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DOS/GA/AMD

Draft Statement of Work (SOW)

September 2, 2026

U.S. Embassy Mexico City—International Narcotics & Law Enforcement

Affairs (INL Mexico)

Equipment for Mexican Vetted Units INL Mexico seeks to provide tactical, ballistics, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to INL-supported vetted units, as well as federal and state task forces that collaborate with U.S. law enforcement agencies to disrupt cartel-related illicit activities. These units play a critical role in seizing fentanyl and other illicit drugs and goods, apprehending fugitives and individuals affiliated with cartels, and investigating cases linked to transnational criminal organizations (TCOs).

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STATEMENT OF WORK

INL- CounterFTOs and Counternarcotics

Equipment for Vetted Units

July 2026

1. GENERAL

The contractor shall provide all the materials necessary to accomplish the efforts described in this Statement of Work (SOW).

2. SCOPE

The scope of work consists of procuring the list of Tactical Equipment described in the Appendix A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS of this (SOW). All items shall be NEW, unopened, and shall meet or exceed the detailed specifications.

Refurbished, used, or recycled items are NOT acceptable.

The Contractor shall also provide all transportation, labor, and services needed to accomplish the efforts described in this SOW.

All items should be procured through a manufacturer approved distribution channel.

The Contractor shall provide applicable specification sheets and photographs (in color) of items described in the Appendix A and specify if any of the requested items is no longer available in the market, has short inventory, or has delayed delivery times.

3. DELIVERY DATE

All items in this request shall be delivered no later than 90 business days after the date of the award. Partial deliveries are not acceptable unless stated in writing by the Contracting Officer (CO).

4. DELIVERY INFORMATION

4.1 The Contractor shall deliver all items in accordance with contract specifications to the following address:

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225 South Vermillion Avenue

Brownsville, TX 78521

POC Gustavo Delgado / Laura Cisneros

4.2 Deliveries will take place Monday – Friday, between the hours of 08:00 to

17:00. The Contractor shall coordinate with INL Mexico Logistics at mexicocityinllogistics@groups.state.gov to obtain access to the project site.

No item can be delivered without prior authorization and coordination with

INL Mexico Logistics. Once the Contractor receives written approval, a specific delivery date will be established.

Any costs or arrangements associated with getting all equipment to the delivery location shall be included in the cost proposal.

4.3 The Contractor shall ensure all items are prepared for safe transportation once confirmation is received from INL Mexico Logistics and shall include all necessary export approvals, required material data safety sheets, licenses, and paperwork. The Contractor is also responsible of unloading all boxes and/or packages/pallets.

4.4 The Contractor shall separate the equipment and label boxes/packaging according to the distribution list included in Attachment 1 –

DISTRIBUTION PER END USER.

4.5 Upon notification, the Contractor shall replace lost or damaged items received during shipment.

4.6 Bill of Materials: The Contractor shall provide a detailed bill of materials to the following address mexicocityinllogistics@groups.state.gov to be verified and ratified by INL Mexico Logistics.

The list shall include, at minimum:

a. Item Description

b. Name of Manufacturer

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d. Serial Number (if applicable)

e. Quantity Delivered

f. Volume and Dimensions

g. Unit Price

h. Extended Price, and

i. Warranty beginning and expiration date (if applicable)

All paperwork shall be provided at least five business days before the equipment is transported and delivered.

4.7 Packing and marking: One copy of the packing list shall accompany the shipment, attached to the outside of each box/carton/package, and shall include (at a minimum) the following information:

a. Name and address of consignor

b. Name and address of consignee

c. Government contract number

d. Description of the items shipping, including item number, quantity, number of containers, and package number

e. Name of the end user according to the distribution included in

Attachment 1.

Any supplies, excess material, or waste created because of delivering and unboxing the equipment of this project, shall be properly removed by the

Contractor.

4.8 Exportation permits and licenses: When submitting its proposal, the

Contractor shall specify if any of the requested products requires an exportation license and the estimated time to obtain it. INL Mexico will be document can be construed to bind the Government in any way. A formal solicitation for this responsible of exporting/importing the equipment to Mexico. If applicable, the Contractor shall deliver all the required export licenses and paperwork necessary for INL Mexico to complete this process.

4.9 When delivering the equipment and in the presence of a INL Mexico representative, the Contractor´s personnel shall perform a physical inventory to ensure all delivered items are accounted for and no damaged items were received.

5. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

5.1 Upon written approval from the CO, and after a physical inventory and inspection of all items are performed, the Contractor will be permitted to submit an invoice for the products/equipment delivered. The payment to the

Contractor shall be made following satisfactory inspection and acceptance by an INL Mexico representative.

5.2 Once the Contract is awarded, the CO will provide instructions for invoice submission.

5.3 The Contractor is fully responsible for all products under its custody until all products are delivered and accepted in Brownsville, TX (refer to section

4.1 for delivery address).

5.4 Should INL Mexico officials find an incomplete or defective material, INL

Mexico reserves the right to refuse to receive the material in question and notify the Contractor. If the contractor fails to meet the performance standard, the U.S. Government reserves the right to act, including deducting from any invoice.

6. WARRANTY

6.1 The Contractor shall provide a copy of the warranty policy, detailing to which line items it applies, the warranty support, and the procedures to follow when requesting warranty services.

6.2 The Contractor shall offer the following warranty terms:

a. 12-month standard in-country warranty:

CLIN 2: Full Face Mask Respirator

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CLIN 8: Angle Grinder Battery

CLIN 10: Battery Charger

CLIN 11: Torch Kit

CLIN 12: Two-Way Radio

CLIN 13: Metal Detector

CLIN 14: Cut-off Machine

CLIN 20: Binoculars

CLIN 21: Portable Generator

CLIN 25: Ballistic Visor

CLIN 26: Helmet Mounted Camera

b. 5-year standard in-country warranty:

CLIN 23: Ballistic Helmet

CLIN 24: Ballistic Mandible

c. 10-year standard in-country warranty:

CLIN 27: Ballistic Shield

6.3 Warranty shall be applicable and serviceable in Mexico and shall begin after delivery. All expenses related to warranty application after donation to the end user are the Contractor´s responsibility. Neither the Government of

Mexico (GOM) nor the United States Government will be involved in the warranty application.

6.4 The Contractor shall be able to provide and honor in-country warranty for all applicable equipment in Mexico, without any extra cost for the end user.

To guarantee long term warranty support in Mexico, the Contractor shall verify that equipment manufacturer(s) has (have) local presence in Mexico so warranty can be exercised without taking items for exportation/importation from Mexico to any other country.

6.5 The warranty policy, manuals, and support contact information shall be delivered on the same day as the equipment. If the GOM or INL receives a warranty claim for defects in materials, functionality, or workmanship, the

Contractor will be asked to perform an evaluation at no additional cost to

GOM or INL to verify the status of the claim and respond officially in writing referenced the warranty claim.

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6.6 If the Contractor determines that the product has a defect covered under this warranty, the Contractor shall replace the product or the part at no additional cost to the GOM or INL. When a product or part that is covered under the warranty policy needs to be replaced, neither the GOM or INL shall be financially responsible for the transportation of equipment nor for the replacement of equipment.

7. CLOSE-OUT DOCUMENTATION

No later than 10 business days after all items are delivered the Contractor shall provide complete documentation for all goods delivered under this contract. All documentation shall be provided in English and Spanish language unless otherwise noted in the contract.

At a minimum, the closeout documentation shall include:

a. Original equipment manufacturer documentation

b. User Manuals

c. Warranty policy and supporting documentation, including technical contact information, explanation of warranty coverage and the process to obtain warranty service, and

d. Commercial invoice

8. DELIVERABLES

Required deliverables are summarized in Table A. All days listed below refer to business days.

Table A – Deliverables

Deliverable

SOW

Reference Due Date Frequency Language Distribution

D01 – Equipment Appendix A

NTL 90 days after contract award

Once N/A INL Mexico

Logistics

D02 – Bill of

Materials

5 days before delivery date Once

English and

Spanish

INL Mexico

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9. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

If end users or INL Mexico officials find an incomplete or defective item, they should immediately refrain from receiving it and notify the Contractor. If the

Contractor fails to meet the performance standard, the U.S. Government reserves the right to act, including a deduction from any invoice.

The Contractor’s performance will be rated according to the following Quality

Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The Contractor shall implement and adhere to the QASP, when the project begins and throughout the entire period of performance of the contract.

Table B – QASP

Required Service Performance

Standards

Acceptable

Quality

Levels

Method of

Surveillance

Incentive

(Negative)

(Impact on

Contractor

Payments)

Delivery of equipment

Contractor shall deliver all the equipment to

INL

warehouse

100%

INL Mexico

Logistics team performs on-site inspections to make sure the requested equipment is delivered

No payment shall be processed until all the items are delivered and

INL Mexico

Logistics team

D03 – Warranty 6

To commence after delivery and acceptance of the equipment.

As specified in section 6.2

Once Spanish

INL Mexico

Logistics, GOM

D04 – Closeout documentation

NLT 10 days after delivery of the equipment

Once

English and

Spanish

Contracting

Officer

Representati ve (COR), INL Mexico

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Compliance with the deliverables requested on the SOW

Compliance with the delivery times established in the SOW

100%

The COR to make sure the

Contractor delivers all the requested equipment no later than 90 business days after contract award

If the Contractor does not comply with the terms and conditions of the contract, payment shall not be processed

10. NON-PAYMENT FOR UNAUTHORIZED WORK

No payments shall be made for any unauthorized supplies or services nor for any unauthorized changes to the work specified herein. This includes any services performed by the Contractor of its own volition or at the request of an individual other than a duly appointed Contracting Officer.

Only a duly appointed CO is authorized to change the specifications, terms and/or conditions of this contract.

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Appendix A

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CLIN Description Unit of measure Qty. Technical Specifications

Chemical protective suit

Box 416

Kappler Zytron Z300 Z3H426-92 or equal

Salient Characteristics:

NFPA Certified Coverall

Attached hood with elastic face opening

Front entry, splash resistant, coated zipper

With sock boots and elastic wrists

Heat sealed/taped seam construction

Box with 6 pieces

Size: Large/Extra large

Full-Face respirator Ea. 416

H-3396 3M 7800S-M or equal

Ultra-twin full face anti-gas mask with straps and buckles.

Protection in chemical and biohazard environments

Durable silicone seal

Includes speaking diaphragm

The contractor shall provide the following

Quantity (QTY) and Sizes:

QTY 5, Size Small

QTY 311, Size Medium

QTY 100, Size Large

Respirator filter package 416

3M 60924 Ammonia/Methylamine

Cartridge/Filter Combo P100 or equal

Cartridge and filter in one

Two cartridges per package

Must be compatible with CLIN 2

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Filtration Grade = P100

Resistance = Ammonia; Methylamine

Fentanyl test strips Box 416

DD-SFYL-STRIP-100 or equal

Capable of detecting fentanyl and a range of fentanyl analogs in liquid or dissolved solid samples

High sensitivity: detects fentanyl at cut-off levels above 200 ng/mL.

Provides accurate and fast results in no more than 5 minutes

Package of 100 strips

N95 particulate respirator

Box 416

3M PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR 8200 N95

or equal

With nose clip

Meets NIOSH N95 standards

Latex free material

Box of 20 masks

Disposable

Chemical

Protection

Overall

Box 340

DuPon Tychem 2000 QC Deluxe Coverall or equal

Disposable chemical protection overall

Box contains 12 suits

Design: coverall w/hood, elastic wrists, attached socks

Seam: Taped

QTY 260 Size Large

QTY 80 Size X-Large

Angle grinder Each 60

Angle Grinder 13"

18V Voltage

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Anti-vibration handle

Cordless system

Fits 4 1/2" and 5" blades and wheels.

Electronic clutch for kickback and overload protection.

INCLUDES:

• T27 Guard

• T1 Clip-on guard

• Side handle

• Wrench

• Back flange

Flange nut

Angle grinder battery

Ea. 60

Rechargeable battery

5.0 amp-hours of runtime

Heavy-duty use

Must be compatible with CLIN 1

Cut-off wheel Ea. 416

Metal cut off wheels for angle grinders

Cuts through metal/stainless steel

MATERIAL: Aluminum Oxide

Must be compatible with CLIN 1

Battery charger Ea. 40

Dual Bay Chargers

Charges two batteries at once

Wall-mountable

Must be compatible with CLIN 2

11 Torch kit kit 40

Outfit Type: Portable Torch Outfit

Maximum Cutting Capacity: 1in

Maximum Welding Capacity: 1/16in

• Welding Hose

• Welding Goggles

• Torch Handle

• Cutting Attachment

• Oxygen Regulator

• Acetylene Regulator

• Cutting and Welding Tips

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Two-way radio Ea. 150

Two-way radio and GPS navigator with

100K Topo Maps and Multi-GNSS satellite support.

Features a range of up to 20 miles and the ability to provide voice/text communication.

Allows to see the location of other device users when on the same channel.

Touchscreen

22 Channels

Must be able to function without SIM or subscription

KIT INCLUDES:

• Lithium-ion battery pack

• USB cable

• AC charger

Carabiner clip

Metal detector Ea. 40

Detection Modes: Specialized Bullets mode to find lead/non-ferrous casings, and Steel

Casings mode to recover non-ferrous casings

Technology: MD-MF (Multi-Dimensional

Multi-Frequency)

Waterproof Rating: Fully waterproof up to 16 feet (6 meters)

Battery: Built-in USB-C rechargeable lithium-ion battery offering approximately 15 hours of search time per charge.

Search Coil: Comes with a 6” x 11” DD-format searchcoil (includes a protective coil cover)

Includes wired headphones

Backlit display for low-light investigations

Cut-off machine Kit 30

Power Source: Cordless

Blade Dia:9 in

Max. Blade Speed: 6,600 RPM

Arbor Size:7/8 in

Cutting Type: Wet/Dry

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KIT CONTENTS:

• Bare Tool

• Charger

• Batteries

Abrasive Blade; Diamond Blade; Hex

Wrench; Wrench

Abrasive wheel Ea. 500

General purpose cut-off wheels for carbon and stainless steel are made from fiberglass-reinforced aluminum oxide abrasive

Overall Diameter: 9 in

Thickness: 3/32 in

Maximum Operating Speed: 6,600

Must be compatible with CLIN 8

16 Canopy Ea. 40

10’x20′

Industrial grade, powder coated steel frame

No tools needed for set-up

Features height settings

500D polyester fabric, water and fire resistant

99% UV Protection

200 square feet of shade

Color: white

• Canopy frame

• Polyester fabric top

• Stake and rope kit

Heavy duty roller bag

Trauma aid kit Kit 416

INCLUDES:

• 2 CAT (Comat Application)Tourniquets

• 4 S-Rolled Gauzes

• 2 Emergency Trauma Dressing 6in

• 1 Abdominal Emergency Trauma

Dressing

• 2 Vent Compact Chest Seal Twin Packs

• 2 Survival Wraps

• 1 Litter

• 1 Pair Responder Trauma Shears

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• 2 Permanent Markers

• 1 Bag

• 1 PVC Medical Cross Patch

Color: Black

18 Rescue kit Kit 50

INCLUDES:

• 1 x Bag

• 5 x pairs of Nitrile Trauma Gloves

• 2 x Nasopharyngeal Airway 28F with

Lubricant

• 1 x Petrolatum Gauze

• 1 x Chest Seal

• 2 x Needle Decompression Kit (14 G x

3.25 in.)

• 2 x CAT (Combat Application

Tourniquets)

• 4 x 6 in. Emergency Trauma Dressing

• 4 x S-Rolled Gauzes

• 1 x Abdominal Emergency Trauma

Dressing

• 2 x SAM Splints II

• 1 x Trauma Shears

• 4 x Polycarbonate Eye Shields

• 1 x Surgical Tape

• 1 x Combat Casualty Reference Card

• 2 x Triage Cards

Color: black

19 Bolt cutters Ea. 40

For use on truck seals, chain, wires bolts.

Heavy duty quality bolt cutters. 24 in Bolt cutters with 7/16 in Maximum cut capacity

20 Binoculars Ea. 120

Binocular Size: Full-size

Magnification: 10x

Lens Coating: Fully Multicoated

Added Protection: Rubber Coating

Weather Resistant: Yes

Waterproof: Yes

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Real Angle of View: 5.6 degrees

Apparent Angle of View: 52.1 degrees

Field of View: 293 feet

Minimum Focus: 8.2 feet

Relative Brightness: 17.6

Exit Pupil: 4.2 millimeters

Eye Relief: 18.4 millimeters

Portable generator Ea. 20

Displacement: 121cc

AC Output: 120V 2200W max (18.3A), 1800W rated (15A)

Starting System: Recoil

Fuel Tank Capacity: 0.95 gallons

Run Time per Tank: 3.2 hrs. at rated load /

8.1 hrs. at 1/4 load

Noise Level: 57 dB at rated load / 48 dB at

1/4 load

Wrecking bar Ea. 50

42-inch Wrecking Bar

Pointed ends

Tri-lobe design

Ballistic

Helmet Each 416

Ballistic performance meets NIJ Level III-A standard.

Features an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene shell

Includes two 5-Slot picatinny rails with mounting hardware and a shock cord kit

Retention: Standard

Color: BLACK

NIJ Level III-A Performance

Shall be manufactured in the U.S.

QTY 304, Size Medium/Large

QTY 112, Size X-Large

Ballistic

Mandible Ea. 416

Meets performance standards 17gr V50 ≥

2400 ft/s (731 m/s) and 9mm V0 ≥ 1400 ft/s

(427 m/s).

72.03 in2 ballistic coverage area.

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Comes with two interchangeable nose pieces:

1) A ballistic nose with a Cordura and 2) nylon/spandex blend cover.

Frame: Glass-reinforced polycarbonate and

TPU

Hardware: Stainless steel

Color: black

Shall be compatible with CLIN 1

QTY 304, Size Medium/Large

QTY 112, Size X-Large

Ballistic

Visor Ea. 416

Meets ANSI Z87.1 2010 standard

Low-profile, lightweight visor system

Protects eyes from liquids and projectiles.

Tool-free mounting

Includes a custom cloth cover to protect the visor when not in use

Color: black

Must be compatible with CLIN 1

QTY 304, Size Medium/Large

QTY 112, Size X-Large

Helmet

Mounted

Camera

Ea. 416

IP68 camera – dustproof and waterproof to

33 feet

Maximum weight: 7.2oz (202 grams) with

Li-Ion rechargeable battery

Maximum dimensions: 52mm x 42mm x

88mm (WxHxD)

Video Settings: 1080p/60FPS, 1080p/30FPS, 720p/120FPS, 720p/60FPS, 720p/30FPS, and time lapse (60 sec, 30 sec, 5 sec, or 3 sec)

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Field of View: 140 degrees

Lens Aperture: F/2.8

Battery Life: Continuous record time of 2 hours 45 minutes

Must be compatible with CLIN 1

Ballistic

Shield kit 40

Protection Level: NIJ Level 3

Threats Defended Against: 7.62mm FMJ, 5.56mm, and similar high-velocity rounds

View Port: Ballistic-rated glass for clear visibility

Material Composition: Advanced composite materials

Weight: 22 lbs

Dimensions: 20" x 36"

Handle and Straps: Ergonomic handle and padded arm strap for comfortable handling

Durability: Water-resistant, heat-resistant, and abrasion-resistant

Certification: NIJ compliant

Warranty: 10 Years from Date of Sale