Securing the Cities Program, 2021 STC Sustainment

Description

The STC program enhances the ability of the Unites States to detect and prevent terrorist attacks and other high-consequence events utilizing nuclear or other radiological materials that pose a high risk to the homeland security in high risk urban areas. Support to recipients includes assistance in developing and integrating local or regional programs into a national detection structure, guiding the development of Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) and standard operating procedures, providing radiological/nuclear (R/N) detection equipment, providing training and exercise products to ensure detection is integrated into day-to-day activities and that partners are proficient in the detection mission area. Capability is defined as trained and equipped personnel who are proficient in the use of R/N detection equipment and guided by detection and response protocols.The STC Program supports the ‘Prevent Terrorism and Enhance Security’ Mission Area as specified in the 2018 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review and is a prevention program as defined in Presidential Policy Directive – 8 (PPD-8).The STC Program is implemented in four phases; Phase I (Engagement), Phase II (Implementation), Phase III (Integration), and Phase IV (Sustainment). All recipients of this award have advanced to Phase IV, where they will be recapitalizing equipment and expanding capabilities along routes of ingress to the HRUA. Recipients in other phases may be funded under separate NOFOs.

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