International Rule of Law Technical Services (ROL)

The International Rule of Law Technical Services (ROL) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a multiple-award contract issued by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide comprehensive technical assistance in rule of law, justice sector reform, and governance activities worldwide. The contract supports the development of legal institutions, human rights protection, judicial system improvements, and capacity building for justice sector organizations across multiple countries. Its primary objective is to advance democratic governance, strengthen legal frameworks, and promote human rights through targeted technical assistance and advisory services.

The task orders under this IDIQ typically range from $25,000 to over $45 million, with most contracts being cost-plus fixed fee or firm fixed price. Notable prime contractors include Chemonics International, Democracy International, Tetra Tech, DAI Global, and Dexis Consulting Group, who implement projects in countries such as Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Colombia, Mexico, Honduras, and Afghanistan. The contract vehicle does not consistently use set-aside designations, though some task orders are designated for small businesses. Most task orders focus on specific rule of law interventions, such as judicial system strengthening, anti-corruption efforts, human rights protection, case management system development, and legal professional capacity building. Performance locations are primarily in developing countries experiencing democratic transitions or seeking governance improvements, with contract durations typically ranging from two to five years.