Energy Policy Activity (EPA)

The Energy Policy Activity (EPA) is a five-year Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Completion contract issued by the Agency for International Development (USAID) to support the energy sector in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The primary goal of the initiative is to assist local stakeholders in establishing an investor-friendly legislative framework that aligns with EU Energy Directives and Energy Community Treaty obligations. By focusing on improved coordination, management, and transparency within the regulatory framework, the activity aims to simplify the energy policy environment and provide targeted technical assistance to integrate the national energy sector into regional and European Union markets. Solicited under number 72016819R00006 and NAICS code 541990, the project involves a funding threshold of 7.5 million dollars. The procurement process, managed by the USAID office in Washington, DC, required detailed technical proposals with strict page limits and electronic submission guidelines. Key administrative considerations for the implementation include the management of labor hour calculations and navigating VAT exemptions within Bosnia-Herzegovina.