Denying U.S. Adversaries Access to Sensitive Nuclear, Missile, and Advanced Technical Expertise for Weapons of Mass Destruction Programs that Threaten America

This program is designed to protect U.S. national security by preventing adversarial nations such as China, Iran, and North Korea from recruiting highly skilled civilian scientists, technicians, and engineers with specialized knowledge in nuclear weapons, missile systems, and other advanced weapons of mass destruction technologies. It targets individuals who are geographically displaced or financially vulnerable, offering them focused, near-term engagements to stabilize their circumstances and reduce their susceptibility to exploitation by foreign powers seeking to advance illicit WMD capabilities that threaten American lives and homeland security. The initiative operates in direct alignment with NSPM-3 and is managed by the Department of State’s Arms Control and Nonproliferation—Cooperative Threat Reduction office. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541690 for other scientific and technical consulting services and is part of a broader effort to safeguard critical expertise from falling into hostile hands. It is not restricted to a specific location but is intended for nationwide implementation, with engagements tailored to individuals across the United States. Point of contact for program inquiries includes Ryan Taugher at the Department of State, while Tyler Sinclair serves as the Small Business Specialist to support engagement with small business partners. The solicitation is forecasted for fiscal year 2026, with no formal solicitation number posted yet, indicating this is a planning document anticipating future funding and operational deployment.