RAISE PLUS

The RAISE PLUS Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle was established by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide broad economic growth services, with a particular focus on agricultural and natural resource development programs. This contract mechanism enables USAID missions and bureaus to rapidly procure technical assistance, research, and implementation services related to economic growth, sustainable natural resource management, policy reform, and institutional governance. The vehicle supports a wide range of international development objectives, with an emphasis on improving agricultural productivity, rural market systems, and economic opportunities in developing countries.

Task orders under the RAISE PLUS IDIQ consistently demonstrate a global focus, with contracts spanning countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. The task orders typically range from $100,000 to over $40 million, with performance periods between 1-5 years, and are predominantly cost-plus fixed fee or firm fixed price contracts. Frequent prime contractors include Fintrac Inc., Tetra Tech ARD, ABT Associates, and Weidemann Associates, reflecting a diverse set of consulting and technical services providers. The task orders consistently target agricultural development, food security, economic growth, and rural development initiatives, with no standard set-aside designations. Common program elements include agricultural technology transfer, market linkage development, rural enterprise support, policy reform assistance, and capacity-building for local agricultural institutions.