Simpler Grants.gov #OFOP0003184

Evidence Management System and Training for Honduras Law Enforcement

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement to improve evidence management in Honduras, supporting the Honduran Office of the Attorney General and National Police. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation. - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation of a secure, standardized evidence management system for Honduran law enforcement agencies - Institutional assessments and legal/procedural reforms - Training for evidence coordinators, investigators, and prosecutors - Deployment of digital inventory and classification systems - Organizational development to support the evidence lifecycle - Procurement of equipment such as laptops, machines, and workshop materials (quantities: 2 laptops, 1 machine, 75 sets of workshop materials) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Project aims to disrupt transnational criminal organizations by strengthening evidence handling - Quarterly performance reporting through INL's DevResults system - Potential for project expansion up to five years based on performance and funding - Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign non-profits, educational institutions, and for-profit entities - Estimated funding is between $1,800,000 and $2,000,000 for a 24-month period, with a single award anticipated.

Description

This solicitation seeks applications to carry out a project aimed at strengthening Honduras' ability to manage seized evidence securely, transparently, and in a standardized manner. The project focuses on reducing vulnerabilities exploited by transnational criminal organizations to evade prosecution and sustain illicit markets. It involves establishing modern evidence management protocols, secure storage facilities, and training for investigators and prosecutors. The initiative supports successful prosecutions of organized crime and advances U.S. priorities related to citizen security and regional stability in Central America.

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