Regional Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operations in the Near East
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- Opportunity number
- DFOP0018683
- Agency
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Bureau of Counterterrorism
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $3,946,719
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Law, Justice and Legal Services
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
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- Ignacio Videla videlai@state.gov
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State Bureau of Counterterrorism seeks applicants to provide specialized explosive ordnance disposal, counter-improvised explosive device, and post-blast investigation training and equipment to security forces in Iraq, Lebanon, and Gulf Cooperation Council member states, with an application due date of July 15, 2026.
Eligible applicants fall under the "Other" category and must register in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier before submitting. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement under the Global Counterterrorism Programs (CFDA 19.701). Recent awards under this program have ranged from approximately $246,000 to $11.8 million with performance periods spanning 12 to 36 months; anticipated program start is September 30, 2026.
Performance will occur in Iraq, Lebanon, and Gulf Cooperation Council member states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates), with activities focused on strengthening the capabilities of Iraqi security forces, Lebanese Armed Forces, Lebanese Internal Security Forces, and GCC member state security services to identify, render safe, disarm, and dispose of unexploded ordnance and other explosive materials stemming from Iran's 2026 ballistic missile and unmanned aerial system operations. The program will also enhance post-blast investigation capabilities to support attribution and prosecution efforts. Training will emphasize sustainable capacity-building including train-the-trainer components and measurable performance monitoring. The Bureau of Counterterrorism maintains substantial involvement in award implementation, including review and approval of curricula, personnel selection, equipment procurement, and programmatic modifications. Frequently awarded recipients include international organizations, non-profit security and conflict prevention specialists, and specialized contractors with demonstrated counterterrorism expertise.
Synopsis
Following Iran's widespread use of ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) throughout the Near East region during the 2026 conflict, there remains a significant and persistent risk of unexploded ordnance (UXO) falling into the hands of malign actors who could repurpose these materials to carry out attacks against U.S. facilities, critical infrastructure, and civilian soft targets, a phenomenon known as "explosive harvesting." The proliferation of UXO, combined with the technical sophistication of Iranian-origin explosive materials, presents an acute threat to regional stability and U.S. national security interests. The Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to provide specialized explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), counter improvised explosive device (C-IED), and post-blast investigation training and equipment to security forces in Iraq, Lebanon, and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates). This program will strengthen the capabilities of foreign governments, including Iraqi security forces, Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Lebanese Internal Security Forces (ISF), and GCC member state security services, to identify, render safe, disarm, and properly dispose of UXO and other explosive materials. The program will also enhance post-blast investigation capabilities to support attribution efforts and prosecution of perpetrators who attempt to weaponize these materials. This project will safeguard against attacks being carried out against U.S. facilities and soft targets using these materials.
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