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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Acquisition of Polygraph Equipment for the Honduran National Police (HNP) – Police Technical Institute (ITP)

Issuing Office: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) – Honduras NAICS Code: 334519 – Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing Product Service Code (PSC): 6635

NOTICE TYPE: Sources Sought This is a Sources Sought Notice issued for market research purposes only. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or any other solicitation, and does not commit the U.S. Government to issue a solicitation, make an award, or pay any costs associated with responding to this notice. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.

BACKGROUND

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) supports U.S. foreign assistance efforts to counter international narcotics trafficking and transnational crime. Through targeted programs in Central America, INL provides support to strengthen law enforcement systems and improve screening and oversight processes in recipient countries.

As part of U.S. efforts to reduce illicit trafficking and strengthen citizen security in the region, the Department of State, through the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI), provides support to the Honduran National Police (HNP) to improve recruitment screening and certification processes. Within this framework, the Police Technical Institute (ITP) and the Preventive Confidence Control Center conduct vetting and certification of police applicants and personnel.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The Government is seeking qualified vendors capable of providing the acquisition, delivery, installation, and training for twenty (20) polygraph systems and associated components to support screening and certification processes conducted by the Honduran National Police (HNP).

Key Contract Line Items (CLINs) include:

All equipment shall come with at least a one (1) year warranty and guarantee of quality.

MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Interested vendors must be capable of meeting the following minimum requirements:

· Conformance: Ability to provide equipment and services that fully conform to solicitation requirements.

· Technical Approach: Capacity to meet or exceed minimum technical specifications.

· In-Country Installation: Ability to provide on-site installation services in Honduras, including system integration, calibration, functional verification, performance testing, acceptance testing, and handover documentation.

· Spanish Language Support: All documentation, training materials, and support services must be provided in Spanish.

· Warranty and Support: Ability to provide comprehensive warranty coverage and technical support services.

· Training: Ability to provide training programs for up to twenty (20) HNP personnel on the operation and use of LX6 polygraph equipment, delivered in Spanish.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

· Delivery Terms: FOB Destination – U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras

· Delivery Date: No later than ninety (90) days from date of contract award (target: October 2026)

· Shipping Address:

Bodega de INL Ave. José Martí entre Blvd. Morazán y Blvd, Av Los Próceres Frente a Jetstereo a la par de Cortitelas 11101 Tegucigalpa, Honduras Complejo ITP Colonia San Miguel 2, Antiguos locales de las maquilas ZIP Comayagua, Honduras

· Partial shipments are not permitted unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To participate in the resulting RFQ/RFP and be eligible for an award, proposers must have:

1. A current CAGE Code

2. A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI#)

3. Registration to do business with the Government of the United States in the System for Award Management (SAM)

4. Verification that they are not on the Excluded Parties List: https://www.sam.gov

REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Vendors must be aware of and capable of complying with the following:

· Trade Agreements Act (TAA): Products must originate from a TAA-eligible country.

· ITAR/AECA Compliance: Vendors must comply with Sections 38–40 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) (22 U.S.C. 2778–2780) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130).

· Wood Packaging Material: If applicable, packaging must conform to ISPM 15 standards for international shipments.

ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE

The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The source selection process will use a Best Value Tradeoff methodology under FAR Part 15, evaluating Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT REQUEST

Interested and capable vendors are invited to submit a Capability Statement of no more than five (5) pages that addresses the following:

1. Company Information: Name, address, UEI number, CAGE code, and SAM registration status.

2. Business Size: Indicate business size and any applicable socioeconomic categories (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB).

3. Technical Capability: Describe your ability to provide the polygraph systems and associated components listed above, including any brand-name or equal products you offer.

4. In-Country Services: Describe your capacity to provide installation, integration, and training services in Honduras, including Spanish-language support.

5. Past Performance: Provide at least two (2) examples of similar contracts supplying forensic or polygraph equipment to government or law enforcement agencies, including contract value, period of performance, and customer point of contact.

6. ITAR/AECA Compliance: Confirm your ability to comply with applicable export control regulations.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Capability Statements must be submitted via email no later than [INSERT RESPONSE DEADLINE] to the address below. Late submissions will not be considered.

📧 Submit to: GipsonGR@state.gov 📋 Required Email Subject Line: Sources Sought – Polygraph Equipment for HNP/ITP – [Company Name] All submissions must be sent as email attachments in PDF or Microsoft Word format. Emails that do not include the required subject line or are submitted after the deadline may not be considered.

Point of Contact: Gabrielle Gipson, Contract Specialist, INL/SAO/IM 📧 GipsonGR@state.gov Contracting Officer: Courtney Wesely INL/SAO/IM 📧 WeselyCJ@state.gov

DISCLAIMER

This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for market research and planning purposes. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government reserves the right to cancel this notice at any time without obligation. Proprietary information should be clearly marked as such. The Government will not return submitted capability statements.

END OF SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

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