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Grant Solicitation for Global Digital Threat Lab Services

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications to establish and operate a Global Digital Threat Lab. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) - Program Overview: - Solicitation for a service-based grant to support a global digital threat lab - Focus on providing digital security support to civil society organizations, human rights defenders, and independent voices worldwide - Addresses advanced digital threats, including commercial spyware and AI-facilitated cyberattacks - Services Requested: - Establishment and operation of a digital threat lab - Activities include digital forensics, incident response, threat tracking, research dissemination, training, and capacity building - Collaboration with multiple organizations and experts is required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applicants must demonstrate technical and organizational capacity to address global digital threats - Emphasis on supporting those facing digital repression from authoritarian governments and sophisticated threat actors - The Department of State will be actively involved in project oversight, including approval of key personnel and technical consultations - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are named, as this is a service-based program - Estimated contract value is approximately $2,960,039 for a single awardee - Performance period is up to 36 months, with possible continuation grants based on funding and performance

Description

The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor is soliciting applications for the Global Digital Threat Lab program. This program aims to protect freedom of expression online by providing digital security support to civil society organizations, human rights defenders, and other independent voices globally. The project will address threats from authoritarian governments using sophisticated technology, including commercial spyware and AI-facilitated cyberattacks, to restrict speech and privacy. The award supports a new or existing global digital threat lab with a performance period of up to 36 months.

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