Software Licensing and Database Maintenance (Facial Recognition & Document Database)

The contract entails the provision of commercial software licenses for forensic document analysis and facial recognition modules, along with two-year renewals to ensure continued operation and support. These licenses are critical for enabling advanced digital forensic capabilities used in identity verification and document authenticity assessment, primarily to support law enforcement and intelligence functions. The software will be deployed and utilized at the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City, with the place of performance specified as Guatemala, 01016, indicating localized operational use within the embassy’s security and investigative units. The contract is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 511210, which categorizes it under software publishing, and is administered by the U.S. Department of State through its Guatemala City office. The solicitation was posted on July 2, 2026, with a response deadline set for August 8, 2026, providing potential vendors a six-week window to submit proposals. Although no set-aside designation or point of contact is specified, the requirement clearly targets vendors capable of delivering secure, up-to-date, and compliant forensic software solutions with sustained technical support over a two-year renewal period.