Transforming Markets

Notice Type:          Special Notice – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

RFI Number:          RFI-522-17-00003

Subject:                 Transforming Market Systems

Issuance Date:      June 23, 2017

Closing Date:         July 10, 2017

This is a Request for Information (RFI) pursuant to FAR Part 15.201(c), (d) and (f) and FAR Part 10.002 (b)(2)(iii). The purpose of this RFI is to:

 §  invite comments regarding acquisition strategy (including contract type, terms and conditions, and acquisition planning schedules); feasibility of the requirement (including performance requirements, statements of work, and data requirements);  the availability of reference documents; and any other concerns or questions;

§  improve the understanding of Government requirements and industry capabilities, thereby allowing potential offerors to judge whether or how they can satisfy the Government’s requirements, and enhancing USAID/Honduras’ ability to obtain quality services at reasonable prices; and

§  learn about the size, status and capability of potential sources.

 An additional purpose of this RFI is to increase the efficiency in proposal preparation and evaluation, negotiation, and contract award in the event USAID/Honduras elects to issue a solicitation requesting proposals.   This is an RFI, not a Request for Proposals (RFP), and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government to issue any solicitation or ultimately award a contract on the basis of this RFI, nor to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request, nor does it commit the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of any comments.  

 USAID requests that interested parties review and provide feedback on the attached documents, insights regarding feasibility of the outlined activity and any suggestions for clarifications of the requirements.  While there are no page limitations submissions should be concise and focused on the requirements.  Interested parties should submit their name, address, contact information, and information on business size and socio-economic status.  USAID requests that interested U.S. Small and Disadvantaged Businesses provide a capability statement specifically describing their ability to fulfill the requirements and outlining their experience in related areas.

USAID will not directly provide responses to any inquiries submitted based on this RFI.  Proprietary information should not be sent. USAID may use any information provided without incurring any obligations.

This RFI is issued to offer the opportunity for interested organizations and individuals to provide information, opinions, and recommendations on approaches for the implementation of the Transforming Market Systems single award IDIQ and Task Order No.1 as described in the attached draft Statements of Work.  Kindly submit responses to this RFI to Vann D. Rolfson, Contracting Officer, USAID/Honduras at oaahonduras@usaid.gov with the RFI No. RFI-522-17-00003 on the subject line.  Comments received prior to Monday, July 10, 2017 are more likely to receive consideration during mission planning.

 Sincerely,



Vann D. Rolfson
Contracting Officer



Attachments:
CO letter signed in PDF
SOW for Basic Single Award IDIQ and 
SOW for Task Order No.1



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