Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #DFOP0018157
Data Analytics and AI Solutions for Export Control Enhancement
Posted
June 23, 2026
Respond By
August 21, 2026
Identifier
DFOP0018157
NAICS
541511, 541512, 541690
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement to enhance global export control capabilities using data analytics and AI. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation (ACN/EXBS) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation. - Requested Products/Services: - Data analytics and visualization training for export control authorities - Design, development, and deployment of an AI-enabled, smartphone-accessible application for frontline officers to identify export-controlled commodities - Advisory and training services to help authorities engage industry and improve compliance based on proliferation trends - Notable Requirements: - All proposals must address all three workstreams: analytics training, mobile app development, and industry engagement advisory - The mobile application must leverage AI/ML capabilities and be accessible via smartphones - Training must enable authorities to use data-driven approaches for risk assessment and export control implementation - The project is funded as a single, 24-month cooperative agreement with a total budget of $5,901,000 - Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign non-profits, educational institutions, and some for-profit entities (with restrictions)
Description
This effort seeks to address multiple facets of export control challenges. The first component will analyze trade data, create exemplary visualizations such as dashboards, and train export control authorities to use data analysis for export control implementation. The second component will design, develop, and deploy a smartphone-accessible application for frontline officers to detect and identify export-controlled commodities. The third component will train recipients to effectively, responsively, and proactively engage regulated industry based on identified proliferation trends.