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Undercover Backstopping Project for Mexican Law Enforcement

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City is seeking organizations to support the Undercover Backstopping Project for Mexican law enforcement agencies. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), U.S. Embassy Mexico City - Project Scope: - Enhance the capacity of Mexican federal and state law enforcement to conduct secure undercover operations targeting transnational criminal organizations - Develop recommendations to strengthen legal protections for undercover agents - Design and pilot a secure identity management (backstopping) system for undercover agents - Create a replicable basic undercover training course tailored to the Mexican legal system - Funding and Duration: - Cooperative agreement with anticipated funding between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000 - Project duration up to 24 months - Eligibility and Requirements: - Open to U.S. and foreign NGOs and educational institutions - No cost-sharing required - Substantial involvement from INL throughout the project - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs or commercial products are requested; the focus is on program design, technical assistance, and capacity building - Emphasis on legal framework assessment, secure identity management, and training development for undercover operations

Description

This project aims to protect American communities by enhancing Mexican agencies' ability to conduct undercover operations against transnational criminal organizations and drug cartels threatening U.S. national security. It involves providing recommendations to close critical gaps in Mexico's legal protections and enhancing identity management systems for undercover agents. The project includes designing and executing a basic undercover training course for Mexican agents, developing legal and policy frameworks, and piloting a secure backstopping program. The goal is to enable safer and more effective undercover operations that support joint U.S. and Mexican investigations targeting criminal networks.

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