PR16047308 - INL 1930.0 Three Discretionary SUVs for the CRCG

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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) PR16047308 INL 1930.0 Three Discretionary SUVs for the Costa Rica Coast Guard (CRCG) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) U.S. Embassy � San Jose, Costa Rica Purchase of Vehicles in direct support of the Government of Costa Rica (GoCR) GENERAL The US Department of State�s (DOS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) have program authority derived from the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Section (INL) of the US Embassy San Jose, Costa Rica, is responsible for helping host governments to develop and implement effective counter narcotics, anticrime. INL/MIP works closely with US law enforcement agencies to ensure that Costa Rica has the training and tools needed to combat illicit drug traffic and transnational organized crime. INL also works with various Government of Costa Rica (GOCR) institutions including the Ministry of Public Security, Public Ministry, Secretariat of the Presidency, Ministry of the Treasury and its various specialized police units. REQUIREMENT The procurement of (3) SUV vehicles and their complementary components is part of a strategic donation to equip the Ministry of Public Security / Coast Guard�s Special Maritime Interdiction Unit. This initiative is designed to enhance the unit's operational capabilities in the fight against drug trafficking nationwide, while providing essential support for the overall security of Costa Rica. These vehicles will be deployed at strategic coastal areas to support the detection and interdiction of illicit drugs, trafficked goods, and other forms of smuggling.