Protecting U.S. Critical Energy Investments Through C-UAS and UAS Surveillance Capabilities in Iraq
Closed Posted
This opportunity was posted again on . See the latest posting
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0018094
- Agency
-
Bureau of Counterterrorism
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $6,808,090
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
-
- Other
- Eligible applicants
-
- Unrestricted
- Points of contact
-
- 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 is soliciting proposals through a Cooperative Agreement to strengthen the Government of Iraq's counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) capabilities and surveillance operations aimed at protecting U.S. critical energy investments and personnel from Iran-aligned threats. The program seeks qualified organizations to deliver capacity-building initiatives that enhance Iraqi security forces' ability to defend critical infrastructure, conduct proactive surveillance, and respond to UAS threats while reducing long-term dependence on U.S. taxpayer resources through sustainable civilian law enforcement development. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in counterterrorism, security capacity-building, and regional operations, with proposals evaluated based on their ability to advance national security priorities outlined in the 2025 National Security Strategy and NSPM-2 on countering Iran and Iran-Aligned Militia Groups. The submission deadline for proposals is June 8, 2026, with applications unrestricted by applicant type, allowing nonprofit organizations, private contractors, and international entities to compete for this opportunity.
Award values for this program typically range between $500,000 and $7 million, with performance periods spanning 12 to 36 months based on the scope of proposed activities and capacity-building timelines required. The program focuses on building sustainable Iraqi civilian law enforcement capabilities to independently protect critical infrastructure in the energy sector, particularly safeguarding U.S. commercial investments in Iraqi oil and gas production. All activities will be conducted in Iraq, with implementation targeting both defensive capabilities against hostile UAS and proactive surveillance operations to mitigate persistent threats to American economic assets and personnel in Erbil, Baghdad, and other critical regions.
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.
Posting history
| Listing | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity | ||
| Opportunity | ||
| Opportunity | ||
| Opportunity |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar grant opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity