INL/Bahamas Electronics for the Marine

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is procuring electronic equipment for the Marine Unit of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) to enhance maritime security and support counter-narcotics operations. The solicitation covers multiple marine electronic items including Garmin touchscreen displays, GPS systems, radar systems, thermal cameras, VHF radios, antennas, spotlights, light bars, and associated installation and training services for four law enforcement patrol vessels. All bidders must submit their proposals through the UNISON system, as bids received outside this platform will not be accepted or acknowledged. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Priced-Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology on an "All or None" basis, meaning contractors must bid on the entire package. The solicitation was posted on August 27, 2025, with offers due by September 5, 2025, at 17:00 ET, providing a tight nine-day response window.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334511 with a size standard of 1,350 employees, restricting competition to qualifying small businesses. The contract scope covers equipment for eight boats total, with delivery required by August 29, 2025, creating an extremely compressed timeline for performance. The place of performance is The Bahamas, with electronic devices to be delivered to the U.S. Embassy in Nassau, and the contractor will be responsible for customs clearance. The procurement includes five days of in-country training for 10 students, and all equipment must be accompanied by operator manuals and warranty certificates. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with U.S. export regulations, including the Arms Export Control Act and International Traffic in Arms Regulations.