RE Meridian International Center ICTCET Standards .msg

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Global Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Critical and Emerging Technology (CET) Standards
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This document is an email exchange regarding a Request for Application (RFA) for a federal grant opportunity titled "Global Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Critical and Emerging Technology (CET) Standards" with Solicitation Number DFOP0016578.

The key details are:

  • The total funding available is $2,250,000, with one cooperative agreement of up to $2,500,000 to be awarded.
  • A Proposed Security Plan (not to exceed 3 pages) is required, although it is not mentioned in the Proposal Checklist.
  • There may be qualitative differences for engaging countries listed as "observers" (e.g., Timor-Leste) compared to member countries.
  • The federal grant opportunity is under the Cyberspace and Digital Policy program (CFDA 19.665) administered by the Department of State.
  • The project aims to support an international standards development process, enhance like-minded nations' representation, and assist participant countries in adopting international standards for domestic policies and laws.

ICT & CET Question

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RE: Meridian International Center, ICT&CET Standards

From
DCCP Info
To
Hausnerova, Hana
Cc
Nicholas O'Connell; Vandersall, Beth; Poole, Margaret
Recipients
hhausnerova@meridian.org; NOConnell@ATLANTICCOUNCIL.org; bvandersall@meridian.org; mpoole@meridian.org

Thank you for your question. Please see information below:

1. Can CDP confirm the total funding available for the ICT CET Program? The cover page indicates 2,250,000 while the 1st page on the NOFO anticipates awarding one cooperative agreement of up to $2,500,000.

Yes, the available funding is $2,250,000.

2. Can CDP confirm if a Proposed Security Plan (not to exceed 3 pages) is required. It is referenced on page 16 of the NOFO but not mentioned in the Proposal Checklist.

Yes, proposed security plan is required.

3. Can CDP confirm if there are any qualitative differences for engaging countries listed as “observers” (namely Timor-Leste)?

Timor-leste is an observer to ASEAN, they are not a member.

DCCP-Info@state.gov

U.S. Department of State

Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy

From: Hausnerova, Hana <hhausnerova@meridian.org> Sent: Friday, June 21, 2024 4:37 PM To: DCCP Info <DCCP-Info@state.gov> Cc: Nicholas O'Connell <NOConnell@ATLANTICCOUNCIL.org>; Vandersall, Beth <bvandersall@meridian.org>; Poole, Margaret <mpoole@meridian.org> Subject: Meridian International Center, ICT&CET Standards

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Attn:

DCCP Foreign Assistance Team

Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership (DCCP)

Unit of Strategic Planning and Communications (SPC)

Bureau of Cybersecurity and Digital Policy (CDP)

To Whom it May Concern, Meridian International Center is eager to submit a proposal in response to Funding Opportunity No. DFOP0016578 for the ICT & CET Standards NOFO

In preparation of our bid, we put the following questions forth for clarification:

1. Can CDP confirm the total funding available for the ICT CET Program? The cover page indicates 2,250,000 while the 1st page on the NOFO anticipates awarding one cooperative agreement of up to $2,500,000.

2. Can CDP confirm if a Proposed Security Plan (not to exceed 3 pages) is required. It is referenced on page 16 of the NOFO but not mentioned in the Proposal Checklist.

3. Can CDP confirm if there are any qualitative differences for engaging countries listed as “observers” (namely Timor-Leste)?

Best, Hana

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