Growth, Enterprise, Employment and Livelihoods (GEEL)
Added: Jun 03, 2015 12:51 pm The United States Government, represented by the U.S Agency for International Development Kenya and East Africa Mission (USAID/Kenya and East Africa), is seeking a Contractor for the Growth, Enterprise, Employment and Livelihoods (GEEL) program as stipulated in the subject RFP. USAID anticipates the award of one Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) with a $74 million ceiling.Proposals will be accepted from eligible organizations. In support of USAID's interest in expanding the number and sustainability of development partners, USAID encourages proposals from potential new local partners.Organizations eligible to compete for the program are strongly encouraged to carefully review the RFP and submit proposals in accordance with Section L of the RFP. A pre-proposal meeting will be held on June 11, 2015, and registration instructions can be found in the RFP. Instructions and deadlines for submitting questions and proposals are indicated in the attached letter and RFP.USAID/Kenya and East Africa looks forward to receiving and reviewing your proposals. SOL-623-15-000003 US Agency for International Development East Africa Regional Program
6/3/15, 12:51 PM Economic Growth Activity in Somalia
Added: Apr 15, 2015 8:34 am The United States Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development to East Africa (USAID/East Africa) intends to award one five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) to implement the Economic Growth activity in Somalia for USAID/East Africa. Work will be performed in Somalia.The goal of this activity is to promote inclusive economic growth in Somalia. The purpose is to catalyze both "systemic" economic changes - those that affect all sectors of the economy - and "sectoral" ones that affect key industries, namely agriculture, fisheries, and renewable energy. Systemic activities will open up opportunities for new small and medium-sized businesses and investment from new sources by expanding access to the financial system and increasing the availability of key business services. The sectoral interventions will increase private investment in industries with high growth and employment potential, including in regions previously inaccessible due to security. The activity will support the Federal Government of Somalia, Somaliland, Puntland and other state and regional administrations, in their efforts to meet commitments under the New Deal Framework to develop economic foundations. The activity will prioritize opportunities in industries likely to attract women and youth who have been marginalized from pursuing economic opportunities. The activity will lead to four results: • Somalia's business enabling environment strengthened tough access to finance and support to policy regulation;• Enterprise development promoted tough business development services;• Improved production, employment, and incomes in select value chains (agriculture, fisheries, and renewable energy); and• Greater participation by women and youth in the economy as entrepreneurs, employers, and employees.The total estimate cost of the project is not expected to exceed $74 million and the period of performance of this IDIQ is five (5) years from the date of award.The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about May 1, 2015 and will be made available electronically upon its release to www.fbo.govAll responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the Contracting Office USAID/East Africa.Contracting Office Address:USAID/Nairobi, KenyaUnit 64102APO AENairobi, 09831 Kenya SOL-623-15-000003 US Agency for International Development Kenya
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