Regional Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operations in the Near East

Bureau of Counterterrorism

Published: Jun 15, 2026

Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the security and defense and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Defense and Demining. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 3.9 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 15, 2026.

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Description

Following Iran's widespread use of ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) throughout the Near East region during the 2026 conflict, there remains a significant and persistent risk of unexploded ordnance (UXO) falling into the hands of malign actors who could repurpose these materials to carry out attacks against U.S. facilities, critical infrastructure, and civilian soft targets, a phenomenon known as “explosive harvesting.” The proliferation of UXO, combined with the technical sophistication of Iranian-origin explosive materials, presents an acute threat to regional stability and U.S. national security interests.

The Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to provide specialized explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), counter improvised explosive device (C-IED), and post-blast investigation training and equipment to security forces in Iraq, Lebanon, and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates). This program will strengthen the capabilities of foreign governments, including Iraqi security forces, Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Lebanese Internal Security Forces (ISF), and GCC member state security services, to identify, render safe, disarm, and properly dispose of UXO and other explosive materials. The program will also enhance post-blast investigation capabilities to support attribution efforts and prosecution of perpetrators who attempt to weaponize these materials. This project will safeguard against attacks being carried out against U.S. facilities and soft targets using these materials.

Agency: Bureau of Counterterrorism

CFDA: 19.701

Eligible Applicants: U.S. and foreign not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations

U.S. and foreign public and private educational institutions

U.S. and foreign for-profit organizations

Public International Organizations (PIOs) and Governmental institutions

Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Cost Sharing: No

More Info: Link to Opportunity in MyGrants — https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=f794f47887210f1020b862060cbb35ab&view=Default

Contact: Bureau of Counterterrorism

Data provenance

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The submission deadline is July 15, 2026. You have 21 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

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