USAID/Pakistan She Leads Pakistan Rises Activity

USAID/Pakistan is seeking a contractor to implement the five-year "She Leads Pakistan Rises Activity" program to strengthen women's economic empowerment and leadership in Pakistan. The estimated $20-25 million contract objectives include increasing women's participation in business through improving access to capital, markets, technology and skills training. The agency will evaluate responses based on experience performing similar women's empowerment and economic development programs in Pakistan, with responses due by December 5, 2023.

There is no set-aside for this opportunity. The NAICS code is 541990 for professional, scientific and technical services. The activity aims to directly assist firms, create jobs, and facilitate $50 million in private investment through market assessments, technical assistance, small grants and an investment fund. Details in the draft Statement of Work also outline requirements for monitoring and evaluating performance indicators covering laws, financing amounts, numbers of firms and individuals impacted, and adaptive management amid Pakistan's operating environment.