INL_RFQ-PR15420716 - 46/RSE/cargo truck rental

The U.S. Department of State's International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office (INL) in Bogota is soliciting quotations for monthly cargo truck rental services to support base security programs across rural Colombia. The solicitation requires a minimum 4-cylinder turbo truck with a 5-ton capacity, stake bed, canvas cover, and tow hitch, with the vehicle being 2018 model year or newer and in excellent condition. The contract will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under full and open competition based on firm-fixed pricing, with evaluation prioritizing technically acceptable quotations that are reasonably priced. Interested vendors must submit quotations by January 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time via email to SegoviaAC@state.gov and BogotaINLSolicitation@state.gov, with no quotations accepted after the deadline. This is an unrestricted procurement with no set-asides, and the government intends to award to the vendor offering the most competitive solution meeting technical specifications.

The rental contract runs for a 12-month period from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, with the vehicle and driver required to maintain 24-hour nationwide availability throughout Colombia. The truck must have valid documentation, insurance, and capability to operate in multiple departments including Narino, Cauca, Tolima, and Norte de Santander. Pricing will be submitted in Colombian pesos or U.S. dollars on a monthly rental basis, though no specific budget range or incumbent contractor information is disclosed in the solicitation. The place of performance is Colombia, with the vehicle supporting rural operations across the specified departments. No set-aside designations apply to this procurement, making it fully open to all qualified commercial vendors.