U.S.-Qatar Strategic Partnership Initiative: Economic, Technology, and Security Cooperation (Freedom 250 Commemorative)

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Doha is soliciting proposals under solicitation number OFOP0002777 to implement a strategic initiative advancing U.S. economic, technological, and security interests in Qatar, with a focus on positioning American firms and innovation as preferred partners, demonstrating how open society drives progress, strengthening security cooperation, and leveraging the Freedom250 commemoration to highlight contemporary American strengths. Proposals must align with at least one of four core themes: Strategic Economic and Technology Partnership; Open Information, Free Inquiry, and Innovation; Sovereignty, Security, and the U.S. as High-Trust Partner; or American Heritage, Excellence, and Freedom 250, and must include clearly defined target audiences, measurable objectives, and concrete impact metrics tied directly to U.S. national interests. The program is anticipated to begin on September 15, 2026, with a performance period not exceeding 18 months, and all activities must be conducted within Qatar. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity Identifier, provide proof of non-profit status or equivalent, submit a current NICRA if applicable, and include detailed resumes or position descriptions for key personnel along with letters of support from partners. All materials funded under this award must prominently display the U.S. Department of State brand and the Freedom250 logo to ensure visible acknowledgment of U.S. government support. Evaluation of proposals will be based on five weighted factors: Organizational Capacity and Record on Previous Grants (25 points), Project Planning and Ability to Achieve Objectives (20 points), Budget (10 points), Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (10 points), and Sustainability (5 points), for a maximum score of 60 points, with no use of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology; instead, selection will prioritize overall technical merit and cost reasonableness, tied-breakers favoring applicants with lower indirect cost rates. Proposals must not exceed 10 pages in narrative length, with strict character limits on key sections, and must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov or the U.S. Embassy Doha website by July 16, 2026. Applicants must complete mandatory forms including SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B, and ensure all budgets are itemized with justifications for personnel, travel, supplies, contractual costs, fringe benefits, and other direct expenses. Compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 is