MODIFICATION
R -- DEFINITIONAL MISSION FOR ADVISORY AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES BY NON-GOVERNMENTAL SOURCES FOR THE CZECH REPUBLIC
- Notice Date
- 7/12/2004
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 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
- USTDA04-7-218
- Response Due
- 7/26/2004
- Archive Date
- 8/10/2004
- Point of Contact
- Forestine Winters, Contract Specialist, Phone 703-875-4357, Fax 703-875-4009, - Della Glenn, Contracts Officer, 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
- AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 - ANNEX I Guidance for DM/DS Contractors USTDA has a dual mission of promoting US exports and advancing economic development in the host country. In the past, the Agency has asked DM and DS contractors to write Terms of Reference for Feasibility Studies, Technical Assistance and other grants that primarily addressed the commercial side of the program. However, USTDA is now placing more focus on the Agency?s developmental mandate. Therefore, it is necessary to include a development impact (DI) task in the terms of reference for the DS/DM work. A critical component of this work on the Development Impact will be to include a section on the same subject when the DM/DS contractors develop the terms of reference for the proposed feasibility study or technical assistance activity. What Categories of Developmental Impact Should I Address in the DM or DS? Your DM/DS report should include a general, order-of-magnitude description of the project?s potential development impact in the following areas: Category Explanation Infrastructure & Industrialization USTDA funds feasibility studies of many critically important infrastructure projects such as power plants, roads, ports, airports, telecommunications systems, water and sewerage systems or environmental improvements or enhancements, as well as industrial projects such as refineries and manufacturing plants. Implementation of these projects contributes to the improvement and security of the physical, financial and social infrastructure of the developing world. Market-Oriented Reforms Many USTDA projects have as a primary objective the facilitation of market-oriented reforms in developing countries. These reforms include encouraging more transparent regulatory systems and institutions, privatization of state-owned economic entities, promotion of greater competition in non-competitive economic sectors, lowering of non-tariff barriers to trade, strengthening of intellectual property rights and modernizing international trade systems and regulations. Human Capacity Building When implemented, the agency?s projects often create new job opportunities, sustain employment for those in jeopardy of losing jobs and/or offer advanced training to upgrade the capability of the work force. USTDA considers a project to have Human Capacity Building impact if ten or more jobs are created and/or ten or more people receive significant training. Technology Transfer and Productivity Improvement The introduction of advanced technologies (e.g. management information systems or process technologies) or licenses. The improvement of processes and/or systems that stimulate greater economic productivity or allow more efficient use of resources. Other Other development benefits not captured by the above four categories-examples include enhanced government revenue or spin-off projects. How Should the TOR of the FS/TA Address Development? The TOR should include a task that assesses the expected development benefits of the proposed project: The FS/TA Contractor shall report on the potential developmental impact of the project in the host country. In this section, the FS/TA Contractor should focus on what the economic development outcomes will be if the project is implemented according to the study recommendations. While specific focus should be paid to the immediate impact of the specific project that is being considered, the FS/TA contractor should include, where appropriate, any additional developmental benefits to the project, including spin-off and demonstration effects. The analysis of potential benefits of the feasibility study contractor should be as concrete and detailed as possible. The FS/TA contractor will provide estimates of the project?s potential benefits in the following areas: Infrastructure & Security: a statement on the infrastructure impact giving a brief synopsis. For example ?This project would result in the construction of a power plant that would provide 500MW of power. This plant would serve x additional households in the region.? Market Oriented Reform: a description of any regulation, laws, or institutional changes that are recommended and the effect they would have if implemented.. Human Capacity Building: The Contractor should address the number and type of positions that would be needed to construct and operate the proposed project as well as the number of people who will receive training and a brief description of the training program. Technology Transfer and Productivity Enhancement: a description of any advanced technologies that will be implemented as a result of the project. A description of any efficiency that will be gained (e.g. ?By building a new port with a capacity of x, y hours of delays in shipping could be eliminated). Other: any other developmental benefits to the project, including any spin-off or demonstration effects. How Will This Affect the Final Report For the FS or TA Project? A section in the final report will be devoted to the projected host country development impacts of the FS project or TA recommendations if they are implemented. The section should focus primarily on the key issues mentioned above (infrastructure and industrialization, human capacity building, technology transfer and productivity, and market oriented reform). Other host country development impacts (e.g. improved financial revenue flows to host government etc.) can be mentioned where appropriate. The discussion should be as detailed and concrete as possible, and the contractor may provide estimates in ranges as appropriate.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 1000 Wilson Blvd. - Suite 1600, Arlington, VA
- Zip Code: 22209
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 22209
- Record
- SN00619473-W 20040714/040712212742 (fbodaily.com)
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