INL Bogota TRM Forensics Licenses
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of State, INL Bogota, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for TRM Forensics Licenses and related services. This market research aims to identify qualified sources for specialized software and training to support anti-money laundering and illicit financing investigations by transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) and foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) in Colombia. Responses are due Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Background
The INL Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program at the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá seeks to procure specialized software licenses, including financial investigative tools, blockchain tracing, link analysis, and digital forensic software. This will enable investigative units to analyze digital evidence from phones and computers, advancing investigations into illicit financing related to money laundering, weapons trafficking, forced recruitment, and migrant smuggling. This notice is for planning and market research only, not a solicitation, and aims to determine potential sources and the appropriateness of a Small Business set-aside.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes:
- 26 TRM Forensics-Premium LE Licenses: One-year licenses, one user per license, including virtual onboarding.
- 200 hours of dedicated professional services: For support on complex investigations, for one year.
- Training Certifications (26 each, in Spanish): TRM Crypto Fundamentals Certification (online), TRM Certified Investigator (in-person), TRM Advanced Crypto Investigator (in-person), and TRM Digital Forensics Specialist/Crypto Seizure Specialist (in-person).
Delivery & Warranty
- Delivery: Licenses and installation requested within 44 days of award. Initial training within 60 days of installation, with remaining training completed within 6 months. Digital delivery is required.
- Warranty: One year of vendor support from activation, with a maximum one-day response time for technical requests. Provisions for product discontinuation are also outlined.
- Customs & Tax: The U.S. Government will assist the contractor in obtaining customs clearance and tax exemption certificates from the Government of Colombia.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (RFI)
- PSC: 7A20 (Application Development Software)
- NAICS: 513210 (Software Publishers)
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research will inform potential Small Business set-aside.
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: April 16, 2026
Requested Information
Interested contractors should provide:
- Company name, point of contact, phone number, and address.
- UEI Number and CAGE Code.
- Interest in nature of participation (e.g., prime, teaming partner, subcontractor).
- SBA certifications (SDVOSB/HUBZONE/8(a)/WOSB) for applicable NAICS.
- Statement of capabilities relevant to this requirement.
- Confirmation of authorized reseller status for required software licenses.
Responses should be emailed to the primary and secondary points of contact. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for information submitted.