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

The Human and Institutional Capacity Development for Non-Critical Priority Countries (HICDpro Non-CPC) is a master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) E3 bureau. The contract provides an infrastructure for implementing human and institutional capacity development activities, offering tools for performance solution design, implementation, research, evaluation, and impact reporting. The vehicle supports technical assistance and capacity-building efforts in various countries, focusing on strengthening institutional capabilities of governmental, non-governmental, and civil society organizations.

Task orders under this IDIQ demonstrate a consistent focus on institutional capacity development across multiple countries, including El Salvador, Haiti, Mexico, Georgia, Egypt, and Central America. Prime contractors such as International Business Initiatives Corporation (IBI), International Business & Technical Consultants (Ibtci), Social Impact, Inc., and Me&A Creative Solutions have been awarded delivery orders ranging from approximately $400,000 to $19 million. The task orders typically involve cost-plus-fixed-fee or firm fixed-price pricing structures, with performance periods ranging from several months to five years. Most task orders are not set aside for small businesses, though one instance of a total small business set-aside was observed. Common objectives include strengthening civil society organizations, supporting economic development, improving governance institutions, and providing technical assistance in sectors such as education, economic development, and public sector performance.