Somalia Operational Mentorship and Sustainment Capacity Building
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0017536
- Agency
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Bureau of Political Military Affairs
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $7,500,000 to $10,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 19.979 Regional Peace and Security
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Education
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Points of contact
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- Ryan Kildow kildowr@state.gov
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State Bureau of Political Military Affairs is seeking a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to provide operational mentorship and sustainment capacity building services for the Somali National Army-Danab (SNA-Danab) Advanced Infantry Brigade and select African Union Support and Stabilization Mission (AUSSOM) forces. The primary objectives include facilitating SNA forces integration through standardized training programs, improving operational capabilities to counter violent extremist organizations, and building accountability and sustainment capabilities. Key contract requirements involve developing mentorship procedures for SNA-Danab mechanics, establishing operational capabilities across company, battalion, and brigade levels, and creating security and contingency plans. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the opportunity will likely assess applicants' expertise in military mentorship, regional stability, and operational capacity building. The application deadline is September 3, 2025, with the solicitation posted on August 6, 2025, under the Regional Peace and Security federal grant program (CFDA 19.979).
The federal grant opportunity offers funding between $7.5 million and $10 million through a 12-18 month cooperative agreement, with the performance period starting on September 30, 2025. The place of performance will be primarily in Mogadishu and federal member states in central and southern Somalia, requiring implementers to coordinate closely with Somali and AUSSOM forces while adhering to strict security protocols. Successful applicants must be prepared to engage in weekly reporting, provide detailed cost breakdowns, and obtain prior approval for any program changes. The project will demand substantial government involvement and operate in a high-risk environment, focusing on enhancing the operational effectiveness and self-sustainment of Somali military forces.
Synopsis
The project will continue and advance mentorship of the SNA-Danab on the execution of mission command activities at the brigade level and below. Operational mentorship activities will include those activities that support stabilization mechanisms to secure Somali territory, accountability measures to promote SNA-Danab self-sustainment and readiness, and operational capacity to improve force management and operational effectiveness.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| NOFO DFOP0017536 Questions and Answers.pdf | ||
| Budget Template FY25 with MTDC Final (3).xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Monitoring Indicator Table Sample (1).xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| NOFO Somalia Operational Mentorship and Sustainment Capacity Building.docx | DOCX document |
Posting history
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