Attachment_J.1d_SOO_Annex_4_National_Export_Stategy_Files-20181218T123852Z-001.zip

This document is a solicitation for the Afghanistan Competitiveness of Export-Oriented Businesses Activity (ACEBA) contract opportunity with the US Agency for International Development in Afghanistan. The estimated value of the cost-plus-fixed-fee completion-type contract is between $95 million and $110 million over a potential five-year period. The purpose of the Activity is to enhance the competitiveness of Afghan export-oriented businesses and promote sustainable economic growth and employment through technical assistance and services. Key dates include questions due by January 8, 2019 and proposals due by January 29, 2019. The Activity is intended to achieve measurable improvements in productivity factors that will facilitate greater access to international markets for Afghan exporters through strengthening operational and marketing capacities, investment in better technologies, and export supply chains. Special emphasis should be placed on achieving gender equality and women's empowerment and integrating youth.