Acquisition & Assistance (A&A) Support Services

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Management is conducting market research for Acquisition and Assistance (A&A) Support Services through a Sources Sought Notice. The agency is seeking comprehensive support services across the entire acquisition lifecycle, with requirements spanning procurement support, cost analysis, and assistance award management. Technical requirements include handling noncommercial contracts over $100M, competitive procurements, personal services contracts, inter-agency agreements, and public international organization awards. USAID specifically seeks staff with specialized expertise, including knowledge management specialists with at least 3 years of federal experience and senior A&A specialists with 10+ years of professional experience. The market research notice encourages responses from small businesses, local/regional organizations, and entities new to working with USAID, with responses due by December 6, 2024.

The procurement is not designated with a specific set-aside, and the estimated annual budget range is between $8-15 million for a potential five-year period. The contract will be classified under NAICS code 541611 for Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Service delivery is anticipated in Washington D.C. and various USAID priority countries, with a focus on supporting technical design teams, Contracting/Agreement Officers, and their Representatives. Logistics personnel capable of supporting international travel across multiple countries will be critical to meeting the contract's objectives. While no specific incumbent contractors are mentioned, the notice indicates a comprehensive and complex service requirement that will demand significant technical expertise and operational flexibility from potential contractors.