Accelerating Albania's European Union (EU) Accession through Improved Competitiveness
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 72018224R00001
- Agency
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US Mission in Kosovo
Overseas Missions, US Agency for International Development
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Tirana Tiranë Albania
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Agency for International Development in Albania seeks proposals for a five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to provide services to accelerate Albania's European Union accession through improved competitiveness. Offerors must propose detailed activities incorporating strategic communications highlighting USAID's impact and brand, and have substantial background research. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical approach, monitoring and evaluation plan, personnel qualifications, and cost. Proposals are due by March 8, 2024 for the estimated $12 million contract to be awarded on a best value basis by June 2024.
There is no set-aside designation. The place of performance is Tirana, Albania. Key personnel requirements include a chief of party, strategic communications lead, and EU accession lead to support research, analysis, and technical assistance over the five-year period through 2029. Offerors must submit regular reports and deliverables on grants manuals, performance, finances, and work plans on a quarterly and annual basis in addition to a final report.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
The purpose of this amendment is to:
1. provide answers to the questions submitted by interested offerors
The RFP as amended is the legally binding and controlling document for this procurement.
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The United States Agency for International Development in Albania (USAID/Albania) seeks proposals from qualified offerors to provide services for a five-year contract entitled “Accelerating Albania's European Union (EU) Accession through Improved Competitiveness” as described further in this solicitation. As referenced in Section L, below are key items from the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Offerors’ consideration:
- Offerors must detail their proposed activities with greater specificity.
- Research and analysis during this activity’s period of performance to inform the implementation should be time limited. Offerors are expected to have substantial background, context, and research prior to the start of the period of performance.
- Strategic communications giving visibility to USAID’s commitment to the people of Albania is critical under this planned Activity. Offerors are expected to incorporate strategic communication highlighting USAID’s impact via elevating USAID’s brand in the proposed approach.
Please note that this RFP, and any potential amendments to the RFP, are controlling. Any social media posts and other outreach efforts are not intended to alter the substance of this formal RFP and amendments to the RFP.
USAID appreciates the time and effort put into preparing proposals in response to this solicitation.
Update #2 ·
The purpose of this amendment is to:
1. provide answers to the questions submitted by interested offerors; and
2. to amend the original solicitation.
The original RFP#72018224R00001 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with an updated RFP included within this posting. All changes in the amended solicitation are highlighted for ease of reference.
___________________________________________________________
The United States Agency for International Development in Albania (USAID/Albania) seeks proposals from qualified offerors to provide services for a five-year contract entitled “Accelerating Albania's European Union (EU) Accession through Improved Competitiveness” as described further in this solicitation. As referenced in Section L, below are key items from the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Offerors’ consideration:
- Offerors must detail their proposed activities with greater specificity.
- Research and analysis during this activity’s period of performance to inform the implementation should be time limited. Offerors are expected to have substantial background, context, and research prior to the start of the period of performance.
- Strategic communications giving visibility to USAID’s commitment to the people of Albania is critical under this planned Activity. Offerors are expected to incorporate strategic communication highlighting USAID’s impact via elevating USAID’s brand in the proposed approach.
Please note that this RFP, and any potential amendments to the RFP, are controlling. Any social media posts and other outreach efforts are not intended to alter the substance of this formal RFP and amendments to the RFP.
USAID appreciates the time and effort put into preparing proposals in response to this solicitation.
Update #1 ·
Dear Prospective Offerors:
The United States Agency for International Development in Albania (USAID/Albania) seeks proposals from qualified offerors to provide services for a five-year contract entitled “Accelerating Albania's European Union (EU) Accession through Improved Competitiveness” as described further in this solicitation. As referenced in Section L, below are key items from the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Offerors’ consideration:
- Offerors must detail their proposed activities with greater specificity.
- Research and analysis during this activity’s period of performance to inform the implementation should be time limited. Offerors are expected to have substantial background, context, and research prior to the start of the period of performance.
- Strategic communications giving visibility to USAID’s commitment to the people of Albania is critical under this planned Activity. Offerors are expected to incorporate strategic communication highlighting USAID’s impact via elevating USAID’s brand in the proposed approach.
Please note that this RFP, and any potential amendments to the RFP, are controlling. Any social media posts and other outreach efforts are not intended to alter the substance of this formal RFP and amendments to the RFP.
USAID appreciates the time and effort put into preparing proposals in response to this solicitation.
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