Sources Sought Notice : 19INLE26I0013 - INL Colombia Training Ammunition (PCS: 1005; NAICS: 332992) Background: In direct support of the INL Bogota training program, INL Bogota Programs will provide training ammunition to Colombian National Police Special Units that are responsible for combatting transnational narcotics trafficking, environmental crimes and other criminal activity. 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 Small Business set-aside of the solicitation is appropriate, as well as determining if delivery of the training ammunition can be delivered within 60-days of a potential award. 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; 6. MUST SPECIFY DELIVERY TIME . If unable to deliver within 60-days, please specify reasonable delivery times 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 Thursday February 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. Primary Point of Contact: Michele Coccovizzo Senior Contract Support Specialist
[email protected] Secondary Point of Contact: Jamillah Timmons Contracting Officer
[email protected] Technical Specifications: New ammunition only, reloaded munition is not acceptable. Ammunition must be in original packaging. Requested ammunition must be covered by manufacturer’s warranty and procured via a manufacturer approved distribution channel. Sellers must be able to document their ability to provide items through manufacturer approved distribution channel upon request. 9mm Frangible Ammunition Qty - 1,200,000 7.62 Short Range Trainging Ammo (SRTA) Qty – 50,000 5.56 mm Frangible Ammunition Qty – 1,200,000 Delivery (Shipping and Handling Instructions): The ammunition shall be delivered to INL warehouse in Colombia, Avenida Calle 22 No. 68B Avenida Calle 22 No. 68B--75 Barrio Montevideo75 Barrio Montevideo or INL Freight Forwarder in Miami, FL. – USA. Freight Forwarder Information: Goldbelt Security, LLC 10800 NW 21st Street, Suite 100 Miami, FL 33172 The Contractor shall properly pack and consolidate the entire shipment to prevent damage, loss and/or misdirection. Upon notification, the contractor shall replace any items lost or damaged during shipment. Partial shipments are not allowed unless approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. The ammunition acquired through this contract will be donated to the government of Colombia, Colombian National police. In addition to ensuring that all items are prepared for safe shipment, the contractor shall include all the necessary export approvals, required material data safety sheets, licenses, and paperwork. One copy of the packing list and commercial invoice must accompany the shipment, attached to the outside of the “lead” or number one box/carton/package, or individually attached to the outside of each box/carton/package. The packing list shall include, at a minimum: description, brand name, serial number (if any), and quantities. Warranty: To facilitate expeditious return of warranty items and to avoid delays in the warranty process, the offeror shall provide within 30 days of notification of a warranty action the required information to facilitate shipping of warranty items to manufacturer. This includes, but is not limited to, information to ensure full compliance with ITAR regulations and no delay in providing the Reference RA# and a shipping address. Customs Clearance and Tax Exemptions: If applicable, the U.S. Government will assist the Contractor in obtaining customs clearance in Colombia and tax exemption certificates from the Government of Colombia in accordance with the packing, marking, and submission of documents as instructed herein. Export License : The Contractor shall comply with Sections 38-40 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) (22 U.S.C. 2778-2780) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130) as required, for the prosecution of work under this contract at no additional cost to the Government. Failure to be in compliance with AECA and ITAR by date planned for commencement of contract performance as well as during the entire performance of work under this contract may result in contract termination. Any penalties rendered to the Contractor, as a direct result of being found non-compliance with AECA and ITAR will be the responsibility of the Contractor. The contractor is responsible for producing all required paperwork and obtaining all required Export Licenses. For additional information on AECA and ITAR, see http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/. Inspection And Acceptance : The designated COR will also inspect items received to verify compliance with this SOW (this may require fabrication site visit). Designated COR will formally accept the ammunition once verification is completed, and a determination is made that the ammunition fully complies with the requested and is at the site of issue, designated Colombian National Police location. The packing list of all equipment shall include at a minimum: description, brand name, serial number (if any), and quantities.