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This solicitation is for a Cost-Plus Fixed Fee completion-type contract to implement the Afghanistan Competitiveness of Export-Oriented Businesses Activity (ACEBA) over a potential five-year period. The United States Agency for International Development Mission in Afghanistan seeks to provide technical assistance and services through ACEBA to enhance the competitiveness of Afghan export-oriented businesses and promote sustainable economic growth and employment. Special emphasis should be placed on achieving gender equality and women's empowerment, and integration of youth. Offerors are to propose solutions that improve productivity factors facilitating greater access to international markets for Afghan exporters. The estimated value of the contract is between $95 million and $110 million. Questions regarding this Request for Proposals must be submitted by January 8, 2019 and offers must be submitted by January 29, 2019. The primary point of contact is Contracting Officer Amy McQuade.