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Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of 10MW Solar PV System in Kandahar

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SOL-306-15-000096Federal

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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) plans to issue a solicitation for proposals to install, operate, and maintain a 10MW solar photovoltaic (PV) system in Kandahar, Afghanistan. This project aims to address short-term power deficits in the region as the current diesel generator subsidy provided by the U.S. Government ends in September 2015. The power produced by the solar system will be sold to Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), the Afghan power utility, under a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA). This initiative is a joint effort between USAID and DABS, with USAID providing viability gap funding (VGF) to help cover construction costs and incentivize eligible bidders. The fixed electricity tariff will be determined through a reverse auction process by the participating offerors. USAID will administer the contract on behalf of both USAID and DABS, requiring the successful offeror to sign both the contract and the PPA concurrently. The upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) will be published on the Federal Business Opportunities website, and contractors are encouraged to monitor updates there. Award of the contract is contingent upon funding availability, with no obligation for USAID to issue a solicitation or procure services. The primary points of contact for this opportunity are Acquisition and Assistance Specialist Sam Nagwere and Contracting Officer Gregory Wang. The installation and operation of the solar PV system will take place in Kandahar Province, contributing to Afghanistan’s renewable energy development and power sector sustainability.

General Info

USAID seeks proposals to install and operate a 10MW solar PV system in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Agency

Agency For International Development → Usaid/afghanistanView Agency

NAICS

221114 - Solar Electric Power GenerationView NAICS

Place of Performance

USAID/Afghanistan, VA, AFG

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedSep 10

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyAgency For International Development → Usaid/afghanistan

Contacts1 person available

OfficeDULLES, VA, 20189, USA

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Agency For International Development → Usaid/afghanistan

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Office AddressDULLES, VA, 20189, USA

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Sam NagwereAcquisition & Assistance Specialist

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Full Description

Title: Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of 10MW Solar PV System in Kandahar Solicitation Number: SOL-306-15-000096 Notice Type: Pre-solicitation NAICS Code: 221114 - Solar Electric Power Generation The United States Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), intends to issue a solicitation for proposals for a new USAID Afghanistan project to install, operate, and maintain a 10MW Solar photovoltaic (PV) system in Kandahar province of Afghanistan and supply the power generated to Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) (Afghan power utility) under a fifteen (15 years power purchase agreement (PPA)). This is a joint USAID and DABS effort to meet the anticipated short term supply deficits of power in Kandahar as the Diesel Generator power subsidy being provided by the US Government draws to an end in September 2015. USAID is not fully funding this project but intends to provide a viability gap funding (VGF) amount for the construction costs to incentivize eligible Offerors who must participate in a reverse auction to establish the fixed tariff rate which the successful Offeror will sell electricity from the plant to DABS. The VGF amount will constitute the contract price. Therefore USAID is executing and administering this contract for its own and DABS' behalf. The successful Offeror must sign concurently both the contract and the PPA. It is anticipated that USAID will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) in the near future. USAID encourages all interested contractors to consider this business opportunity. The RFP will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities web page (www.fbo.gov). Offerors are advised to periodically monitor the above website for updates concerning this procurement. Telephonic requests or inquiries will not be taken. Award of the contract will be made subject to the availability of funds. This notice does not obligate USAID to release a solicitation or award a contract nor does it commit the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal. Contracting Office Address: Office of Acquisition and Assistance, US Agency for International Development, Kabul, Afghanistan Place of Performance: Afghanistan Contracting Officer: Gregory Wang at gwang@usaid.gov Primary Point of Contact: Sam Nagwere at snagwere@state.gov