PRPR15667465 SOW For VHF and UHF Radiolocation Systems.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

DATE: June 5, 2026

PR NUMBER: 15667465

TITLE: For VHF and UHF Radiolocation Systems REQUESTING OFFICE: INL Interdiction RECIPIENT: Colombian National Police

1. BACKGROUND

The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section (INL) of the U.S. Embassy in Bogota intends to provide for VHF and UHF Radiolocation Systems to the Colombian National Police (CNP). This capability is needed to detect, locate, and track VHF and UHF radio signals during counternarcotics operations. Given Colombia's complex terrain ranging from dense forests and jungles to high mountainous areas and vast arid regions any system acquired on behalf of the CNP must meet the operational demands of the various environments where CNP members operate.

2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The Rohde & Schwarz R&S®UMS400 is a military- and government-grade universal spectrum monitoring and radiolocation (direction finding/geolocation) system. It is specifically designed for outdoor operations (withstanding extreme weather conditions) and requires minimal infrastructure to operate, making it capable of tracking illegal radio signals in jungles or mountainous terrain.

The primary capabilities and functions of this system are detailed below:

1. Radiolocation and Geolocation (Search and Find) The equipment does not just intercept signals; it determines exactly where the signal is coming from using two advanced methods:

· AoA (Angle of Arrival): When connected to a direction finding (DF) antenna, a single UMS400 unit can calculate the line of bearing (exact direction) from which a radio is transmitting.

· TDOA (Time Difference of Arrival): By synchronizing multiple UMS400 units across different geographic points, the system measures the microsecond differences in signal arrival times to cross-reference the data and provide the exact GPS coordinates of the target on a map.

2. Radio Spectrum Monitoring

· Massive Frequency Range: It natively monitors from 8 kHz up to 8 GHz (perfectly covering the VHF and UHF bands mentioned in your text) and is expandable up to 20 GHz.

· Ultra-Fast Scanning: It scans the radio spectrum at speeds of up to 40 GHz per second, meaning it can capture "burst" or sporadic transmissions (radios that turn on for just a few seconds to deliver a quick message and then shut down).

3. Designed for Harsh Environments (Field Operations)

· Extreme Durability: It features an IP67 certification (fully immune to dust and heavy rain/water ingress) and operates in temperatures ranging from -30 °C to +55 °C. This makes it ideal for Colombia's complex geography (humid jungles or freezing mountain ranges).

· Autonomous and Remote: The equipment includes its own internal Windows-based computer, hard drive, and wireless connectivity. It can be mounted on a pole in the middle of nowhere, on the roof of a tactical vehicle, or on a tripod, operating remotely without requiring an on-site operator.

· Low Power Consumption: It consumes very little power and can run on external batteries during temporary missions.

In summary: If a criminal or narcotics trafficking group uses VHF/UHF radios in the jungle to coordinate a shipment, the UMS400 intercepts the signal, analyzes the frequency, records the audio/data, and provides police command units with the exact coordinates of where that radio transmitter is hidden.

MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VHF AND UHF RADIOLOCATION SYSTEMS

Scheduled, memory, selected memory, selection mode, auto write to memory, priority scan.

CONDICIONES TÉCNICAS MÍNIMAS SISTEMA DE RADIOLOCALIZACIÓN EN VHF Y UHF

Programado, memoria, memoria seleccionada, modo de selección, auto escritura en memoria, escaneo prioritario.

3. SERVICE

Given the critical tasks that the CNP performs, and the need for proper and reliable operation, the provider must provide the necessary technical support in Colombia, directly available and must provide the necessary training for the CNP (telematics staff).

The vendor will install, configure, test and deliver in full operation with all the necessary elements such as power cables, connection interfaces such as factory thermoformed patch-cords, configuration software (drivers) and system utilities for each of the components of the solution that guarantee its full operation.

MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION: The equipment must be subjected every 6 months to a preventive maintenance phase that will include calibration, cleaning, review of components, adjustment of antennas and connectors, during its warranty period.

4. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The vendor will provide Spanish-language maintenance, operation manuals for the equipment and each of its components.

The vendor must deliver (a document certifying attendance, hourly intensity, and knowledge transfer) certifications related to the topics in which the training and knowledge transfer take place.

The contractor must supply the digital manuals and the necessary documentation for the configuration and installation of the solution provided.

5. TRAINING

The contractor shall provide the necessary technical training to ensure that the technicians receive the training necessary to install, administrate, and maintain the system solution provided.

The contractor must offer certified training for thirty (30) officials of the Colombian National Police, which will be certified by the manufacturers, regarding the management, installation and operation of the acquired solution; the training must be dictated by a professional certified by the manufacturer in tools of this type where the provision and timing of the related services will be the exclusive responsibility of the favored vendor.

To guarantee the suitability of the professional personnel involved in the project, the proposer must attach a certificate indicating that the personnel has participated in the last 5 years in the maintenance of signal wave detection equipment and that they are certified by the manufacturer. Likewise, they must have at least an electronic technology degree or electronic engineering degree. After signing the contract, the contractor must sign the confidentiality agreement of the Police Intelligence Directorate. NOTE: in case of being a foreign professional, they must present a certification of the homologation of their professional title before the Ministry of National Education of Colombia.

The contractor must present the programmatic content with an intensity of no less than 40 hours at the company's facilities in the city of Bogotá; the knowledge transfer will have two theoretical-practical contents (operator level for 20 officials and technical level for 10 officials). Issuing an operation certificate for the same.

Management of cartographic software, Instruction for performing preventive maintenance of equipment including software updates, Wi-Fi network structure, Analysis and traffic of networks and MAC and IP addresses. The knowledge transfer must be taught in Spanish or with a translator if necessary. During the warranty period, feedback must be provided annually regarding updates and methods of operation, which guarantees the optimal operation of the equipment, including the two theoretical-practical contents (20 officials operator level and 10 officials technical level) an intensity of no less than 20 hours. During the knowledge transfer, they must have practical training in day and night shifts, urban, rural areas, and from an aerial platform. In scenarios and places where the differences in processes and/or possible situations such as the loss of GPS signal or others can be highlighted. The contractor must deliver a document certifying attendance, hourly intensity, and transfer of knowledge, as well as certifications related to the topics developed in the instruction and/or transfer of knowledge which will be subject to verification.

6. DELIVERY (SHIPPING AND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS)

The equipment shall be delivered to INL warehouse in Colombia, Calle 22B # 32-62 or INL Freight Forwarder in Miami, FL. – USA.

Freight Forwarder Information and POC:

Richard Issa Operations Manager Goldbelt Security, LLC 10800 21 ST NW, Suite 100 Miami, FL 33172 786.486.8848 richard.issa@goldbeltfed.com

The Contractor shall properly pack and consolidate the entire shipment to prevent damage, loss and/or misdirection. Upon notification, the contractor shall replace any items lost or damaged during shipment. Partial shipments are not allowed unless approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

The items acquired through this contract will be donated to the government of Colombia, Colombian National police. In addition to ensuring that all items are prepared for safe shipment, the contractor shall include all the necessary export approvals, required material data safety sheets, licenses, and paperwork.

7. WARRANTY

Warranty shall be effective in Colombia. The Contractor shall be solely responsible, at no additional cost to the Government, of export/import procedures, shipping costs, parts, labor, and any other costs required for all repairs/replacements performed under warranty. The full warranty coverage shall be no less than one (1) year, from the date of Government acceptance, for each system component.

After satisfactory receipt for each of the requested items, including updates of the latest software versions. In case of damage to any of the elements to be acquired, the contractor must deliver an additional unit of equal or superior characteristics within 5 business days once the novelty is made known, while it is repaired or replaced by a new one. If the damage occurs to a specific element, the contractor must change the part, which must be new and not remanufactured during the warranty period. Support is provided for the duration of the warranty and must be attended to immediately, whether preventive and/or corrective at any time, given that the preventive service operates 8 hours a day, 5 days a week; if a replacement is necessary, it must be new and not remanufactured during the warranty period.

When a warranty claim is made, the contractor, within a maximum period of forty-eight (48) hours, will deliver a detailed technical report on the status of the system, and will have a maximum period of fifteen (15) calendar days to deliver the item in perfect working condition, following repairs and performance tests, according to the present technical specification.

To guarantee the quality of the elements to be contracted and avoid breaches in the execution of the future contract, experience in projects equal or similar to the object of the current process must be accredited. Such accreditation will be validated with the presentation of documents accrediting the completion in the last three (3) years (2022 and/or 2023 and/or 2024) of projects equal or similar to the present contractual process, for which the bidder must present a maximum of three (3) certifications (certification per contract), carried out with public or private companies with a favorable concept of the reception of the elements whose sum or individual value is equal to or greater than 100% of the budget assigned to the current process.

8. EXPORT LICENSING

The Contractor shall comply with any export licensing requirements that may apply to this purchase order. The Contractor is reminded that the end-user of the required equipment is the Government of Colombia, Colombian National Police (CNP).

The Contractor shall comply with all U.S. export control laws and regulations, including any license requirements of the Commerce Control List and any Export Administrative Regulations (EAR), which may apply.

9. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE AND TAX EXEMPTIONS

If applicable, the U.S. Government will assist the Contractor in obtaining customs clearance and tax exemption certificates from the Government of Colombia.

10. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Designated COR will formally accept the software and hardware once verification is completed, and a determination is made that the system is fully operational at the site of final destination of the equipment: The Colombian National Police.

11. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP) or ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE

Contractor shall complete delivery, no later than 60 calendar days from the date of award. Warranty, maintenance, and support shall be provided for the periods described in Warranty of this SOW.

12. MEMBERS FOR THE TECHNICAL EVALUATION PANEL

Suggested TEP members.

Daniel Dyer TEP chairman Police Interdiction Advisor

Octavio Gnecco TEP member Program Assistant / OCCN Logistics Coordinator

Edwin Reyes TEP member Ports and airports security advisor

13. EVALUATION FACTORS

The following information should be carefully reviewed by any vendor contemplating an offer for this contract:

INL reserves the right to reject a quotation that is technically unacceptable, unreasonably high in price, or missing required information.

To be considered for award, the contractor must be determined by the Contracting Officer to be responsible in accordance with the standards described in FAR 9.104-1.

To be considered for award, the contractor must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov). Exceptions to this requirement are enumerated in FAR 4.1102.

INL will award the contract to the vendor whose offer is lowest price technically acceptable and whose offer or follows the terms of the RFP to include the technical information required by Section.

14. AUTHORIZATIONS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

The vendor certifies that it is the manufacturer, or an authorized distributer of the product being sold to the Department of State and that it has the certification/specialization level required by the manufacturer, to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification/specialization requirements. Unless otherwise specified, Seller warrants that the products are new and in their original box(es).

New equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products. Items must be in original packaging, never used, and not altered in any way. Components of the requested equipment, to include memory, must be manufacturer-approved and may not be compatible, remanufactured, or refurbished equipment. All items must be covered by manufacturer’s warranty and procured through a manufacturer approved distribution channel. Sellers must be able to document their ability to provide items through manufacturer approved distribution channels upon request.

The vendor confirms to have sourced all products submitted in response to this solicitation from manufacturer-approved channels for Federal sales, in accordance with all applicable laws and manufacturer’s current applicable policies at the time of purchase. Seller shall be able to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification / specialization requirements.

If software is provided or included, Seller shall, upon request, provide Buyer with a copy of the End User License Agreement. Seller certifies that all software is licensed originally to Buyer as the original licensee authorized to use the software.

15. CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE

The Contractor and its employees shall exercise the utmost discretion concerning all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract, which has not been made public, except in the necessary performance of their duties or upon written authorization of the Contracting Officer.

All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for the sole use, and become the exclusive property of, the INL. Furthermore, no article, book, pamphlet, email, recording, broadcast, speech, television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of the work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media without the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. These obligations do not cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract. The Contractor shall include the substance of this provision in all the Contractor’s contracts of employment and in all subcontracts hereunder.

PREPARED BY:

J osé Edil Montoya Castro

Intelligence and Criminal Investigations Advisor

REVIEWED BY: Daniel Dyer Interdiction Field Advisor

End of SOW

U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED

Embajada de los Estados Unidos de América Carrera 45 # 24B- 27 - (+57601) 275.2000 - Bogotá D.C. – Colombia co.usembassy.gov

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