Mission Support - WMD Threat Reduction Consultation Services

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) technical consulting services to support the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation (ACN) and Disarmament Fund (NDF). The objective is to assist host nations in preventing or inhibiting the spread of WMD and conventional weapons through project development, execution, and implementation.

The contractor will provide WMD technical consulting services under an IDIQ contract, assisting host nations with the removal, destruction, or disabling of WMD, conventional munitions, and associated infrastructure. Services may include:

• Program and project management
• Technical analysis and evaluation
• Strategic planning and policy development
• Training and capacity building
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Subject matter expertise in WMD-related activities (including security, cybersecurity, engineering, public health, and fentanyl).

Specific tasks include:

• Providing immediate expert technical consultation and rapid response.
• Developing detailed plans and proposals for destruction, demilitarization, or removal of dangerous materials.
• Preparing comprehensive reports and analyses of technical approaches.
• Recommending WMD, delivery system, or conventional weapon removal strategies.
• Performing site surveys for hazard characterization and security assessment.
• Advising on the nature and condition of materials.
• Performing inventories of designated materials.
• Providing detailed work plans for elimination and disposal.
• Providing experts for destruction or disablement methods.
• Preparing experts for international transport systems.
• Advising on destruction of production and storage facilities.
• Reviewing technical data and providing practical advice.
• Preparing experts for travel on short notice to potentially hazardous locations.
• Providing specialized training to foreign officials and contractors.
• Overseeing logistical arrangements for transporting dangerous materials.
• Developing work plans and safety/health plans.
• Arranging emergency medical support.
• Providing perimeter security at disposal sites.
• Clearing sites of residue and hazardous materials post-operation.
• Obtaining specialized Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and CBRNE equipment.

Services will be required in foreign areas, with potential for activities within the United States. Specific performance requirements and details will be defined in individual Task Orders.

• Rapid response capability is essential.
• Contractor personnel must be available immediately.
• Personnel may need to travel on short notice (as little as 48 hours) to countries where the U.S. Government cannot provide indemnification or guarantee legal protections. Contractor personnel cannot be armed in these situations.
• Compliance with U.S. and international standards (e.g., UL, IAEA, ANSI) is required.
• Consideration must be given to how the host country will implement proposed processes.
• Contractor must obtain specialized PPE and CBRNE equipment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a sample Task Order (for evaluation purposes only) related to Mission Support Solicitation # 19AQMM26R0168. It outlines a notional scenario for a rapid assessment and advisory support service concerning a neglected radiological material storage bunker in Madagascar.

• Background: Identifies the need for technical advisory and analytical support to assess and mitigate risks associated with radiological materials in partner countries, specifically highlighting a bunker near Antananarivo, Madagascar.
• Task Objective: To conduct a rapid, independent assessment of the bunker's condition, risks, and vulnerabilities using open sources and commercial data, and to develop prioritized recommendations for U.S. engagement.
• Scope of Work: Involves desk-based research, analysis, and development of actionable recommendations.
• Task Requirements: Specific tasks include assessing the technical, safety, and security posture of the bunker, identifying critical gaps and risks, and recommending engagement options with notional cost estimates.
• Proposal Submission Instructions: Offerors must submit a written proposal demonstrating their technical and management approach, and cost estimate. This is for evaluation purposes only and does not obligate funds or authorize performance.
• Proposal Format: Proposals should be organized into Technical and Cost volumes, with specific sections detailed for each.
• Evaluation: The sample task order will be evaluated according to criteria in Section M of the Mission Support solicitation.

This document provides a sample of the type of work and proposal requirements that may be expected under the broader Mission Support solicitation. It details the scope, objectives, and expected deliverables for a specific task order, guiding potential bidders on how to structure their technical and cost proposals, and what kind of analytical and advisory services are anticipated. Bidders should pay close attention to the emphasis on rapid assessment, remote methodologies, and the specific areas of focus for the technical and management approach.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, specifically a "MISSION SUPPORT WMD THREAT REDUCTION CONSULTATION." It is an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for commercial items.

The solicitation outlines various tasks for "SUPPORT - PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT" across base and option years. These tasks include:

• Rapid Assessment of Bunker and Radiological Inventory

• Critical Gaps and Risk Identification

• Engagement and Assistance Recommendations

• Travel (cost no fee/profit)

• Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

• DBA Insurance

• The contract is an IDIQ with a base year and four (4) one-year options.

• The minimum order amount the contractor must accept is $20,000.00.

• The maximum for this indefinite quantity contract (including options) is $50,000,000.00.

• Contract type is primarily Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour.

• Offerors must submit proposals electronically.

• The proposal must include a Technical Proposal (Volume I) and a Price Proposal (Volume II).

• The Technical Proposal has four factors: Management Approach, Technical Approach, Sample Task Order, and Relevant Past Performance. These non-price factors are collectively more important than price.

• The Price Proposal will be evaluated for realism, reasonableness, and completeness.

• Award will be made to the Offeror proposing the best value to the Government.

• Key deadlines include:

  • Questions due: May 19, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
  • Offer due date: June 22, 2026, 11:00 ET

• The solicitation indicates a "SET ASIDE: X UNRESTRICTED OR SMALL BUSINESS."

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering various aspects of contract performance, including security, labor, reporting, and subcontracting.

• Specific clauses address "Key Personnel," "Security Requirements," "Organizational Conflict of Interest," and "Combating Trafficking in Persons."