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U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program, Executive Development Training Program, through American Association of Airport Executives This USTDA-funded Executive Development Training Program (EDTP) will provide training to up to 25 Indian aviation representatives on technical, operational and managerial topics for aviation managers. The EDTP will consist of two training sessions in India and one Observation Visit in the United States. This training program supports the U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program, a public-private partnership aimed at increasing collaboration between the U.S. and Indian aviation sectors. This funding is being added to the U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program Executive Development Training Program.
Feasibility Study - Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Master Plan, through Government of India Feasibility Study - Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Master Plan, through Government of India
Feasibility Study - CESC Smart Grid, through Government of India Feasibility Study - CESC Smart Grid, through Government of India
Desk Study - Behavioral Energy Efficiency Program, through Oracle Corporation Behavioral Energy Efficiency Program Feasibility Study
Technical Assistance - Integrated Wind, Solar And Energy Storage Project, through General Electric Company Integrated Wind, Solar and Energy Storage Project Technical Assistance
Feasibility Study - Distributed Energy Resource Deployment, through Government of India USTDA is providing $459,283 to partially fund a feasibility study (FS) to develop a distributed energy resource (DER) plan for Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited's (TPDDL) service territory in North Delhi, India. The project will develop integrated planning tools and metrics to enable TPDDL to select distributed energy resources that have the potential to improve the reliability of TPDDL's system, reduce its environmental footprint, and reduce its overall costs to customers. Special emphasis will be given to power generation from renewables and demand response technologies.
Technical Assistance - Sustainable Master Planning For The Kolkata And Lucknow International Airports, through Landrum & Brown, Inc. Sustainable Master Planning for the Kolkata and Lucknow International Airports Technical Assistance
Technical Assistance - Aviation Security Equipment Testing And Evaluation Program, through Hi-Tec Systems, Inc. Aviation Security Equipment Testing and Evaluation Program Technical Assistance
Technical Assistance - Rural Micro-Grid Solar Power, through Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. Rural Micro-Grid Solar Power Feasibility Study
Virtual Pipeline Infrastructure, through Galway Group LLC This grant funds a feasibility study for Arush Gas Technology Services LLP, a private liquified natural gas (LNG) technology and gas infrastructure services company, to evaluate the technical and economic viability of implementing virtual pipeline infrastructure as a natural gas transportation and distribution solution in India. The implementation of a virtual pipeline network will offer an alternative to physical pipelines to increase access and utilization of natural gas in the energy sector in India.
Technical Symposium - Global Procurement Initiative: Interstate Clean Energy Procurement Program for India, through Business Council for International Understanding This assistance provides funding for a Clean Energy Procurement Assistance Program with up to six (6) Indian States, and possibly one additional state under the U.S. Trade and Development Agencys Global Procurement Initiative (GPI): Understanding Best Value and Enhancing Development and Growth Through Clean Energy (Clean EDGE Asia). The program is designed to assist Indian states with integrating best value determinations and international best practices in public procurements in the clean energy sector.
Aviation Security Equipment Testing and Evaluation Program, through Engineering and Information Technologies Inc. This Technical Assistance (TA) grant will assist the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and India's Bureau of Cival Aviation Security (BCAS) to establish an Aviation Security Equipment Testing and Evaluation Program (ASETEP). The ASETEP will include development of clear standards, specifications and testing prcedures that align with international best practices for three types of aviation security equipment that scan carry-on luggage, checked baggage and passengers. USTDA is amending the Technical Assistance grant to Airports Authority of India for the Aviation Security Equipment Testing and Evaluation Program (USTDA Activity No.: 2014-31021A). This amendment will revise the Contractor's requirements to complete Task 12 of the Terms of Reference.
U.S.-India Standards and Conformance Cooperation Program (SCCP) Phase II, through American National Standards Institute This technical assistance (TA) grant supports a second phase of the U.S-India Standards and Conformance Cooperation Program (SCCP) working with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), India's premier business association. Building upon the success of the first phase of SCCP, this program will help expand and improve India's overall trading capacity by familiarizing representatives from Indian standards-setting bodies and industry with U.S. and international best practices in standards-setting and conformity assessment. Phase II will focus on the continued development of the Standards Portal, and will include six standards and conformance focused workshops for three sectors vital to the U.S.-India trade: smart and sustainable cities, water and sanitation, and clean energy. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) will serve as the U.S. Contractor for this TA.
Technical Assistance - Leasing and Public Private Partnership Framework Project, through Project Finance Advisors, LLC Leasing and Public Private Partnership Framework Project Technical Assistance
National Gas Grid Technical Assessment, through ICF International This grant funds technical assistance (TA) for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board, the gas regulator for the downstream and midstream sector in India, to develop an updated economic basis for building out India's national Natural Gas Grid. The objective of this technical assistance is to help optimize the National Gas Grid to help increase India's gas consumption and create an environment for increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports. ICF Resources LLC. is the sole-source contractor performing this technical assistance.
Feasibility Study - Development of Shale Gas and Oil Resources, through Government of India This $609,693 feasibility study grant supports a study for Essar Oil Limited on the viability of shale gas and oil exploration in its coal bed methane concession areas in India. The development of shale gas and oil would create an alternative, more environmentally favorable fuel source for domestic energy use in India, and would create a variety of job and training opportunities in India.
Desk Study - Desk Study Review of Work Performed for Diesel Retrofit Project, through TRS International, LLC This $3,000 Desk Study evaluates the contractor's work product under Task 3 for the Diesel Retrofit Project Technical Assistance in India.
Technical Assistance - U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program (EDTP), through Enterprise - United States Unknown U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program (EDTP) Technical Assistance
Feasibility Study - North Delhi Power Limited Smart Grid, through Government of India Feasibility Study - North Delhi Power Limited Smart Grid, through Government of India
Feasibility Study - Total Airspace and Airport Modeler (TAAM), through Government of India Feasibility Study - Total Airspace and Airport Modeler (TAAM), through Government of India
Feasibility Study - Bottoms Upgrading Project, through Fluor Corporation Bottoms Upgrading Project Feasibility Study
Cambay Basin Oil and Gas Development, through Advanced Resources International, Inc. This grant funds a feasibility study for Deep Industries Limited, a private oil and gas exploration company in India, to assess the development of oil and gas resources at a gas block in the Cambay Basin in Gujarat, India. The objective of this feasibility study is to help DIL make a commercial case and develop a strategy for conventional and unconventional oil and gas production at the Cambay Basin site.
Technical Assistance - DGCA Aviation Activities, through Government of India Technical Assistance - DGCA Aviation Activities, through Government of India
Feasibility Study - Development of Shale Gas and Oil Resources, through Government of India This $588,685 grant supports a feasibility study project for Deep Industries Limited on the viability of shale gas and oil exploration in its existing oil and gas concession areas in India. The development of shale gas and oil would create an alternative and more environmentally favorable fuel source for domestic energy use in India. In addition, the production of shale resources would create substantial job and training opportunities in India.
Technical Assistance - STANDARDS AND CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, through Government of India USTDA is providing a grant to the Conference of Indian Industry in the amount of $535,300 to partially fund technical assistance (TA) to facilitate interaction and engagement between public and private-sector representatives in the United States and India in the areas of standards, conformity assessment and technical regulations (SCATR). This TA supports the development - and inclusion on a standards portal (www.standardsportal.org)- of a directory of U.S. standards, conformity assessment procedures, technical regulations, and trade capacity building; other U.S. resources; and Indian SCATR information. The TA also supports five U.S.- India standards and conformity assessment workshops in India. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has been selected as the sole-source contractor and is providing additional cost sharing.
Technical Assistance - Smart City Infrastructure Project Plans For Visakhapatnam, through AECOM Technology Corporation Smart City Infrastructure Project Plans for Visakhapatnam Technical Assistance
Symposium - U.S.-India Aviation Partnership Summit Technical Symposium, through American Association of Airport Executives U.S.-India Aviation Partnership Summit Technical Symposium
Technical Assistance - Aviation Safety, through Government of India This $1,543,445 technical assistance (TA) grant is assisting India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to enhance its aviation safety regulatory framework and oversight capabilities. The TA aims to advance India's regulatory safety oversight system to the point at which it can satisfy findings from the 2013 U.S. Federal Aviation Administration International Aviation Safety Assessment audit that led to the country's Category 1 downgrade. The Contractor will examine and propose revisions to various aspects of DGCA's regulations, systems, and practices, including but not limited to the agency's workforce evaluation methodology and current staffing levels; inspector training program and tracking system; air carrier certification and special authorization processes; oversight of designated examiners; as well as its surveillance, safety resolution, and enforcement actions.
Technical Assistance - OIL & GAS SECTOR, through Government of India USTDA is providing funding in the amount of $628,926 for a grant to Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to fund technical assistance (TA) for an asset integrity management project for its petroleum refineries and associated pipelines. The TA introduces HPCL to a wide range of advanced safety technologies and methodologies to minimize the risks and vulnerabilities of HPCL's petroleum operations and protect the safety of the workforce and neighboring population. The TA involves training and on-site demonstrations, as well as introducing advanced methods and processes for conducting comprehensive inspection programs.
Desk Study - INDIAN RAILWAYS TECHNOLOGIES AND PROCESSES, through Seneca Group, LLC This $7,000 Desk Study reviews a proposal for a Feasibility Study for Indian Railways. The proposed study will assess the technological, economic, and financial requirements needed to support upgrades in technology and systems operations in Indian Railways' passenger and freight rail systems.
Feasibility Study - Mumbai Demand Side Management Pilot Power Project, through Innovari, Inc. Mumbai Demand Side Management Pilot Power Project Feasibility Study
Technical Assistance - Technical, Management and Operational Development Training Phase II Program, through Government of India This $400,900 grant supports technical assistance (TA) for the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for Phase II of the Technical Management and Operational Development Training (TMODT) Program. This TA initiative seeks to enhance DGCAs regulatory capacity through the implementation of training courses and industry workshops for DGCA officials. The objective of this TA is to help DGCA develop an internal capacity for training new and current staff by creating a comprehensive, cohesive, and sustainable program that leverages the knowledge and experience of senior aviation officials.
Technical Assistance - U.S.-India Standards and Conformance Cooperation Program (SCCP) - Phase II, through American National Standards Institute U.S.-India Standards and Conformance Cooperation Program (SCCP)-Phase II Technical Assistance
Feasibility Study - TOTAL WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN-DS, through Government of India This $435,236 grant partially funds a feasibility study which supports the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) in developing an Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) master plan for its service area. The study also provides BWSSB with a customized water resources management planning tool (VOYAGE) to be used by the agency over the long term for optimal decision making on water resource investments. This activity could generate up to approximately $80-100 million in U.S. exports in the form of goods and services.
Feasibility Study - Development Of Shale Gas And Oil Resources, through Invenire, Inc. Development of Shale Gas and Oil Resources Feasibility Study
Definitional Mission - Smart Grid and Energy Efficiency Projects, through U.S. Government - Trade and Development Agency Definitional Mission - Smart Grid and Energy Efficiency Projects, through U.S. Government - Trade and Development Agency
Technical Symposium - 2013 U.S.-INDIA AVIATION PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT, through American Association of Airport Executives This 2013 U.S.-India Aviation Partnership Summit comprises a two and one-half day conference in Washington, DC and one day visit in the Washington, DC or New York area. The summit targets a large number of attendees inclusive of senior Indian and U.S. government officials, senior Indian civil aviation officials and industry leaders, and representatives from the U.S. aviation industry (large aviation manufacturing and service firms, trade associations and SMEs). With leadership provided by the USTDA-supported US-India Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP), the summit is expected to receive high level support from India's three key civil aviation agencies (Ministry of Civil Aviation, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, and Airports Authority of India), private sector airport operators (GVK, GMR), key industry members in the aviation sector, and select U.S. Congressional members.
Technical Assistance - Airport Geographic Information System, through Government of India Technical Assistance - Airport Geographic Information System, through Government of India
Reverse Trade Mission - Cold Chain Infrastructure, through The Peoples Group, Ltd. Reverse Trade Mission - Cold Chain Infrastructure, through The Peoples Group, Ltd.
Definitional Mission - Energy Sector and ECP Projects, through Emerging Markets Infrastructure, LLC This $77,000 definitional mission is identifying and evaluating clean and renewable energy projects, energy efficiency, as well as smart grid opportunities for U.S.-India Energy Cooperation Program member companies and other entities in India's energy sector for USTDA funding consideration. Projects that would stem from this initiative would assist with India's efforts to increase energy efficiency, develop a domestic supply of clean energy, and diversify the nation's energy resources.
Technical Assistance - AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAM, through Advanced Engineering Associates International, Inc. This $500,000 agricultural biotechnology training program will help India to eliminate technical barriers to trade for U.S. agricultural commodities; develop a science-based biosafety regulatory and policy environment; and facilitate technology transfer in the area of agricultural biotechnology. Specifically, the training program provides education and long-term training to Indian regulators and scientists on specific agricultural biotechnology issues, such as food safety assessment and regulatory policies and principles for genetically engineered agricultural products.
Training Program - United States-India Aviation Cooperation Program, Executive Development Training Program, through American Association of Airport Executives This USTDA-funded Executive Development Training Program (EDTP) will provide training to up to 25 Indian aviation representatives on technical, operational and managerial topics for aviation managers. The EDTP will consist of two training sessions in India and one Observation Visit in the United States. This training program supports the U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP), a public-private partnership aimed at increasing collaboration between the U.S. and Indian aviation sectors.
Technical Assistance - USFCS Specialist, through U.S. Government - Department of Commerce This obligation of program funds supports the Fiscal Year 2014 salary, benefits, travel, International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS), and other program-related costs for Mehnaz Ansari, USTDA's Commercial Specialist in New Delhi, India.
Feasibility Study - AVIATION SECTOR, through Government of India This $503,252 feasibility study (FS) for the CNS/ATM Transition Plan supports the Airport Authority of India's (AAI) goal of transitioning to performance-based navigation technologies. The FS assists AAI in developing the technological specifications needed for CNS systems, a preliminary financial plan, training needs, and a long-term CNS/ATM Transition Plan for India.
Technical Assistance - FY 2013 Funding Request U.S. Foreign Commercial Service Specialist Mehnaz Ansari, through U.S. Government - Department of Commerce Technical Assistance - FY 2013 Funding Request U.S. Foreign Commercial Service Specialist Mehnaz Ansari, through U.S. Government - Department of Commerce
Feasibility Study - Clean Energy for Telecom Towers Pilot, through ICF International Clean Energy for Telecom Towers Pilot Feasibility Study
Feasibility Study - Distributed Energy Resource Deployment, through Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. Business Models for Distributed Energy Resource Deployment Feasibility Study
Technical Assistance - U.S.-India Aviation Partnership Summit, through American Association of Airport Executives This 2013 U.S.-India Aviation Partnership Summit, held in Washington, DC in October 2013, targeted a large number of attendees inclusive of senior Indian and U.S. government officials, senior Indian civil aviation officials and industry leaders, and representatives from the U.S. aviation industry (large aviation manufacturing and service firms, trade associations, and small and medium-sized enterprises). With leadership provided by the USTDA-supported U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP), the summit received high-level support from India's civil aviation agencies, private sector airport operators, key industry members in the aviation sector, and select U.S. Congressional members.
Desk Study - CESC SMART GRID, through CORE International, Inc. This $7,000 Desk Study reviews a proposal for a Smart Grid feasibility study identified by the Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC) Limited in India. The proposed study will assess the technological, economic, financial and regulatory requirements needed to support the implementation of smart grid technologies in CESC's expanding electrical grid.
Technical Assistance - T.A. FY 2010 FUNDING REQUEST-SOUTH ASIA FORIEGN SERVICE NATIONAL POSITION BALAKRISHAN KALYANARAMAN, through U.S. Government - Department of State Technical Assistance - T.A. FY 2010 FUNDING REQUEST-SOUTH ASIA FORIEGN SERVICE NATIONAL POSITION BALAKRISHAN KALYANARAMAN, through U.S. Government - Department of State
Feasibility Study - RURAL MICRO-GRID SOLAR POWER, through Government of India This $476,670 grant funds a competed feasibility study (FS) for Azure Power ("Azure") for the development of a Rural Micro-Grid Solar Power project that will be deployed in remote non-electrified villages in India. The FS provides technological and economic assessments, EPC cost estimates, and project implementation planning.
Feasibility Study - Mumbai Demand Side Management Pilot Power Project, through Government of India This $662,155 feasibility study and pilot project grant supports the Mumbai Demand Side Management Pilot Power Project for Reliance Infrastructures Mumbai distribution system. Utilizing U.S. technology, the pilot will demonstrate the benefits of a demand side management system, including improved efficiency and reliability of Reliance Infrastructures power supply. The project is expected to serve as a model for implementation of the system throughout Reliance Infrastructures Mumbai distribution operations as well as for other Indian utilities.
Feasibility Study - Bankura and Belgaum Solar Photovoltaic Project, through Government of India This $719,985 grant funds a competed feasibility study (FS) to help optimize the design and deployment of two solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in India - a 5 MW plant in Bankura, West Bengal and a 10 MW plant in Belgaum, Karnataka. The FS provides technological and economic assessments, EPC cost estimates, permitting assistance, and project implementation planning.
U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program, Executive Development Training Program, through American Association of Airport Executives This USTDA-funded Executive Development Training Program (EDTP) will provide training to up to 25 Indian aviation representatives on technical, operational and managerial topics for aviation managers. The EDTP will consist of two training sessions in India and one Observation Visit in the United States. This training program supports the U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP), a public-private partnership aimed at increasing collaboration between the U.S. and Indian aviation sectors. This funding in the amount of $38,974 is being added to the U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program Executive Development Training Program.
Feasibility Study - Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plants Feasibility Study, through Enterprise - United States Unknown This grant funds a feasibility study for the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), an Indian public research and development institute, to develop two ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) power plants to provide baseload electricity in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India (Project). The study will help NIOT develop a conceptual design and cost estimates, identify potential financing sources and U.S. suppliers, and assess the environmental and developmental impacts for the Project.
Feasibility Study - IOCL Carbon Capture and Utilization, through M.N. Dastur & Company Ltd. The grant funds a feasibility study for Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) , a government-owned oil and gas company in India, to evaluate and develop an implementation plan for carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) at IOCLs Koyali refinery in the state of Gujarat, India. The objective of this feasibility study is to help IOCL identify a cost-effective method to reduce carbon emissions at its refinery.