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Grant to Counter Forced Labor and Illegal Fishing in Seafood Supply Chains

This opportunity is a grant program from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor to address forced labor and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in seafood supply chains. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Services: - Program activities to counter forced labor and IUU fishing, including: - Satellite monitoring of fishing fleets - Data analysis and development of analytical tools - Investigation and documentation of seafood harvesting and processing operations - Verification of labor violations - Data-driven advocacy and public reporting - Training for civil society and labor organizations - Stakeholder engagement to strengthen detection, prevention, and remediation mechanisms - Support for secure reporting mechanisms - Promotion of market-based accountability and remediation - Subrecipient and contractor services (e.g., audits, IT services, evaluations) - Products: - Equipment purchases (unit costs ranging from $10,100 to $30,000) - Supplies such as laptops and cell phones (unit costs below $10,000) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on countries with Agreements on Reciprocal Trade (ART) in East Asia and the Pacific (excluding Indonesia and the Philippines) and the Western Hemisphere - Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign NGOs, higher education institutions, and for-profit organizations - Compliance with U.S. government regulations and OMB cost principles - English-language documentation and detailed budget submissions required - No cost sharing or matching required - One-time award with a 24-month performance period - Funding: - Total available funding is $1,973,359 for one award

Description

This program aims to counter forced labor in seafood supply chains linked to countries with Agreements on Reciprocal Trade (ART) in East Asia and the Pacific (excluding Indonesia and the Philippines) and the Western Hemisphere, as well as other strategically important countries. It leverages global data sources and innovative technologies to identify and disseminate information on forced labor abuses and related illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities. Activities include satellite monitoring, investigating seafood operations, documenting labor violations, supporting advocacy, and engaging stakeholders to enhance detection, prevention, and remediation mechanisms. The program seeks to increase transparency and accountability in global seafood supply chains to combat unfair competition, support responsible business practices, protect marine resources, and ensure a level playing field for the U.S. seafood sector.

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