Technical Assistance (Strategy and Training) for Bankable Infrastructure (TABI) (Africa)

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.