Amendment_1_72030618R00024_ACEBA_1.17.2019.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 to provide technical assistance and services to enhance the competitiveness of Afghan export-oriented businesses and promote sustainable economic growth. The contract value ranges from $95 million to $110 million. Offerors must submit any questions by January 8, 2019 at 5:00PM ET, and final proposals are due by January 29, 2019 at 5:00PM ET. The solicitation seeks to strengthen Afghan exporters' access to international markets, investment in technologies, operational and marketing capacities, and supply chains, with an emphasis on gender equality, women's empowerment and youth integration. The selected contractor will also help develop workforce and entrepreneurship skills to meet export industry job demands.