Technical Assistance for the Philippines Vendor-Neutral Small Modular Reactor Technology and Development Assistance

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has issued a Special Notice announcing a technical assistance opportunity for the Philippines Vendor-Neutral Small Modular Reactor Technology and Development Assistance project. This civilian agency initiative, posted on February 20, 2026, seeks to fund development activities related to small modular reactor technology in the Philippines. The Special Notice invites interested U.S. firms to participate in this international technical assistance initiative. No set-asides have been designated for this opportunity, meaning all eligible firms may compete. The full Request for Proposal is available on the USTDA website for prospective bidders to review and download.

The primary objective of this initiative is to provide technical assistance that supports the advancement of vendor-neutral small modular reactor technology and development in the Philippines under USTDA Activity No. 2025-31011A. U.S. firms interested in pursuing this opportunity must access the complete Request for Proposal through USTDA's official website at https://ustda.gov/work/bid-on-an-overseas-project/ to obtain detailed eligibility criteria, specific requirements, and submission instructions. The proposal submission deadline is March 2, 2026, providing bidders with approximately ten days from the posting date to prepare and submit their responses. While the notice does not explicitly detail all eligibility criteria in the summary provided, interested U.S. firms should review the full RFP documentation for comprehensive requirements and program details. This opportunity represents an international development initiative focused on energy technology advancement in Southeast Asia through vendor-neutral technical assistance.