Opportunity

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U.S. Mission to Spain seeks proposals for 'Defensa y Yo 5.0' public diplomacy program targeting Spanish and Andorran university students.

Posted

July 23, 2024

Respond By

September 08, 2024

Identifier

355385

NAICS

923110

This opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Spain seeks organizations to deliver the 'Defensa y Yo 5.0' public diplomacy program for Spanish and Andorran university students. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to Spain (U.S. Embassy in Madrid and U.S. Consulate General in Barcelona) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Design, management, and implementation of a multi-component educational program - Lecture series by U.S. experts at sixteen Spanish public universities - Student competition based on lecture topics - Study visit for winning students to NATO headquarters in Brussels - Professional development activities for professors - Student registration, research, website maintenance, media and social media campaigns - Travel logistics and financial management for participants - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Program must target at least 500 undergraduate students in International Relations, Law, Journalism, and Business Administration - Includes a network of professors from participating universities - Continuation to the second phase (study visit) is contingent on performance and Department of State approval - Applicants must demonstrate capacity for program development, outreach, and logistics - No specific product part numbers or quantities; services are defined by program scope and deliverables.

Description

The U.S. Embassy in Madrid and U.S. Consulate General in Barcelona seek proposals to design, manage, and implement the "Defensa y Yo 5.0" program promoting security and defense issues among Spanish and Andorran public university students. The program includes lectures by U.S. experts, a student competition, and a study visit to NATO headquarters in Brussels. The award is divided into two parts covering program development, implementation, student engagement, and travel arrangements for finalists. The program targets at least 500 undergraduate students across sixteen Spanish public universities and aims to build strong relationships with university administrators and professors.

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