The U. S. Embassy in Bogotα is seeking quotations for financial investigative software. The software must be delivered within 30 days of the purchase order. Quotes must be submitted via email by August 29, 2025, at 16:00 hours Bogotα, Colombia time. Refer to the attached documents for complete submission instructions. The resultant purchase order will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures. Offerors must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) to be eligible for award. Questions must be submitted by August 19, 2025, at 16:00 hours Bogotα, Colombia time. The software licenses are for exclusive use of the Colombian National Police and Attorney General's
Office. Payment will be made 30 days after invoice receipt. Invoices must be submitted through the vendor portal. Inspection and acceptance of supplies will be made at destination by the contracting
officer or an authorized representative. All expenses incurred for the training must be covered by the vendor. The embassy will not be responsible for any additional costs. The contractor will not be reimbursed VAT or IVA under this contract. The contractor shall comply with all U. S. export control laws and regulations. The contractor must procure all commodities in accordance with the requirements at 22 CFR part 228. The contractor must obtain prior written approval of the contracting
officer when procuring restricted goods. No payments will be made for any unauthorized supplies or services. The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity. The contractor and its employees shall exercise the utmost discretion concerning all matters relating to their duties and functions. All documents and records generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for the sole use and become the exclusive property of the Colombian National Police. The vendor must provide support during the life of the licenses and training, starting from the date that the licenses are activated to the users, and must be available to provide technical support by phone or email. The vendor must guarantee, through a certification, that the manufacturers representative is able to provide support within Colombia, at least in the main cities. All persons involved in the training and delivery of these items/services in Colombia must adhere to all COVID-19 safety protocols in effect from the government of Colombia at the time of delivery or training. All security measures are the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall properly pack and consolidate the entire shipment to prevent damage, loss and or misdirection. The contractor upon notification shall replace any lost or damaged items during shipment. The items being acquired will be donated to the government of the ultimate destination, Colombia. The contractor shall ensure that all items are prepared for safe shipment and include all necessary export approvals, required material data safety sheet, licenses, and paperwork. The final inspection and acceptance of all items shall be performed by the U. S. government upon delivery and notification to INL POC. The payments to the contractor shall be made following satisfactory inspection and acceptance of products and services by the
office of INL in Colombia.