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The Department of State is seeking to procure artificial intelligence server-based architecture systems for the Colombian Navy to enhance their interdiction capabilities against drug smuggling. The procurement includes new computer hardware and perpetual license software, with a strict delivery timeline of 90 calendar days from the award date and installation within 10 days of equipment acceptance in Colombia. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses, including those with specific SBA certifications.
The Contractor shall provide new equipment in compliance with specifications at a firm fixed price, ensuring all equipment is new and not previously used.
Sources Sought Notice: 19INLE26I0016 - INL Colombia Navy AI Equipment (PCS: 7B22; NAICS:
334111)
Background: The U.S. Embassy's International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Section in Bogotá, Colombia, seeks to support the Colombian Navy in implementing an artificial intelligence (AI) server-based architecture system designed to enhance interdiction capabilities. Colombia produces an estimated 2,600 metric tons of cocaine annually, with the majority smuggled out of the country via riverine corridors leading to the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean sea. The computer hardware and software outlined in this Statement of Work will be donated to the Colombian Navy. This Sources Sought notice is issued for planning market research purposes only, and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals, offers, bids, and/or quotes. This is not an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation, or confirmation that the Government will contract for the items contained in the Sources Sought, nor is any commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract implied. Responses to this notice will assist the Government in identifying potential sources and in determining if a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Small Disadvantaged Businesses 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business (HUBZone), or Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside of the solicitation is appropriate, and to determine if potential vendors will be able to meet a strict delivery timeline. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Sources Sought. Responses to this notice will not be returned. The following information is requested in this RFI/Sources Sought: 1. Company name,
point of contact, phone number, and address; 2. UEI Number and CAGE Code; 3. Interest in nature of participation [e.g., prime contractor, teaming partner, primary subcontractor]; 4. SDVOSB/HUBZONE/8(a)/WOSB or other SBA certification for applicable NAICS; 5. Statement of capabilities applicable to this requirement; particularly the ability to meet a strict delivery timeline of 90 calendar days from the award date with server installation within 10 days of acceptance of equipment in Colombia. Interested contractors may provide the above information via e-mail to the addresses listed below. Information submitted must be in sufficient detail as to allow for a thorough government review of the firm's interest and capabilities. This information is due no later than Friday, March 27, 2026 2:00 PM EST. Primary
Point of Contact: Michele Coccovizzo Senior Contract Support Specialist [email protected] Secondary
Point of Contact: Jamillah Timmons
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