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Technical Assistance for Civil Nuclear Power Development in Türkiye

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Office of the Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund (ACN/NDF), seeks proposals to advance civilian nuclear power in Türkiye. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation - Office of the Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund (ACN/NDF) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation. - Services Requested: - Facilitation of civil nuclear regulatory and licensing best practice exchanges, including regulator-to-regulator engagement and consultancy to promote safety culture in Türkiye's nuclear regulatory body - Development of civil nuclear financing options, including technical advisory services on risk assessment, stakeholder identification, and strategy review for nuclear energy projects - Optional support activities such as curriculum development, capacity-building workshops, asynchronous learning, consultancy with industry experts, and study tours - Products: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed; the focus is on services and technical assistance - Notable Requirements: - Open to a wide range of organizations, including non-profits, educational institutions, for-profits, and U.S. federal entities - No cost-sharing requirement - Only one award is anticipated - Maximum available funding is $1,640,100, with an estimated award of $750,000 - Emphasis on improving nuclear regulatory frameworks and financing strategies for Türkiye's civil nuclear energy infrastructure - The project aims to address nuclear proliferation, security, and safety risks associated with non-U.S. reactors and supply chains, and to support Türkiye's potential cooperation with non-U.S. companies.

Description

The Department of State's Office of the Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund (ACN/NDF) announces an open competition for assistance awards to support projects advancing nuclear security, safety, and nonproliferation. The funding is intended to develop and implement a cooperative program with Türkiye focused on the development, procurement, deployment, and operation of its civil nuclear energy infrastructure. The project aims to address nuclear proliferation and security threats, as well as safety and nonproliferation hazards related to Türkiye's selection of non-U.S. reactors and associated supply chains. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations such as non-profits, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, and U.S. federal government entities.

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