Disrupting TCOs through Evidence Reform

The contract seeks to enhance Honduras’ capacity to securely, transparently, and consistently manage seized evidence in order to weaken transnational criminal organizations’ ability to evade prosecution and sustain illicit markets. This initiative, titled “Disrupting TCOs through Evidence Reform,” is a cooperative agreement sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, with a funding range of $1.8 million to $2 million for a 24-month performance period beginning in October 2026 and ending in October 2028. The work will be implemented entirely in Honduras and must support institutional reforms within the Office of the Attorney General and the National Police, including the development and deployment of digital inventory systems, standardized custody procedures, legal and regulatory updates, training curricula, and sustainability frameworks. Proposals must include a comprehensive project analysis, a theory of change grounded in evidence, a detailed implementation plan with risk mitigation strategies, and a robust sustainability plan. The evaluation is heavily weighted toward technical merit at 50% for project analysis and design, with additional emphasis on program monitoring (25%), institutional capacity (10%), and cost effectiveness (15%), and the award will be made using a trade-off process where technical quality takes precedence over cost unless proposals are deemed essentially equal. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier, comply with federal cost principles under 2 CFR Part 200, and submit required attachments including a Change Map, an Illustrative Performance Indicator Reference Sheet, a Risk Analysis template, and detailed budget documentation formatted to strict specifications. The solicitation mandates full adherence to U.S. government compliance requirements, including Leahy Amendment vetting for any engagement with foreign security forces, Trafficking in Persons compliance for projects over $500,000, and strict prohibitions on the use of federal funds for abortion-related activities or discriminatory equity ideologies as outlined in applicable federal policies. Proposals are due by August 31, 2026, and must be submitted through Grants.gov in Microsoft Word and Excel formats only, with narrative components capped at specific page limits and conforming to formatting standards such as 12-point Times New Roman font and one-inch margins. The U.S. Government retains final authority over acceptance of deliverables, payment approvals via SF-270, and oversight of all subrecipient and consultant engagements, ensuring alignment with federal standards and project goals.