PR15414031 Marine Personnel Transport Vessel

The U.S. Department of State, via its Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ Number PR15414031) for a Marine personnel transport vessel. The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) is soliciting quotations for a firm-fixed-price purchase order, payable in Colombian Pesos for local firms or USD for US firms, with a required delivery within 120 days after receipt of order. The place of performance is the Estación de Guardacostas de Buenaventura. Quotes are due by March 09, 2026, at 16:00 (Bogota time), and questions must be submitted by February 05, 2026. Award is contingent on technical acceptability and reasonable pricing, with contractors needing to be registered in SAM.gov. The contract includes specific requirements for manufacturing standards (ISO 9001:2015, BASC, HSNC, ABS, IMO IS 2008 criteria), confidentiality, and various warranties for the vessel's components. Payment terms specify no advance payments and submission via the Vendor Portal.

The U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia, specifically the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL), has issued a Notice of Intent to award a brand-name, firm-fixed-price purchase order for a Marine personnel transport vessel. The chosen brand is Eduardoño, deemed the only one capable of meeting specific Colombian Navy requirements and ensuring compatibility with the existing fleet. This procurement, with solicitation number PR15414031, is being conducted under FAR Part 6.302-1, which permits brand-name acquisitions when no other product can satisfy the agency's needs. Interested parties who believe they can fulfill the requirement must submit written evidence of their capability to AlejoA@state.gov by February 5, 2026, at 16:00 Bogota time. This notice is not a solicitation but an announcement of an upcoming award.