Export Controls and Investment Screening for Critical Minerals Supply Chain
About This Opportunity
This is a grants contract in the mining and extractives, trade and industry and security and defense sectors. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 5.4 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 20, 2026.
Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the mining and extractives sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
This NOFO seeks to enhance protective measures for the supply chain of critical minerals, which are commodities of proliferation concern due to their prevalence in countless dual-use items. ACN/EXBS seeks an implementer to bolster export controls, customs screening, and investment screening across key critical mineral producers and transit states worldwide to mitigate their acquisition by U.S. adversaries, while securing supply chains from predatory and illicit practices to bolster U.S. national and economic security.
Agency: Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation
CFDA: 19.317
Eligible Applicants: The following U.S. or foreign organizations are eligible to apply: 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 - not for PD funds), applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards.
Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Cost Sharing: No
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Contact: Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on May 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation
Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation has issued 4 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Security, Defense & Justice, Trade & Commerce, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: May 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Grants contract in the Mining & Extractives sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is Up to $5,409,250. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Grants.gov to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 20, 2026. You have 60 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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