INL_RFQ-PR14940074 beekeeping project_acacias

The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office (INL) at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota is seeking supplies for a beekeeping project located at CAMIS Colonia Agricola de Acacias in Colombia. The solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for apiculture-related materials, which will be awarded under full and open competition using simplified acquisition procedures. Vendors must submit their quotations via email to LopezJF@state.gov and BogotaINLSolicitation@state.gov no later than January 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM local time, with questions due by January 13, 2025. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer, with key qualifications including SAM.gov registration and compliance with U.S. export control laws. Vendors must also provide a one-year warranty on tangible items and demonstrate the ability to provide post-sales service in Colombia.

The solicitation does not include any specific set-aside designations and will be open to both Colombian and U.S. firms. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price purchase order, with payment in Colombian pesos for local firms and U.S. dollars for U.S. firms. The period of performance is 20 days after receipt of order, with contractors required to respond to technical requests within two hours during the warranty period and complete repairs within 48 hours. While specific award values are not detailed in the document, the project is categorized under the NAICS code 112910 for Apiculture and PSC code 8930 for Jams, Jellies, and Preserves. The entire project will be performed in Colombia, specifically at the CAMIS Colonia Agricola de Acacias location, focusing on supporting local agricultural development through beekeeping infrastructure and supplies.