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Kenya Border Counterterrorism Training and Equipment Support

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism seeks to enhance Kenya's border security and counterterrorism capabilities through a 15-month cooperative agreement. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism - Scope of Work: - Training and equipping an advanced tactical law enforcement unit within Kenya’s Administrative Police Services (APS) to secure the Kenya-Somalia border, with a focus on the Manda Bay Military Base (Camp Simba) area - Key capability areas: - Low-light and night-vision operations - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance (ISR) - Organic explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) - Products and Services Requested: - Training services for APS tactical unit in the above areas - Equipment such as generators (>$10,000/unit), laptops, and cell phones (<$10,000/unit) - Contractual services including subrecipient audits, IT services, third-party evaluations, and professional consulting - Unique Requirements: - Use of existing Kenyan training facilities - Certification of Kenyan instructors (train-the-trainer model) - Development of a training and equipment management system - Compliance with federal cost regulations and prohibition on certain telecommunications equipment - Eligibility: - Open to not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, public international organizations, and governmental institutions - No specific OEMs or product models are named in the solicitation.

Description

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) is offering a 15-month cooperative agreement to enhance the counterterrorism capabilities of an advanced tactical law enforcement unit within Kenya’s Administrative Police Services (APS) responsible for securing the border with Somalia. The program focuses on improving operational readiness through training and equipment in three key areas: low-light and night-vision capabilities, use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance (ISR), and organic explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) capabilities. The initiative aims to strengthen security around the Manda Bay Military Base (Camp Simba) in Kenya’s Lamu County, which is vital for protecting U.S. military assets and personnel. By bolstering Kenya's border security, the program seeks to directly protect American servicemembers and prevent terrorist attacks threatening U.S. interests.

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