SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- ADVISORY ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF A DEFINITIONAL MISSION REGARDING THE INDUSTRIAL CAPACITY AND MARKET INITIATIVE IN AFGHANISTAN
- Notice Date
- 11/14/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- United States Trade and Development Agency, TDA Contracts Office, USTDA, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA, 22209-3901
- ZIP Code
- 22209-3901
- Solicitation Number
- USTDA04-Q-015
- Response Due
- 12/16/2003
- Archive Date
- 12/31/2003
- Point of Contact
- Della Glenn, Contracts Officer, Phone 703-875-4357, Fax 703-875-4009, - Forestine Winters, Contract Specialist, Phone 703-875-4357, Fax 703-875-4009,
- E-Mail Address
-
contract@tda.gov, contract@tda.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is seeking proposals from U.S. Contractors. The opening date for the Request for Proposal (RFP) is DECEMBER 2, 2003 and the closing date is DECEMBER 16, 2003. The RFP will be available for downloading from the FEDBIZOPPS website at www.fedbizopps.gov on DECEMBER 2, 2003. The United States Trade and Development Agency (hereinafter ?USTDA? or the ?Government?) is considering the provision of grant funds for a feasibility study on an Industrial Capacity and Market Development Initiative in Afghanistan. The objective of this contract is to secure advisory and assistance services in determining whether to fund a feasibility study or studies or any alternative activities that the Contractor sees as a viable option for USTDA consideration. This means the Contractor?s recommendation will take into consideration the entire range of USTDA program capabilities, such as alternative technical assistance, orientation visits, trade capacity building activities or training grants. USTDA?s website, www.tda.gov may be used as a resource tool. To specifically meet the objective, the Contractor shall provide expert analysis on: potential economic and financial viability of the proposed project; potential exports of U.S. equipment and services that could be utilized in project implementation; and priority of the proposed project to the host country and project sponsor. The Contractor shall provide a final report to USTDA. The Contractor shall use a project life cycle approach in formulating recommendations, analysis of the issues and a recommendation on whether USTDA should fund a study or studies on the project(s). All recommendations to fund a study shall include a complete budget and terms of reference. Successful reconstruction of Afghanistan will require the development of a sustainable economy led by a vibrant private sector. The Contractor shall identify opportunities for USTDA to support industrial capacity and market development in Afghanistan. Such support should encourage the development of domestic Afghan industry, stimulate trade, and create jobs for Afghan citizens. In particular, the Contractor would investigate the possibility of funding a study that could include: an assessment of existing industrial parks and other similar facilities in Kabul and elsewhere in Afghanistan; a market analysis that will help determine what industries offer the best prospects for investment in Afghanistan; an assessment of the managerial and vocational training needs to support increased industrial development; and an assessment of the transportation and logistics issues that need to be addressed. It will be necessary for the Contractor to conduct a comprehensive review of international assistance being provided to Afghanistan that identify unmet needs and ensure that projects recommended do not duplicate current efforts. The estimated cost for this work does not exceed $35,000. USTDA, located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, promotes American private sector participation in developing and middle-income countries, with special emphasis on economic sectors that represent significant U.S. export potential. Through the funding of feasibility studies, orientation visits, specialized training grants, business workshops, and various forms of technical assistance, we help U.S. businesses compete for infrastructure projects in emerging markets. We assist in building mutually beneficial partnerships between American companies and overseas project sponsors that result in increased U.S. exports and jobs, and the completion of high quality, successful projects in host countries. The Small Business Act, at 15, U.S.C. 252, authorizes procuring agencies to set aside procurements or portions of procurements for the exclusive participation of SMALL BUSINESSES CONCERNS. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this procurement is 541330. Definition: ?Small Business Concerns? for purposes of USTDA award of this total set aside contract means a concern including its affiliates that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operating for which it is bidding. In determining whether dominance exists for USTDA?s purpose for this contract, consideration is given to annual gross receipts. Any concern that is annual gross receipts above $5 million dollars, averaged over a three year period, is not considered small and is therefore, NOT eligible for award under this contract. All participating organizations involved with supplying professional services must be incorporated or chartered in the United States. Consultants planning teaming arrangements must be U.S. citizens or resident aliens. In accordance with FAR 19.301, offerors will be required to submit self-certification relating to business size. The competitive proposals method of solicitation as set forth in Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (48 CFR Chapter 1) shall be utilized for this procurement. The solicitation does not obligate USTDA to award a contract, nor does it commit USTDA to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the proposal. Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of this solicitation must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for reply to reach the offerors before submission of their offerors. All oral explanations or instruction, given before award of this contract will not be binding. Any information given to a prospective offeror concerning the solicitation will be furnished promptly to all prospective offerors as an amendment of the solicitation, if such information is necessary to offerors submitting proposals or if lack of such information would be prejudicial to uninformed offerors. The Contractor must be in the position to present fair and unbiased information pursuant to the statement of work. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued on/about (15) fifteen days after the publication date of this synopsis. The RFP opening date is DECEMBER 2, 2003 and the closing date is DECEMBER 16, 2003. Only U.S. Small Businesses are eligible to submit proposals. The RFP will be available for downloading from the FEDBIZOPPS website at www.fedbizopps.gov on DECEMBER 2, 2003. DO NOT send email requests for the RFP. If the small businesses do not have electronic capabilities, send a fax request to Della Glenn at (703) 875-4009 or a letter by U.S. mail to the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Contracts Office, 1000 Wilson Blvd. ? Suite 1600, Arlington, VA. 22209-3901. If requesting the RFP to be sent via Federal Express, include your Federal Express account number and a street address (Federal Express will not deliver to P.O. Boxes). TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL NOT BE HONORED.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 1000 Wilson Blvd. - Suite 1600, Arlington, VA
- Zip Code: 22209-3901
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 22209-3901
- Record
- SN00470529-W 20031116/031114212557 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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