Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Sources Sought: 19INLE23I0005 INL Colombia CNP Tactical Uniforms The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Colombia is conducting market research to ... Sources Sought: 19INLE23I0005 INL Colombia CNP Tactical Uniforms The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Colombia is conducting market research to determine the degree of interest, expertise, and capability to provide uniforms in support of the Colombian National Police (CNP) Antinarcotics Dictorate (DIRAN). One of the primary objectives is to stop the illicit flow of narcotics to the United States. One of the ways to achieve this goal is through the construction of capacities for interdiction work against the main drug trafficking organizations. This Sources Sought notice 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, 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. 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 certification; 5. Statement of capabilities in providing provide servers, storage, memory, switching, licensing, and installation services and technical support indicating that the vendor can perform the requirements as stated. 6. Examples of relevant past performance. 7. 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 Friday, April 28, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST. Primary Point of Contact: Michele Coccovizzo Senior Contract Support Specialist CoccovizzoML@state.gov Scope Of Work The Narcotics and Law Enforcement Section of the INL has as one of its objectives to stop the illicit flow of narcotics to the United States. One of the ways to achieve this goal is through the construction of capacities for interdiction work against the main drug trafficking organizations. This work within the Armed Forces has the support of the Colombian National Police. The INL interdiction team supports these entities of the Colombian government with training, equipment, infrastructure and logistic support for the different operations to combat drug trafficking. The INL section, Interdiction Program is purchasing uniforms for CNP interdiction operations. This procurement aligns with the Unit Goal of increasing CNP interdiction results. Delivery The provider will ensure proper delivery of all material from point of origin through delivery site at: Goldbelt Security, LLC 1567 NW 82ND AVE DORAL, FL 33126- Miami – United States POC: Mr. Richard Issa Phone Number: 786 486 8848 A detailed Inventory Sheet (Receiving and Inspection Report, DS-127) shall accompany each box. Simultaneously the original copy of the DS-127 shall be submitted upon delivery to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Marking and Packing All items shall be clearly marked as follows: EMBAJADA DE ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA – INL Bogota, Colombia Order No. (insert) Item #__ of __ (if applicable) ATTN: INL/Colombia (Improperly marked shipments may be rejected by the Government) The merchandise will be accepted after the inspection results show compliance with all the specifications mentioned in the Statement of Work, Technical Specifications (Annex A attached) and Technical Data (Annex B Attached). The Contractor shall consolidate the entire shipment to prevent loss and misdirection. The contractor upon notification shall replace any lost or damaged items during shipment. Warranty Warranty period will start from the date the merchadise is delivered in the delivery address stated above. When any of the materials fails in its performance during the warranty period, the vendor will replace them at no additional cost for the U.S. Embassy. Period of Performance The offeror must be able to make full delivery within 180 days of contract award or formal notification to proceed from the Contraction Officer; determination of delivery will be based on weather factors, safety and site readiness. A firm-fixed price, single award delivery order is being considered, with defined quantities of required commodities and services. In such case, no additional sums shall be payable on account of any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment, or labor, or because of the Contractor’s failure to properly estimate or accurately predict these prices or difficulty of achieving the results required by this contract. Nor shall the delivery order price be adjusted on account of fluctuations in the currency exchange rates. Any related travel cost would be reimbursed in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. Delivery Points of Contact TBD