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Labor Standards Improvement Services for Critical Mineral Supply Chains in Chile and Argentina

This opportunity from the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor, seeks to improve labor standards in critical mineral supply chains in Chile and/or Argentina. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor - Office of Trade and Labor Affairs - Project Scope: - Strengthen labor standards compliance and transparency in supply chains for copper, lithium, and silver - Targeted countries: Chile and/or Argentina - Support U.S. manufacturing competitiveness by reducing labor-related supply chain risks - Eligible Applicants: - Commercial, international, educational, non-profit, faith-based, community-based, and public international organizations - Services Requested: - Technical guidance to governments and employers - Policy and enforcement standards development - Multi-stakeholder assurance system support - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must tailor strategies to local contexts - No specific OEMs or vendors named; focus is on minerals (copper, lithium, silver) - Contract Value: - Approximately $5 million - Period of Performance: - 36 months from award date (shorter durations may be proposed) - No product line items; primary service is labor standards improvement in mineral supply chains

Description

The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor, announces approximately $5 million in funding for one cooperative agreement to strengthen labor standards compliance and transparency in critical mineral supply chains in the Western Hemisphere, specifically in Chile and/or Argentina. The project aims to advance U.S. manufacturing competitiveness by addressing unfair labor practices and reducing labor-related supply chain risks for critical minerals such as copper, lithium, and silver. Eligible applicants include commercial, international, educational, non-profit, faith-based, community-based, and public international organizations. The project duration is 36 months, with a closing date for applications on September 21, 2026.

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