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Counterterrorism Legal and Financial Disruption Program for Latin America and the Caribbean

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Counterterrorism seeks to establish a comprehensive program to disrupt terrorist financing and strengthen legal frameworks in Latin America and the Caribbean. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products and Services Requested: - Services: - Western Hemisphere Counterterrorism Legal and Financial Disruption Program - Structured training and mentoring for investigators, prosecutors, and judges - Focus on legal frameworks, financial disruption, and multi-agency coordination - Technical assistance on terrorist designations, sanctions, and implementation of National Security Presidential Memorandum-2 (NSPM-2) - Contractual Services: - Subrecipient services (audits, program-specific IT, third-party evaluations) - Contractor services (professional and consultant services) - Products: - Equipment (e.g., generators and other items over $10,000 per unit) - Supplies (e.g., laptops, cell phones under $10,000 per unit) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Substantial U.S. Government involvement throughout the project - Coordination with existing regional training activities (e.g., International Law Enforcement Academy) - Compliance with federal registration and application standards - Prohibition on certain telecommunications equipment - Emphasis on practical skills, multi-agency coordination, and targeted assistance to advance U.S. national security interests - Funding and Period of Performance: - Up to $8,880,118 for a 24-month cooperative agreement - Renewal or additional funding at the Department of State's discretion - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Latin America and the Caribbean (Western Hemisphere) - U.S. Department of State Bureau of Counterterrorism (contracting office)

Description

The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Counterterrorism announces a funding opportunity to establish a program aimed at strengthening the ability to hold Foreign Terrorist Organizations accountable by improving legal frameworks and disrupting their financial networks. The program will provide structured legal and financial-disruption training for investigators, prosecutors, and judges across Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on terrorism cases and dismantling FTO networks. It emphasizes practical skills, multi-agency coordination, and targeted assistance to advance U.S. national security interests in the Western Hemisphere. The program also supports addressing threats from Iranian proxies and requires coordination with existing regional training activities.

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