INL_RFQ-PR16111826 digital microscope and equipment

The Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota seeks quotations for digital microscope equipment and 49 line items of laboratory and testing equipment, with quotations due August 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM Bogota local time and questions due July 27, 2026.

Place of performance is Colombia, with delivery required to Goldbelt Integrated Logistics Services in Miami, Florida within 60 days of order receipt. The procurement requires all items to be new equipment only; grey market and refurbished products are not acceptable. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and comply with FAR security prohibitions, including restrictions on Chinese-origin products per FAR 52.240-91 and 52.240-90. Specific equipment includes JBC Nano Soldering stations and tips, Micromanipulator probe stations (VERSA series), high-resolution cameras, objectives, manipulators in various configurations, test leads and clips, solder materials, and supporting computer equipment.

The vendor must provide at least one-year warranty effective in Colombia with 2-hour response time for technical requests and 48-hour maximum repair response time. Pricing must exclude Value Added Tax (IVA), as the U.S. Government qualifies for tax exemption under diplomatic privileges. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology without discussions, though discussions may be held if determined to be in the Government's best interest. NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. PSC code is 6650, Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components And Accessories. Quotations must be submitted via email to LopezJF@state.gov and BogotaINLSolicitation@state.gov.