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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- Other
- 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 Bureau of Counterterrorism seeks qualified organizations to build Iraq's counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) and UAS surveillance capabilities to protect U.S. critical energy investments and personnel from Iranian and Iran-aligned militia threats. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, public international organizations, and governmental institutions that possess a Unique Entity Identifier and active SAM.gov registration. The program requires applicants to develop comprehensive proposals addressing situational analysis, project activities, logic models, performance monitoring plans incorporating at least three CT standard indicators, sustainability strategies, and risk analyses. Evaluation will prioritize program quality and feasibility (30 points), organizational capacity and grant history (20 points), program planning and outcomes achievement (15 points), monitoring and evaluation capabilities (15 points), budget justification (10 points), and sustainability planning (10 points). Applications must be submitted by June 8, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. Washington, D.C. time and must not exceed 12 pages.
One cooperative agreement award of $6,808,090 is anticipated under FY25/26 Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs (NADR) funds. The 24-month performance period begins September 30, 2026, requiring the recipient to build sustainable Iraqi civilian law enforcement capabilities for independent critical infrastructure protection and UAS threat response. The program encompasses training delivery, equipment provision including medium-range surveillance UAS platforms with thermal imaging, and institutional capacity building through train-the-trainer models. Performance will take place in Iraq, with coordination required across both Federal Iraq and Kurdistan Regional Government stakeholders, and all Iraqi security personnel must undergo Leahy vetting as a key compliance requirement.
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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