Protecting U.S. Critical Energy Investments Through C-UAS and UAS Surveillance Capabilities in Iraq
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- Opportunity number
- DFOP0018094
- Agency
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Bureau of Counterterrorism
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $6,808,090
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Law, Justice and Legal Services
- Eligible applicants
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- Unrestricted
- Points of contact
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- Cheyenne Arbogast arbogastc@state.gov
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism seeks qualified applicants to develop and implement Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) and UAS surveillance capabilities to protect U.S. critical energy investments in Iraq. This cooperative agreement initiative aims to enhance the Government of Iraq's ability to defend against unmanned aircraft threats while simultaneously conducting proactive surveillance operations to safeguard American personnel and economic assets in the energy sector. Key objectives include degrading operational capabilities of Iran and Iran-Aligned Militia Groups (IAMGs) that pose persistent threats to U.S. facilities and investments, while building sustainable Iraqi civilian law enforcement capabilities to independently manage critical infrastructure protection and threat response. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in counterterrorism capacity-building, security technology implementation, and training programs tailored to law enforcement institutions. The proposal deadline is June 8, 2026, with applications accepted from unrestricted applicant types under the Global Counterterrorism Programs (CFDA 19.701) framework.
Awards under this program typically range from $500,000 to $7 million with performance periods spanning 12 to 36 months, though specific budget parameters for this Iraq-focused initiative have not been disclosed. The program emphasizes reducing Iraq's long-term dependency on U.S. taxpayer resources through strategic capacity-building designed for sustained operational independence. Performance will take place primarily in Iraq, with activities centered on protecting critical infrastructure in oil and gas production regions, including high-threat areas such as Erbil and Baghdad where recent drone attacks have targeted American interests.
Synopsis
The Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) announces this funding opportunity to protect American economic interests, personnel, and national security by supporting the Government of Iraq's (GOI) capabilities to counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) threats while simultaneously advancing Iraqi security forces' capability to protect critical infrastructure. This program should deliver concrete returns for American taxpayers by safeguarding U.S. commercial investments in Iraq's energy sector and reducing threats to American personnel from Iran and Iran-Aligned Milita Groups (IAMGs). U.S. companies maintain significant investments in Iraqi oil and gas production, representing substantial American economic interests. UAS operated by Iran and IAMGs present a persistent and escalating threat to these American investments and to U.S. personnel operating in Iraq. Recent drone attacks on U.S. facilities in Erbil and Baghdad illustrate IAMGs intent and capabilities to attack American interests. By supporting Iraq's ability to both defend against hostile UAS and conduct proactive surveillance operations, this program should directly protect American economic assets and reduce risks to American citizens abroad. This program advances critical U.S. national security priorities outlined in the U.S. Department of State Agency Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026-2030, 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) and National Security Presidential Memorandum-2 (NSPM-2) on Countering Iran and IAMGs by degrading the operational capabilities of their UAS and protecting U.S. interests. This program should be designed to reduce Iraq's long-term dependency on U.S. taxpayer resources by building sustainable Iraqi civilian law enforcement capabilities to independently protect critical infrastructure, conduct surveillance operations, and respond to UAS threats.
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