Several things come to mind on this that might require a few phone calls.

The fact that the truck bid is being posted does not necessarily mean the contract will be fullfilled. In other words, maybe this was in the works before Morales took office and the State Department might find it ultimately can't deliver on the contract given the change in administration.

It's also possible an existing agreement with Bolivia is in place that predates Morales' election, and this is a way of turning up some pressure points by pressing that agreement -- with the help of those in the Bolivian military who benefit from the arrangement. After all, new trucks are nice toys.

The real question is whether existing U.S. policy in the region has caught up with the change of government in Bolivia -- and vice versa. It does take some time to implement new policies, particularly when conflicting interests see it to their benefit to maintain the status quo to protect their positions. (Bolivia is a democracy and it's government does involve bureaucracy.)

And I also don't know what the Morales' administration's precise policy will be going forward with respect to eradication -- and whatever it is, it is likely only in the process of filtering down to all levels of the government. Remember, Morales has always made a distinction between criminal narco-trafficking and legitimate coca plant cultiviation.

It might be interesting to at least contact the contract point people on this to see how long it's been in the pipeline and whether they anticipate a change of course due to the recent change in government.

Bureaucracies, in my experience, are very slow to react to change, and once taxpayer dollars are in the hopper to be spent, they are usually spent, even if it makes no sense in light of changed circumstances.

But it is an interesting item, and merits closer scrutiny.