Global Critical Minerals Definitional Mission

Overview

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency supports the development of overseas infrastructure projects that advance the shared strategic interests of the United States and its overseas partners. These projects offer opportunities for the export of trusted U.S. solutions, including technology, goods, and services that support U.S. jobs.

USTDA is the U.S. government’s first mover on critical infrastructure projects overseas. The Agency funds the upfront technical and design work that accelerates infrastructure development and helps projects attract financing. This includes project preparation activities such as feasibility studies, technical assistance, pilot projects, and front-end engineering and design studies.

Scope of Work

USTDA requires services under this non-personal services Definitional Mission contract to support its decision-making relative to the funding of activities, such as those identified in the Overview section above, to support U.S. industry participation in critical minerals and related mining sector projects around the world.

View the full contract opportunity on Sam.gov. Applications must be submitted by August 19 at 1 p.m. EDT.