When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 21, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 12, 2026.

It was issued by Crdf Global. The work is located in Arlington, Virginia, United States; Warsaw, Poland; Kyiv, Ukraine.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Research security, cybersecurity, or risk management consultancy. Experience developing practical guides, toolkits, templates, and operational workflows. Expertise supporting universities, research institutions, or international research programs. Strong capabilities in stakeholder facilitation, program design, and technical documentation.

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Design and Development of the Research Security Toolkit

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Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

Arlington, Virginia, United States; Warsaw, Poland; Kyiv, Ukraine; Manila, Philippines; Amman, Jordan; Almaty, KazakhstanPosted: August 4, 2026Deadline: August 21, 2026

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SUMMARY

This opportunity seeks a contractor to design and develop a comprehensive research security toolkit, including risk assessment guidance, program starter resources, and a cross-referenced template and workflow library.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated expertise in research security, research integrity, research security policy, compliance, or program management
Familiarity with university and research institution research security risk assessment frameworks
Experience with export control and Technology Control Plans
Experience with research security governance, screening, and due diligence
Demonstrated ability to translate technical content into plain-language, practitioner-facing tools
Instructional design or facilitation experience
Ability to participate as part of a team of experts
Willingness to accommodate reasonable changes or adjustments to content or delivery
Demonstrated ability to incorporate cost-sharing and leverage existing resources

CONTRACT DURATION

16 months

TIMELINE

Request for Proposal issued: August 3rd, 2026

Deadline for questions: August 12th, 2026

Questions and answers released: August 13th, 2026

Proposal submission deadline: August 21st, 2026

Anticipated contract issuance: September 30th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 12, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Crdf Global

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DESCRIPTION

The contractor will design and develop a research security toolkit intended to support research security offices and programs worldwide. The toolkit will include an actionable, facilitated Research Security Risk Assessment Guide to help offices identify, rate, and respond to research security risks.

The contractor will also develop a Research Security Program Starter Kit consisting of two complementary resources to help research security programs establish and operate their programs. In addition, the contractor will create a Model Template and Workflow Library as one coherent, cross-referenced tool.

All questions regarding the opportunity must be submitted no later than August 12, 2026. Proposals are due by August 21, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 21, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 12, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Crdf Global. The work is located in Arlington, Virginia, United States; Warsaw, Poland; Kyiv, Ukraine.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Research security, cybersecurity, or risk management consultancy
Experience developing practical guides, toolkits, templates, and operational workflows
Expertise supporting universities, research institutions, or international research programs
Strong capabilities in stakeholder facilitation, program design, and technical documentation

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