INL Bogota Chainalysis Licenses

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure specialized software licenses, including financial investigative tools, blockchain tracing, link analysis, and digital forensic software, along with computer equipment for investigative units within the Colombian National Police (CNP), Attorney General’s Office (AGO), Financial Intelligence Unit (UIAF), and Supreme Court of Justice. The goal is to enhance their capacity to investigate illicit financing related to money laundering, weapons trafficking, forced recruitment, and migrant smuggling.

• Licenses: 31 Chainalysis Reactor Gold named user licenses (one-year term).

• Support: 550 hours of dedicated investigative case support by a certified professional investigator (one-year term).

• Training: Private virtual courses in Spanish for 10 students each, covering Chainalysis Cryptocurrency Fundamentals Certification (CCFC), Chainalysis Reactor Certification (CRC), and Chainalysis Asset Seizure Certification (CASC).

• Option Years: The contract includes two option years for licenses, investigative support, and training sessions.

• Delivery: Digital delivery of licenses and credentials within 45 days of award. Initial training within 60 days of license installation, with remaining training to be completed within 6 months. Faster delivery is preferred.

• Distribution: Licenses will be distributed digitally to specific units within Colombian law enforcement agencies as detailed in the SOW.

• Warranty: One year of support from activation date for users, including response to technical requests via phone or email within one business day.

• Product Discontinuation: Vendor must provide at least three months' advance written notice of discontinuation, offering a materially similar replacement or a refund.

• Period of Performance: 45 days for delivery of licenses and scheduling of training after contract award. All items to be delivered within 45 days of order.

• Place of Performance: Digital delivery to specified Colombian government units.

• Tax Exemption: All goods and services must be provided tax-exempt. The U.S. Government will assist in obtaining customs clearance and tax exemption certificates.

• Inspection and Acceptance: Final inspection and acceptance by the U.S. government upon delivery and scheduled training.

• SAM Registration: Quoters must be registered in SAM.gov unless an exception applies.

• Past Performance: Offerors must submit two relevant past performance contracts from the last five years, including specific project details.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, responsible quoter. Evaluation factors include technical acceptability, past performance, and price. Delivery time frame and technical specifications will be evaluated.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: 191NLE26Q0084) for commercial products and commercial services. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

The solicitation details several line items for "IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)" and related services. These include:

• Line Item 001: Chainalysis Reactor Gold License (named user, one-year license).
• Line Item 002: 550 hours of dedicated investigative case support by a certified professional investigator.
• Line Item 003: Chainalysis Cryptocurrency Fundamentals Certification (CCFC training) for 10 students, delivered virtually in Spanish.
• Line Item 004: Chainalysis Reactor Certification (CRC training) for 10 students, delivered virtually in Spanish.
• Line Item 005: Chainalysis Asset Seizure Certification (CASC) for 10 students, delivered virtually in Spanish.

These items are listed for the period of performance from 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027.

Additional line items (1001-1005 and 2001-2005) represent unexercised options for similar software licenses and training courses for subsequent performance periods (07/01/2027 - 06/30/2028 and 07/01/2028 - 06/30/2029).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base period is 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027. Option periods extend through 06/30/2029.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but line items show $0.00 unit prices for the base and option periods, suggesting pricing will be detailed elsewhere or is to be provided by the offeror.

• Offer Due Date: 06/18/2026 at 17:00 ET.

• Submission Instructions: Offers must be signed and dated and include specific information as detailed in FAR 52.212-1.

• Evaluation Factors: The government will award to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering price and other factors. Specific evaluation factors are to be inserted.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses related to small business, labor standards, and other compliance requirements.

• The document includes standard FAR clauses such as 52.212-4 (Terms and Conditions) and 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders).

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 513210 with a size standard for small business.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition" for the procurement of Chainalysis software and related services. It outlines the rationale for sole-source acquisition, detailing the specific needs of the Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in Bogota, Colombia.

This document explains why a particular vendor (Chainalysis) is being selected without a competitive bidding process. It highlights the unique capabilities of Chainalysis software in supporting law enforcement investigations, particularly in tracing and analyzing illicit financial flows involving virtual assets. The justification emphasizes that Chainalysis is the only solution that meets the specific technical requirements for the Colombian National Police (CNP) and other U.S. law enforcement agencies, enabling seamless collaboration and information sharing on transnational cases. Bidders interested in similar capabilities or who believe they can meet these requirements should review the specific needs detailed in the document to understand the government's criteria for this specialized procurement.