INL/WHP: Guyana & Suriname Gold Traceability
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AI Contract Overview
The Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has awarded a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Global Venture Consulting under contract number 191NLE26C0042 to address illicit gold mining and smuggling in Guyana and Suriname. The contract period runs from August 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with the potential for extension through December 31, 2028, and was justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the absence of other responsible sources, with no solicitation or competitive bidding conducted. The project aims to disrupt transnational criminal networks by enhancing traceability of gold originating from informal mining sectors, which are exploited to launder metals from Venezuela, Brazil, and French Guiana, with proceeds funding narcotics trafficking and undermining regional governance and tax revenues. This effort directly supports U.S. national security priorities by reducing the flow of illegal drugs and criminal activity that threaten American citizens and international stability. The work is aligned with INL’s broader mission of strengthening partner nations’ criminal justice systems and law enforcement capacity to combat threats before they reach U.S. borders, with primary point of contact Courtney Wesely and secondary contact Rebecca Mills available for further inquiries through the Department of State’s Acquisition Office in Washington, D.C.
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Sole-Source Contract Award Notice
Awarding Agency: Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)
Vendor: Global Venture Consulting
Contract Number: 191NLE26C0042
Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
Period of Performance: August 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 (extendable through December 31, 2028)
Authority
This contract was awarded under 41 U.S.C. § 3304, as implemented by FAR Subpart 6.3, and justified under FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source). No solicitation was issued, and no quotes or proposals were requested.
INL Mission and Alignment with Administration Priorities
INL develops policies and programs to combat international narcotics trafficking and transnational crime. This mission directly supports the Administration's America First priorities by:
- Reducing the flow of illegal drugs into the United States; and
- Minimizing the impact of international crime on American citizens and national security.
To achieve these goals, INL partners with allied governments to strengthen their criminal justice systems and law enforcement capacity, helping partner nations combat crime and narcotics trafficking before threats reach U.S. borders.
Project Overview
Illicit gold mining and smuggling in Guyana and Suriname undermine regional security, fuel transnational criminal networks, and deprive both governments of critical tax revenue. Informal artisanal mining sectors create vulnerabilities that traffickers exploit to launder illegally mined gold from Venezuela, Brazil, and French Guiana into the legal market. The proceeds frequently finance narcotics trafficking and money laundering, further eroding government authority and threatening regional stability.
Additional Information
A Single Source Justification is attached; please refer to that document for further details.
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