Attachment II Solicitation 1131PL26R0002.pdf

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Regional Sub-Saharan Africa Digital Infrastructure Opportunities Desk Study Series issued by the United States Trade and Development Agency. The solicitation number is 1131PL26R0002, with an issuance date of February 19, 2026, and a closing date of March 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM Arlington, VA time. The procurement is set-aside for small businesses under NAICS Code 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), with award limited to U.S. firms or U.S. individuals. The Government anticipates making one award to the offeror deemed responsible and offering the best value based on established evaluation factors and sub-factors, in accordance with FAR Part 15 competitive procedures.

Contractor and U.S. subcontractor employees must be either U.S. citizens or non-U.S. citizens lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Subcontractor usage is limited to less than fifty percent of the proposed price. All offerors must be registered and maintain active status in the SAM database (www.SAM.gov) at the time of offer submission and continuing through final payment. The solicitation follows the format prescribed in FAR Subpart 12.6 and procedures in Subpart 15.3, with this announcement serving as the only RFP; no separate written solicitation will be issued.