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Grant Opportunity for Global Cybercrime and Cryptocurrency Intelligence and Assessment

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) seeks organizations to address global cybercrime and cyber-enabled crimes through a grant program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the solicitation is open to organizations with relevant expertise - Products/Services Requested: - Cybercrime landscape assessments and intelligence gathering - Baseline threat assessments, global heat map graphics, situational updates, and actionable intelligence packages for cyber intrusions, online fraud, online-facilitated drug trafficking, digital piracy, and criminal misuse of cryptocurrency/virtual assets - Workshop facilitation (3 workshops) - Subgrant implementation with a locally-based NGO for coordination, transportation, and supply provision - Laptops (2 units) for project personnel - Workshop materials (75 sets: notebooks, guides, pens, highlighters) - Machine X (1 unit) for project implementation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applicants must address one strategic goal per application - Emphasis on measurable, time-bound impacts and burden sharing with host governments or other donors - Deliverables include threat assessments, country profiles, situational updates, and intelligence packages - Quarterly performance reporting required - Anticipated 2-5 awards, with individual award ceilings and floors - No specific product brands or part numbers required; focus is on organizational expertise and innovative solutions

Description

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications addressing cybercrime and cyber-enabled crimes. The project focuses on combating cyber intrusions, online fraud, online-facilitated drug trafficking, digital piracy, and the criminal misuse of cryptocurrency and virtual assets. The solicitation aims to disrupt and deter cybercrime harming American communities and businesses by strengthening threat understanding and investigative and cross-border coordination capabilities. The award requires quarterly performance reports and prioritizes global impact with a focus on U.S. persons, businesses, and critical infrastructure.

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