When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $200,000 – $1,700,000.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Cyber threat intelligence or cybercrime analysis firm. Experience investigating cryptocurrency and virtual asset misuse. Capability to produce global assessments, heat maps, and intelligence reports. Background supporting government or law enforcement agencies. Expertise in online fraud, digital piracy, and illicit online trafficking analysis. Strong analytical team with cybercrime, OSINT, and intelligence reporting experience.

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Overview

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

United StatesPosted: July 30, 2026Deadline: August 31, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Washington, DC government authority seeks intelligence gathering and assessment services focused on global cybercrime and the misuse of cryptocurrency. Deliverables include baseline assessments, global heat maps, situational updates, and actionable intelligence packages covering online fraud, drug trafficking, and digital piracy.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov
Must have an active registration in SAM.gov
Must be an organization (individuals are not eligible)
Must address only one strategic goal per application
Must comply with U.S. Executive Orders and laws prohibiting transactions with individuals and organizations associated with terrorism
Must submit quarterly performance reports through INL's DevResults system
Must have policies and procedures on Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)/Do No Harm
Must be able to ensure cost share is accounted for/tracked through accounting systems (if cost share is proposed)
Must submit a complete copy of the organization's most recent audit if required to undergo an audit per 2 CFR 200.501

BUDGET

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$200,000 – $1,700,000

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

Issuance Date: July 29th, 2026

Deadline for Submission of Questions: August 14th, 2026

Deadline for Submission of Applications: August 31st, 2026

Estimated Project Start Date: October 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 14, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Washington, DC is seeking a vendor to provide global cybercrime and cryptocurrency assessment and intelligence gathering services. The work is focused on addressing cybercrime and cyber-enabled crimes that harm Americans, including cyber intrusions, online fraud, online-facilitated drug trafficking, digital piracy, and the criminal misuse of cryptocurrency and virtual assets.

The selected vendor is expected to establish a comprehensive baseline understanding of online fraud, online drug trafficking, and digital piracy through the development of baseline assessments, global heat map graphics, situational updates, and actionable intelligence packages. The requested services are intended to support ongoing intelligence and analytical efforts related to global cyber-enabled criminal activity.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $200,000 – $1,700,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The work is located in United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Cyber threat intelligence or cybercrime analysis firm
Experience investigating cryptocurrency and virtual asset misuse
Capability to produce global assessments, heat maps, and intelligence reports
Background supporting government or law enforcement agencies
Expertise in online fraud, digital piracy, and illicit online trafficking analysis
Strong analytical team with cybercrime, OSINT, and intelligence reporting experience

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