The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has a requirement as follows: The USG and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) currently have an interest in actively engaging the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) and the Chinese Scientist Group on Arms Control (CSGAC) in TRACK II discussions dealing with verification technology. TRACK II discussions typically involve the interaction of senior technical experts and specialists engaged in bi-national dialogue on sensitive topics on a level below formal government-to-government official exchanges. In the past, such dialogues have been conducted by the National Academy of Science (NAS) Committee on International Security and Arms Control's (CISAC) nuclear dialogues with both the Russian Federation (RF) and the People's Republic of China (PRC). Those CISAC nuclear dialogues were intended to address topics of science and technology associated with arms control, treaty monitoring, and verification protocols for current and future nuclear treaties, and were intended to explore and build confidence measures for actions which might be taken by the cooperating governments, enhance international security and arms control, and promote future arms control treaties. DTRA is seeking a continuation of these nuclear arms control dialogues, presently conducted by the National Academy's CISAC, for the purposes stated above and is seeking a performer able to conduct the required TRACK II interactions. Part of this effort will require the organization and conduct of arms control dialogues dealing with verification technology, with the active engagement and cooperation of national technical experts of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), and the Chinese Scientist Group on Arms Control (CSGAC). Sources having the capability and/or concept to meet these requirements are invited to respond to this notice. Active participation in existing agreements and experience dealing with the RAS and/or CSGAC in TRACK II discussions will be considered helpful. Responses should be limited to a two (2) page white paper in 12 point Courier New font for any given concept, not including cover page, cover letter and table of contents. Any proprietary concepts of information should be clearly identified as such. Submitted data and information will not be returned. Any information submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice is strictly voluntary. This notice is for information planning purposes and the Government will not pay or otherwise reimburse respondents for information submitted. Electronic responses are required and shall be submitted to:
[email protected]. All emails should include in the subject line the Reference Number and the submitting organization's name. All documentation shall become the property of the Government. Unless otherwise stated herein, no additional information is available. Requests for same will be disregarded. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, to make award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties in support of any effort in response to this Sources Sought Notice. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract.