehensive power and infrastructure upgrade including a 60 KVA Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) and related electrical components. Additionally, the SOW includes requirements for NVIDIA AI Enterprise subscriptions and 24x7 support, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server with L3 support, Red Hat System Administration training, PowerEdge R7625 servers, fiber optic cables, PowerEdge training, Dell Pro Max 16 Plus laptops, Dell 34 Plus USB-C Monitors, and Dell Pro Max Tower T2 workstations. All equipment will be installed at the Colombian Navy Intelligence Fusion Center in Bogotá. The evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable criteria, with an "all or none" award basis. The contractor is responsible for delivery, warranty, and tax-exempt provision of goods and services, with an estimated delivery timeline of 120 days ARO.