Cybercrime lab equipment - INL Armenia

The Department of State has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) under solicitation number 19GE5026P0036 for the procurement of cybercrime lab equipment in support of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in Armenia. This acquisition is classified under NAICS 423430, Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers, and PSC 7J20, IT and Telecom - Security and Compliance Products (Hardware and Perpetual License Software). The place of performance for this requirement is Armenia, and the primary point of contact is Andra Balta.

As indicated in the redacted J&A documentation published on April 23, 2026, this notice provides the rationale for the selected award method for specialized hardware and software licenses. The specific technical scope and justification for the equipment are detailed in the single attachment, 19GE5026P0036_JOFOC_Redacted.pdf, which was also made available on the date of publication. This notice serves as the formal record for the procurement action supporting cybercrime laboratory capabilities within the region.