International Asset Recovery (IAR)

The Department of Justice, through its Jmd-Procurement Services Staff, is seeking capabilities for International Asset Recovery (IAR) services under solicitation number 15JPSS26N00000063, posted on May 4, 2026, with responses due by May 14, 2026, at 12:00 pm Eastern Time. This sources-sought notice targets contractors capable of providing comprehensive asset forfeiture support including the management, storage, transportation, and disposition of seized assets domestically and internationally, with an emphasis on compliance with U.S. and foreign legal requirements. Work involves handling diverse assets such as aircraft, vessels, securities, vehicles, wine, cigars, racehorses, and businesses under active operation, requiring contractors to maintain a pool of cleared personnel available within 10 days of a service request. Performance is governed by technical exhibits and the Statement of Work, mandating strict adherence to inventory controls, chain of custody documentation, packaging and labeling standards using Asset Identification Numbers and case/sequence identifiers, and climate-controlled storage for sensitive items. Contractors must ensure preservation of asset value, implement quality control measures with Acceptable Quality Levels of 95% or 100% for critical tasks, and submit timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reports through approved formats, while maintaining all records for one year post-task completion. The contract operates under an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ)-like model without fixed pricing or obligations, allowing the Government to issue task orders for unforeseen requirements within scope upon approval and funding, with no pre-established ceiling or minimum value. Payment and accounting mechanisms are referenced but not fully specified, requiring electronic financial reporting via approved systems without mandated invoicing platforms like WAWF or IPP. Security clearances are mandatory for all personnel, coordinated through the Department of Justice, and facilities must meet stringent physical security standards including 10-foot chain-link fencing, alarm systems, and commercial-grade locks. All submissions must be no more than ten pages in Microsoft Word or PDF format, emailed exclusively to Sally Ibrahim at [email hidden] with a required subject line. The solicitation seeks responses that demonstrate ability to operate globally while conforming to international protocols, legal attaché guidance, and country-specific regulations, and requires detailed organizational charts, staffing plans, and proof of socioeconomic status under NAICS code 541910, though no formal evaluation factors, contract clauses, or attachments are detailed beyond performance