Global Civil Nuclear Energy Desk Study Series

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Background The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is issuing this solicitation to support the Global Civil Nuclear Energy Desk Study Series. The goal of this contract is to facilitate U.S. industry participation in civil nuclear energy projects worldwide, particularly in developing and middle-income markets. This initiative follows a previous successful series funded by USTDA, aiming to address the high demand for civil nuclear activities across various regions including the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, Eurasia, Indo-Pacific, and Latin America. Work Details The contractor will provide non-personal services under the Desk Study (DS) contract to support decision-making related to funding project development activities. Key tasks include: 1. Conducting preliminary assessments and full project reports for civil nuclear energy projects. 2. Developing budgets and terms of reference that meet USTDA funding criteria. 3. Engaging with prospective grantees and U.S. companies to identify and evaluate project development activities. 4. Delivering up to 6 preliminary assessment reports and 8 full project reports, along with a final report summarizing all findings. 5. Conducting infrastructure risk screenings for proposed activities. 6. Providing regular updates and maintaining communication with USTDA’s Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Period of Performance The period of performance for this contract is 36 months from the date of the Contracting Officer’s signature. Place of Performance The work will be performed at the contractor's facility. Bidder Requirements This solicitation is set aside for small businesses. Bidders must be U.S. firms or individuals, with employees being either U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Contractors must limit subcontractor use to less than 50% of the proposed price. Additionally, bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in developing Terms of Reference and budgets for feasibility studies and technical assistance. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on USTDA’s prior Global Civil Nuclear Desk Study Series contract (1131PL25CDS21120) awarded to Nuclear Economics Consulting Group for $592,000 (09/23/25–09/22/27). The current solicitation’s scope—conducting preliminary assessments and full project reports, developing budgets and terms of reference for civil nuclear energy activities, and performing infrastructure risk screenings across multiple regions—reads as a continuation of the same desk study series model, including similar deliverables and evaluation support for prospective civil nuclear projects.