Handheld Narcotics Detection System
State · EMBASSY PANAMA CITY
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation 19PM0726Q0020 in this department, oldest first.
- Aug 6, 2026 · this noticeCombined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Aug 24, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationOpen
Next steps for this stage
Standard steps for the notice type; not advice about this buyer.
- Decide bid or no bid before the response deadline.
- Look at the past winners for likely competitors and teaming partners.
- Follow the opportunity to hear about amendments and the award.
What the notice says
The U.S. Embassy in Panama has a requirement to procure Handheld Narcotics Detection System. Please note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item, prepared in accordance with the format FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 19PM0726Q0020 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). REQUIREMENTS � OVERVIEW Partial offers are not accepted. Offerors must quote all required it… (show all)
ems and quantities. Brand Name or Equal: Equal products must meet or exceed the required specifications. Technical Documentation: Equal products must include the manufacturer, model number, and supporting technical documentation. Product Condition: Items must be new, unused, authentic, and in original manufacturer packaging. No refurbished, used, reconditioned, or grey-market products. Local Warranty: All items must include a manufacturer�s standard warranty valid in the Republic of Panama and supported locally. Offerors shall provide the warranty terms, coverage, duration, and expiration date. Delivery: Offerors must state the proposed delivery schedule for all items. Basis of Award: Award will be based on Best Value to the Government, considering technical compliance, delivery, local warranty, and price. Government Rights: The RFQ does not obligate the Government to make an award and may be canceled in whole or in part. System for Award Management (SAM) Registration: In accordance with FAR 52.204-7 and FAR 52.204-13, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), https://www.sam.gov, at the time of offer submission and at the https: Offerors shall provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if awarded a contract, maintain an active SAM registration with current and accurate information throughout contract performance and through final payment. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Offers must be submitted electronically via email to INLProcPanama@state.gov no later than 3:00 PM (Local Time), August 27, 2026. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the Government in accordance with the terms and conditions of this solicitation. Any questions or requests for clarification regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Claudia Burke via email at INLProcPanama@state.gov no later than 1:00 PM (Local Time) on August 6, 2026. Questions received after this deadline may not be considered. Point of Contact (POC): Claudia Burke Telephone: +507 317-5892 / +507 6635-8383 Email: INLProcPanama@state.gov
Who won similar work
6 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (State), same industry group (NAICS 3345).
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHPS PRIMA MEDI Tbilisi 0100 GEO | 2 | $291K | Jul 10, 2026 |
| ECHODYNE CORP | 1 | $15.0M | Mar 5, 2026 |
| ELTA 90 MEDICAL GENETICS LLC | 1 | $74K | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Linkwise Technology Philippines Inc | 1 | $47K | Sep 8, 2025 |
| OxGen Import LLC | 1 | $34K | Oct 10, 2025 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.
- Jul 20, 2026ELTA 90 MEDICAL GENETICS LLC$74KWRAIR_ VIAFLO ASSIST PLUS Pipetting Robot Starter Pack
- Jul 10, 2026SHPS PRIMA MEDI Tbilisi 0100 GEO$193K: Laboratory Supplies for American Embassy Tbilisi, WRAIR Office
- Mar 5, 2026ECHODYNE CORP$15.0MThe purchase of 360 Degree, Four-Paneled Tactical Radar Systems
- Oct 10, 2025SHPS PRIMA MEDI Tbilisi 0100 GEO$98KReagents for WRIAR office of US Embassy Tbilisi
- Oct 10, 2025OxGen Import LLC$34KLab Supplies for WRAIR
- Sep 8, 2025Linkwise Technology Philippines Inc$47KSUPPLY AND REPLACEMENT OF POWER MONITORING SYSTEM
Competitive landscape
For the 5 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 0 of these past winners lobbied State, Dept of (DOS) since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past State, Dept of (DOS) job
- No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 33 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.
- 0 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.