Public Accountability and Justice Strengthening Activity
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 72027821R00007
- Agency
- US Mission in Jordan Overseas Missions, US Agency for International Development
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Amman JOR
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Agency for International Development seeks proposals to implement a Public Accountability and Justice Strengthening activity in Jordan through a cost-plus-fixed-fee completion contract valued between $35-39 million over four years. Proposals are due by April 25, 2021 and must address strengthening transparency, advancing an independent justice sector, and increasing public demand for rule of law per the evaluation criteria in Section M. Questions are due by specified dates and will be answered through amendments.
There is no set-aside designation. The NAICS code is 541990 for legal services. The activity will take place in Amman, Jordan over four years with an estimated budget range of $35-39 million to support increasing accountability and effectiveness of public institutions. Proposals must include costs deemed realistic to achieve objectives of improving legislation and policies, institutional accountability systems, reducing undue influence, and engagement with non-state actors by the specified deadline.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
This RFP has been amended. Please see amendment 01 in the attachmnets.
Public Accountability and Justice Strengthening Activity Updated RFP Number 72027821R00007, AMENDMENT 1
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to implement the Public Accountability and Justice Strengthening (PAJ) activity in Jordan, as described in the attached Request for Proposals (RFP). The Government contemplates an award of a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee completion type contract resulting from this solicitation. USAID intends to make one award as a result of this solicitation; however, USAID reserves the right to make more awards or fewer awards than this anticipated number.
USAID invites all eligible and responsible organizations to submit offers in accordance with the requirements of this solicitation. USAID is conducting this procurement as a full and open competition under which any type of eligible organization may submit a proposal. The procedures set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) Part 15 will govern the procurement. The North American Industry Classification System (“NAICS”) Code is 541990.
Subject to funds availability, the Government anticipates an estimated funding range of approximately
$35-$39 million over the four-year period. Although an anticipated range is provided, this does not mean that Offerors should necessarily strive to meet the maximum amount. Offerors must propose costs that they believe are realistic and reasonable for the work.
Interested organizations must carefully read Section L of the RFP, which sets forth all of the instructions for the preparation and submission of a proposal. Section M states the criteria by which proposals will be evaluated. Any questions related to this solicitation must be received in writing via email to JordanPAJ@usaid.gov no later than the time and date indicated above. Questions received by any other means or received after the questions deadline will not receive a response. USAID will publicly post all questions and responses as an amendment to this RFP. Oral explanations or instructions given before award of the contract will not be binding.
This RFP in no way obligates USAID to award a contract nor does it commit USAID to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal. Award of a contract under this RFP is subject to availability of funds and other internal USAID approvals.
Update #1 ·
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to implement the Public Accountability and Justice Strengthening (PAJ) activity in Jordan, as described in the attached Request for Proposals (RFP). The Government contemplates an award of a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee completion type contract resulting from this solicitation. USAID intends to make one award as a result of this solicitation; however, USAID reserves the right to make more awards or fewer awards than this anticipated number.
USAID invites all eligible and responsible organizations to submit offers in accordance with the requirements of this solicitation. USAID is conducting this procurement as a full and open competition under which any type of eligible organization may submit a proposal. The procedures set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) Part 15 will govern the procurement. The North American Industry Classification System (“NAICS”) Code is 541990.
Subject to funds availability, the Government anticipates an estimated funding range of approximately
$35-$39 million over the four-year period. Although an anticipated range is provided, this does not mean that Offerors should necessarily strive to meet the maximum amount. Offerors must propose costs that they believe are realistic and reasonable for the work.
Interested organizations must carefully read Section L of the RFP, which sets forth all of the instructions for the preparation and submission of a proposal. Section M states the criteria by which proposals will be evaluated. Any questions related to this solicitation must be received in writing via email to JordanPAJ@usaid.gov no later than the time and date indicated above. Questions received by any other means or received after the questions deadline will not receive a response. USAID will publicly post all questions and responses as an amendment to this RFP. Oral explanations or instructions given before award of the contract will not be binding.
This RFP in no way obligates USAID to award a contract nor does it commit USAID to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal. Award of a contract under this RFP is subject to availability of funds and other internal USAID approvals.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFP No. 72027821R00007_PAJ_ with Amendment 01.pdf | ||
| Removed - Attachment J-4 Past Performance Report.pdf | ||
| Amendment 01 - RFP No.72027821R00007_PAJ.pdf | ||
| Attachment J-3 Budget Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Questions and Answers RFP No. 72027821R00007 PAJ.pdf | ||
| Attachment J-4 Past Performance Report.pdf | ||
| RFP No. 72027821R00007.pdf | ||
| PAJ RFP - Attachment J-3 - Summary Budget Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment J-8 - ROLPAS Activity Results.pdf | ||
| Attachment J-7 Climate Risk Matrix - Public Accountability and Justice Strengthening.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Public Accountability and Justice Strengthening Activity | Award Notice | |
| Public Accountability and Justice Strengthening Activity | Solicitation | |
| Synopsis of USAID/Jordan Public Accountability and Justice Strengthening (PAJ) | Pre-Solicitation |
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