USAID Vietnam Innovation Ecosystem

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
72044025R00002
Agency
US Mission in Vietnam 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
R408 Support- Professional: Program Management/Support
Place of performance
Vietnam
Points of contact

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About this opportunity

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Vietnam is seeking proposals for technical assistance services to support the Vietnam Innovation Ecosystem Activity. The solicitation aims to strengthen Vietnam's innovation ecosystem by improving the business environment for Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, enhancing interconnections between innovation ecosystem actors, and developing the capabilities of the Ministry of Planning and Investment's National Innovation Center. Eligible organizations include U.S. and non-U.S. commercial firms, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. Questions from potential offerors are due by January 03, 2025, at 0800 Hanoi time, with proposals required by February 07, 2025, at the same time. The procurement will be conducted through full and open competition procedures under Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541990.

The contract will be awarded as a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Term Type contract with a period of performance consisting of three base years and two one-year option periods, totaling five years. There are no specific set-aside designations for this opportunity, and the government estimates a total of 25,520 professional/technical staff person days of effort. The anticipated budget range is between $17-20 million, with implementation primarily focused on Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. The place of performance is Vietnam, and the contract will involve activities such as facilitating public-private dialogue, developing capabilities of business support organizations, and providing advisory services to growth-oriented businesses. The principal geographic code for this contract is 937, and the contract is subject to the availability of funds, with USAID reserving the right to reject any and all offers if deemed in the best interest of the government.

Notice text

4 versions

Update #4 · Latest ·

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development in Vietnam (USAID/Vietnam), is seeking proposals from qualified organizations interested in providing the services to support the Vietnam Innovation Ecosystem Activity, as described in the attached solicitation.

This procurement will be conducted through full and open competition procedures, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (48 CFR Chapter 1). Any type of organizations (U.S. and non-U.S., large or small commercial [for profit] firms, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations) are eligible to compete. The principal geographic code for this contract is 937 and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990.

USAID/Vietnam anticipates an award of a Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee Term Type contract with a period of performance consisting of three (3) base years and two (2) one-year option periods, totaling five (5) years, subject to availability of funds. In order to understand the magnitude of USAID’s requirement, the Government estimates 25,520 of professional/technical staff person days level of effort.

* Amendment 01 to RFP No. 72044025R00002 issued on January 16, 2025

* Amendment 02 to RFP No. 72044025R00002 issued on January 24, 2025

* Amendment 03 to RFP No. 72044025R00002 issued on February 3, 2025

Update #3 ·

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development in Vietnam (USAID/Vietnam), is seeking proposals from qualified organizations interested in providing the services to support the Vietnam Innovation Ecosystem Activity, as described in the attached solicitation.

This procurement will be conducted through full and open competition procedures, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (48 CFR Chapter 1). Any type of organizations (U.S. and non-U.S., large or small commercial [for profit] firms, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations) are eligible to compete. The principal geographic code for this contract is 937 and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990.

USAID/Vietnam anticipates an award of a Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee Term Type contract with a period of performance consisting of three (3) base years and two (2) one-year option periods, totaling five (5) years, subject to availability of funds. In order to understand the magnitude of USAID’s requirement, the Government estimates 25,520 of professional/technical staff person days level of effort.

* Amendment 01 to RFP No. 72044025R00002 issued on January 16, 2025

* Amendment 02 to RFP No. 72044025R00002 issued on January 24, 2025

Update #2 ·

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development in Vietnam (USAID/Vietnam), is seeking proposals from qualified organizations interested in providing the services to support the Vietnam Innovation Ecosystem Activity, as described in the attached solicitation.

This procurement will be conducted through full and open competition procedures, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (48 CFR Chapter 1). Any type of organizations (U.S. and non-U.S., large or small commercial [for profit] firms, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations) are eligible to compete. The principal geographic code for this contract is 937 and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990.

USAID/Vietnam anticipates an award of a Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee Term Type contract with a period of performance consisting of three (3) base years and two (2) one-year option periods, totaling five (5) years, subject to availability of funds. In order to understand the magnitude of USAID’s requirement, the Government estimates 25,520 of professional/technical staff person days level of effort.

* Amendment 01 to RFP No. 72044025R00002 issued on January 16, 2025

Update #1 ·

Request for Proposals (RFP) No: 72044025R00002
RFP Issue Date: December 19, 2024 Hanoi time
Questions Due Date: January 03, 2025 at 0800 am (Hanoi Time)
Proposal Submission Due Date: February 07, 2025 at 0800 am (Hanoi Time)

To All Prospective Offerors:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development in Vietnam (USAID/Vietnam), is seeking proposals from qualified organizations interested in providing the services to support the Vietnam Innovation Ecosystem Activity, as described in the attached solicitation.

This procurement will be conducted through full and open competition procedures, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (48 CFR Chapter 1). Any type of organizations (U.S. and non-U.S., large or small commercial [for profit] firms, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations) are eligible to compete. The principal geographic code for this contract is 937 and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990.

USAID/Vietnam anticipates an award of a Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee Term Type contract with a period of performance consisting of three (3) base years and two (2) one-year option periods, totaling five (5) years, subject to availability of funds. In order to understand the magnitude of USAID’s requirement, the Government estimates 25,520 of professional/technical staff person days level of effort.

Issuance of this RFP does not in any way obligate USAID to award a contract nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal. Furthermore, the Government reserves the right to reject any and all offers, if such action is considered to be in the best interest of the Government.

USAID appreciates the time and effort put into preparing proposals in response to this solicitation.

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VIE_RFP_72044025R00002_Amendment 03.pdf PDF
VIE_RFP_72044025R00002_Amendment 02.pdf PDF
Attachment J.5_VIE Budget Template_Amendment 01.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
VIE_Questions and Answers_Amendment 01.pdf PDF
VIE_RFP_72044025R00002_Amendment 01.pdf PDF
VIE_RFP_72044025R00002 19DEC24.pdf PDF
Attachment J.6_Form AID 1420-17.pdf PDF
Attachment J.5_VIE Budget Template.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Attachment J.7_Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons.docx DOCX document

Notice history

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USAID Vietnam Innovation Ecosystem This notice · Latest solicitation Solicitation
USAID Vietnam Innovation Ecosystem Original Pre-Solicitation

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