High Frequency Radio Detection and Monitoring Equipment for Naval Intelligence Group (GRIN 5)

The contract seeks the provision of portable detection and monitoring equipment designed to locate long-distance high-frequency radios utilized by transnational criminal organizations to coordinate the movement of cocaine-laden vessels toward the United States. These systems must operate effectively across both land and maritime environments to support interdiction efforts by enabling intelligence gathering and real-time tracking of illicit communication signals. The equipment is intended for deployment by personnel operating in high-risk regions, with a primary place of performance centered in Bogotá, indicating a strategic focus on Latin American transit zones critical to cocaine trafficking networks. The procurement is managed by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs under the Department of State, reflecting a foreign policy and security-oriented mission to disrupt global drug trafficking operations. The NAICS code 334511 identifies the equipment as falling under electronic instrumentation manufacturing, suggesting specialized technical capabilities are required. Point of contact for the acquisition is Jamillah Timmons, with Tyler Sinclair serving as the Small Business Specialist, indicating potential opportunities for small businesses to participate. Although the solicitation number and posted date are not specified, the forecast nature of the document signals a planning phase for fiscal year 2026, with further details expected to be released in a subsequent formal solicitation.