INL/WHP: RAPID RESPONSE SOLUTION

AI Summary

The U.S. Department of State is seeking qualified sources for a rapid response solution to riot control and civil unrest in the Western Hemisphere. This Sources Sought Notice aims to identify manufacturers and suppliers capable of providing necessary equipment and logistics. Responses are due by June 30, 2026, and must meet specific requirements outlined in the notice.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: 191NLE26WHP
Notice Type: Sources Sought
Posted Date: June 16, 2026
Response Deadline: June 30, 2026
NAICS Code: 561621 AI guide
Issuing Office: ACQUISITIONS - INL
Sub-Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Primary Contact: Courtney Wesely
City: WASHINGTON
State: DC
ZIP Code: 20520
AI Product/Service: both

Description

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

Key dates

June 16, 2026Posted Date
June 30, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

AI search tags

riot control equipment crowd control munitions rapid deployment logistics civil unrest response export control compliance emerging technologies international assistance

Frequently asked questions

INL/WHP: RAPID RESPONSE SOLUTION is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF STATE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.