Notice of Intent - Time and Cost Extension for USAID Feed the Future Tajikistan Agriculture and Water Activity

The contract modification involves extending the performance period of the existing USAID Feed the Future Tajikistan Agriculture and Water Activity by six months while increasing the total estimated cost by approximately $2.2 million. Chemonics International Inc., the contractor, will continue to focus on improving irrigation infrastructure and supporting USAID-backed water users' associations and unions. This includes replicating efficient water distribution systems and strengthening the capacity of these organizations to effectively represent their members at both provincial and national levels. In addition to water management activities, the contractor will complete efforts to enhance the dairy sector in the target region. This includes introducing new fodder crops and innovative production technologies, as well as promoting the creation of nutritious, balanced feeds for dairy cows at various scales—from household-level producers to small commercial farms and private fodder production companies. The effort is coordinated through the USAID office in Central Asia, with the place of performance centered in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The point of contact for acquisition assistance is Gulzhanat Rysdauletova.