Human and Institutional Capacity Development for Critical Priority Countries (HICDpro CPC)

The Human and Institutional Capacity Development for Critical Priority Countries (HICD) Master IDIQ contract, managed by the E3 bureau, focuses on supporting institutional and human capacity development initiatives in strategic international environments. The contract provides a comprehensive infrastructure for performance solution design, implementation, research, evaluation, and impact reporting across multiple task orders. By establishing a flexible contracting mechanism, the E3 bureau enables sponsoring units to rapidly deploy technical assistance, research, and institutional strengthening programs in priority countries through a pre-qualified set of contractors.

While specific task order details are limited in the provided documentation, the contract's $500 million shared ceiling suggests significant potential for multiple large-scale interventions across various geographic regions. Task orders under this vehicle likely target development challenges in critical priority countries, potentially focusing on governance, economic development, education, and institutional reform. The contract's award in September 2013 with an ordering period until September 2018 indicates a five-year window for implementing complex, multi-year technical assistance and capacity building programs. Typical task orders would likely range from $500,000 to $5 million, with durations spanning 12-36 months, potentially involving prime contractors with expertise in international development, organizational consulting, and strategic capacity building.