Countering Chemical Weapons Threats

The Countering Chemical Weapons Threats initiative under the Cooperative Threat Reduction program aims to prevent adversarial nations and non-state actors from acquiring chemical weapons materials, equipment, and technical expertise by working closely with frontline countries to detect, intercept, and investigate suspicious chemical transfers. It enforces U.S. sanctions, promotes global chemical security standards, and specifically targets the weaponization of pharmaceutical-based chemicals while enhancing partner nations’ abilities to identify and attribute chemical attacks. The program fosters collaboration between government agencies and private industry to close security vulnerabilities exploited by proliferators, ensuring that legitimate commercial activities are not unduly burdened. Through preventive measures and capacity building, it strengthens the resilience of both U.S. and international partners against chemical weapons threats. The program is managed by the Department of State’s Arms Control and Nonproliferation office and is forecasted under NAICS code 541690 for scientific and technical consulting services. It supports activities across multiple international locations without a single fixed place of performance, reflecting its global scope. Point of contact for program inquiries is Ryan Taugher, with Tyler Sinclair designated as the Small Business Specialist to facilitate engagement with small businesses. The contract opportunity is listed as a forecast and is accessible through the Department of State’s procurement portal, with no formal solicitation number yet issued.