About this opportunity
AI summaryThe buyer requires a software-based weighted, random case-allocation system to assign transnational organized crime, money laundering, and complex cases to public prosecutors. To establish a transparent and efficient prosecution system, the buyer seeks an automated solution that distributes cases based on volume, complexity, and predefined workload criteria. The project aims to improve resource allocation, workload management, and human resource planning while minimizing selective prosecution and external influence. To qualify, bidders must be onshore USA organizations. The vendor will perform all work offsite. The buyer is currently looking for proposals and has not provided specific budget figures or key dates.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)
Scope of work
- Legal and institutional analysis of case weighting framework in the public prosecution system in Serbia
- Nationwide analysis of relevant case data across relevant Public Prosecution Offices (PPOs)
- Development of the Case Weighting Formula for pilot PPOs
- Development of software-based random case-allocation system taking into account developed CWF in dedicated pilot PPOs
- Training of prosecutors and administrative staff in pilot institutions on CWM and system use
- Monitoring and evaluation of system implementation and performance to assess effectiveness and identify needed improvements
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Project Analysis & Design | 50 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Previous experience in the last 3 years in working on projects with judicial institutions in Serbia, including public prosecutor offices
- Previous experience in development and/or implementation of case-weighting formulas used in judicial institutions
- Previous experience in drafting legal regulation related to case-weighting formulas in judicial institutions
- Previous experience in last 3 years in development and implementation of ICT tools for judicial institutions
- Key expert team with at least 15 years of experience working with judicial institutions in Serbia
- Key expert team with previous experience with projects with PPOs in Serbia
- Key expert team with experience in design, development and implementation of ICT tools in the judiciary
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and active registration in SAM.gov
Documents to include with your response
- SF-424
- SF-424A
- SF-424B (if not registered in SAM.gov)
- Proposal Narrative
- Organizational Capability
- List of Key Personnel
- Summary Budget and Detailed Budget (Microsoft Excel format)
- Budget Narrative (Word document format)
- NICRA (if applicable)
- FY2026 INL Applicant Pre-Award Risk Survey
Key dates
- NOFO Issuance Date
- September 9, 2026
- Deadline for Submission of Questions
- October 9, 2026 by 11:59 PM EST
- Deadline for Submission of Applications
- November 9, 2026 by 11:59 PM EST
- Estimated Project Start Date
- February 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via www.grants.gov
- Instructions
- All documents must be submitted via www.grants.gov. All Microsoft Word documents must be single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, with 1-inch margins.
Contract details
- Term
- Initial Project Implementation Length: 24 months
- Estimated value
- Total Funding Available: $1,100,000 U.S. Dollars (Application Ceiling: Up to $1,100,000 U.S. Dollars; Application Floor: At least $750,000 U.S. Dollars)
- Place of performance
- Serbia
- Funding
- 19.705 - Transnational Crime, International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE)