Presolicitation_notice.pdf

August 26, 2015

TO: Posting and Contract file/FBO.gov

Subject: Pre-Solicitation Notice

This is a synopsis/pre-solicitation notice in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.201, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and attachment.

USAID/Kenya and East Africa (KEA) seeks to procure additional services under the Kenya Feed the Future Innovation Engine (KFIE) implemented by Land O’Lakes, Inc., 2080 W. County Road F.

MS 5120, Shoreview, MN 55126, USA; as authorized under AIDAR 706.302-70(b), Impairment of Foreign Aid Programs.

The original solicitation for this award can be found at:

P:\USAID-EA\RAAO\ALL CONTRACT FILES\1 Contracts\KE AID-623-C-12-00001 - KENYA FEED THE

FUTURE INNOVATION ENGINE (KFIE) - LAND O' LAKES\1. PRE-AWARD\RFP

USAID/KEA has established a requirement as laid out in the attached, redacted J&A.

The required period of performance for the above cited services remains within the original period of performance of the subject contract. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of AIDAR 706.302-70(b). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and does not constitute a solicitation. However, per FAR Subpart 5.203(a) all responses received within fifteen (15) days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the services required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's bona fide capability to provide these services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses shall be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Caroline Bertolin Hillas at cbertolin@usaid.gov and copy to jolando@usaid.gov. Questions concerning this requirement should be e-mailed to same e-mail addressed above.

Caroline Bertolin Hillas /s/ Contracting Officer, Regional Acquisition and Assistance Office mailto:cbertolin@usaid.gov mailto:jolando@usaid.gov