The United States Trade and Development Agency awarded a $892,177.88 firm fixed-price definitive contract to Vernonburg Group LLC for an Indo-Pacific Digital Infrastructure Opportunities Definitional Mission on January 9, 2026, with ultimate completion on January 8, 2029.
The originating solicitation, posted August 8, 2025 and closed September 5, 2025, sought consulting services to support decision-making on funding project development activities in digital infrastructure across the Indo-Pacific region. The contractor will conduct preliminary assessments, prepare project reports, perform scoping missions, and assess U.S. export potential in digital infrastructure sectors including connectivity, digital transformation, smart cities, emergency communications, and artificial intelligence. Deliverables include up to six preliminary assessments, twelve project reports, four scoping mission reports, and four amendment reviews, with anticipated travel to two distinct markets in Southeast Asia and two in the Pacific Islands.
Place of performance is Arlington, VA 22209, with primary performance based in Rosslyn, Virginia. Work involves consulting with U.S. companies, meeting with project sponsors, and identifying potential project opportunities throughout the Indo-Pacific region. The contract operates under NAICS Code 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services). Award is restricted to U.S. firms; all contractor and subcontractor employees must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, and subcontractor usage is limited to less than 50 percent of the proposed price.