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Cooperative Agreement to Strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina's Capacity Against Transnational Criminal Organizations

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking proposals to strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina's capacity to combat transnational criminal organizations and related corruption. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) - INL Office of Europe and Asia's Bosnia and Herzegovina Program - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in this opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - Establishment and operational support for at least three joint investigation teams (JITs) involving prosecutors, law enforcement, and financial investigators - U.S. practitioner mentorship partnerships, including regular sessions, study tours, and expert exchanges - Technical assistance and expert support for complex investigations, such as financial analysis, digital forensics, and international cooperation - Asset management system strengthening, including best practice guides, SOPs, asset tracking systems, and specialized training - Laptops (2 units) for project personnel - Workshop materials (75 sets) for training participants - Machine X (1 unit) for project activities (to be procured locally) - Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants are U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations and educational institutions - Applicants must demonstrate capacity to facilitate partnerships between Bosnia and Herzegovina institutions and U.S. counterparts - Quarterly performance reporting through INL's DevResults system is required - Estimated funding is between $600,000 and $700,000 for a project period of 30 to 36 months, with possible extension up to five years.

Description

This solicitation seeks applications to strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina's ability to combat transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) and related corruption that threaten U.S. security interests. The project aims to enhance inter-agency collaboration and establish sustainable mechanisms for cooperation and information sharing, including joint investigation teams, U.S. practitioner mentorship, technical assistance for complex investigations, and improved asset management capacity. The program will support a collaborative model involving all actors in criminal and financial investigations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The award is a cooperative agreement with a project length of 30 to 36 months, starting in October 2026.

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