ASPIRE Pre Solicitation Conference Slides and Notes

On December 12, 2018, USAID conducted a pre-solicitation conference in Ezulweni, Eswatini, aimed at engaging interested parties in discussions about the upcoming procurement. During this event, the technical office provided a summary presentation of the draft Statement of Objectives, outlining the project's goals and expectations. In parallel, USAID's Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance addressed procurement-related matters to help clarify the process and requirements for potential bidders. Supporting materials from the conference include slides from both presentations as well as notes from the ensuing question-and-answer session, ensuring transparency and thorough communication with stakeholders. The procurement is identified under solicitation number RFI-674-19-000001 and was officially posted on April 1, 2019. Although the contract details lack specific set-aside designations or NAICS codes, it is managed by the USAID South Africa office based in Pretoria, with Adam Jung serving as the contracting officer. This solicitation forms part of USAID’s ongoing efforts to foster development in the region and solicit informed, competitive proposals aligned with the objectives presented during the conference. The full contract information and associated documents are accessible through the official SAM.gov workspace link.