On 16 May 1983 Tacoma and Welch were leased to the Colombian National Armada as fast attack ships ARC Quita Sueño and ARC Albuquerque'', and were formally transferred to the government of Colombia on 20 September 1995.
On 16 May 1983 Tacoma and Welch were lent to the Colombian Navy as rapid strike ships ARC Quita Sueño and ARC Albuquerque'', and were formally ceded to the Colombian authorities in September 1995.