The Weekly Roundup

February 14, 2023

USTDA Launches Energy Sector Procurement Training in Nigeria

Today, USTDA launched a new program with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to help strengthen the delivery of reliable electricity in Nigeria through specialized training for public procurement officials. The training, which is funded under USTDA’s Global Procurement Initiative, will focus on using best value and life-cycle cost analysis in TCN’s procurement decisions.

“This training responds to TCN’s priority of investing in longer-lasting, more efficient transmission infrastructure that can deliver more reliable power across Nigeria,” said Enoh T. Ebong, USTDA’s Director. “This approach to quality infrastructure procurement will strengthen the country’s energy sector and promote its economic growth.”

Advancing Clean Energy Sector Innovation

On Thursday, Patrick Fragman, President and CEO of Pennsylvania-based Westinghouse Electric Company, visited USTDA, reconnecting with Director Ebong following the Agency's support for Westinghouse's landmark deal in Poland. In 2021, USTDA funded a grant for a front-end engineering and design study for the project.

Follow Director Ebong on Twitter to engage with more behind the scenes moments at USTDA.

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST | Omni Chicago Hotel, Chicago, IL

USTDA will host a business briefing in Chicago on March 22 for U.S. companies to learn about opportunities in Colombia, Costa Rica and Mexico relating to new rail sector projects and modernization of existing rail infrastructure.

The briefing is part of USTDA’s Rail Infrastructure Modernization Reverse Trade Mission for public and private freight and passenger rail sector decision makers from Colombia, Costa Rica and Mexico.

Learn more about and register here to attend the briefing.

Contract Specialist

*Closes February 15*

USTDA seeks a contract specialist responsible for performing a full range of acquisitions procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation and other applicable specifications to procure supplies, services, and equipment. Learn more about this opportunity and apply by February 15 at USTDA.gov.

Senegal Consulting Opportunity

The Millennium Challenge Account seeks a consultant to design the Senegal Power Compact’s learning agenda and facilitate its use. Interested firms are invited to attend a webinar on Thursday, February 16 at 10 a.m. EST. Details on the webinar, which will be presented in both English and French, can be found here.