Kosovo Energy Security of Supply (KESS) Activity

The Kosovo Energy Security of Supply (KESS) Activity, solicitation number SOL-167-17-000002, is a time-and-materials contract issued by USAID/Kosovo to address critical challenges within Kosovo's electricity sector. The initiative focuses on enhancing energy security, improving the regulatory environment, developing renewable energy, and implementing tariff reforms and energy market coupling with Albania. Managed by the Agency for International Development in Pristina, the project utilizes a job order structure, as evidenced by the initial job order KESS-001, which requires a Local Project Coordinator and a support team to manage logistics, staffing, and performance monitoring. The procurement process involved multiple amendments to clarify budgeting, staffing, and submission deadlines, ultimately establishing a proposal due date of April 12, 2017. Contract administration includes strict requirements for personnel verification through biographical data sheets and adherence to a specific salary scale for Foreign Service National (FSN) grades. Performance is tracked via a Performance Monitoring Plan with indicators aligned to USAID standards, and all work commencement is subject to written approval from the Contracting Officer.