How to bid on CONOCER criminal analyst certification for the U.S. Embassy in Mexico

What the Embassy is buying

The Department of State, through INL Mexico, is seeking services to certify Mexican state and federal crime analysts under CONOCER competency standards. The analysts are assigned to high-impact crime and investigations units, and the scope also includes other CONOCER competency standards and certifications.

This RFP may suit firms with relevant experience delivering competency-based certification services. The solicitation lists education as its category and gives NAICS code 541990 in the amendment.

Deadline and amendment updates

Quotations are due November 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CST. The listing also states 6:00 p.m. ET.

Amendment 0001 extends the submission time, updates the Statement of Work and pricing spreadsheets, and makes other changes reflecting the posted Q&A. It also corrects the NAICS code from 541519 to 541990 and removes clause 52.219-6. Review the amended documents and Q&A before preparing your quotation.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity is relevant to providers of certification services under CONOCER competency standards, including firms able to address criminal analyst certification. The stated purpose is to support the capacity of security and justice sector actors to reduce impunity for crime and protect human rights.

How to access the solicitation

Click “View original source” on the opportunity page to open it on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click the option again to go to the bid.

A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids can be viewed without one.

Prepare a clear, responsive quotation

Use the updated Statement of Work, pricing spreadsheets, and Q&A as your working documents. Check that your proposed services address the stated certification scope and that your pricing follows the current spreadsheet format.

Before submission, compare your quotation against the solicitation’s updated Section L instructions and confirm that all requested information is included. Allow time to complete the portal steps and submit before the stated deadline.