Regional Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operations in the Near East

The Bureau of Counterterrorism of the U.S. Department of State is announcing an open competition for organizations to provide specialized explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), counter improvised explosive device (C-IED), and post-blast investigation training and equipment to security forces in several countries in the Near East region. The program aims to strengthen the capabilities of foreign governments to identify, render safe, disarm, and properly dispose of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and other explosive materials. The program will also enhance post-blast investigation capabilities to support attribution efforts and prosecution of perpetrators. • The program will provide training and equipment to security forces in Iraq, Lebanon, and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. • The program will strengthen the capabilities of foreign governments to identify, render safe, disarm, and properly dispose of UXO and other explosive materials. • The program will enhance post-blast investigation capabilities to support attribution efforts and prosecution of perpetrators. • The program is open to U.S. and foreign not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, for-profit organizations, and public international organizations. • The estimated funding for the program is $3,946,719.