Technical Assistance (Strategy and Training) for Bankable Infrastructure (TABI) (Africa)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFQ1331L524Q13040015
- Agency
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Office of the Secretary
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- Central African Republic
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Commerce Office of the Secretary is seeking proposals from Woman Owned Small Businesses under NAICS 541330 - Engineering Services to provide technical assistance to African governments for developing high quality and bankable infrastructure projects. The key objective is to help build capacity within African ministries to identify priority infrastructure needs, determine appropriate implementation models, select viable projects, develop procurement documents, and connect governments with companies, financial institutions, and investors. The evaluation will focus on the offeror's knowledge, experience, and capability to perform the tasks outlined in the Performance Work Statement. Proposals are due by 11:00 am EST on August 26, 2024, and communications/questions must be submitted by August 5, 2024.
This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for Woman Owned Small Businesses. The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price contract with a 12-month base period and four 1-year option periods. The anticipated award date is September 2024. The contractor must have offices in 10 sub-Saharan African countries and demonstrate expertise across multiple infrastructure sectors. The place of performance is the Central African Republic.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
The purpose of Amendment 2 is to:
1) Provide answers to questions in response to Amendment 1.
2) Provide a revised RFQ Attachment 2 - Pricing Sheet to include CLIN Types and Travel
The purpose of Amendment 1 is to:
1) Issue a final copy of the solicitation (RFQ 1331L524Q13040015)
2) Extend the quote due date to 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday August 26th, 2024
3) Provide an opportunity for questions until 11:00am Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday, August 19th, 2024
All changes in the document are highlighted in yellow. These revisions may range from a single sentence or paragraph to an entire section.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This requirement is being solicited in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate solicitation will not be issued. *The solicitation number is 1331L524Q13040015 and is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05, effective May 22, 2024.
This requirement is set-aside 100% for Woman Owned Small Business under NAICS 541330 - Engineering Services. This requirement is being procured as a competitive RFQ to all interested offerors for the purpose of entering into a non-personal services contract to provide technical assistance to African governments to build capacity through the development of high quality and technically sound bankable projects for companies, financial institutions, and investors to reduce Africa’s infrastructure deficit. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award one firm-fixed-price contract with a period of performance of 12 months plus four (4) one-year option periods. Inspection and acceptance shall be at the Government site. The anticipated award date is September 2024.
The due date for communications and questions concerning this solicitation is Monday, August 5th, 2024, at 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time (EST). Questions received after the cut-off date will generally not be considered.
*Note: This RFQ is issued as a draft solicitation due to internal reviews and will be updated via amendment upon conclusion. An amendment to the solicitation may or may not result in an extension of the proposal due date. The enclosed attachments provide additional information to include line items, delivery and acceptance, applicable FAR Clauses, offer due date(s) and details regarding the Government’s minimum requirements.
Update #2 ·
The purpose of Amendment 1 is to:
1) Issue a final copy of the solicitation (RFQ 1331L524Q13040015)
2) Extend the quote due date to 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday August 26th, 2024
3) Provide an opportunity for questions until 11:00am Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday, August 19th, 2024
All changes in the document are highlighted in yellow. These revisions may range from a single sentence or paragraph to an entire section.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This requirement is being solicited in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate solicitation will not be issued. *The solicitation number is 1331L524Q13040015 and is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05, effective May 22, 2024.
This requirement is set-aside 100% for Woman Owned Small Business under NAICS 541330 - Engineering Services. This requirement is being procured as a competitive RFQ to all interested offerors for the purpose of entering into a non-personal services contract to provide technical assistance to African governments to build capacity through the development of high quality and technically sound bankable projects for companies, financial institutions, and investors to reduce Africa’s infrastructure deficit. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award one firm-fixed-price contract with a period of performance of 12 months plus four (4) one-year option periods. Inspection and acceptance shall be at the Government site. The anticipated award date is September 2024.
The due date for communications and questions concerning this solicitation is Monday, August 5th, 2024, at 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time (EST). Questions received after the cut-off date will generally not be considered.
*Note: This RFQ is issued as a draft solicitation due to internal reviews and will be updated via amendment upon conclusion. An amendment to the solicitation may or may not result in an extension of the proposal due date. The enclosed attachments provide additional information to include line items, delivery and acceptance, applicable FAR Clauses, offer due date(s) and details regarding the Government’s minimum requirements.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This requirement is being solicited in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate solicitation will not be issued. *The solicitation number is 1331L524Q13040015 and is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05, effective May 22, 2024.
This requirement is set-aside 100% for Woman Owned Small Business under NAICS 541330 - Engineering Services. This requirement is being procured as a competitive RFQ to all interested offerors for the purpose of entering into a non-personal services contract to provide technical assistance to African governments to build capacity through the development of high quality and technically sound bankable projects for companies, financial institutions, and investors to reduce Africa’s infrastructure deficit. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award one firm-fixed-price contract with a period of performance of 12 months plus four (4) one-year option periods. Inspection and acceptance shall be at the Government site. The anticipated award date is September 2024.
The due date for communications and questions concerning this solicitation is Monday, August 5th, 2024, at 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time (EST). Questions received after the cut-off date will generally not be considered.
*Note: This RFQ is issued as a draft solicitation due to internal reviews and will be updated via amendment upon conclusion. An amendment to the solicitation may or may not result in an extension of the proposal due date. The enclosed attachments provide additional information to include line items, delivery and acceptance, applicable FAR Clauses, offer due date(s) and details regarding the Government’s minimum requirements.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ Attachment 2 - Pricing Sheet-AMD2.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Answers to Questions in response to RFQ1331L524Q13040015 Amendment 1.pdf | ||
| RFQ Attachment 1 - PWS TABI.pdf | ||
| RFQ1331L524Q13040015 -Amendment 1.pdf | ||
| RFQ Attachment 2 - Pricing Sheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| PWS TABI-DRAFT.pdf | ||
| RFQ1331L524Q13040015 TABI_DRAFT.pdf |
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