Michael Pasquella

South American Potassium Fertilizer CDD Consultant

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is seeking a commercial consultant with deep expertise in the global fertilizer industry to conduct commercial due diligence on the potash market and, optionally, extend the analysis to nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers. The primary focus is on evaluating the South American market, particularly Brazil and Argentina, assessing global supply chain dynamics, production costs per ton in key regions such as China, Russia, Canada, and the Middle East, and determining the commercial viability of a new potash project in Argentina targeting Brazil and potentially the U.S. The consultant must deliver two distinct quotes: one for a focused potassium fertilizer report and another for an expanded scope covering all three major fertilizer types. Each quote must include a detailed time estimate and cost breakdown. The technical deliverables require a comprehensive analysis of supply and demand trends, cost curves, import-parity pricing, logistics and shipping costs from major export corridors to key Brazilian demand centers, historical and forecasted potash prices, and a detailed margin and EBITDA analysis for potential projects. The consultant must also evaluate the regional project pipeline, including emerging developments in South America and Africa, and assess competitive threats and import substitution potential. The contractor must possess a minimum of ten years of consultancy experience in the fertilizer sector, either through firm-wide expertise or employee qualifications, and must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance or higher while successfully completing a DFC background investigation. Proposals must be submitted in two separate volumes: a technical volume detailing qualifications and approach, and a price volume formatted as an Excel file with labor categories, rates, hours, and total costs. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541611 and requires Firm-Fixed Price pricing. The base performance period is ten weeks beginning at the kick-off meeting, with delivery of a draft report within three weeks and a final report within six weeks. The government retains an option to extend performance for up to six months. All work may be performed remotely or at the contractor’s facility, and strict timekeeping records must be maintained for auditing. Proposals are due by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on June 4, 2026, and will be evaluated based on technical capability and price, with a best-value determination made considering the combined weight of both factors. The contractor must comply with all applicable FAR clauses, including those related to ethics, whistleblower rights, labor standards, and contract administration, and must maintain accurate records while prohibiting billing for government non

Department Of Homeland SecurityWashington, DC, 20527, USA

NAICS

541611

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

PSC

R710

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

Posted Jun 5, 2026

SBA77344426Q0087

Closed

Federal5

Technical Consultant - Potash Mining Consultant

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), through its Office of Health and Agribusiness, is seeking a technical and engineering consultant with deep expertise in potash mining to conduct independent due diligence on a greenfield potash mining project in Argentina employing horizontal selective solution mining. The consultant must have at least ten years of direct consultancy experience in potash projects and an additional ten years in the broader mining or fertilizer sectors, either as an individual or through their firm. The primary deliverables include a comprehensive, independent review of a provided preliminary feasibility study to identify material weaknesses, unrealistic assumptions, data gaps, methodological flaws, or overly optimistic conclusions, with a specific focus on validating wellfield capital and operating costs on a per-ton basis. The consultant will also evaluate the pilot plant design for technical soundness, infrastructure feasibility, and potential flaws, interpret 3D seismic data to provide an objective assessment of subsurface conditions, and identify any additional geotechnical or engineering studies needed to advance the project. All work is to be performed remotely or at the consultant’s facility, with the project commencing once the preliminary feasibility study and seismic data become available, expected by mid-July 2026. The base performance period is ten weeks, with the option to extend for up to six months under FAR 52.217-8. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541330, with offers due by June 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, submitted via email to the designated contracting officers at DFC. Proposals must be structured into a technical volume in Word or PDF format, detailing qualifications and experience, and a separate price proposal in Excel format containing labor categories, rates, hours, and total costs. Offerors must complete all required representations and certifications in SAM, provide a signed acknowledgment of any amendments, and submit past performance information. The government will evaluate offers based on technical capability and price, with best value determined by the most advantageous proposal considering both factors. The contract, anticipated to be firm-fixed price, includes standard FAR clauses covering disputes, ethics, equal opportunity, labor standards, trafficking prevention, and procurement integrity. Contractors must comply with all applicable federal laws, including those governing kickbacks, contract work hours, fly American requirements, and buy American provisions, and must avoid any organizational conflicts of interest. Invoices must include all required elements including taxpayer identification, EFT information, and contract details

Department Of Homeland SecurityWashington, DC, 20527, USA

NAICS

541330

Engineering Services

PSC

R710

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

Posted Jun 2, 2026

SB77344426Q0085

Closed

Federal1

Brokerage Account Services

The Office of Acquisition is seeking licensed brokerage firms to facilitate the sales, trading, and settlement of publicly traded securities, such as equities, on behalf of the DFC. This open notice remains active for twelve months, during which time multiple agreements may be established based on agency priorities and capital planning strategies. While the DFC is seeking global capabilities, there is a strong preference for firms experienced in emerging markets, with immediate needs identified in India, Brazil, and Mexico. Currently, regional pools for North America, Europe, South America, Africa, Central America, and Australia are open for submissions. Interested entities must submit detailed proposals covering their service offerings, fee structures for up to five years, regional presence, and experience with institutional investors such as Multilateral Development Banks or Sovereign Wealth Funds. Submissions will be catalogued in an interested parties list, and selections for specific regional needs will be made on a best value basis. All successful contractors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to entering into an agreement. Costs associated with the submission process, meetings, and registration are not allowable for reimbursement.

Department Of Homeland SecurityWashington, DC, 20527, USA

NAICS

5231

Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage

PSC

R710

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

Posted May 21, 2026

77344425R0006

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Federal8

Global Custodial Services

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is seeking a global custodian to hold and administer a wide range of securities acquired through its investment activities, including debt instruments, equity securities such as stocks and warrants, and privately placed or over-the-counter instruments, as DFC is prohibited from maintaining direct accounts with financial market infrastructure entities. The selected vendor must provide comprehensive custodial services worldwide, including secure asset holding, transaction settlement, coordination with brokers and clearinghouses, fund transfers to the U.S. Treasury, and robust support for financial reporting and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The custodian must establish efficient system interfaces to integrate with DFC’s operations and ensure strict adherence to applicable tax and legal regimes. Performance will occur at the custodian’s financial institution, with the potential for a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement or a one-year base contract with four one-year option periods, starting the day after award. Offerors must detail their global custody structure—whether through direct presence, partnerships with local custodians, or a hybrid model—and disclose jurisdictions where they do not provide direct services, along with rationales. They must list all emerging markets in which they operate and specify their footprint in key countries like India, Mexico, Australia, and Brazil. The custodian must confirm their capacity to hold all requested security types and provide a full suite of services such as custody, accounting, foreign exchange, liquidity management, reporting, and trust administration. Pricing must be clearly outlined as either fixed or tiered based on asset type and size, with full transparency on fee structures. Demonstrated experience serving development banks, public pension funds, or sovereign wealth funds within the last three years is required, with priority given to active contracts. The vendor must specify the typical setup timeline for a global account and provide examples of KYC diligence requirements. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses mandating ethical conduct, whistleblower protections, anti-trafficking measures, equal pay and sick leave compliance, cybersecurity safeguards, and prohibitions on technology from banned entities such as ByteDance and Kaspersky. Offerors must also certify their small business status, including HUBZone eligibility, and comply with DEI-related anti-discrimination requirements while furnishing UEI and CAGE codes for all ownership tiers. Proposals are due by May 18, 2026, and must be submitted via email with separate technical and pricing documents, evaluated on technical capability, responsiveness to requirements, and price, under a best-value trade-off approach rather than lowest-price technically acceptable.

Department Of Homeland SecurityWashington, DC, 20527, USA

NAICS

522320

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities

PSC

R710

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

Posted May 14, 2026

77344426Q0057

Closed