INL Colombia Anti Money Laundering and Crypto Currency Certification

The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management seeks anti-money laundering and cryptocurrency specialist certification training for Colombian law enforcement and regulatory officials, with proposals due September 24, 2026. This is an unrestricted procurement with no set-aside category.

Place of performance is Colombia, with primary instruction in Bogota and concurrent virtual delivery for remote participants. The contract is firm fixed price for a 12-month period of performance from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Line 1 requires delivery of AML Specialist Certification or Diploma training in Spanish to approximately 100 officials, with minimum 40 hours instruction per certification type, comprehensive study materials, 12-month online learning management system access, and internationally recognized accreditation. Line 2 requires Cryptocurrency Specialist Certification or Diploma training for approximately 50 officials, covering blockchain fundamentals, VASPs, FATF Travel Rule, DeFi risks, transaction monitoring, blockchain analytics, and practical exercises using platforms such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, or TRM Labs in sandbox environments.

Technical evaluation (60% combined weight) comprises four factors: Factor 1 (15%) — demonstrated experience delivering comprehensive AML certification programs with minimum 40 hours instruction and internationally recognized certification; Factor 2 (15%) — expertise in cryptocurrency and virtual asset training with 30-day platform licenses and internationally recognized certification; Factor 3 (40%, most heavily weighted) — capability to deliver all training materials, instruction, examinations, and certifications in Spanish with documented experience in Latin America or comparable contexts; Factor 4 (30%) — hybrid delivery capability with in-person instruction in Bogota and secure concurrent virtual instructor-led training with minimum 98% platform uptime. Price evaluation (40%) considers total proposed cost for all line items. Past performance will be evaluated on recency within three years, relevancy to AML/cryptocurrency training and bilingual hybrid delivery, and quality of performance. Award will be made on best value basis without discussions. NAICS code is 611430, Professional and Management Development Training. PSC code is U006.