Description
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is seeking a contractor to provide scoping services for global critical minerals projects. The contractor will provide concept note consultations, initial assessments, project reports, and critical minerals sector deep dives to support USTDA's decision-making on funding for these projects. The contractor will also provide a final report consolidating all work products. The scope of work includes assessing project viability, risks, sponsor commitment, market relevance, and potential for U.S. private sector participation. The contractor will also evaluate the potential of the relevant market sector in the host country for U.S. suppliers of goods and services.
Some key points to consider:
* The contractor will provide up to 30 concept note consultations, 15 initial assessments, and 25 project reports.
* The contractor will also provide up to 6 critical minerals sector deep dives.
* The contractor will provide a final report consolidating all work products.
* The contractor will assess project viability, risks, sponsor commitment, market relevance, and potential for U.S. private sector participation.
* The contractor will evaluate the potential of the relevant market sector in the host country for U.S. suppliers of goods and services.