Partnership to Advance Clean Energy- Deployment (PACE-D)

Added: Aug 12, 2011 7:01 am Modified: Nov 09, 2011 6:55 amTrack Changes The RFP  is amended to incorporate  additional question & answer.

Original Synopsis:

The United States Agency for International Development in India (USAID/India) intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for their new energy and climate change program titled Partnership to Advance Clean Energy Deployment (PACE-D). The solicitation may be released o/a September 6, 2011. Over a period of five years, the contract will assist in deploying clean energy technologies, systems and solutions. It will build upon over twenty five years of technical assistance and training provided by USAID, including partnerships catalyzed between leading Indian energy/power companies, national labs, regulatory bodies and their U.S. counterparts. The PACE-D contract will accelerate Indias transition to a high performing, low emissions and energy secure economy by primarily working on three key components improved end use energy efficiency, increased supply of renewable energy and adoption and accelerated deployment of cleaner fossil technologies and management systems. Under each of these components, focus will be on creating enabling environment by strengthening policy and regulatory institutions, increasing finance and enhancing institutional and human capacity. Award of a contract shall be made subject to the availability of funds. 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. Any questions regarding this notice should be directed in writing to Sumit Dutta, Acquisition Specialist, USAID/India at indiarco@usaid.gov.

Added: Aug 12, 2011 7:01 am Modified: Nov 08, 2011 5:30 amTrack Changes The RFP  is amended to incorporate  additional questions & answers.

Original Synopsis:

The United States Agency for International Development in India (USAID/India) intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for their new energy and climate change program titled Partnership to Advance Clean Energy Deployment (PACE-D). The solicitation may be released o/a September 6, 2011. Over a period of five years, the contract will assist in deploying clean energy technologies, systems and solutions. It will build upon over twenty five years of technical assistance and training provided by USAID, including partnerships catalyzed between leading Indian energy/power companies, national labs, regulatory bodies and their U.S. counterparts. The PACE-D contract will accelerate Indias transition to a high performing, low emissions and energy secure economy by primarily working on three key components improved end use energy efficiency, increased supply of renewable energy and adoption and accelerated deployment of cleaner fossil technologies and management systems. Under each of these components, focus will be on creating enabling environment by strengthening policy and regulatory institutions, increasing finance and enhancing institutional and human capacity. Award of a contract shall be made subject to the availability of funds. 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. Any questions regarding this notice should be directed in writing to Sumit Dutta, Acquisition Specialist, USAID/India at indiarco@usaid.gov.

Added: Aug 12, 2011 7:01 am Modified: Nov 04, 2011 4:18 amTrack Changes The RFP (Section L.9) is amended to:

1) extend the end date & time for sending email for registeration to attend pre-proposal conference. Firms/Offerors interested in attending this conference must register by 10 AM on November 7, 2011 (New Delhi Time).

2) Include Date/time and venue for the Pre-proposal conference :

Date/Time for Pre-proposal Conference : November 9. 2011 (10 AM through 12 Noon)
Venue: Maidens Hotel, 7 Sham Nath Marg, Delhi-110054 (Location of the hotel can be found at http://www.maidenshotel.com/contact.htm)

Original Synopsis:
The United States Agency for International Development in India (USAID/India) intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for their new energy and climate change program titled Partnership to Advance Clean Energy Deployment (PACE-D). The solicitation may be released o/a September 6, 2011. Over a period of five years, the contract will assist in deploying clean energy technologies, systems and solutions. It will build upon over twenty five years of technical assistance and training provided by USAID, including partnerships catalyzed between leading Indian energy/power companies, national labs, regulatory bodies and their U.S. counterparts. The PACE-D contract will accelerate Indias transition to a high performing, low emissions and energy secure economy by primarily working on three key components improved end use energy efficiency, increased supply of renewable energy and adoption and accelerated deployment of cleaner fossil technologies and management systems. Under each of these components, focus will be on creating enabling environment by strengthening policy and regulatory institutions, increasing finance and enhancing institutional and human capacity. Award of a contract shall be made subject to the availability of funds. 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. Any questions regarding this notice should be directed in writing to Sumit Dutta, Acquisition Specialist, USAID/India at indiarco@usaid.gov.

Added: Aug 12, 2011 7:01 am Modified: Oct 20, 2011 6:36 amTrack Changes The RFP is amended (Amendment # 3) to replace Section H.6 with the following paragraph:

"H.6 AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE:
The authorized geographic code for procurement of goods and services under this contract is 000 expanded to include the Cooperating Country (India). This will enable cooperating country (of Indian nationality) firms and organizations to:
1) Bid as Prime Contractors; and
2) Participate as subcontractors without dollar limitation"

Original Synopsis:
The United States Agency for International Development in India (USAID/India) intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for their new energy and climate change program titled Partnership to Advance Clean Energy Deployment (PACE-D). The solicitation may be released o/a September 6, 2011. Over a period of five years, the contract will assist in deploying clean energy technologies, systems and solutions. It will build upon over twenty five years of technical assistance and training provided by USAID, including partnerships catalyzed between leading Indian energy/power companies, national labs, regulatory bodies and their U.S. counterparts. The PACE-D contract will accelerate Indias transition to a high performing, low emissions and energy secure economy by primarily working on three key components improved end use energy efficiency, increased supply of renewable energy and adoption and accelerated deployment of cleaner fossil technologies and management systems. Under each of these components, focus will be on creating enabling environment by strengthening policy and regulatory institutions, increasing finance and enhancing institutional and human capacity. Award of a contract shall be made subject to the availability of funds. 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. Any questions regarding this notice should be directed in writing to Sumit Dutta, Acquisition Specialist, USAID/India at indiarco@usaid.gov.

Added: Aug 12, 2011 7:01 am Modified: Oct 19, 2011 5:12 amTrack Changes The RFP is amended (Amendment 2) to:
1) Extend the closing date and time;
2) Incorporate the additional questions and answers; and
3) Amend Section L to provide for Pre-proposal confererence at New Delhi on November 9, 2011.

Original Synopsis:
The United States Agency for International Development in India (USAID/India) intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for their new energy and climate change program titled Partnership to Advance Clean Energy Deployment (PACE-D). The solicitation may be released o/a September 6, 2011. Over a period of five years, the contract will assist in deploying clean energy technologies, systems and solutions. It will build upon over twenty five years of technical assistance and training provided by USAID, including partnerships catalyzed between leading Indian energy/power companies, national labs, regulatory bodies and their U.S. counterparts. The PACE-D contract will accelerate Indias transition to a high performing, low emissions and energy secure economy by primarily working on three key components improved end use energy efficiency, increased supply of renewable energy and adoption and accelerated deployment of cleaner fossil technologies and management systems. Under each of these components, focus will be on creating enabling environment by strengthening policy and regulatory institutions, increasing finance and enhancing institutional and human capacity. Award of a contract shall be made subject to the availability of funds. 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. Any questions regarding this notice should be directed in writing to Sumit Dutta, Acquisition Specialist, USAID/India at indiarco@usaid.gov.

Added: Aug 12, 2011 7:01 am Modified: Oct 03, 2011 7:31 amTrack Changes

The RFP is amended to:
a) Extend the closing date and time; and
b) Incorporate the questions and answers.

Original Synopsis:
The United States Agency for International Development in India (USAID/India) intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for their new energy and climate change program titled Partnership to Advance Clean Energy Deployment (PACE-D). The solicitation may be released o/a September 6, 2011. Over a period of five years, the contract will assist in deploying clean energy technologies, systems and solutions. It will build upon over twenty five years of technical assistance and training provided by USAID, including partnerships catalyzed between leading Indian energy/power companies, national labs, regulatory bodies and their U.S. counterparts. The PACE-D contract will accelerate Indias transition to a high performing, low emissions and energy secure economy by primarily working on three key components improved end use energy efficiency, increased supply of renewable energy and adoption and accelerated deployment of cleaner fossil technologies and management systems. Under each of these components, focus will be on creating enabling environment by strengthening policy and regulatory institutions, increasing finance and enhancing institutional and human capacity. Award of a contract shall be made subject to the availability of funds. 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. Any questions regarding this notice should be directed in writing to Sumit Dutta, Acquisition Specialist, USAID/India at indiarco@usaid.gov.

Added: Aug 12, 2011 7:01 am Modified: Sep 13, 2011 6:32 amTrack Changes The Notice is amended to attach the Request for Proposal (RFP) document.

Original Synopsis:
The United States Agency for International Development in India (USAID/India) intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for their new energy and climate change program titled Partnership to Advance Clean Energy Deployment (PACE-D). The solicitation may be released o/a September 6, 2011. Over a period of five years, the contract will assist in deploying clean energy technologies, systems and solutions. It will build upon over twenty five years of technical assistance and training provided by USAID, including partnerships catalyzed between leading Indian energy/power companies, national labs, regulatory bodies and their U.S. counterparts. The PACE-D contract will accelerate Indias transition to a high performing, low emissions and energy secure economy by primarily working on three key components improved end use energy efficiency, increased supply of renewable energy and adoption and accelerated deployment of cleaner fossil technologies and management systems. Under each of these components, focus will be on creating enabling environment by strengthening policy and regulatory institutions, increasing finance and enhancing institutional and human capacity. Award of a contract shall be made subject to the availability of funds. 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. Any questions regarding this notice should be directed in writing to Sumit Dutta, Acquisition Specialist, USAID/India at indiarco@usaid.gov.

Added: Aug 12, 2011 7:01 am The United States Agency for International Development in India (USAID/India) intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for their new energy and climate change program titled Partnership to Advance Clean Energy Deployment (PACE-D). The solicitation may be released o/a September 6, 2011.

Over a period of five years, the contract will assist in deploying clean energy technologies, systems and solutions. It will build upon over twenty five years of technical assistance and training provided by USAID, including partnerships catalyzed between leading Indian energy/power companies, national labs, regulatory bodies and their U.S. counterparts. The PACE-D contract will accelerate Indias transition to a high performing, low emissions and energy secure economy by primarily working on three key components improved end use energy efficiency, increased supply of renewable energy and adoption and accelerated deployment of cleaner fossil technologies and management systems. Under each of these components, focus will be on creating enabling environment by strengthening policy and regulatory institutions, increasing finance and enhancing institutional and human capacity.

Award of a contract shall be made subject to the availability of funds. 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.

Any questions regarding this notice should be directed in writing to Sumit Dutta, Acquisition Specialist, USAID/India at indiarco@usaid.gov.