INL/Costa Rica: Mobile Scanners
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 191NLE25Q0049
- Agency
-
Office of Acquisition Management
Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334517 Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Costa Rica
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking to procure two mobile scanning solutions for the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Security to enhance border control and anti-smuggling capabilities. The equipment must provide photorealistic imaging using backscatter and transmission technologies, operate in both stationary and mobile modes, function in diverse weather conditions, and detect illicit drugs, trafficked goods, weapons, and human trafficking at border checkpoints. Key technical specifications include 9mm steel penetration capability, 5mm image resolution, optimal scanning speed of 5 mph, dual-energy imaging, real-time imaging capabilities, and integration with existing law enforcement systems. The contract will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with technical acceptability and past performance weighted more heavily than price. Proposals are due by July 29, 2025, at 17:00 ET, just thirteen days after the solicitation was posted on July 16, 2025.
This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing), with no incumbent contractors identified in the solicitation documents. The contract includes an option to procure additional units beyond the initial two mobile scanning systems, with 18 contract line items covering the scanning solutions, license plate readers, technical capabilities, image analysis software, power options, maintenance, shipping, training, and warranty services. The equipment must be delivered within 90 days of contract award to the final destination at Penas Blancas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, though initial delivery will be to the American Embassy in San Jose. The contract structure is Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and includes training for 14 participants along with three years of warranty and maintenance services. While specific budget amounts are not disclosed in the solicitation, the pricing template indicates a comprehensive procurement covering both base requirements and optional additional units.
Notice text
The U.S. Department of State’s (DOS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) operates under program authority derived from the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Section (INL) of the U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica, provides assistance to host governments to develop and implement effective counter-narcotics, anti-crime, and border control programs.
The Department of Homeland Security/Customs and Border Protection (DHS/CBP) collaborates closely with U.S. law enforcement agencies to ensure Costa Rica has the necessary training and tools to combat illicit drug trafficking and transnational organized crime. INL also partners with various Government of Costa Rica (GOCR) institutions, including:
- Ministry of Public Security
- Public Ministry
- Secretariat of the Presidency
- Ministry of the Treasury and its specialized police units
- Supreme Court of Justice
- Ministry of Health
- Ministry of Education
- General Immigration and Foreigners Directorate (DGME)
- Costa Rican Customs
Project Description
The initiative involves the purchase of two (2) Mobile Scanning Solutions and complementary components, with an option to procure additional units. These units will equip the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Security at designated points in Costa Rica, including ports of entry and other areas, to support the Costa Rican Border Police (Policía de Fronteras, CRPF) under the Ministry of Public Security. The goal is to enhance detection capabilities for illicit drugs, trafficked goods, human trafficking, and other forms of smuggling at border checkpoints.
Equipment Requirements
The equipment must meet the following specifications:
- Deployment: Support rapid and efficient deployment in field conditions.
- Operational Modes: Capable of operating in both stationary and mobile scan modes.
- Imaging Technology: Provide photorealistic imaging through both backscatter and transmission technology.
- Weather and Geography: Operable in diverse weather conditions and various geographic locations across Costa Rica.
- Use Case: Suitable for border inspection of vehicles to detect narcotics, contraband, weapons, human trafficking, smuggling, and other illicit activities concealed within vehicles.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit the following:
- Technical Proposal: Include specifications and pictures of the proposed equipment.
- Pricing Template: Provide detailed pricing information.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical Acceptability: Proposals must meet all technical requirements.
- Past Performance: Offerors’ past performance will be considered.
- Price: While price is a factor, technical acceptability and past performance combined are weighted more heavily than price.
The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. However, evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Proposal Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 191NLE25Q0049.pdf | ||
| SOW Mobile Scanning Costa Rica 06112025.pdf |
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