72027820R00002_-_BG_Request_for_Information.pdf
PDF 317 KB Posted
- Attached to
- Business Growth (BG) Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 72027820R00002
About this file
This document contains a request for information (RFI) from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Jordan regarding a potential new contract to increase growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Jordan. USAID seeks feedback on the draft Statement of Objectives (SOO) and responses to eight questions provided in the RFI. Interested parties must submit written responses by the closing date via email to the addresses listed, following formatting guidelines. If awarded, the contract would be a cost plus fixed fee contract structured to incentivize superior performance and cost efficiencies through contract language ensuring effectiveness for both USAID and the contractor.
Request for Information (RFI) with instruction
View the file
Other files for this federal contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 72027820R00002 - Amendment No. 1.pdf | ||
| 72027820R00002_-_Attachment_I_-_Draft_Statement_of_Objectives.pdf |
On GovTribe
Work with this file on GovTribe
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
INSTRUCTIONS:
Written responses must be received no later than the closing date of this notice. These submissions must be sent via email ONLY to the following addresses: Jordan_BG@usaid.gov with a courtesy copy to Mr. Alla’a J. Sawaked at asawaked@usaid.gov. In the subject line of the email write: “BUSINESS GROWTH - RFI”. Fax and hand carried submissions will not be accepted. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.
Interested parties must provide responses or answers to the questions related to the draft SOO, Attachment I. Responses must be submitted in a Microsoft Word format, 12 point Times New Roman font, not to exceed twelve (12) pages, and shall be written in english.
1. Business Growth is focused on two major objectives namely: (a) competitiveness of Jordanian SMEs improved, and (b) opportunities for SMEs harnessed/captured.
What additional objectives should be added to support SMEs growth in Jordan and to overcome the current economic stagnation?
2. What improvements and or recommendations would you suggest to better achieve the project purpose and contribute to increase the economic contribution of Jordan’s SME sector?
3. The SME sector in Jordan is crowded with donor assistance. What will enable this activity to stand out from current and past activities that will significantly increase its likelihood of achieving the stated purpose of the SOO?
4. What are the top three-five lessons learned from on-going and previously implemented projects that are directly related to the two main objectives of this activity and may not be reflected in this document?
5. What are the biggest risks in implementing this project, and what do you propose to mitigate them?
6. How can USAID encourage further innovative solutions in this design?
7. Do you foresee any challenges in implementing the intended activity? What are they?
8. How can the activity support self-reliance of the SME sector in Jordan?
Offerors are also requested to answer the two cost questions below:
mailto:Jordan_BG@usaid.gov mailto:asawaked@usaid.gov
1. Within the context of a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract, what are specific ways the contract should be structured to incentivize superior performance? What can ensure these methods are effective for both USAID and the contractor?
2. From the contractor perspective, what are specific examples of contract language effective at incentivizing cost efficiencies and cost savings? Please be specific.
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .