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Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information: 19INLE24I0015 INL Colombia Repellents for DIRAN

(PCS: 8510 NAICS: 325199)

This combined Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information (RFI) is issued for planning purpose 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/RFI, 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 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 in determining whether this approach to securing contracting support is practicable. It will also provide information on the various items that may be commercially available to fulfil a possible requirement.

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 required 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, manufacturer, authorized reseller, etc.

4. SDVOSB/HUBZONE/8(a)/WOSB certification;

5. Reasonable expectations for delivery timeline.

6. Questions, clarifications and/or recommendations to INL to inform a subsequent Notice of Funding Opportunity.

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 firm's interest and capabilities. This information is due no later than Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST.

Primary Point of Contact:

Michele Coccovizzo

Senior Contract Support Specialist

CoccovizzoML@state.gov

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

INL – Colombia is requesting information pertaining to the possible acquisition of insect repellent lotion. This will assist in reducing the amount of illicit crops by assisting in the manual eradication of such crops in various rural areas.

Description

INSECT REPELLENT LOTION, 2 OZ - PROTECTION: UP TO 12 HOURS,DEET: 34.34% // LOCIÓN REPELENTE DE INSECTOS, 2 OZ, PROTECCIÓN: HASTA 12 HORAS, DEET: 34,34 %.

Unit of Measure: EA – each

Quantity: 48,000

Shipping to Freight Forwarder – Miami FL

DELIVERY (SHIPPING AND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS)

The final destination for this order is the Colombian National Police, Antinarcotics Directorate (DIRAN). Upon award/notice to proceed the vendor shall have no more than 60 (Sixty) days to deliver the full order.

The items being acquired will be donated to the Government of Colombia.

1. SHIPPING ADDRESS:

GOLDBELT INTERGRATED LOGISTICS & SECURITY LLC

10800 NW 21st Street, Suite 100, Miami FL

Phone: 786-486-8848

1. MARKING AND PACKING

All items shall be clearly marked as follows:

UNITED STATES EMBASSY – INL Bogota, Colombia

Order No. (insert)

Item #__ of __ (if applicable)

ATTN: INL/Colombia

(Improperly marked shipments may be rejected by the Government)

WARRANTY

The items delivered must have at a minimum 12-month warranty from date of delivery, with a locally supported general warranty. If INL has a warranty claim for defective equipment, the item in question shall be delivered at no charge to INL to the nearest vendor’s location for evaluation, repair and if required replacement in kind. Every warranty request and determination shall be agreed and resolved between INL and the contractor. Contractor shall consult with INL to establish the level of warranty response.

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE AND TAX EXEMPTIONS

N/A

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The final inspection and acceptance of ALL items shall be performed by the U.S. government upon their arrival at INL warehouse. All equipment delivered shall conform exactly to the standard described in the technical specification sheet.

The payment(s) to the Contractor shall be made following satisfactory inspection and acceptance of products by INL. If the items or some item does not fulfill requested technical specifications, INL shall return the items to vendor with no cost to INL Bogota. The vendor shall evaluate and replace returned items with no transportation cost to INL.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP) or ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE

The Period of Performance for this contract is 60 days. Vendor must fulfill the contract and deliver 100% of the items requested within 60 days after the delivery of the Order.

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