U. S. Embassy Mexico—International Narcotics & Law Enforcement Affairs (INL Mexico) CONOCER Criminal Analyst Certification Services

The U.S. Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is seeking a contractor to provide CONOCER Criminal Analyst Certification Services for the U.S. Embassy in Mexico through the International Narcotics & Law Enforcement Affairs (INL Mexico) program. The primary objective of this contract is to strengthen the capacity of security and justice sector actors by certifying Government of Mexico State and Federal Crime Analysts assigned to high-impact crimes and investigations units in the CONOCER Competency Standard. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract appears to focus on professional training and certification services within the NAICS category of "All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services" (NAICS 541990). The opportunity was posted on December 26, 2024, with a response due date of January 31, 2025. Potential contractors should carefully review the forthcoming Statement of Work (SOW) to understand the full scope of certification requirements.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates there are no specific set-aside designations for this contract, suggesting it is open to a broad range of qualified contractors. The procurement will utilize the PSC category U005 for Education/Training services, specifically covering tuition, registration, and membership fees. While the exact award value is not specified, the contract involves certification services for crime analysts across state and federal levels in Mexico. The scope includes multiple CONOCER Competency Standards beyond the primary criminal analyst certification, which suggests a comprehensive training and certification program. The contract appears to be part of the broader Bicentennial Framework aimed at reducing crime impunity and protecting human rights, indicating a strategic approach to law enforcement professional development.