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Cooperative Agreement for Counterterrorism Capacity Building in Balochistan, Pakistan

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism, is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement to enhance Pakistani law enforcement counterterrorism capacity in Balochistan Province, with a focus on protecting U.S. commercial access to critical minerals. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism - Program Scope: - Build sustainable Pakistani law enforcement capacity to independently identify, disrupt, and deter terrorist networks - Emphasize Pakistani ownership, institutional capability, and self-sufficiency - Activities may include: - Protection of critical infrastructure - Technical assistance and training - Collaborative information sharing - Potential provision of equipment (e.g., generators, laptops, cell phones) - No specific OEMs, vendors, or equipment models are named - Notable Requirements: - Department of State will be substantially involved in program design, training curricula approval, equipment list approval, and ongoing direction - Applicants must demonstrate experience managing complex programs in high-threat environments - Sustainability plans required (e.g., train-the-trainer models, integration into local curricula) - Compliance with federal regulations, including prohibition on certain telecommunications equipment - Funding and Performance: - Total available funding: $5,821,410 - 24-month period of performance - One anticipated award; no cost-sharing requirement - Products/Services Requested: - Equipment (e.g., generators, laptops, cell phones; sample budget: $178,100 for equipment, $3,430 for supplies) - Contractual services (e.g., audits, IT services, evaluations, professional/consultant services) - Technical assistance and capacity building for Pakistani law enforcement - Place of Performance: - Balochistan Province, Pakistan - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism, Washington, D.C.

Description

The Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism announces a funding opportunity to support Pakistan's law enforcement counterterrorism capabilities in Balochistan Province. The program aims to protect American economic and security interests by safeguarding U.S. commercial access to critical minerals essential for technological advancement, defense manufacturing, and economic competitiveness. It focuses on building sustainable Pakistani law enforcement capabilities to independently identify, disrupt, and deter terrorist networks, emphasizing Pakistani ownership and self-sufficiency. The program includes protection of critical infrastructure, technical assistance, and potential equipment provision to enable Pakistan to assume greater counterterrorism responsibilities without ongoing U.S. support.

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