INCREASED RESPONSIVENESS IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM (IRLS)

The contract titled "Increased Responsiveness in the Legal System (IRLS)" under solicitation number SOL-383-12-000001 is a total small business set-aside opportunity issued by USAID/Sri Lanka. The solicitation involves a combined type of procurement under NAICS code 541990 and aims to enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of the legal system. Key procedural details include an extension of the proposal submission deadline from January 31, 2012, to February 13, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. local Sri Lanka time. Proposals must be submitted on readable digital media such as CD-R or DVD-R in formats compatible with Adobe Acrobat (PDF) and Microsoft Office 2010 for technical components, while cost proposals must be submitted as Excel files with intact cell formulas. Submissions are required to be delivered physically to USAID’s office in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with no email submissions accepted. The procurement process is managed by USAID’s Regional Contracting Officer for India, overseeing the solicitation on behalf of Sri Lanka. Communication and clarifications are facilitated by designated acquisition specialists, Patrick Keirnan and Saliya Navaratne. The contract emphasizes compliance with specific submission formats and strict deadlines to ensure fair competition among small business offerors. The goal of this initiative is to support systemic improvements in the legal framework, thereby promoting greater access to justice and more effective legal services within Sri Lanka.