Amendment_02___72030618R00024_ACEBA_1.24.2019.pdf

This document is a solicitation for the Afghanistan Competitiveness of Export-Oriented Businesses Activity (ACEBA) contract opportunity issued by the US Agency for International Development Afghanistan. The estimated cost-plus fixed fee completion type contract has a three-year base period and one two-year option period for the implementation of ACEBA in Afghanistan, with an estimated cost range of $95 million to $110 million. The purpose of ACEBA is to enhance the competitiveness of Afghan export-oriented businesses through technical assistance and services to promote sustainable economic growth and increase employment. Special emphasis should be placed on achieving gender equality, women's empowerment, and integration of youth. Offerors are invited to propose solutions to achieve measurable improvements in productivity factors that will facilitate greater access to international markets for Afghan exporters. The questions due date is January 08, 2019 and the closing date for submissions is January 29, 2019.