The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is seeking a global custodian bank to hold a wide variety of securities, including debt, equity, and private placements, as it cannot hold accounts directly with financial market infrastructures. The required services include global custodial services, asset settlement, transaction finalization with intermediaries, fund transfers to the U.S. Treasury, and support for financial reporting and compliance. The performance location for these custodial services is global. Prospective bidders must be prepared to answer specific questions about their service structure, geographic coverage, capabilities with securities types, fee models, and relevant client experience.