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Cooperative Agreement for Early Warning and Threat Response Capacity Building in Mozambique

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism seeks proposals for a two-year cooperative agreement to enhance early warning, threat detection, and response in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Specialized training, mentoring, and capacity building for the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) in intelligence collection, threat assessment, response planning, and community engagement - Limited provision of non-lethal equipment (e.g., generators, laptops, cell phones) and supplies for law enforcement use - Subrecipient and contractor services for audits, IT, third-party evaluations, and professional consulting - Quantities and Part Numbers: - Equipment: 1 lot (sample budget: $178,100; includes generators and other items >$10,000/unit) - Supplies: 2 lots (sample budget: $3,430; includes laptops and cell phones <$10,000/unit) - Contractual - Subawards: 1 (sample budget: $95,619) - Contractual - Contracts: 1 (sample budget: $6,000) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on protecting U.S. economic interests and supply chain security in Mozambique - Emphasis on information sharing between PRM and local communities - No cost sharing or matching required - Applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier and valid SAM.gov registration - Prohibition on certain telecommunications equipment - Eligible Applicants: - Not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, for-profit organizations (if allowed), public international organizations, and governmental institutions - Estimated funding range: $2,000,000 to $2,960,039 - Place of Performance: Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism announces a competitive funding opportunity to enhance early-warning, threat detection, and response capabilities in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. The program aims to protect U.S. economic interests by improving information sharing between the Police of the Republic of Mozambique and local communities, and by strengthening law enforcement's ability to respond to threats. This two-year initiative includes specialized training for law enforcement to collect and assess intelligence and engage communities to prevent attacks and disruptions to U.S. commercial operations. The goal is to create a safer environment that supports American investments and U.S. reindustrialization efforts.

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