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Enhancing Iraq’s Counter-UAS and Surveillance Capabilities for Critical Infrastructure Protection

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism, seeks proposals to enhance Iraq’s ability to counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) and conduct UAS surveillance to protect U.S. energy investments and personnel. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism - Products and Equipment Requested: - Medium-range surveillance UAS platforms - Must provide hover and maneuverability in urban environments - Require thermal imaging for day and night operations - Non-weaponized, focused on surveillance and threat identification - Must be compatible with U.S. systems for information sharing and collaborative operations - Equipment such as generators (unit cost > $10,000) - Supplies including laptops and cell phones (unit cost < $10,000) - Services Requested: - Training and capacity building for Iraqi civilian law enforcement and security forces - Detect, track, identify, and neutralize hostile UAS threats - Integrated response planning and information sharing - Train-the-trainer models and curriculum integration - Coordination with C-UAS equipment procurement and U.S. Mission Iraq - Contractual services (subawards, audits, IT services, third-party evaluations, professional/consultant services) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Substantial involvement by the Bureau of Counterterrorism in program design and implementation - Focus on building sustainable, independent Iraqi capabilities and reducing long-term reliance on U.S. resources - Excludes operational C-UAS systems (focus is on surveillance and training) - Mandatory compliance with federal regulations and prohibition on certain telecommunications equipment - Only one proposal per organization; mandatory registration in SAM.gov - Estimated contract value: $6,808,090 for a 24-month period - Primary places of performance: Iraq (including Federal Iraq and Kurdistan Regional Government), with coordination at the U.S. Embassy Baghdad

Description

The Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) is offering funding to support the Government of Iraq’s capabilities to counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) threats and enhance Iraqi security forces' ability to protect critical infrastructure. The program aims to safeguard U.S. commercial investments in Iraq’s energy sector and reduce threats to American personnel from Iran and Iran-Aligned Militia Groups. It focuses on building sustainable Iraqi civilian law enforcement capabilities to independently protect infrastructure, conduct surveillance, and respond to UAS threats, thereby reducing long-term dependency on U.S. resources. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement with a performance period of 24 months.

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