Global Critical Minerals Definitional Mission
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1131PL25RDM11136
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is soliciting proposals for a Global Critical Minerals Definitional Mission under solicitation number 1131PL25RDM11136, seeking scientific and technical consulting services to explore critical mineral opportunities in global emerging markets. The contractor will conduct assessments of mineral exploration, extraction, processing, and related infrastructure projects focusing on critical minerals such as copper, cobalt, lithium, nickel, graphite, titanium, zinc, and rare earth elements. Key requirements include developing up to 10 initial assessment reports, 8 project reports, a comprehensive market report, and a final report analyzing U.S. export potential and project feasibility in the critical minerals sector. The evaluation will be based on technical factors including sector experience, technical approach to the market report, and emerging markets expertise, with non-price factors being significantly more important than price. Following multiple amendments, the final deadline for proposal submission is Monday, August 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM Arlington, VA time, with the question period having closed on August 6, 2025.
This is an unrestricted procurement under NAICS Code 541690 with no set-aside designation, but award eligibility is limited to U.S. firms or U.S. individuals, and all contractor and subcontractor employees must be U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents. The contract has a total award value of $19 million with a two-year performance period, structured as firm-fixed-price for services with cost-reimbursable components for travel expenses. Subcontractor participation is restricted to less than 50% of the proposed price in the initial solicitation documents, though later amendments indicate a 30% limitation for subcontractor work. The contractor may be required to complete additional assessments beyond the base requirements, with potential for 5 additional initial assessments and 2 additional project reports. Performance will take place in the United States and various global emerging markets, requiring international travel to engage with stakeholders and assess critical mineral projects across multiple countries.
Notice text
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Update #6 · Latest ·
NOTICE:
THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT 0004 (A0004) - QUESTIONS RECEIVED PRIOR TO 1:00 p.m. EST CUTOFF ON AUGUST 6, 2025. ALL ELSE REMAIN UNCHANGED.
1) SEE ATTACHMENT AMENDMENT 0004 IN RESPONSE TO ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS RECEIVED. ALL ELSE REMAIN UNCHANGED.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT 0003 (A0003) - PROVIDE A REVISED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) - ALSO, QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES TO SOLICITATION NUMBER: 1131PL25RDM11136
- AMENDMENT 00003 - REVISED PWS - RESPONDING TO QUESTION RECEIVED (Q&A) - PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT A0003
ALL ELSE REMAIN UNCHANGED.
SOLICITATION NUMBER: 1131PL25RDM11136 - AMENDMENT 00002 (A00002) - SEE ATTACHMENT
THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT 00002 IS TO:
1) EXTEND THE SOLICITATION SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL CLOSING DATE TO:MONDAY, 25TH AUGUST 2025 AT 1:00 PM ARLINGTON, VA TIME
ALL ELSE REMAIN UNCHANGED.
SOLICITATION NUMBER: 1131PL25RDM11136 - AMENDMENT 00001
THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT, A00001 IS TO:
1) Extend the Closing date for Questions to Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 1:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).
ALL ELSE REMAIN UNCHANGED.
This Request for Proposal was prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and procedures in Subpart 15.3 as supplemented with additional
information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only RFP; offers are being
requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is being issued IAW FAR Part 15. The Government will offer one award resulting
from this solicitation to the offeror who is deemed responsible and is determined, based on the
evaluation factors and sub factors, to represent the best value to the Government.
This procurement is UNRESTRICTED under NAICS Code 541690, Other Scientific and Technical
Consulting Services. Award is limited to U.S. Firms or U.S. individuals. Contractor and U.S.
subcontractor employees used shall be either U.S. citizens or non-U.S. citizens lawfully admitted for
permanent residence in the United States.
Questions are due Tuesday, August 6, 2025
Extended: Solicitation Closes Monday, August 25, 2025 at 1pm Arlington, VA Time.
Update #5 ·
NOTICE:
THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT 0003 (A0003) - PROVIDE A REVISED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) - ALSO, QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES TO SOLICITATION NUMBER: 1131PL25RDM11136
- AMENDMENT 00003 - REVISED PWS - RESPONDING TO QUESTION RECEIVED (Q&A) - PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT A0003
ALL ELSE REMAIN UNCHANGED.
SOLICITATION NUMBER: 1131PL25RDM11136 - AMENDMENT 00002 (A00002) - SEE ATTACHMENT
THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT 00002 IS TO:
1) EXTEND THE SOLICITATION SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL CLOSING DATE TO:MONDAY, 25TH AUGUST 2025 AT 1:00 PM ARLINGTON, VA TIME
ALL ELSE REMAIN UNCHANGED.
SOLICITATION NUMBER: 1131PL25RDM11136 - AMENDMENT 00001
THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT, A00001 IS TO:
1) Extend the Closing date for Questions to Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 1:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).
ALL ELSE REMAIN UNCHANGED.
This Request for Proposal was prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and procedures in Subpart 15.3 as supplemented with additional
information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only RFP; offers are being
requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is being issued IAW FAR Part 15. The Government will offer one award resulting
from this solicitation to the offeror who is deemed responsible and is determined, based on the
evaluation factors and sub factors, to represent the best value to the Government.
This procurement is UNRESTRICTED under NAICS Code 541690, Other Scientific and Technical
Consulting Services. Award is limited to U.S. Firms or U.S. individuals. Contractor and U.S.
subcontractor employees used shall be either U.S. citizens or non-U.S. citizens lawfully admitted for
permanent residence in the United States.
Questions are due Tuesday, August 6, 2025
Extended: Solicitation Closes Monday, August 25, 2025 at 1pm Arlington, VA Time.
Update #4 ·
NOTICE:
SOLICITATION NUMBER: 1131PL25RDM11136 - AMENDMENT 00002 (A00002) - SEE ATTACHMENT
THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT 00002 IS TO:
1) EXTEND THE SOLICITATION SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL CLOSING DATE TO:MONDAY, 25TH AUGUST 2025 AT 1:00 PM ARLINGTON, VA TIME
ALL ELSE REMAIN UNCHANGED.
SOLICITATION NUMBER: 1131PL25RDM11136 - AMENDMENT 00001
THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT, A00001 IS TO:
1) Extend the Closing date for Questions to Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 1:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).
ALL ELSE REMAIN UNCHANGED.
This Request for Proposal was prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and procedures in Subpart 15.3 as supplemented with additional
information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only RFP; offers are being
requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is being issued IAW FAR Part 15. The Government will offer one award resulting
from this solicitation to the offeror who is deemed responsible and is determined, based on the
evaluation factors and sub factors, to represent the best value to the Government.
This procurement is UNRESTRICTED under NAICS Code 541690, Other Scientific and Technical
Consulting Services. Award is limited to U.S. Firms or U.S. individuals. Contractor and U.S.
subcontractor employees used shall be either U.S. citizens or non-U.S. citizens lawfully admitted for
permanent residence in the United States.
Questions are due Tuesday, August 6, 2025
Extended: Solicitation Closes Monday, August 25, 2025 at 1pm Arlington, VA Time.
Update #3 ·
NOTICE: SOLICITATION NUMBER: 1131PL25RDM11136 - AMENDMENT 00001
THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT, A00001 IS TO:
1) Extend the Closing date for Questions to Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 1:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).
ALL ELSE REMAIN UNCHANGED.
This Request for Proposal was prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and procedures in Subpart 15.3 as supplemented with additional
information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only RFP; offers are being
requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is being issued IAW FAR Part 15. The Government will offer one award resulting
from this solicitation to the offeror who is deemed responsible and is determined, based on the
evaluation factors and sub factors, to represent the best value to the Government.
This procurement is UNRESTRICTED under NAICS Code 541690, Other Scientific and Technical
Consulting Services. Award is limited to U.S. Firms or U.S. individuals. Contractor and U.S.
subcontractor employees used shall be either U.S. citizens or non-U.S. citizens lawfully admitted for
permanent residence in the United States.
Questions are due Tuesday, August 6, 2025
Solicitation closes Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Update #2 ·
NOTICE: SOLICITATION NUMBER: 1131PL25RDM11136 - AMENDMENT 00001 - SEE ATTACHMENT
THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT, A00001 IS TO:
1) Provide responses (in BOLD) to questions received under solicitation number: 1131PL25RDM11136; and
2) Provide an updated SECTION D, PWS Global Critical Minerals DM. Closing date for questions is Wednesday,
August 6, 2025, at 1:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).
ALL ELSE REMAIN UNCHANGED.
This Request for Proposal was prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and procedures in Subpart 15.3 as supplemented with additional
information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only RFP; offers are being
requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is being issued IAW FAR Part 15. The Government will offer one award resulting
from this solicitation to the offeror who is deemed responsible and is determined, based on the
evaluation factors and sub factors, to represent the best value to the Government.
This procurement is UNRESTRICTED under NAICS Code 541690, Other Scientific and Technical
Consulting Services. Award is limited to U.S. Firms or U.S. individuals. Contractor and U.S.
subcontractor employees used shall be either U.S. citizens or non-U.S. citizens lawfully admitted for
permanent residence in the United States.
Questions are due Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Solicitation closes Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Update #1 ·
This Request for Proposal was prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and procedures in Subpart 15.3 as supplemented with additional
information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only RFP; offers are being
requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is being issued IAW FAR Part 15. The Government will offer one award resulting
from this solicitation to the offeror who is deemed responsible and is determined, based on the
evaluation factors and sub factors, to represent the best value to the Government.
This procurement is UNRESTRICTED under NAICS Code 541690, Other Scientific and Technical
Consulting Services. Award is limited to U.S. Firms or U.S. individuals. Contractor and U.S.
subcontractor employees used shall be either U.S. citizens or non-U.S. citizens lawfully admitted for
permanent residence in the United States.
Questions are due Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Solicitation closes Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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