Feed the Future Tanzania Horticulture Value Chain Activity MBOGA NA MATUNDA

Amendment 1
The purpose of Amendment 1 to SOL-621-15-000035 is to clarify the deadline for receipt of questions and to increase the maximum number of pages allowed for submission of past performance references. Offerors are reminded that the Government will contact submitted past performance references in order to obtain past performance information.


Dear Prospective Offerors:
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Tanzania is seeking proposals from responsible organizations interested in providing the services described in Section C of this solicitation for technical assistance and instructional materials targeted at increasing the productivity and profitability of horticulture value chains while integrating large numbers of women and youth.

USAID/Tanzania anticipates awarding one Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) completion type contract as a result of this solicitation. The estimated cost range for this procurement is $20 to $24.9 million dollars. The anticipated period of performance is four years, subject to availability of funds.

The purpose of providing an estimated amount for the contract is to help Offerors develop their proposals. Offerors must propose costs that are reasonable and realistic for the work described herein and commensurate with their technical approach. Cost must be evaluated as part of a best value determination for contract award, including cost effective approaches to achieving the results.

This procurement is being conducted through full and open competition, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). All types of organizations are eligible to compete. All organizations responding to this solicitation, must submit their proposal in accordance with Section L of this RFP. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the USAID Tanzania contracting office mailbox at usaidtzco@usaid.gov. Late proposals will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-1, Alternate I.

This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the proposal. Furthermore, the Government reserves the right to reject any and all offers, if such action is considered to be in the best interest of the Government.

Questions and Answers: The deadline for receiving questions is the date noted above. Questions may be submitted to the USAID Tanzania contracting office mailbox at usaidtzco@usaid.gov .

Past Performance References: The deadline for receiving past performance reference annex is the date noted above. Past performance references must be submitted to the USAID Tanzania contracting office mailbox at usaidtzco@usaid.gov.

Thank you for your interest in USAID/Tanzania program activities.

Dear Prospective Offerors:
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Tanzania is seeking proposals from responsible organizations interested in providing the services described in Section C of this solicitation for technical assistance and instructional materials targeted at increasing the productivity and profitability of horticulture value chains while integrating large numbers of women and youth.

USAID/Tanzania anticipates awarding one Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) completion type contract as a result of this solicitation. The estimated cost range for this procurement is $20 to $24.9 million dollars. The anticipated period of performance is four years, subject to availability of funds.

The purpose of providing an estimated amount for the contract is to help Offerors develop their proposals. Offerors must propose costs that are reasonable and realistic for the work described herein and commensurate with their technical approach. Cost must be evaluated as part of a best value determination for contract award, including cost effective approaches to achieving the results.

This procurement is being conducted through full and open competition, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). All types of organizations are eligible to compete. All organizations responding to this solicitation, must submit their proposal in accordance with Section L of this RFP. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the USAID Tanzania contracting office mailbox at usaidtzco@usaid.gov. Late proposals will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-1, Alternate I.

This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the proposal. Furthermore, the Government reserves the right to reject any and all offers, if such action is considered to be in the best interest of the Government.

Questions and Answers: The deadline for receiving questions is the date noted above. Questions may be submitted to the USAID Tanzania contracting office mailbox at usaidtzco@usaid.gov .

Past Performance References: The deadline for receiving past performance reference annex is the date noted above. Past performance references must be submitted to the USAID Tanzania contracting office mailbox at usaidtzco@usaid.gov.

Thank you for your interest in USAID/Tanzania program activities.

 The estimated cost range for this activity is $20 to $24.9 million dollars. The anticipated period of performance is four years, subject to availability of funds.

The purpose of the Feed the Future Tanzania Horticulture Activity - MBOGA NA MATUNDA is to increase the competitiveness and inclusiveness of the horticulture sub-sector, while improving the nutritional status of Tanzanians by: (1) scaling improved technologies and practices that lead to the increased productivity of smallholders, including large numbers of women and youth, in targeted commodities; (2) scaling market system models able to reach large numbers of direct and indirect beneficiaries, including vulnerable populations, while increasing trade for targeted commodities; and (3) strengthening the overall capacity of the industry. 

USAID intends to issue a full and open RFP on/or about 7 days from the posting of this notice. Please do not consider this announcement as an RFP, and do not submit your proposals until a formal RFP is posted. Potential Offerors should frequently check the Federal Business Opportunities at www.fbo.gov for the forthcoming solicitation and other information.

This is NOT an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and in no way obligates the US Government to issue an RFP/IFB and/or award a contract. The information herein below is released for wide dissemination to all parties and is indicative only. The information is subject to modification and is in no way binding to government and the estimate is based on the best information available at this time.

This notice does not obligate USAID to award a contract, nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. We will not directly respond to inquiries regarding this synopsis but may consider them in preparation of the RFP. Comments may be submitted via email to: usaidtzco@usaid.gov

An RFI was previousily issued for this activity under the following number SOL-621-15-000012.

This is not a set-aside.