USAID Digital Innovation and Growth Initiative in Zambia (DIGI Zambia)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 72061124R00011
- Agency
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US Mission in Zambia
Overseas Missions, US Agency for International Development
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Local Area Set-Aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- PSC
- B507 Special Studies/Analysis- Economic
- Place of performance
- Lusaka Lusaka 10101 Zambia
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Zambia is seeking proposals from qualified local entities to provide commercial services for the USAID Digital Innovation and Growth Initiative in Zambia (DIGI Zambia). The resulting award will be a firm-fixed-price contract for a maximum four-year period of performance, subject to funding availability. The purpose of the DIGI Zambia activity is to create stronger investment opportunities and economic growth in technology and tech-enabled businesses that utilize open, secure, reliable, and inclusive digital technologies. Key objectives include accelerating 20 technology startups to reach their second anniversary with at least 3 full-time employees and $50,000 in revenue, and mobilizing $40 million in private sector investment. Proposals are due by September 20, 2024, and a pre-proposal conference will be held on August 15, 2024.
This opportunity is set aside for local entities in Zambia. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. The authorized geographic code for the prime contractor is 935. USAID anticipates awarding one contract, with the contractor required to establish an investment fund authorized by the Zambian Securities and Exchange Commission to make debt and equity investments into Zambian technology startups and tech-enabled firms.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment #1: The purpose of this amendment is to update the RFP to reflect responses to questions received and update provisions and clauses. Additions and changes are highlighted in yellow; deletions have a strikethrough.
Subject: Request for Proposals (RFP) Number 72061124R00011 USAID Digital Innovation and Growth Initiative in Zambia (DIGI Zambia)
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Zambia is seeking proposals from qualified entities to provide commercial services for USAID Digital Innovation and Growth Initiative in Zambia (DIGI Zambia), as described in the attached
Request for Proposals (RFP). USAID anticipates the resulting award will be a Firm-fixed-price contract, awarded to a local entity, for a maximum four (4) year period of performance subject to the availability of funding.
A pre-proposal conference is scheduled to be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 10:00 am, Lusaka Time, to discuss the application process and address submitted questions.
This contract requires that performance of work commence on or about November 20, 2024, following awarding of the contract. Please ensure you read Section L, and M for the submission instructions and evaluation factors.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this solicitation is 541990. The authorized geographic code for the prime contractor of this procurement is 935.
This RFP in no way obligates USAID to award a Contract nor does it commit the U.S Government any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of the foregoing. Please refer any questions about this requirement to Moono Chikumbi at mchikumbi@usaid.gov and copy Brian LeCuyer at blecuyer@usaid.gov any time during your proposal preparation.
Update #1 ·
Issue Date: August 1, 2024
Questions Due Date and Time: August 16, 2024, 2024, 5 pm (Lusaka Time)
Closing Date and Time for Price Proposal: September 20, 2024, 9 am (Lusaka Time)
Subject: Request for Proposals (RFP) Number 72061124R00011 USAID Digital Innovation and Growth Initiative in Zambia (DIGI Zambia)
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Zambia is seeking proposals from qualified entities to provide commercial services for USAID Digital Innovation and Growth Initiative in Zambia (DIGI Zambia), as described in the attached
Request for Proposals (RFP). USAID anticipates the resulting award will be a Firm-fixed-price contract, awarded to a local entity, for a maximum four (4) year period of performance subject to the availability of funding.
A pre-proposal conference is scheduled to be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 10:00 am, Lusaka Time, to discuss the application process and address submitted questions.
This contract requires that performance of work commence on or about November 20, 2024, following awarding of the contract. Please ensure you read Section L, and M for the submission instructions and evaluation factors.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this solicitation is 541990. The authorized geographic code for the prime contractor of this procurement is 935.
This RFP in no way obligates USAID to award a Contract nor does it commit the U.S Government any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of the foregoing. Please refer any questions about this requirement to Moono Chikumbi at mchikumbi@usaid.gov and copy Brian LeCuyer at blecuyer@usaid.gov any time during your proposal preparation.
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