Evaluation of the Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program

The contract pertains to a presolicitation notice for the evaluation of the Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program, issued by USAID/Philippines. This notice is intended to fulfill the requirements under FAR 5.2 related to synopses of proposed contract actions and serves as an advance alert to interested vendors about a forthcoming solicitation. The notice clarifies that it is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and vendors are advised not to submit proposals until a formal RFP is released via FedbizOpps. The evaluation solicitation, identified as SOL-492-11-000014, was posted on August 5, 2011, and vendor registration is encouraged, particularly for small businesses, to facilitate participation when the solicitation becomes available electronically. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541990 and will be managed out of the USAID office based in Manila, Philippines. The evaluation aims at assessing the GEM program’s progress and impact in the Mindanao region. For inquiries, contact points include Grace M. Laspiñas, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, and Michael Rossman, Contracting Officer, both affiliated with USAID/Philippines. The solicitation package, once released, will be accessible only through electronic means, underscoring the importance of vendor registration. The presolicitation sets the foundation for USAID’s formal procurement process while encouraging qualified, especially small business, vendors to prepare for upcoming competitive opportunities.