INL_RFQ-PR16113805 spot iridium PTT service 0926

The Department of State's International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office (INL) in Bogota seeks activation and one-year provision of SPOT Iridium push-to-talk satellite communication services for Colombia's National Police, with quotations due August 5 at 4:00 PM Bogota time and questions due July 24.

Place of performance is Colombia. The procurement requires activation of satellite communication services for 163 SPOT GPS tracking devices and 133 Iridium push-to-talk phones currently owned by the Colombian National Police (DICAR). SPOT service must include unlimited tracking every 10 minutes with real-time monitoring via internet and Google Maps, geographic coordinate display, compatibility with the Colombian National Police's ArcGIS platforms, and 911 alert capability. Iridium PTT service must provide unlimited monthly recurring satellite voice communication with national coverage in Colombia. Delivery is required within seven calendar days of order receipt with online activation; no physical shipment is needed. The contractor must provide one-year on-site warranty and support in Bogota, with response to technical requests within two hours and equipment repair completion within 48 hours. The contractor cannot have administrative access to equipment; the end user will be the sole administrator. Contractor must be registered in SAM.gov and comply with security prohibitions regarding Chinese and related manufacturers. The contract period runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Pricing must be submitted on a firm-fixed-price basis in Colombian pesos for Colombian firms or U.S. dollars for U.S. firms, with VAT/IVA excluded from reimbursement. Awards will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 12 on an LPTA basis without discussions, though the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary. The NAICS code is 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services.