Equipment for Manual Eradication

The contract solicits the purchase of 2,000 tactical equipment kits designed to support manual eradication teams tasked with eliminating illicit crops across approximately 10,000 to 12,000 hectares annually. Each kit includes essential field deployment and safety gear such as tents, hammocks, backpacks, water filters, and ponchos, ensuring operational readiness in remote and challenging terrain. The equipment is intended for use by teams operating under the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, a division of the U.S. Department of State, with primary field operations based in Bogotá. While the solicitation is currently listed as a forecast and no formal solicitation number has been issued, interested vendors should direct inquiries to Jamillah Timmons at timmonsj@state.gov, with additional support available through Small Business Specialist Tyler Sinclair. The North American Industry Classification System code 928110 indicates this procurement falls under the category of other justice, public order, and safety activities, reflecting its alignment with international law enforcement and narcotics control initiatives.