INL/Haiti Tear Gas

The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is soliciting bids for 800 40mm tear gas canisters to support counter-gang operations by the Haitian National Police and Gang Suppression Force. This firm-fixed price, single award purchase order will be evaluated using lowest-priced technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria and awarded to the vendor offering the best value. All products must be new, unused, and in original packaging from manufacturer-approved distribution channels, with vendors required to comply with export regulations including the Arms Export Control Act and International Traffic in Arms Regulations. The solicitation was posted on January 14, 2026, with bids due by January 23, 2026, and all quotes must remain valid for 30 days from the solicitation closing date. Interested vendors must submit bids exclusively through the UNISON platform, as submissions received through other channels will not be accepted or acknowledged.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting eligibility to qualified small business enterprises. The contract requires a 60-day delivery timeline from the purchase order award date, with all tear gas canisters to be shipped to a Miami, Florida facility for final inspection and acceptance before being donated to the Haitian government. While no specific award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials, the procurement involves a clearly defined quantity of 800 units with a compressed delivery schedule. The place of performance is Haiti, reflecting the geographic focus of the counter-gang initiative. Potential vendors should note that UNISON support, rather than the Contracting Officer, handles platform access and technical issues.