SAM #191NLE26N0068

Market Research: Gold Traceability Application for Guyana and Suriname

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is conducting market research to identify U.S. vendors capable of developing and sustaining a gold traceability application for Guyana and Suriname. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) - Project Scope: - Design, develop, implement, and sustain a comprehensive gold traceability software platform for Guyana and Suriname - Track gold from extraction ('pit') to export ('port') to prevent illegal and foreign gold from entering legal markets - Support regulatory compliance, disrupt transnational criminal networks, and incentivize legitimate mining - Services Requested: - Software development with mobile capabilities, digital certification, and real-time monitoring - Training and stakeholder engagement for government officials, miners, buyers, and other stakeholders - Monitoring, evaluation, and data-driven decision support for policy and enforcement integration - Unique Requirements: - Collaboration with local ministries and mining associations - Application must support proof of concept in Guyana, with potential scaling to Suriname and other countries - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or product quantities are specified; this is a market research/sources sought notice - Period of Performance: - Base year for proof of concept in Guyana, with up to three additional one-year option periods for expansion - Place of Performance: - Guyana and Suriname

Description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), is conducting market research to identify qualified U.S. vendors capable of designing, implementing, and sustaining a comprehensive gold traceability application for Guyana and Suriname. This "pit to port" tracking system will help prevent illegal and foreign gold from entering legal markets, disrupt transnational criminal networks, and incentivize legitimate miners to engage in formal mining activities.

This Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government seeks vendor capability information, industry feedback on draft requirements, and input to inform the acquisition strategy.

Interested vendors must review the complete Sources Sought Notice and the separately attached Statement of Objectives (SOO) for detailed requirements, response instructions, and submission guidelines.

Key Information:

Response Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT Submission Method: Email only to WeselyCJ@state.gov Subject Line: "RFI – Strengthening Gold Traceability in Guyana and Suriname" Page Limit: 20 pages (excluding cover page and table of contents)

Responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted to form a binding contract. The Government will not reimburse costs incurred in responding to this notice.

For complete details on response requirements, eligibility criteria, and the anticipated scope of work, please review the attached Sources Sought Notice and Statement of Objectives.

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