INL/WHP: Rapid Response Solution
| Location: | Federal |
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| Posted: | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Due: | Jun 30, 2026 |
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| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | 191NLE26WHP |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- Original Published Date: Jun 16, 2026 03:44 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: Jun 30, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Jul 15, 2026
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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
Rapid Response Solution — Western Hemisphere
Issuing Office: Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Western Hemisphere Programs (WHP)
RFI Title: Rapid Response Solution for INL/WHP
Response Due: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), issues this Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources capable of providing a rapid response solution for riot control and civil unrest situations within the Western Hemisphere. Equipment procured under any resulting requirement would be donated to host governments under U.S. foreign assistance programs.
This notice is issued solely for market research purposes in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). It does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.
The Government seeks information from manufacturers, suppliers, and integrators with demonstrated capabilities in the following areas:
- Riot control equipment and crowd control munitions (CCM), including less-lethal and non-lethal systems
- Rapid deployment logistics, including the ability to deliver equipment in-country within 24–72 hours
- Regional expertise in the Western Hemisphere, including established in-country relationships and customs/compliance experience
- Export control compliance (ITAR/EAR) and Leahy Law vetting processes
- Innovative and emerging technologies for civil unrest response
Respondents must be registered in SAM.gov, hold a current CAGE Code and UEI Number, and not appear on the Excluded Parties List. Responses are limited to 50 pages and must address all six sections outlined in the RFI. Generic capability statements will not be considered.
Submit responses via email to: Courtney Wesely, Contracting Officer — WeselyCJ@state.gov
Subject Line: RFI – Rapid Response Solution for INL/WHP
- US DEPT OF STATE, 2201 C ST NW
- WASHINGTON , DC 20520
- USA
- Courtney Wesely
- WeselyCJ@state.gov
- Jun 16, 2026 03:44 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)
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