Business Growth Activity - USAID Jordan
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 72027820R00002
- Agency
- US Mission in Jordan Overseas Missions, US Agency for International Development
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Place of performance
- JOR
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About this opportunity
This solicitation seeks proposals to provide technical assistance and problem-solving services to support the growth of small and medium enterprises in Jordan. The US Agency for International Development Jordan seeks to increase productivity, competitiveness, and employment opportunities through the USAID Business Growth Activity. Offerors must propose methods for Jordanian SMEs to expand sales and exports, increase investment and job creation, especially for women and youth, and improve access to financing, particularly for startups and women-owned businesses. Proposals are due by August 31, 2020. Evaluation criteria will include experience providing similar services and demonstrated capabilities to achieve the stated objectives.
The set-aside is designated for total small business. The NAICS code is 541611 and PSC code R497. The possible award value is between $40-50 million over five years. Services will be performed in Jordan and include assisting SMEs across multiple sectors with high growth potential. The solicitation has been amended four times to extend the closing date and incorporate new provisions regarding waivers for covered telecommunications equipment.
Notice text
5 versions
Update #5 · Latest ·
The purpose of RFP Amendment No. 04 is to incorporate the provision entitled "Waivers under FAR Part 4.2101 Prohibition On Covered Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services and Equipment (AUGUST 13, 2020)".
The purpose of RFP Amendment No. 03 is to correct the RFP and the Q&A, and provide a corrected version of the RFP.
The RFP is amended to 1) extend the due date for proposals to August 31, 2020, at 16:30 PM Jordan time; 2) answer questions on the RFP; 3) release a revised RFP with revised Attachments J-1 SOO and J-7 Budget Template; 4) add the DRAFT - USAID/Jordan Results Framework Summary Diagram 2020-2025 as Attachment J-9. to the RFP.
The USAID Business Growth Activity (BGA) aims to spur the growth of Jordanian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs’) resulting in increasing productivity, competitiveness and employment for Jordanians including youth, women and people with disabilities. The activity will support creating a business environment more conducive to creation and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs’).
The offeror will provide technical assistance and problem-solving services to Jordanian SMEs to enable them to expand their sales and exports, generate increased investment and increase job opportunities for women, men and youth. Furthermore, the offeror will also propose techniques that will increase access to finance for SMEs, particularly for start-up businesses and those owned by women, and how they will increase SMEs capacity to effectively manage these resources.
Update #4 ·
The purpose of RFP Amendment No. 03 is to correct the RFP and the Q&A, and provide a corrected version of the RFP.
The RFP is amended to 1) extend the due date for proposals to August 31, 2020, at 16:30 PM Jordan time; 2) answer questions on the RFP; 3) release a revised RFP with revised Attachments J-1 SOO and J-7 Budget Template; 4) add the DRAFT - USAID/Jordan Results Framework Summary Diagram 2020-2025 as Attachment J-9. to the RFP.
The USAID Business Growth Activity (BGA) aims to spur the growth of Jordanian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs’) resulting in increasing productivity, competitiveness and employment for Jordanians including youth, women and people with disabilities. The activity will support creating a business environment more conducive to creation and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs’).
The offeror will provide technical assistance and problem-solving services to Jordanian SMEs to enable them to expand their sales and exports, generate increased investment and increase job opportunities for women, men and youth. Furthermore, the offeror will also propose techniques that will increase access to finance for SMEs, particularly for start-up businesses and those owned by women, and how they will increase SMEs capacity to effectively manage these resources.
Update #3 ·
The RFP is amended to 1) extend the due date for proposals to August 31, 2020, at 16:30 PM Jordan time; 2) answer questions on the RFP; 3) release a revised RFP with revised Attachments J-1 SOO and J-7 Budget Template; 4) add the DRAFT - USAID/Jordan Results Framework Summary Diagram 2020-2025 as Attachment J-9. to the RFP.
The USAID Business Growth Activity (BGA) aims to spur the growth of Jordanian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs’) resulting in increasing productivity, competitiveness and employment for Jordanians including youth, women and people with disabilities. The activity will support creating a business environment more conducive to creation and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs’).
The offeror will provide technical assistance and problem-solving services to Jordanian SMEs to enable them to expand their sales and exports, generate increased investment and increase job opportunities for women, men and youth. Furthermore, the offeror will also propose techniques that will increase access to finance for SMEs, particularly for start-up businesses and those owned by women, and how they will increase SMEs capacity to effectively manage these resources.
Update #2 ·
The RFP is amended to extend the due date for proposals to August 24, 2020, at 16:30 PM Jordan time.
The USAID Business Growth Activity (BGA) aims to spur the growth of Jordanian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs’) resulting in increasing productivity, competitiveness and employment for Jordanians including youth, women and people with disabilities. The activity will support creating a business environment more conducive to creation and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs’).
The offeror will provide technical assistance and problem-solving services to Jordanian SMEs to enable them to expand their sales and exports, generate increased investment and increase job opportunities for women, men and youth. Furthermore, the offeror will also propose techniques that will increase access to finance for SMEs, particularly for start-up businesses and those owned by women, and how they will increase SMEs capacity to effectively manage these resources.
Update #1 ·
The USAID Business Growth Activity (BGA) aims to spur the growth of Jordanian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs’) resulting in increasing productivity, competitiveness and employment for Jordanians including youth, women and people with disabilities. The activity will support creating a business environment more conducive to creation and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs’).
The offeror will provide technical assistance and problem-solving services to Jordanian SMEs to enable them to expand their sales and exports, generate increased investment and increase job opportunities for women, men and youth. Furthermore, the offeror will also propose techniques that will increase access to finance for SMEs, particularly for start-up businesses and those owned by women, and how they will increase SMEs capacity to effectively manage these resources.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Amd04-BGA_RFP_72027820R00002.pdf | ||
| BGA Revised RFP_72027820R00002-Amd03.pdf | ||
| SF-30_RFP_72027820R00002-Amd03_BGA.pdf | ||
| 72027820R00002-Amdt02_SF30.pdf | ||
| BGA Revised RFP_72027820R00002-Amd02.pdf | ||
| Revised_RFP_ATTACHMENT_J-1_SOO.pdf | ||
| Revised Attachment J-7 Budget Template-Amd02.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| RFP_72027820R00002-AttachmentJ-9_Draft USAID Jordan CDCS Results Framework.pdf | ||
| RFP_Amdt02_Attachment-1_QnA.pdf | ||
| Amd_01-BGA_RFP_SF30_72027820R00002.pdf | ||
| Amd_01-BGA_RFP_72027820R00002.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment J-2 Branding and Marking Guidance.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment J-7 Budget Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment J-3 EBD-AID-1420-17.doc | DOC document | |
| Attachment J-5 ERA SOW.pdf | ||
| Attachment J-6 EDE Results Framework.pdf | ||
| ATTACHMENT J-1 SOO.pdf | ||
| RFP_72027820R00002_BGA.pdf | ||
| Attachment J-4 Past Performance Form.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment J-8 Disclosure of Lobbying Activities.pdf |
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Business Growth Activity - USAID Jordan | Solicitation | |
| Business Growth (BG) | Pre-Solicitation |
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