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CODIS Phase III (Specialized Forensics IT Equipment)

Solicitation number19AQMM26R0250

STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM

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Response deadlineSep 17, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
Deadline status14 days remaining
PostedAug 13, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026
Place of performanceMEX

Opportunity summary

Source-cited

This solicitation is for the third and final phase of the CODIS Project, involving the donation of specialized IT forensic equipment to Mexican state Attorney General Offices. The project aims to enhance forensic analysis and support the national genetics database in Mexico. [1]

Key points

  • Set-aside is for Small Business - Total [4]
  • Performance location is Mexico (MEX) [4]

Watch items

  • Failure to submit Importation/Exportation Plan may disqualify [3]
  • Price may be the determining factor if technicals are similar [2]

Sources

  1. 19AQMM26R0250+A0001.pdfDocument Number: 19AQMM26R0250 PROCESSED Page 22 of 56 (ii) To the nature and scope of the activities to be performed for the Government, including the number of non-United States citizens expected to be employed and the risk that the contract or subcontract will involve services or supplies susceptible to trafficking in persons. (3) Minimum requirements.
  2. 19AQMM26R0250+A0001.pdfHowever, when quotations are technically similar, price may become the determining factor in the best value determination.
  3. 19AQMM26R0250+A0001.pdfIn particular, failure to submit a complete Importation/Exportation Plan at the time of quote submission may result in the Contracting Officer determinging that the quotation is unacceptable for further evaluation or award.
  4. Official SAM.gov noticeSet-aside: Small Business Set Aside - Total

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Public-source intelligence

Source-backed opportunity brief

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For Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide acquisition contracts, multi-agency contracts or any other procurement instrument intended for use by multiple agencies, upon notification from the Contracting Officer, during the performance of the contract, the Contractor shall promptly make any necessary changes or modifications to remove any product or service produced or provided by a source that this clause prohibits. (h) General report. (1) If the Contractor identifies or is notified by any source, (including a subcontractor at any tier), that any product or service provided or used (or to be provided or used) during contract performance does not comply with any prohibition in this clause, then the Contractor shall report the following information, or as much information is known, in writing to the contracting office as identified in paragraph (h)(2) within 72 hours: (i) Contract number and order number, if applicable; (ii) The specific prohibition the product or service is not complying with; (iii) A description of the products or services that the Contractor identifies or has reason to suspect is prohibited (include brand; model number, such as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); (iv) The entity that produced the product or service (include entity name, unique entity identifier, Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, facilities responsible for design, fabrication, assembly, packaging, and test of the product, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor (provide manufacturer codes and distributor codes used for the product)); (v) Description of the functionality of the product or service and how that functionality impacts the risk to the product or service; (vi) An explanation of any factors relevant to determining if the product or service should be permitted by an applicable exception, exemption, or waiver (if the contractor would like the Government to consider a waiver, and asks for such a waiver); (vii) Whether alternative products or services are available that would comply with the prohibition; (viii) If the product or service is related to item maintenance, include the following information on the item being maintained: (A) Brand; (B) Model number, OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and (C) Item description, as applicable. (ix) Any readily available information about mitigation actions implemented or recommended. (2) If a report must be submitted to a contracting office, the Contractor shall submit the report as follows: (i) If a Department of Defense contracting office, the Contractor shall report to the website at https:// dibnet.dod.mil. (ii) For all other contracting offices, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer. (iii) For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to both the contracting office for the indefinite delivery contract and the contracting office for any affected order. (3) If the report provided does not contain any of the information required by paragraph (h)(1) of this clause, and the contractor later discovers new information that is required by paragraph (h)(1) of this clause, then the contractor shall submit a subsequent report within 72 hours of discovering the new information. (4) The contractor shall also report the information in paragraph (h)(1) if the contractor wishes to ask for a waiver of the requirements of a new FASCSA order being applied through modification. (i) New FASCSA orders report. (1) During contract performance, the Contractor shall review SAM at least once every three months, or as advised by the Contracting Officer, to check for covered articles subject to FASCSA order(s), or for products or services produced by a source subject to FASCSA order(s) not currently identified under paragraph (e) of this clause. (2) If the Contractor identifies a new FASCSA order(s) that could impact their supply chain, then the Contractor shall conduct a reasonable inquiry to identify whether a covered article or product or service produced or provided by a source subject to the FASCSA order(s) was provided to the Government or used during contract performance.

Scope

Document Number: 19AQMM26R0250 PROCESSED Page 22 of 56 (ii) To the nature and scope of the activities to be performed for the Government, including the number of non-United States citizens expected to be employed and the risk that the contract or subcontract will involve services or supplies susceptible to trafficking in persons. (3) Minimum requirements.

Evaluation

However, when quotations are technically similar, price may become the determining factor in the best value determination.

Submission

In particular, failure to submit a complete Importation/Exportation Plan at the time of quote submission may result in the Contracting Officer determinging that the quotation is unacceptable for further evaluation or award.

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Notice information

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NOTE: This soliciation amendment A0001 is the inital posting of this requirement on SAM.gov. There is no original SF-1449 for this solicitation available. The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is an instrumental leader in the development of policies and programs to combat international narcotics and crime. Within the framework of the United States-Mexico bilateral relationship, both countries are committed to pursuing and bringing criminals to justice, ensuring continuity in activities that strengthen joint efforts. This project builds the capacity of Mexican forensic laboratories and practitioners by providing equipment, training, and support for international accreditation. It also fosters collaboration among investigators, analysts, prosecutors, and other stakeholders. By enhancing forensic analysis and promoting data-driven investigations, the initiative improves the resolution of homicides and related cases, generates actionable intelligence, and enables law enforcement to dismantle transnational criminal networks. These efforts directly advance U.S. national security interests by reducing cross-border threats and improving public safety through more effective intelligence sharing and investigative precision. As part of the first and second phases of the Government of Mexico (GOM) National Genetics Database / Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) Project, the INL Forensics Program delivered IT equipment in 2020 and 2023 to the Federal Attorney General's Office (FGR) and twenty State Attorney General Offices. This equipment enables the sharing of genetic evidence collected from offenders and crime scenes through a national genetics database. Establishing this database supports the identification of offenders, strengthens investigative capabilities, and increases conviction rates. This contract represents the third and final phase of the initiative. In this phase, INL will donate specialized IT forensic equipment to eight (8) Mexican state Attorney General Offices to further enhance the collection and analysis of critical evidence, such as genetic material from offenders and crime scenes, and to support the continued development of the national genetics database. Upon completion of this phase, 29 of Mexico's 32 states will be covered. The expanded database will generate actionable intelligence to disrupt transnational trafficking networks by linking unknown DNA samples to a comprehensive repository of registered profiles

What changed

Aug 13, 2026 · 3 fields changed
Notice typePresolicitationSolicitation
DescriptionThe Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is an instrumental leader in the development of policies and programs to combat international narcotics and crime. Within the framework of the United States-Mexico bilateral relationship, both countries are committed to pursuing and bringing criminals to justice, ensuring continuity in activities that strengthen joint efforts. This project builds the capacity of Mexican forensic laboratories and practitioners by providing equipment, training, and support for international accreditation. It also fosters collaboration among investigators, analysts, prosecutors, and other stakeholders. By enhancing forensic analysis and promoting data-driven investigations, the initiative improves the resolution of homicides and related cases, generates actionable intelligence, and enables law enforcement to dismantle transnational criminal networks. These efforts directly advance U.S. national security interests by reducing cross-border threats and improving public safety through more effective intelligence sharing and investigative precision. As part of the first and second phases of the Government of Mexico (GOM) National Genetics Database / Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) Project, the INL Forensics Program delivered IT equipment in 2020 and 2023 to the Federal Attorney General's Office (FGR) and twenty State Attorney General Offices. This equipment enables the sharing of genetic evidence collected from offenders and crime scenes through a national genetics database. Establishing this database supports the identification of offenders, strengthens investigative capabilities, and increases conviction rates. This contract represents the third and final phase of the initiative. In this phase, INL will donate specialized IT forensic equipment to eight (8) Mexican state Attorney General Offices to further enhance the collection and analysis of critical evidence, such as genetic material from offenders and crime scenes, and to support the continued development of the national genetics database. Upon completion of this phase, 29 of Mexico's 32 states will be covered. The expanded database will generate actionable intelligence to disrupt transnational trafficking networks by linking unknown DNA samples to a comprehensive repository of registered profiles.NOTE: This soliciation amendment A0001 is the inital posting of this requirement on SAM.gov. There is no original SF-1449 for this solicitation available. The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is an instrumental leader in the development of policies and programs to combat international narcotics and crime. Within the framework of the United States-Mexico bilateral relationship, both countries are committed to pursuing and bringing criminals to justice, ensuring continuity in activities that strengthen joint efforts. This project builds the capacity of Mexican forensic laboratories and practitioners by providing equipment, training, and support for international accreditation. It also fosters collaboration among investigators, analysts, prosecutors, and other stakeholders. By enhancing forensic analysis and promoting data-driven investigations, the initiative improves the resolution of homicides and related cases, generates actionable intelligence, and enables law enforcement to dismantle transnational criminal networks. These efforts directly advance U.S. national security interests by reducing cross-border threats and improving public safety through more effective intelligence sharing and investigative precision. As part of the first and second phases of the Government of Mexico (GOM) National Genetics Database / Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) Project, the INL Forensics Program delivered IT equipment in 2020 and 2023 to the Federal Attorney General's Office (FGR) and twenty State Attorney General Offices. This equipment enables the sharing of genetic evidence collected from offenders and crime scenes through a national genetics database. Establishing this database supports the identification of offenders, strengthens investigative capabilities, and increases conviction rates. This contract represents the third and final phase of the initiative. In this phase, INL will donate specialized IT forensic equipment to eight (8) Mexican state Attorney General Offices to further enhance the collection and analysis of critical evidence, such as genetic material from offenders and crime scenes, and to support the continued development of the national genetics database. Upon completion of this phase, 29 of Mexico's 32 states will be covered. The expanded database will generate actionable intelligence to disrupt transnational trafficking networks by linking unknown DNA samples to a comprehensive repository of registered profiles
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