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U.S. Embassy Dhaka Seeks Proposals for Freedom 250 Bangladesh 2026 Public Engagement Activities

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy Dhaka Public Diplomacy Section, is seeking proposals for the Freedom 250 Bangladesh 2026 public engagement initiative. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Public Diplomacy Section - Products/Services Requested: - Design, administration, and implementation of public engagement activities celebrating 250 years of American independence - Includes America Week events, exchanges with American athletes and cultural figures, community celebrations, outreach on U.S.-Bangladesh partnerships, traveling exhibitions, educational materials, and community service initiatives - Development of Freedom 250-branded outreach and giveaway materials in coordination with the U.S. Embassy - General office supplies (12 units) - Laptop (1 unit) - Consultant services for leadership training (12 units) - Consultant services for monitoring and evaluation (12 units) - Sub-award contract to a Jordanian NGO (1 unit, budget and terms TBD) - Notable Requirements: - Substantial involvement from the U.S. Embassy in project planning and approval - Activities must be completed by December 31, 2026 - Eligible applicants: nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals (for-profit entities excluded) - Up to five awards anticipated, with total available funding of $50,000 and individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $24,990 - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for programmatic activities rather than product procurement - Places of Performance and Delivery: - Activities to be conducted in Dhaka, Chattogram, Rajshahi, and Sylhet, Bangladesh - Contracting office is the U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Public Diplomacy Section

Description

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Dhaka is soliciting proposals for cooperative agreements to design, administer, and implement high-visibility public engagement activities under the Freedom 250 Public Engagement Initiative. This initiative celebrates 250 years of American liberty and independence by deploying innovative, small-scale programming across Bangladesh. Activities include America Week events, public engagement exchanges, American-style community celebrations, outreach on U.S.-Bangladesh partnerships, traveling exhibitions, community service initiatives, and leveraging American Spaces for programming. The implementing partner will also develop Freedom 250-branded outreach and giveaway materials in coordination with the U.S. Embassy.

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