Contracting of certification services for 17 Polygraph Examiners and the Establishment and Accreditation of a Vetting Training Center under American Polygraph Association (APA) Standards

The U.S. Embassy in Quito is seeking a qualified contractor to provide polygraph examiner certification services and support the establishment and accreditation of a Vetting Training Center under American Polygraph Association (APA) standards for the Ecuadorian National Police. The contract will involve delivering a polygraph certification program for 17 officers, developing a Primary Instructor training program, and providing technical support for the accreditation of the Vetting Training Center. The contractor will be responsible for providing all personnel, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform the required services in Quito, Ecuador. • The contract will consist of four phases: Administrative, Training, Accreditation, and Final Report. • The Training Phase will include a minimum of 400 in-person training hours and 80 hours of supervised practical application. • The Accreditation Phase will involve conducting an institutional gap analysis, completing a self-study process, and preparing and submitting accreditation documentation. • The contractor will be required to comply with APA standards and provide certification to all participants who successfully meet APA standards.