INL Bogota Helicopter Wet Lease
The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management awarded two Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts under solicitation 19AQMM20R0366 for helicopter wet lease services in Bogota. Vertical de Aviacion USA was awarded a contract valued at $59 million to provide the wet lease services. Helistar SAS was awarded a separate contract valued at $57 million to also provide the wet lease services. The contracts were awarded on April 21, 2021 to provide helicopter services to support operations in Bogota, Colombia.
19AQMM20R0366 Department of State Office of Acquisition Management
4/22/21, 10:08 AM REAL TIME AWARENESS AND ALERTING SOFTWARE
This Pre-Solicitation Notice seeks responses for a real-time awareness and alerting software solution. The Department of State Bureau of Information Resource Management requires a commercial off-the-shelf product leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning to process public data sources including Twitter in near-real time. The solution must provide customizable alert dissemination to users via web, mobile and email with equivalent mobile functionality. Responses are due by March 8th and must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements and deliver a similar solution for a comparable organization.
There is no set-aside designated. The NAICS code is 511210 for Software Licenses. Respondents must have experience under NAICS 511210 and be able to process 100% of public Twitter data. No incumbent or current contractors are identified. Responses should include a capabilities assessment against requirements, examples of past performance within the last three years delivering similar global security and crisis management solutions for an organization of similar size and scope to the Department of State.
19AQMM Department of State Office of Acquisition Management
3/1/24, 10:23 PM INL Bogota - Helicopter Wet Lease IDIQ
The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is soliciting proposals for an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract to provide helicopter wet lease services in support of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs in Bogota, Colombia. Offerors must propose firm fixed hourly rates to transport personnel, equipment, and supplies throughout Colombia as required by task orders. Proposals will be evaluated on price and past performance, with awards made to multiple contractors. The deadline for proposals is December 9, 2020.
There is no set-aside designation. The NAICS code is 481212 and PSC code is V2Y0. Incumbent contractors currently provide approximately 2,500 flight hours annually. The estimated maximum value is $50 million over five years including optional extensions. Aircraft must have a minimum cargo capacity of 8,000 pounds and be able to carry 20 passengers. Services will be performed in Independence Pass, Colorado and throughout Colombia as required by task orders.
19AQMM Department of State Office of Acquisition Management
10/28/20, 11:44 AM INL Bogota - Helicopter Wet Lease IDIQ
This notice seeks to award multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for helicopter wet lease services to support the Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) programs in Bogota, Colombia. The INL requires medium or heavy lift rotary aircraft to transport personnel, equipment, and supplies in support of manual drug eradication efforts and rural and base security programs. Aircraft must be 25 years old or newer, operated under daytime visual flight rules, and meet Colombian aviation authority requirements. Offerors must demonstrate their aircraft meet minimum passenger and cargo capacity thresholds. The State Department intends to award up to two contracts for a five year ordering period not to exceed $50 million total. The solicitation is expected to be posted by October 23, 2020.
No set-aside provisions will be used for this procurement. Services will be classified under North American Industry Classification System code 488190 for other support activities for air transportation and Federal Supply Class code V721 for aircraft charter services. The State Department Office of Acquisition Management will oversee the awards. Offerors must be System for Award Management registered and small businesses must submit subcontracting plans.
19AQMM20R0366 Department of State Office of Acquisition Management
9/26/20, 12:01 PM Justification for other than Full and Open Competition
The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management has awarded a modification to increase the ceiling of IDIQ contract 720-696-21-D-00001 with Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd. on a sole-source basis, effective May 13, 2026.
The justification invokes FAR 6.103-2 (unusual and compelling urgency). The ceiling increase from $89 million to $96 million is necessary to execute Task Order 9, a costed extension expiring September 30, 2026, which procures essential malaria commodities critical to lifesaving health programs and mission continuity. The modification ensures continuity of services and prevents disruption in the provision of quality-assured, life-saving commodities as the program transitions to new mechanisms and the contract completes closeout. Market research confirms Rwanda Medical Stores is the only entity capable of delivering these services at the required scope and scale; the private sector is fragmented and alternative suppliers lack relevant experience. The Contracting Officer determined anticipated costs are fair and reasonable based on market research, historical pricing data, and unique operational challenges of performing in Rwanda's remote environment. The original IDIQ contract was awarded July 27, 2021, with an ordering period that expired July 27, 2025. The document was approved December 19, 2025, by the Secretary for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs and Religious Freedom. Future procurements will explore alternative acquisition approaches once the Department of State consolidates institutional capacity and sufficient planning time is available.
19AQMM Department of State Office of Acquisition Management
5/13/26, 2:05 PM