Opportunity

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Support Services for Phosphate Development and Mineral Processing in Tunisia

Posted

August 03, 2026

Respond By

September 02, 2026

Identifier

DFOP0019505

NAICS

213115, 213114

This opportunity is issued by the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, U.S. Embassy Tunis, and the Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) to support the 'Safeguarding U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains- Tunisia' program. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA), U.S. Embassy Tunis, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Support services for transparent, private-sector-led investment in phosphate development - Optimization of downstream mineral processing to meet international standards - Strengthening of trade and investment links between trusted partners and Tunisia - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on phosphate development and mineral processing - Emphasis on fostering international trade relationships and economic development in Tunisia - Open to U.S. and U.S.-aligned for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations - Funding instrument is a cooperative agreement - Award range is $1,000,000 to $1,536,507

Description

The U.S. Embassy Tunis and the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs' Office of Assistance Coordination seek applications for a program aimed at supporting transparent, private-sector-led investment in phosphate development in Tunisia. The initiative focuses on optimizing downstream mineral processing to meet international standards and strengthening trade and investment links between trusted partners and Tunisia. The program aims to advance Tunisia's economic development and export capacity through these efforts.

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