Tactical Equipment for Mexican Navy Special Operations Unit (UNOPES)

The contract entails the procurement and delivery of 30 ballistics shields and 30 night vision goggles to support the Mexican Navy’s Special Operations Unit, known as UNOPES, in conducting raids on clandestine drug laboratories. The equipment is critical to ensuring the safety and operational effectiveness of personnel during high-risk interdiction missions, providing essential protection and enhanced situational awareness in low-light or obscured environments. The requirement is part of a broader U.S. Department of State initiative under the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs to bolster counter-narcotics capabilities in Mexico. The contract is listed as a forecast under NAICS code 339999, indicating non-specific manufacturing, and is managed by the Department of State with Jamillah Timmons designated as the primary point of contact for inquiries. While no solicitation number or set-aside designation is provided, the forecast suggests future competition and is intended to inform potential vendors of an upcoming procurement opportunity. The place of performance and delivery location are not specified in the available data, though the equipment is intended for use by Mexican military forces engaged in counter-narcotics operations. Interested parties should direct questions to the provided email addresses, particularly for guidance on small business participation.