Attachment_J.6_Mission_Order_201.06_-_National_Security_Screening_(Non-U.S_Party_Vetting).pdf

This document is a solicitation for the Afghanistan Competitiveness of Export-Oriented Businesses Activity (ACEBA) contract issued by the US Agency for International Development Afghanistan. The purpose of the Activity is to enhance the competitiveness of Afghan export-oriented businesses through technical assistance and services to promote sustainable economic growth and increase employment. The estimated value of the cost-plus fixed fee completion-type contract is between $95-110 million over a potential five-year period. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by January 8, 2019 and offers must be submitted by January 29, 2019. The solicitation seeks proposals to achieve objectives that will facilitate greater Afghan exporter access to international markets through improvements in productivity factors such as investment in better technologies, strengthened operational and marketing capacities, and strengthened export supply chains. Special emphasis should be placed on gender equality, women's empowerment and youth workforce development within export value chains.