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CROAT Drones Enhancement in Cote d'Ivoire

ID: DFOP0009155 • Type: Posted

Description

The Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to expand Cote d'Ivoire's (CDI) Centre de Renseignement Op rationnel Antiterroriste (CROAT Counterterrorism Operational Intelligence Center) drone fleet to conduct lawful domestic and cross-border surveillance of known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) in the region.
Background
The Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) of the U.S. Department of State is seeking applications to expand Cote d’Ivoire’s (CDI) Centre de Renseignement Opérationnel Antiterroriste (CROAT – Counterterrorism Operational Intelligence Center) drone fleet to conduct lawful domestic and cross-border surveillance of known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) in the region. The program aims to bolster CROAT’s capabilities to recognize, monitor, gather, process, exploit, and disseminate information and share information within the Ivoirian interagency and regionally.

Grant Details
The proposed program will deliver drones to the CROAT with longer-range capabilities (30-50km ranges) for surveillance operations and will include specialized training for piloting the drones, maintenance, and battery supplements for sustainability.

The program objective is for the CROAT to have the capacity to use and apply technologies to conduct lawful domestic and cross-border surveillance of terrorists operating in the region and refer evidence for criminal prosecution. The program targets sworn law enforcement border officials in CDI.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, public and private educational institutions, for-profit organizations (only if allowed by appropriation), public international organizations (PIOs), and governmental institutions.

Cost sharing or matching is not a requirement for this grant. Each applicant must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration with the SAM.gov before submitting an application.

Period of Performance
The length of performance period is up to 15 months with an anticipated program start date on September 30, 2024. The Department of State may entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds.

Grant Value
The total available funding is $986,679 with one award anticipated. The type of funding is FY23 NADR/ATA.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic location for performance is Cote d’Ivoire.
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Overview

Agency
Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) [DOS]
Category of Funding
Law, Justice and Legal Services
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.701 - Global Counterterrorism Programs
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 3/4/24 the Bureau of Counterterrorism posted grant opportunity DFOP0009155 for CROAT Drones Enhancement in Cote d'Ivoire. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.701 Global Counterterrorism Programs. It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $986,679 and $986,679.

Timing

Posted Date
March 4, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
April 29, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
March 27, 2024, 8:37 a.m. EDT
Version
7

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Info
Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations Public and private educational institutions For-profit organizations (only if allowed by appropriation) Public International Organizations (PIOs) and Governmental institutions

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$986,679
Floor
$986,679
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Bureau of Counterterrorism
Contact Email
none
Contact Phone
(703) 516-1684
Additional Information
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Additional Information Site
https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=acfafb93876c0e10a90563180cbb3573&view=Default

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