INL/Guyana & INL/Suriname: Gold Smuggling Traceability
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), is conducting market research to identify qualified U.S. vendors capable of designing, implementing, and sustaining a comprehensive gold traceability application for Guyana and Suriname. This "pit to port" tracking system will help prevent illegal and foreign gold from entering legal markets, disrupt transnational criminal networks, and incentivize legitimate miners to engage in formal mining activities. This Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government seeks vendor capability information, industry feedback on draft requirements, and input to inform the acquisition strategy. In...