Notice_of_Intent.pdf

NOTICE OF INTENT

The United States Agency for International Development's Mission to Nigeria (USAID/Nigeria) intends to award a contract modification to CARANA Corporation for the extension of the Nigeria Expanded Trade and Transport (NEXTT) Project. The proposed modification will increase the total estimated cost (TEC) of USAID/Nigeria NEXTT Contract #AID-620-C-13- 00002 by $1,800,000.00. As part of its economic development objective to broaden inclusive growth, the Mission implements the NEXTT Project to improve the trade and export enabling environment. NEXTT comprises three components: (1) LAKAJI (Lagos-Kano-Jibiya) Corridor Improvement, (2) Trade Policy and Trade Facilitation Support, and (3) Expanded Export Support.

The Authority permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition is AIDAR706.30270(b)(5):

"an award for the continued provision of highly specialized services when award to another resource would result in substantial additional costs to the government or would result in unacceptable delays."

The award of this contract modification is planned on or before August 1, 2016.

Interested organizations may signify interest and capability to respond to the requirements or may submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination not to compete this proposed contract modification based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for this proposed modification.

Contracting Office Address:

American Embassy Abuja

Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive

Abuja, Nigeria

Place of Performance: Nigeria