International Affairs R&D Services; International Affairs; Applied Research

Code AM12
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Spend Category Level 1
Research and Development
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The PSC code AM12 covers International Affairs Research and Development Services, specifically focused on applied research in international affairs. These services typically involve strategic analysis, policy research, and technical studies related to global diplomatic challenges, emerging threats, and international security issues. The research often encompasses areas such as weapons of mass destruction (WMD), cyber technologies, strategic competition, and diplomatic modernization efforts.

The Federal Contract Awards under this PSC category are predominantly issued by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and focus on Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) dialogue and tabletop research support services. Contract values range from approximately $50,000 to $1.9 million, with performance periods typically spanning one to three years. Frequent award recipients include non-profit think tanks and research organizations such as the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Atlantic Council, Center for a New American Security (CNAS), and the Henry L. Stimson Center. Most contracts are firm fixed-price with no specific set-aside designations, and performance is primarily conducted in Washington, D.C.

The Federal Contract Opportunities align closely with the contract awards, with the most significant being a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from DTRA soliciting strategic research on weapons of mass destruction challenges for fiscal years 2025-2029. The total funding amount is $35.88 million, with research objectives focused on nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons development and associated strategic implications. The solicitation seeks analytical studies, international dialogues, and emerging researcher projects from U.S.-based industrial entities, universities, research organizations, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers. The research aims to support DTRA's mission of deterrence, threat prevention, arms control, and strategic competition related to WMD and emerging technologies.

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