INL PSC Team

The INL PSC Team serves as the primary procurement function for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs within the U.S. Department of State, responsible for executing mission-critical acquisitions that support global law enforcement capacity building and rule of law initiatives. They manage a broad spectrum of professional services contracts, including technical advisory services, judicial and corrections system strengthening, counternarcotics program implementation, and training support for foreign institutions. Their work directly enables the deployment of U.S. advisors abroad and the modernization of criminal justice infrastructure in partner nations, aligning procurement activities with INL’s strategic objectives of enhancing global security through institutional reform. The team collaborates with a diverse array of contractors, including international development firms, security sector reform specialists, and technical service providers with expertise in criminal justice systems, forensic science, and institutional capacity development. While no single contractor dominates their portfolio, the team routinely engages with firms possessing deep regional knowledge, language capabilities, and proven experience in fragile or conflict-affected environments. Their contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based, outcome-driven agreements that emphasize measurable impact and long-term sustainability. The INL PSC Team does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven approach prioritizing technical expertise and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, though small businesses are not excluded and may compete on equal footing when they meet stringent performance and domain-specific criteria. Their procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 921190—Other General Government Support—encompassing a wide range of professional, administrative, and technical services essential to foreign law enforcement capacity building. This includes training design, institutional assessments, policy development, and logistical support for international field operations, underscoring their specialized expertise in public sector capacity development across complex global contexts.