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Management of FY 2026 Sports Diplomacy On Demand Program for U.S. Department of State

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), through its Office of Sports Diplomacy, is seeking a U.S. non-profit or educational institution to manage the FY 2026 Sports Diplomacy On Demand Program. - Approximately 40 short-term, customized sports-based exchange projects are to be organized for 120-140 participants, including high-profile athletes, coaches, sports federation leaders, and sports administrators from the U.S. and abroad. - Projects will support U.S. foreign policy priorities and leverage major sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. - The selected organization must have at least four years of experience conducting international exchanges and hold 501(c)(3) status. - Key responsibilities include: - Implementing inbound and outbound exchanges for diverse participants across six global regions - Collecting and reporting performance data using the ECA's MODE Framework, including participant demographics, cross-cultural competence, skills development, and alumni engagement - Meeting all ECA performance monitoring and reporting requirements, with data collection at multiple intervals post-program - No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers are involved; this is a service-based cooperative agreement. - Estimated contract value is approximately $2 million, with a period of performance of 24 to 36 months and potential renewal for two additional years.

Description

The Office of Sports Diplomacy in the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the FY 2026 Sports Diplomacy On Demand Program. This program seeks U.S. public and private non-profit organizations to manage short-term sports exchange projects that support key sporting and cultural priorities of the Administration. The program is designed for rapid implementation to respond swiftly to emerging policies and foreign policy needs, leveraging major sporting events like the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. The recipient will implement approximately 40 exchange projects involving 120-140 participants, including both foreign and U.S. individuals such as athletes, coaches, and sports administrators.

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