SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Smart Card Technology
- Notice Date
- 12/11/2008
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- United States Trade and Development Agency, USTDA, USTDA, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, C/O US TDA 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, Virginia, 22209-3901
- ZIP Code
- 22209-3901
- Solicitation Number
- 0821014A
- Response Due
- 1/26/2009 4:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 2/10/2009
- Point of Contact
- John Kusnierek, Phone: (703) 875-4357
- E-Mail Address
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jkusnierek@ustda.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- POC John Kusnierek, USTDA, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901, Tel: (703) 875-4357, Fax: (703) 875-4009. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT CONTRACTS OFFICE; PROPOSAL SUBMISSION PLACE: Tendering Department – 3rd floor, Ministry of Information and Communications Technology 8th, Circle P.O. Box 9903, Amman 11191 Jordan, Tel: 00 (962) 6 580-5642, Fax: 00 (962) 6 586-1059 Jordan – Smart Card Technology. The Grantee invites submission of qualifications and proposal data (collectively referred to as the "Proposal") from interested U.S. firms which are qualified on the basis of experience and capability to provide technical assistance related to the introduction of a national Smart Card. Jordan has adopted a comprehensive Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector modernization as a principle agent for national transformation and development. In March 2008, the Ministry of Interior (MOI) issued a Request for Information for a National Smart Card system, whereby interested companies describe their technologies, qualifications and solutions in a formal document to the ministry. This is a way for MOI to learn more about the market and the state of technology. MOI has been making concrete steps toward the implementation of the Smart Card Technology; however, it would benefit greatly from technically sound advice and recommendations to successfully implement this very complicated project. The Technical Assistance consultant would assist the Government of Jordan in defining the strategy for the implementation of the Smart Card, identifying the government’s needs, and determining how to shape the procurement. MOI has planned to implement the Smart Card technology in three phases. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) funding would support the implementation of the first phase, which would include the national identity card, voting application, health insurance card, drug dispensing card, and an electronic authentication for online government services. Phases two and three would expand the Smart Card to other areas that have not yet been formally defined. Jordan’s Smart Card project is a stated national priority project that has the personal support of the King, the Royal Court, the National Security and Crisis Management Center and the national government. Through the implementation of the Smart Card project, Jordan seeks to stimulate and catalyze electronic transactions throughout the Jordanian government and economy. The Smart Card system is intended as a centerpiece of Jordan’s overall e-government program. Since Jordan is in the information gathering stage of the procurement process, it is precisely at this time that the government requires technical and management assistance to bring the project to fruition. This project represents an opportunity for USTDA to make a significant impact on an important initiative. The grant was signed by the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation on behalf of MOI. While MOI is the primary implementing body, it is advised closely by the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology. The study includes: an internal needs assessment; development of a Smartcard National Strategy Framework; risk analysis; identification of potential funding; legal and regulatory analysis; identification of vendor evaluation criteria; support of Request for Proposals document; detailed financial and economic analysis; a preliminary environmental impact assessment; and a development benefit assessment. The U.S. firm selected will be paid in U.S. dollars from a $410,083 grant to the Grantee from USTDA. A detailed Request for Proposals (RFP), which includes requirements for the Proposal, the Terms of Reference, and a background definitional mission report are available from USTDA, at 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901. To request the RFP in PDF format, please go to: https://www.ustda.gov/USTDA/FedBizOpps/RFP/rfpform.asp. Requests for a mailed hardcopy version of the RFP may also be faxed to the IRC, USTDA at 703-875-4009. In the fax, please include your firm’s name, contact person, address, and telephone number. Some firms have found that RFP materials sent by U.S. mail do not reach them in time for preparation of an adequate response. Firms that want USTDA to use an overnight delivery service should include the name of the delivery service and your firm's account number in the request for the RFP. Firms that want to send a courier to USTDA to retrieve the RFP should allow one hour after faxing the request to USTDA before scheduling a pick-up. Please note that no telephone requests for the RFP will be honored. Please check your internal fax verification receipt. Because of the large number of RFP requests, USTDA cannot respond to requests for fax verification. Requests for RFPs received before 4:00 PM will be mailed the same day. Requests received after 4:00 PM will be mailed the following day. Please check with your courier and/or mail room before calling USTDA. Only U.S. firms and individuals may bid on this USTDA financed activity. Interested firms, their subcontractors and employees of all participants must qualify under USTDA's nationality requirements as of the due date for submission of qualifications and proposals and, if selected to carry out the USTDA-financed activity, must continue to meet such requirements throughout the duration of the USTDA-financed activity. All goods and services to be provided by the selected firm shall have their nationality, source and origin in the U.S. or host country. The U.S. firm may use subcontractors from the host country for up to 20 percent of the USTDA grant amount. Details of USTDA's nationality requirements and mandatory contract clauses are also included in the RFP. Interested U.S. firms should submit their Proposal in English directly to the Grantee by January 26, 2009 at the above address. Evaluation criteria for the Proposal are included in the RFP. Price will not be a factor in contractor selection, and therefore, cost proposals should NOT be submitted. The Grantee reserves the right to reject any and/or all Proposals. The Grantee also reserves the right to contract with the selected firm for subsequent work related to the project. The Grantee is not bound to pay for any costs associated with the preparation and submission of Proposals.
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