Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0005727
Improving Security, Safety, and Civil Aviation Operations Standards at Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0005727) that supports a focused effort to raise Somalia's aviation security, safety, and operational performance to internationally recognized benchmarks. The project centers on Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, while also aiming to strengthen the Federal Government of Somalia's ability to oversee broader civil aviation functions, including regional airport operations. The overall intent is to help Somalia move toward International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) compliance and certification while reducing the risk of terrorist attacks targeting the airport and aircraft.
The project goal is capacity-building for Somali institutions responsible for civil aviation and airport oversight. Through a package of specialized training, technical advising, mentoring, and targeted equipment support, the program is designed to help Somali authorities attain an ICAO rating for MGQ, improve day-to-day governance and oversight of airport management and operations, and build durable systems that continue functioning after the project ends. A major theme running through the opportunity is institutionalization: building procedures, documentation, trained personnel, and operating habits that make improved standards sustainable rather than one-off improvements.
The opportunity lays out three primary objectives. First, the implementer is expected to work closely with Somali authorities to develop and formalize standard operating procedures (SOPs) and related guidance products such as manuals, guidelines, and training materials. These deliverables are not meant to be purely theoretical; they are expected to demonstrably increase technical knowledge and operational capacity in ways that enable MGQ to achieve and sustain ICAO certification within one year. Beyond that initial milestone, the project should also help embed longer-term planning so Somalia can pursue higher levels of ICAO certification over the following two years, suggesting an emphasis on continuous improvement and staged progress.
Second, the project calls for hands-on, on-site support to strengthen the practical skills of key Somali stakeholders. This includes technical advice and training for government representatives from the Ministry of Transportation and Civil Aviation (MoT), the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA), and other relevant actors involved in airport management, aviation security, safety, and civil aviation operations at MGQ. The program also allows for modest renovations of workspaces when needed to make operational improvements feasible, and it includes equipment and materials support, such as manuals and other necessary tools that enable staff to perform oversight and operational responsibilities to a higher standard.
Third, the opportunity prioritizes emergency preparedness and incident management at the airport by developing the Airport Operations Center (AOC) function. The implementer is expected to help Somali authorities mentor and train government employees assigned to MGQ's AOC so they can establish, practice, and refine emergency operations plans. The timeline in the announcement is explicit: within four months of AOC space allocation, the AOC team should be able to exercise emergency response plans for critical incidents. This work must be coordinated directly with Somali law enforcement and other relevant Somali authorities, signaling that effective response is expected to be multi-agency and integrated rather than isolated within the aviation sector.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary award made through a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement or engagement by the U.S. government in the project’s execution compared with a standard grant. The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.701 and is open to eligible applicants that are U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The award ceiling is $1,895,000, with an expectation of one award. The notice was created on April 8, 2019, with an original closing date of June 5, 2019.
In practical terms, the grant is structured around turning international standards into daily practice at MGQ: documented procedures, trained and mentored staff, functional oversight by MoT and SCAA, improved work environments and tools where necessary, and a capable Airport Operations Center that can coordinate credible emergency response. The desired end state is an airport that is safer, more secure, and better managed, with Somali institutions equipped to sustain compliance and push toward higher ICAO standing over time.Apply for SFOP0005727
- The Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Improving Security, Safety, and Civil Aviation Operations Standards at Aden Adde International Airport (MQG)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.701.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 08, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 05, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,895,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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FAQs: Improving Security, Safety, and Civil Aviation Operations Standards at Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) - SFOP0005727
What is this grant opportunity?
Improving Security, Safety, and Civil Aviation Operations Standards at Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0005727). It supports a focused effort to raise Somalia's aviation security, safety, and operational performance to internationally recognized benchmarks, centered on Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is designed to build capacity in Somali institutions responsible for civil aviation and airport oversight so Somalia can move toward International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) compliance and certification, while also reducing the risk of terrorist attacks targeting the airport and aircraft.
Which airport is the primary focus?
The project centers on Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu.
Does the project only focus on MGQ?
MGQ is the center of the effort, but the opportunity also aims to strengthen the Federal Government of Somalia's ability to oversee broader civil aviation functions, including regional airport operations.
What outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
The desired end state is an airport that is safer, more secure, and better managed, supported by Somali institutions that can sustain compliance and continue improving ICAO standing over time. The program emphasizes institutionalization so improvements persist beyond the project period.
What does "capacity-building" mean in this opportunity?
In this opportunity, capacity-building refers to strengthening Somali institutions through specialized training, technical advising, mentoring, and targeted equipment support so they can oversee civil aviation and airport operations to higher, internationally recognized standards.
What are the three primary objectives described in the announcement?
The opportunity identifies three main objectives: (1) develop and formalize standard operating procedures (SOPs) and related guidance products (manuals, guidelines, training materials) that increase operational capacity and support ICAO certification; (2) provide hands-on, on-site support (technical advice, training, mentoring, plus modest renovations and equipment/materials support as needed) to strengthen practical skills and oversight; and (3) improve emergency preparedness and incident management by developing the Airport Operations Center (AOC) function, including emergency operations planning and exercises coordinated with Somali law enforcement and other authorities.
What kinds of deliverables are expected under the SOP and guidance objective?
Deliverables include formalized SOPs and related guidance products such as manuals, guidelines, and training materials. These products are expected to be practical and demonstrably improve technical knowledge and operational capacity rather than being purely theoretical documents.
How quickly is MGQ expected to achieve and sustain ICAO certification?
The opportunity states that the project deliverables should enable MGQ to achieve and sustain ICAO certification within one year.
Is there an expectation for progress beyond the first year?
Yes. Beyond the initial one-year milestone, the project should embed longer-term planning so Somalia can pursue higher levels of ICAO certification over the following two years, reflecting staged progress and continuous improvement.
Which Somali institutions and stakeholders are expected to be supported?
The opportunity specifically references government representatives from the Ministry of Transportation and Civil Aviation (MoT), the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA), and other relevant actors involved in airport management, aviation security, safety, and civil aviation operations at MGQ.
What type of support is expected on the ground at MGQ?
The project calls for hands-on, on-site support including technical advice, training, and mentoring to strengthen practical skills of key stakeholders involved in management, security, safety, and operations at the airport.
Are renovations allowed under this grant?
Yes. The program allows for modest renovations of workspaces when needed to make operational improvements feasible.
Is equipment support included, and what does it look like?
Yes. The opportunity includes equipment and materials support, such as manuals and other necessary tools that help staff perform oversight and operational responsibilities to a higher standard.
What is the Airport Operations Center (AOC) component?
A key priority is developing the Airport Operations Center (AOC) function at MGQ. The implementer is expected to mentor and train government employees assigned to the AOC so they can establish, practice, and refine emergency operations plans and incident management capabilities.
What is the timeline for AOC emergency response exercises?
The opportunity specifies that within four months of AOC space allocation, the AOC team should be able to exercise emergency response plans for critical incidents.
Who should AOC emergency preparedness work be coordinated with?
The AOC-related work must be coordinated directly with Somali law enforcement and other relevant Somali authorities, indicating the emergency response approach should be multi-agency and integrated.
How does this opportunity address terrorism risk?
One stated intent is to reduce the risk of terrorist attacks targeting the airport and aircraft by raising aviation security, safety, and operational performance to internationally recognized benchmarks and strengthening emergency preparedness and incident management.
What kind of award instrument will be used?
This is a discretionary award made through a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for project implementation?
The opportunity notes that a cooperative agreement typically implies substantial involvement or engagement by the U.S. government in the project’s execution compared with a standard grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.701.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $1,895,000.
How many awards does the opportunity expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of one award.
When was the notice created, and what was the original closing date?
The notice was created on April 8, 2019, with an original closing date of June 5, 2019.
What does "institutionalization" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Institutionalization refers to building procedures, documentation, trained personnel, and operational habits that make improved standards sustainable. The intent is to avoid one-off improvements and instead create durable systems that continue functioning after the project ends.
What does success look like for day-to-day airport governance and oversight?
Success is described as improved day-to-day governance and oversight of airport management and operations, supported by documented procedures, trained and mentored staff, functional oversight by MoT and SCAA, and the tools and work environments needed to operate at higher standards.
Is the project expected to produce only documentation and training, or operational change as well?
The opportunity emphasizes that SOPs, manuals, and training materials should not be purely theoretical. They are expected to translate international standards into daily practice through demonstrable improvements in knowledge, capacity, and operational performance.
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