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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

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Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to solicitation questions. Accordingly, this solicitation is amended as follows:

1. Append Attachment A - Responses to Solicitation Questions dated 07/23/2020 and updated Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.

See supplemental pages for details.

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Attachment A – Responses to Solicitation Questions for Solicitation No.1131PL20RCP11208

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor (PSC) ‐ Regional Manager for Sub‐Saharan

Africa (Accra, Ghana)

Question 1: The solicitation header notes South Africa. Is this a typo? Is the selected applicant to be based in Accra, Ghana or South Africa?

Response to Question 1: This was corrected to state Accra, Ghana. Please see the updated Combined Synopsis/Solicitation attachment.

Question 2: Will field travel be generally limited to the West African region? Or will it cover entire Sub‐Saharan Area?

Response to Question 2: While the travel will be primarily focused within West Africa, travel throughout Sub‐ Saharan Africa, particularly for regional events, will also occur on a more limited basis. Travel to the United States will also occur to accompany USTDA reverse trade mission delegations, among other U.S. domestic events.

Question 3: Education allowance assumes up to three dependents. Will additional dependents beyond three be covered by education allowance?

Response to Question 3: USTDA assumes up to three dependents for the purposes of providing a sample budget only. If the selected respondent has more than three dependents, the corresponding allowances would be addressed during contract award.

Question 4: How frequent would selected applicant need to travel from Post to Program Office in Arlington in performance of duties?

Response to Question 4: While travel will likely be tied to events in the United States, in general, it should be expected that the selected applicant would travel from Post to USTDA’s Headquarters approximately once a quarter.

Question 5: Page 31, item #4, Travel notes travel from South Africa. Is that a typo and should be Accra, Ghana?

Response to Question 5: This was corrected to state Accra, Ghana. Please see the updated Combined Synopsis/Solicitation attachment.

Question 6: Page 31, item #4, Travel ‐ Is that addressing the initial travel from U.S. to the Post, personal travel back to U.S. while at the Post, or business travel back to U.S. while at the Post?

Response to Question 6: Item 4 on Page 31 addresses initial travel from U.S. to Post and business travel. It does not pertain to personal travel.

SUBJECT: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor Regional Manager for Sub‐Saharan Africa (Accra, Ghana)

Solicitation No.: 1131PL20RCP11208 Issuance Date: Friday, July 17, 2020 Closing Date: Friday, August 14, 2020, 10:00 AM ET, Local Time, Arlington, VA

All, The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), is seeking applications from qualified United States (U.S.) citizens interested in providing Personal Services Contract (PSC) services as described in the attached solicitation for services under the NAICS code 541690 (size standard: $15M).

Interested applicants must submit:

(1) An up‐to‐date curriculum vitae (CV) or resume: Your CV/resume must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the application in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria. Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing particular selection criteria. Applicants are encouraged to write a brief appendix to demonstrate how prior experience and/or training addresses the minimum qualifications and evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation.

(2) References: Three (3) professional and/or academic references, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and e‐mail contacts. The references must be able to provide substantive information about your past performance and abilities. USTDA reserves the right to contact your previous employers for relevant information concerning your performance and may consider such information in its evaluation of the application.

(3) Salary history: Applicants should note that the salary history is the base salary paid, excluding benefits and allowances such as housing, travel, educational support, vehicle use, etc.

(4) Writing Samples: Applicants must provide at least two writing samples with their application. These samples shall be 500 to 1,000 words and should demonstrate the applicant’s ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to the public. Samples must be authored by the applicant; co‐written articles are not accepted.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation No.: 1131PL20RCP11208 U.S. Personal Services Contractor: Regional Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa (Accra, Ghana)

To be considered for the position a candidate must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed in the solicitation. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the applications vis‐a‐vis the Evaluation Criteria.

Proposals/applications must be received by e‐mail by closing date and time specified in the cover letter of this solicitation and should be submitted via E‐mail to:

contractproposals@ustda.gov

Please note that attachments to e‐mail must be in Word format (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat format (.pdf) only. Please reference the solicitation number and title of position on your application and in the subject line of any cover letter.

Failure to submit all of the required materials may result in your application not being considered.

An application received after the closing date and time will be considered late, unless there is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received by the Government installation prior to the time and date specified in the solicitation and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212‐1(f).

Any questions regarding this solicitation may be directed to:

Holly Evan, Contracting Officer U.S. Trade and Development Agency E‐mail: contractproposals@ustda.gov

This contract shall be awarded solely to an individual, not to a firm. The individual must have an active Dun & Bradstreet Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number and a fully approved & active www.sam.gov record.

USTDA reserves the right not to award any contract as a result of this solicitation. Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures accompanying their applications.

//Signed//

Holly Evan Contracting Officer Office of Acquisition Management

EEO: USTDA IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PROVIDES EQUAL

OPPORTUNITY AND FAIR AND EQUITABLE TREATMENT IN EMPLOYMENT TO ALL PEOPLE

WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY,

POLITICAL AFFILIATION, MARITAL STATUS, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION.

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

This information is provided pursuant to Public Law 93‐579 (Privacy Act of 1974), December 31, 1974, for individuals who complete this form.

The Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget has required that all departments and agencies comply with the reporting requirements of Section 6041 of the Internal Revenue Code. Section 6041 states that all departments and agencies making payments totaling $600.00 or more in one year to a recipient for services provided must be reported to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The SSN and all financial numbers will be disclosed to the USTDA payroll office personnel and personnel in the Department of Treasury, Division of Disbursements. USTDA will use this SSN to complete Form W‐2 of the code on employee compensation. Disclosure by the PSC of the SSN is necessary to obtain the services, benefits or processes provided by this contract. Disclosure of the SSN may be made outside USTDA when disclosure by virtue of a contract being a public document after signature is authorized under the Freedom of Information Act.

REGIONAL MANAGER FOR SUB‐SAHARAN AFRICA IN ACCRA, GHANA

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER 1131PL20RCP11208

2. ISSUANCE DATE July 17, 2020

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME

FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS Friday, August 14, 2020, 10:00 AM ET, Local Time, Arlington, VA

4. POSITION TITLE: Regional Manager for Sub‐Saharan Africa Personal

Services Contract (PSC)

5. MARKET VALUE: The position is the full‐time equivalent of a GS‐14 or GS‐15 base salary (ranging from $92,977 to $142,180 per annum), depending upon experience.

Final compensation will be based on individual’s qualifications, salary and work history, experience and educational background. Under no circumstances will the base salary be negotiated beyond the GS‐15 salary range.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The anticipated period of performance is for one

(1) base period from date of appointment, with four (4) one 12‐month option periods, for a total of five (5) years if all options are exercised. The exercise of subsequent options will depend upon the continuing need for the services, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The location of performance of this contract shall be in the U.S.; Accra, Ghana; and other locations in the USTDA Sub‐Saharan Africa Region.

8. EVALUATION FACTORS: Evaluation will be done on a 100‐point Scale, Education (max of 10 pts); Work Experience (max of 42 pts); Technical Knowledge (max of 30 pts);

and Skills (max of 18 pts)

9. SECURITY ACCESS: Top Secret

10. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S. Citizens

SECTION B – SCHEDULE OF SERVICES (CONTINUATION OF SF1449)

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR: TBD

b. GOVERNMENT: Holly Evan, Contracting Officer United States Trade and Development Agency 1101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1100 Arlington, VA 22209

Heather Lanigan

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) U.S. Trade and Development Agency 1101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1100 Arlington, VA 22209

Performance of the work hereunder shall be subject to the technical directions of the COR. As used herein, "Technical Directions" are directions to the PSC, which fill in details, suggest possible lines of inquiry, or otherwise complete the general Terms of Reference. Technical Directions must be within the terms of this contract, shall not change or modify them in any way, and shall not constitute changes, which may only be accomplished by the Contracting Officer. Notwithstanding any of the other clauses of this contract, the Contracting Officer shall be the only individual authorized to:

(i) Accept nonconforming work,

(ii) Waive any requirement of this contract, or

(iii) Modify any term or condition of this contract.

2. PAYMENT OFFICE: The payment office for the salary and benefits portion of this contract is the U.S. Department of State via Payroll Office, Charleston Financial Service Center, 1969 Dyess Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29409‐2621, (803)‐308‐5300. Travel will be handled by the Administrative Offices of the U.S. Embassy in Ghana.

3. CONTRACT FUNDS DATA: Funds for this contract are chargeable as per Page 1, Contract Cover (To be provided at time of award)

4. PSC'S PAYMENT: Payments shall be made to the PSC by electronic funds transfer.

The payment office for the salary and benefits portion of this contract is the U.S. Department of State via Payroll Office, Charleston Financial Service Center, 1969 Dyess Avenue, North

Charleston, SC 29409‐2621, (803)‐308‐5300. Travel will be handled by the Administrative Offices of the U.S. Embassy.

B.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

For a period hereinafter set forth, and as more fully described in Section D, Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments,” the Personal Services Contractor (PSC) shall perform the major duties and responsibilities as required by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.

Base Period: September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021 Option Period 1: September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022 Option Period 2: September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023 Option Period 3: September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024 Option Period 4: September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025

Prior to the exercise of each option period, if they are exercised, the Government will evaluate and may update the salary based on market conditions, such as updates to applicable Department of State allowances, as necessary and as allowed by the Agency’s funding availability.

B.3 PAYMENT SCHEDULE

The not‐to‐exceed compensation (payment schedule) will be determined prior to award and will be based on the equivalent of base salary up to a GS‐15 equivalent. Below is sample breakout of a General Services (GS)‐14 and General Services (GS)‐15 equivalent compensation schedules.

2020 Estimate for a GS‐14, Step 10 equivalent PSC (All figures below are based upon the assumption of hiring an individual with four dependents.)

Salary and Benefits GS‐14 Step 10 equivalent: $120,868 Hardship Differential (25%): $30,217 (est., not‐to‐exceed, taxable income) Cost of Living (est. 10%): $5,840 (est., not‐to‐exceed, not taxable) FICA/Medicare (7.65%): $11,558

Total Salary/Benefits: $168,483

Reimbursable Allowances Health Insurance: $7,200 Life Insurance: $500 Foreign Transfer Allowance: $1,500 (Transfer Zone 3‐WF) Living Quarters Allowance: $22,440 (Group 2‐WF)

Educational Allowance: $90,450 (Assumes up to three dependents at maximum education allowance of $30,150/dependent)

Total Reimbursable: $122,090

Contingency: $2,907

Total Contract Value: $293,480 (NTE1)

2020 Estimate for a GS‐15, Step 10 equivalent PSC (All figures below are based upon the assumption of hiring an individual with four dependents.)

Salary and Benefits GS‐15 Step 10 equivalent: $142,180 Hardship Differential (25%): $35,545 (est., not‐to‐exceed, taxable income) Cost of Living (est. 10%) $6,440 (est., not‐to‐exceed, not taxable) FICA/Medicare (7.65%): $13,596 Total Salary/Benefits: $197,761

Reimbursable Allowances Health Insurance: $7,200 Life Insurance: $500 Foreign Transfer Allowance: $1,500 (Transfer Zone 3‐WF) Living Quarters Allowance: $22,440 (Group 2‐WF) Educational Allowance: $90,450 (Assumes up to three dependents at maximum education allowance of $30,150/dependent)

Total Reimbursable: $122,090

Contingency: $3,199

Total Contract Value: $323,050 (NTE)

* Health insurance is authorized for this contract as a contribution of 72 percent against the contractor’s health insurance premium costs toward either an individual or family policy, provided that such costs may not exceed the maximum U.S. Government contribution for direct‐hire personnel as announced annually by the Office of Personnel Management. The Contracting Officer will confirm the individual’s contribution is compliant with the above requirements prior to submitting for reimbursement (please reference 3 FAM 9116.1).

1 Not-to-Exceed (NTE)

Proof of health and insurance coverage and its actual cost to the PSC shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer before any contribution is made.

**The contribution for life insurance shall be up to 50% of the actual annual costs to the PSC for life insurance, not to exceed $500 per year.

Contingency and education funds are only authorized by written approval of the Contracting Officer. PSCs Contract salary will be paid out at North Charleston, South Carolina, Financial Services Center, via Electronic Funds Transfer to a U.S. Bank Account. PSCs are considered employees of the U.S. Government (IRS), therefore not eligible for the foreign earned income exclusion.

B.3. WORK WEEK

The PSC's workweek shall be no less than 40 hours. If the contract is for less than full time (40 hours weekly), the annual and sick leave earned shall be prorated (see the General Provision of this contract entitled Leave and Holidays).

This contract has no provisions for the following items:

1. Overtime

2. Retirement

Timesheets are administered through the Embassy with approval by the Regional Director every other week.

B.4. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES

Benefits, Allowances and U.S. Taxes: PSCs are treated on par with other Government Employees, except for programs based on any law administered by the Federal Office of Personnel Management (e.g., incentive awards, life insurance, health insurance, and retirement programs covered by 5 CFR Parts 530, 531, 831, 870, 871, and 890). While PSCs are ineligible to participate in any of these programs, the following benefits are provided.

As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances (however, as conditions at post change, benefits and allowances may also be changed):

1. Benefits (if applicable):

a) Employee’s Federal Income Contribution Act (FICA) Contribution

b) Annual Contribution towards Health and Life Insurance

c) Worker’s Compensation

d) Vacation and Sick Leave

e) Access to Health Unit if employee and/or dependents are medically cleared to serve at post of assignment

2. Allowances* (If Applicable):

a) Post Differential (Section 500)

b) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)

c) Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120)

d) Post Allowance (COLA)(Section 220)

e) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230)

f) Payment During Evacuation (Section 600)

g) Education Allowance (Section 270)

h) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)

i) Danger Pay (Section 650)

* Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR) (Government Civilians Foreign Areas)

3. In‐Kind Allowances:

The USG may provide some or all of the following in‐kind allowances, on par with U.S. Direct Hires at the same location, in lieu of some allowances in paragraph “2. Allowances* (If Applicable)” above:

a) Housing

b) Furniture

c) Appliances

d) Furnishings (drapes/blinds, rugs, lights, etc.)

e) Utilities

f) Guard Services for Residence

4. Federal and State Taxes:

a) Federal Taxes: PSCs are not exempt from payment of Federal Income taxes and these will be withheld from compensation payments. A 1099 Form will be issued to the PSC for the reimbursements for health and life insurance.

b) State Taxes: USTDA does not withhold state taxes from compensation payments. State taxes are solely between the employee and the employee’s state of official residence.

5. Rest and Recuperation (R&R) Travel:

a) The following R&R Travel Allowance will be granted to the PSC contractor and his/her authorized dependents to the extent specified by this contract and in reference to the Foreign Affairs Manual Volume 3 (please reference 3 FAM 3720), as from time to time amended. The R&R Travel Allowance must be consistent with Section 901(6) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (as amended), Department of State travel regulations, and the guidelines published in 3 FAH‐1 H‐3720.

b) For the purpose of this contract, the R&R Travel Allowance is limited to one (1) round trip during any continuous 2‐year period of service, unbroken by home leave.

Pursuant to the terms of this contract and in reference to 3 FAM 3722(a)(1), any continuous 2‐year period of service unbroken by home leave earns the PSC contractor and his/her authorized dependents, one round trip to the R&R destination. The R&R destination for persons serving in Accra, Ghana, is London, UK, but an alternate destination may be chosen (please reference 3 FAM 3725(3)). Both home leave and R&R travel may not be requested and/or granted in the same continuous 2‐year period of service. If this requirement is not followed, USTDA reserves the right to request the repayment of all R&R travel expenses incurred, including those incurred by eligible family members.

B.5. PAYMENT

PSC's Compensation and Reimbursement in U.S. Dollars:

(A) Except to the extent reimbursement is payable in the currency of the Cooperating Country, USTDA shall pay the PSC compensation after it has accrued and reimburse him/her in U.S.

dollars for necessary and reasonable costs actually incurred by him/her in the performance of this contract within the categories listed in paragraph (c), below, and subject to the conditions and limitations applicable.

(B) The amount budgeted and available as personal compensation to the PSC is calculated to cover a calendar period of twelve months.

Maximum U.S.‐Dollar Obligation:

In no event shall the maximum U.S.‐dollar obligation under this contract exceed $323,050 for the base period and $1,500,000 for the total contract period of performance. PSC shall keep a close account of all obligations he/she incurs and accrues hereunder and promptly notify the Contracting Officer whenever in his/her opinion the USTDA maximum is not sufficient to cover all compensation and costs reimbursable in U.S. dollars which he/she anticipates under the contract.

The PSC shall not be provided with or reimbursed in local currency.

The total estimated salary and benefits cost of this contract is stated in B.2. of this contract. The salary will be based upon a 40‐hour work week. Overtime pay is not authorized under this contract. Benefits include costs for FICA, Medicare, education allowance, home leave/allowable miscellaneous unforeseen expenses, and allowable costs for health and life insurance.

This PSC contract is issued as a 12‐month base period with four (4) 12‐month option periods contract, if exercised. This option gives the government a unilateral right to purchase additional services or extend the term of the contract. The presence of an option is not a guarantee that the government will exercise the option. The Contracting Officer will consider the price and other related factors when determining whether to exercise this option.

PSCs exempt from overtime pay may, after a period of intense and prolonged overtime work and/or travel, be allowed a reasonable amount of time off for rest and recuperation. Such time is handled informally and normally is not shown on the time sheet. Further, such leave is not intended to provide an amount of time equal to the amount of overtime work performed.

Precise terms and conditions for such informal compensatory leave are handled by COR, in consultation with management, on a case‐by‐case basis.

B.6. PRE‐CONTRACT EXPENSES

Under no circumstances will the government reimburse any expense incurred before signing of this contract unless such expense was incurred after written authorization by the Contracting Officer. Pre‐contract expenses for medical examinations, visas, and passports, etc. will be reimbursed to the PSC or paid directly to suppliers via separate obligation of funds, when approved by USTDA. A contribution to the cost of pre‐contract expenses required shall be covered for PSC and each of his/her dependents at an amount not to exceed a maximum USTDA share NTE $300 per person.

SECTION C – CONTRACT CLAUSES

a. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

FAR 52.202‐1 Definitions NOV 2013 FAR 52.203‐12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain OCT 2010 Federal Transactions FAR 52.203‐12 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest DEC 2011 FAR 52.204‐2 Security Requirements AUG 1996 FAR 52.204‐4 Printed or Copied Double‐Sided on Postconsumer MAY 2011 Fiber Content Paper FAR 52.204‐9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 FAR 52.212‐4 Contract Terms and Conditions‐‐Commercial Items SEP 2013 FAR 52.228‐3 Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) JUL 2014 FAR 52.232‐3 Payments under Personal Services Contracts APR 1984 FAR 52.232‐39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 FAR 52.233‐4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 FAR 52.245‐1 Government Property APR 2012

b. FAR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

FAR 52.212‐5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes JULY 2020 or Executive Orders ‐‐ Commercial Items

FAR 52.217‐8 Option to Extend Services NOV 1999 FAR 52.217‐9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract MAR 2000 FAR 52.252‐2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998

FAR 52.212‐5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders‐Commercial Items (Jul 2020)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203‐19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113‐235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204‐23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115‐91).

(3) 52.204‐25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115‐232).

(4) 52.209‐10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.233‐3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233‐4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108‐ 77 and 108‐78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

☒ (1) 52.203‐6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) ( 41U.S.C.4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

☐ (2) 52.203‐13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C.

3509)).

☐ (3) 52.203‐15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111‐5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

☒ (4) 52.204‐10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First‐Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109‐282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☐ (5) [Reserved].

☒ (6) 52.204‐14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111‐117, section 743 of Div. C).

☐ (7) 52.204‐15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite‐Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111‐117, section 743 of Div. C).

☒ (8) 52.209‐6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Jun 2020) (31 U.S.C.

6101 note).

☒ (9) 52.209‐9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

☐ (10) [Reserved].

☐ (11) (i) 52.219‐3, Notice of HUBZone Set‐Aside or Sole‐Source Award (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219‐3.

☐ (12)(i) 52.219‐4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219‐4.

☐ (13) [Reserved]

☒ (14) (i) 52.219‐6, Notice of Total Small Business Set‐Aside (Mar 2020) of 52.219‐6 (15 U.S.C. 644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219‐6 .

☐ (15) (i) 52.219‐7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set‐Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219‐7.

☒ (16) 52.219‐8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

☐ (17) (i) 52.219‐9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jun 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219‐9.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219‐9.

☐ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219‐9.

☐ (v) Alternate IV (Jun 2020) of 52.219‐9

☐ (18) (i) 52.219‐13, Notice of Set‐Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219‐13.

☐ (19) 52.219‐14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

☐ (20) 52.219‐16, Liquidated Damages‐Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

☐ (21) 52.219‐27, Notice of Service‐Disabled Veteran‐Owned Small Business Set‐Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

☐ (22) (i) 52.219‐28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (May 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219‐28.

☐ (23) 52.219‐29, Notice of Set‐Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women‐Owned Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (24) 52.219‐30, Notice of Set‐Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women‐Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women‐Owned Small Business Program (Mar2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (25) 52.219‐32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (26) 52.219‐33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Mar 2020) (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

☒ (27) 52.222‐3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

☒ (28) 52.222‐19, Child Labor‐Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan2020) (E.O.13126).

☒ (29) 52.222‐21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

☒ (30)(i) 52.222‐26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222‐26.

☒ (31)(i) 52.222‐35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222‐35.

☒ (32)(i) 52.222‐36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222‐36.

☒ (33) 52.222‐37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (34) 52.222‐40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

☒ (35)(i) 52.222‐50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222‐50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

☒ (36) 52.222‐54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off‐the‐shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

☐ (37)(i) 52.223‐9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA– Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off‐the‐shelf items.)

☐ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223‐9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off‐the‐shelf items.)

☐ (38) 52.223‐11, Ozone‐Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (39) 52.223‐12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (40)(i) 52.223‐13, Acquisition of EPEAT®‐Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223‐13.

☐ (41)(i) 52.223‐14, Acquisition of EPEAT®‐Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223‐14.

☐ (42) 52.223‐15, Energy Efficiency in Energy‐Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

☐ (43)(i) 52.223‐16, Acquisition of EPEAT®‐Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223‐16.

☒ (44) 52.223‐18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

☐ (45) 52.223‐20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (46) 52.223‐21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (47) (i) 52.224‐3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224‐3.

☐ (48) 52.225‐1, Buy American‐Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

☐ (49)(i) 52.225‐3, Buy American‐Free Trade Agreements‐Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C.chapter83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103‐182, 108‐77, 108‐78, 108‐286, 108‐302, 109‐53, 109‐169, 109‐283, 110‐138, 112‐41, 112‐42, and 112‐43.

☐ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225‐3.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225‐3.

☐ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225‐3.

☐ (50) 52.225‐5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

☒ (51) 52.225‐13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

☐ (52) 52.225‐26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302Note).

☐ (53) 52.226‐4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set‐Aside (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

☐ (54) 52.226‐5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (55) 52.229‐12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Jun 2020).

☐ (56) 52.232‐29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

☐ (57) 52.232‐30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan2017) (41 U.S.C.

4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

☒ (58) 52.232‐33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer‐System for Award Management (Oct2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ (59) 52.232‐34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer‐Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ (60) 52.232‐36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

☒ (61) 52.239‐1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

☐ (62) 52.242‐5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

☐ (63)(i) 52.247‐64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.‐Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247‐64.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247‐64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

☐ (1) 52.222‐41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67).

☐ (2) 52.222‐42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C.

206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (3) 52.222‐43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards‐Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (4) 52.222‐44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards‐Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (5) 52.222‐51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment‐ Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☒ (6) 52.222‐53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services‐Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (7) 52.222‐55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

☐ (8) 52.222‐62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

☐ (9) 52.226‐6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215‐2, Audit and Records‐Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause‐

(i) 52.203‐13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

(ii) 52.203‐19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113‐235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204‐23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115‐91).

(iv) 52.204‐25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115‐232).

(v) 52.219‐8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219‐8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222‐21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vii) 52.222‐26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).

(viii) 52.222‐35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222‐36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.

793).

(x) 52.222‐37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 52.222‐40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222‐40.

(xii) 52.222‐41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii) (A) 52.222‐50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar2015) of 52.222‐50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 52.222‐51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment‐Requirements (May2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222‐53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services‐Requirements (May2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222‐54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222‐55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xviii) 52.222‐62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xix) (A) 52.224‐3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224‐3.

(xx) 52.225‐26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226‐6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226‐6.

(xxii) 52.247‐64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.‐Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247‐64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

FAR 52.217‐8 Option to Extend Services NOV 1999

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 calendar days.

FAR 52.217‐9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract MAR 2000

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 15 calendar days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 45 calendar days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months.

FAR 52.252‐2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:

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SECTION D – CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS:

D.1. SCOPE

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency connects America’s private sector to infrastructure projects in developing and middle‐income countries. USTDA accomplishes its mission by funding feasibility studies, technical assistance and pilot projects that integrate the expertise and innovation of American companies. The Agency also connects overseas buyers with U.S.

sellers through its reverse trade missions, industry conferences and workshops. Unique among federal agencies, USTDA is mandated to promote the participation of U.S. industry in infrastructure projects at the critical early stages when design choices and technology options are being defined.

USTDA is divided into five regions, each led by a Regional Director. These regional teams prioritize and focus on approximately 24 different countries that are eligible for USTDA‘s funding consideration. More information regarding USTDA programs can be viewed at www.ustda.gov.

The Sub‐Saharan Africa Regional Team focuses on identifying projects for USTDA funding consideration that would promote U.S. commercial interests across Sub‐Saharan Africa. While USTDA projects span a variety of sectors, the Agency’s program in the Sub‐Saharan Africa region focuses on the energy, transportation, telecommunications, agribusiness and health sectors. The Sub‐Saharan Africa Regional Team is also engaged in multiple U.S. Government Initiatives, including Power and Prosper Africa.

Through this solicitation, USTDA is seeking to fill the Regional Manager for Sub‐Saharan Africa, based in Accra, Ghana, Personal Services Contractor (PSC) (herein after “PSC”) position. The PSC is USTDA’s senior resident representative in Accra, Ghana, and is responsible for directing and promoting USTDA’s program in the Sub‐Saharan Africa region, with a focus on West Africa.

The PSC represents USTDA at the U.S. Embassy in Accra and works directly with other U.S.

Government representatives, African public and private sector representatives, the U.S. private sector, and financing institutions. Key responsibilities include: representing the agency at USTDA‐sponsored and other events throughout West Africa, such as conferences and workshops; coordinating USTDA’s program among the USG interagency at the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in West Africa; working with African public and private sector as well as U.S. private sector representatives to develop and implement activities with USTDA funding.

D.1.2. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The PSC is responsible for identifying project opportunities for USTDA; advising USTDA’s Regional Director on investment strategy in the region; following up on the status of past USTDA investments; ensuring the formalization and implementation of USTDA grants and contracts; supporting USTDA Definitional Mission (DM), Desk Study (DS), event organizers or other contractors; and other related duties as assigned.

The PSC shall work closely with both public and private sector project sponsors, policy makers and other leaders; various lending institutions; and a variety of U.S. Government agencies. As a part of the U.S. Government team in Sub‐Saharan Africa, the PSC is required to work especially closely with the U.S. Ambassador and other embassy/consulate colleagues at the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in West Africa and other U.S. Missions throughout Sub‐Saharan Africa.

The PSC will be responsible for conducting business development and providing project management oversight of USTDA’s program in West Africa and throughout Sub‐Saharan Africa.

The PSC will also represent the Agency at USTDA‐sponsored events, at non‐USTDA sponsored events, and within the interagency of the U.S. government; this may require travel up to 25 percent of the year. The PSC will report directly to the Regional Director for Sub‐Saharan Africa and work as a team with Sub‐Saharan Africa Country Managers in Washington, D.C. and USTDA’s Staff based in Sub‐Saharan Africa.

Business Development and Project Management

The PSC shall identify projects that are viable for USTDA funding consideration. This includes identifying projects that promote U.S. exports, and support development and economic growth in host countries. Projects may project preparation for public or private sector infrastructure projects, reverse trade missions, workshops and other activities that support USTDA’s mission.

The PSC shall work with the Regional Director and Sub‐Saharan Africa Country Managers in…