INL Bogota Chainalysis Licenses
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of State, INL Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program in Bogota, Colombia, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (19INLE26I0020) to identify potential sources for Chainalysis software licenses, investigative case support, and specialized training. This market research aims to procure financial investigative tools, blockchain tracing, link analysis, and digital forensic software to combat illicit financing by transnational criminal organizations. Responses are due by Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes:
- 31 Chainalysis Reactor Gold Licenses (one year, one user per license).
- 550 hours of dedicated investigative case support by a certified professional investigator (one year).
- 9 private virtual training courses (in Spanish) for 10 students each:
- 3 x Chainalysis Cryptocurrency Fundamentals Certification (CCFC).
- 3 x Chainalysis Reactor Certification (CRC).
- 3 x Chainalysis Asset Seizure Certification (CASC).
Delivery and installation of licenses are requested within 45 days of award, with initial training within 60 days and all training completed within 6 months.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- PSC: 7A20 (Application Development Software)
- NAICS: 513210 (Software Publishers)
- Set-Aside: None specified (for market research purposes to determine if a Small Business set-aside is appropriate).
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: April 15, 2026
Purpose of Sources Sought
This notice is for planning and market research only; it is not a solicitation. The Government seeks to identify potential sources, determine the appropriateness of a Small Business set-aside, and identify authorized resellers. Responses will not be paid for and do not guarantee a future contract.
Information Requested from Interested Parties
Respondents should provide:
- Company name, point of contact, phone number, and address.
- UEI Number and CAGE Code.
- Interest in participation (e.g., prime contractor, teaming partner, subcontractor).
- SBA certification (SDVOSB/HUBZONE/8(a)/WOSB) for applicable NAICS.
- Statement of capabilities relevant to this requirement.
- Confirmation of being an authorized reseller of the required software licenses.
Submissions must be detailed enough for thorough government review and sent via e-mail to the contacts below.
Delivery, Warranty, and Customs
- Delivery: Digital delivery of licenses, usernames, and passwords within 45 days of award.
- Warranty: One year of support from activation date, including technical requests (phone/email) within one day. Vendor must evaluate and resolve covered defects.
- Discontinuation: Three months' advance written notice required for service discontinuation, with options for replacement solutions or refunds.
- Customs & Tax: All goods/services must be tax-exempt. The U.S. Government will assist in obtaining customs clearance and tax exemption certificates from Colombia.
Period of Performance
The Period of Performance is 45 days to deliver licenses and coordinate/schedule certified training after contract award. The vendor must fulfill 100% of requested items within 45 days of order delivery.
Contact Information
- Primary: Michele Coccovizzo, Senior Contract Support Specialist (CoccovizzoML@state.gov)
- Secondary: Jamillah Timmons, Contracting Officer (TimmonsJ@state.gov)