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INL Colombia Project: Combating Forced Child Recruitment with Training and Technology

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) seeks a partner to implement a project in Colombia targeting forced child recruitment by terrorist and criminal organizations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), INL Colombia Criminal Justice Division - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Specialized training, advising, and assistance for Colombian National Police and Attorney General's Offices to investigate and prosecute forced child recruitment - Provision and use of technological tools to improve online evidence collection related to child exploitation - Activities to enhance intelligence-sharing and law enforcement coordination among Colombian agencies and partners - Laptops (2 units) for project personnel - Workshop materials (75 sets) for training participants (notebooks, guides, pens, highlighters) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on criminal justice capacity-building and technological support for Colombian authorities - Emphasis on disrupting recruitment networks through training, technology, and coordination - Involvement of local faith-based organizations and social media companies as stakeholders - Quarterly performance reporting and inclusion of participant travel/lodging in the budget - Applicants must have experience with criminal justice projects in Colombia and internationally - Only one award is anticipated, with a total funding range of $3.5M to $4M

Description

This is a grant opportunity issued by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the U.S. Department of State. The project aims to combat forced child recruitment by Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) in Colombia. The recipient will train, advise, and assist Colombian law enforcement and judicial bodies to investigate, arrest, and prosecute recruiters exploiting children under 18 years old. The project focuses on criminal justice responses to reduce illegal armed groups' capabilities and protect U.S. national security. The award is a cooperative agreement with a 24-month implementation period starting in September 2026.

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