Opportunity
SAM #INL_RFQ-PR15655641
Procurement of SPOT Gen3 and In Reach Satellite Tracking Devices and Services for U.S. Embassy Bogota (INL)
Buyer
American Embassy Bogotá Narcotics Affairs Section
Posted
June 30, 2026
Respond By
July 31, 2026
Identifier
INL_RFQ-PR15655641
NAICS
423690, 517410
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota is seeking quotations for satellite tracking devices and related services to support Colombian law enforcement operations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL), U.S. Embassy Bogota - Products and Quantities: - 65 Satellite Communicators (suggested: In Reach Mini 2 or similar) - 256 SPOT Gen3 GPS/Satellite Devices (part number: SPOT Gen3) - 64 Ni-MH AAA Battery Chargers (for 4 rechargeable batteries each) - Services Requested: - 65 In Reach service activations (1-year, unlimited SOS, messaging, tracking) - 64 Spot service activations (1-year, enhanced tracking, real-time monitoring, 911 alert) - Shipping and delivery to INL warehouse in Bogota, Colombia - Notable Requirements: - Devices and services must be compatible with Colombian National Police and Army geographic platforms - Real-time location data with at least 30-day history - Warranty and local support in Colombia required - Devices must meet specific technical features (e.g., IPX7 water rating, rechargeable lithium batteries, GPS accuracy, interactive SOS) - OEMs Highlighted: - SPOT LLC (SPOT Gen3) - Garmin Ltd. (In Reach Mini 2 or similar) - All products and services must be delivered within 30 days of order; contract duration is 360 days with no automatic renewals.
Description
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota invites you to submit a quotation for the SPOT IN REACH DEVICES AND SERVICE service.
All interested sellers should submit the quotations according to the attached INL_RFQ-PR15655641 no later than July 31, 2026 at 4:00 pm via e-mail to LopezJF@state.gov and BogotaINLSolicitation@state.gov. No quotations will be accepted after this time. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.202, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested by this notice alone, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The resultant purchase order will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 12.To be considered for award, please follow the instructions included in Section 3 of the INL-RFQ Document.