Addressing Development and Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons by Russia

The contract seeks to engage subject matter experts in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution to mitigate risks associated with transactions involving sanctioned or trade-restricted entities linked to Russia’s weapons of mass destruction programs. By leveraging commercial trade data, the initiative aims to detect and disrupt illicit procurement strategies embedded within global supply chains that could facilitate the development or use of chemical and biological weapons. The focus is on identifying patterns and anomalies in trade flows that indicate covert sourcing, enabling proactive intervention to prevent sensitive materials and technologies from reaching prohibited end-users. This effort is coordinated by the Department of State’s Arms Control and Nonproliferation – Cooperative Threat Reduction office, reflecting a strategic priority to counter proliferation threats through industry collaboration and intelligence-driven supply chain analysis. The work will span multiple locations with no specified physical performance site, allowing for a global scope of operations. Experts will operate under a North American Industry Classification System code of 541690, indicating specialized scientific and technical consulting services. Point of contact for inquiries is Ryan Taugher, with Tyler Sinclair serving as the Small Business Specialist to facilitate engagement with smaller firms capable of contributing to this mission.