that are consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b). Loans authorized under this paragraph may be offered in the form of equity if the Fund determines that such form is appropriate. (B) Selection of loan recipients Not later than 20 working days after receiving an application for a loan under this paragraph, the Fund shall complete its review and evaluation of the application, using anticipated return on investment as the sole criterion for determining whether a loan will be awarded to the applicant. (C) Partnerships with commercial banks The Fund may enter into partnerships with commercial banks to manage loan portfolios under this paragraph. (5) Technical assistance (A) In general The Fund, with support from United States entities, such as the United States Trade and Development Agency and other agencies or offices based in the United States, may hire or contract with individuals and entities capable of providing technical assistance in support of the purposes described in subsection (b). (B) Selection of technical assistance recipients Not later than 20 working days after receiving an application for technical assistance under this paragraph, the Fund shall complete its review and evaluation of the application, using anticipated return on investment as the sole criterion for determining whether the requested technical assistance will be awarded to the applicant. (C) Eligible partner countries Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the United States Trade and Development Agency may work in any Americas partner country regardless of income status designation. (D) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the United States Trade and Development Agency $10,000,000, which shall be expended on activities related to partnership agreements entered into under section 201. (6) Goods and services (A) In general The Fund may directly procure and deploy goods and services to the extent required to support the purposes described in subsection (b). (B) Selection of goods