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R -- Notice of Intent to Award a follow-on Modification to Contract with Abt Associates

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520-SN-2002-01Federal

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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to Guatemala is proposing to extend its existing contract with Abt Associates Inc. by 11 months under the Increased Rural Household Income and Food Security Strategic Objective (SO4). This modification involves an increase in the contract value by over $250,000 without changing the Scope of Work. Originally awarded in February 2000 for $6.8 million over three years through full and open competition, the contract has supported critical work in private agricultural technology transfer, second-tier microcredit systems, subgrant administration, and performance monitoring. The extension aligns with the extended bilateral strategy for Guatemala through September 2004, allowing for a smooth transition between strategic periods. The decision to extend the existing contract, rather than initiate a new procurement, is based on the specialized nature of the services provided by Abt Associates and the inefficiencies associated with establishing a new contract for a relatively short term. This sole source extension is authorized under AIDAR regulations due to the potential substantial increase in costs or delays if awarded to another provider. While interested parties may express interest, this notice is not a competitive solicitation, and the government retains sole discretion to proceed with the sole source award. This extension aims to maintain continuity and leverage the existing implementation momentum until a new acquisition can be established for the FY04-08 strategy period.

General Info

USAID extends Abt Associates contract 11 months, adds $250,000, maintains scope, sole source award.

Agency

Agency For International Development → Usaid/guatemala

NAICS

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Place of Performance

Not specified

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NONE

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PostedAug 13

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyAgency For International Development → Usaid/guatemala

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeSANTA CATARINA PINULA, GTM

Organization / AgencyAgency For International Development → Usaid/guatemala

Office AddressSANTA CATARINA PINULA, GTM

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to Guatemala/Central American Programs (G-CAP) proposes to modify existing contract 520-C-00-00-00035-00 with Abt Associates Inc.(Abt), under the Mission's Increased Rural Household Income and Food Security Strategic Objective (SO4). The Mission requirement is a 11 month extension of the Abt contract without a change in the Scope of Work, the total estimated cost will be increased over $250,000. The primary effort under the Mission's (SO4) is currently being carried out under above mentioned contract which was awarded under full and open competition on 2/3/2000 for $6,821,921 and a three-year period. The requirement was not anticipated at the time of the original award. After the contract was awarded, the overall bilateral strategy for Guatemala was extended to September 30, 2004. This extension will allow FY04 to serve as a transition between the old and new strategy periods. Abt Associates has been providing highly specialized services in the areas of (1) private agricultural technology transfer systems, (2) 2nd. tier micro credit systems, (3) subgrant administration, and (4) Performance monitoring systems. In each of these diverse and highly specialized areas, Abt Associates has provided key experts that have achieved significant and impressive results. Issuing a new instrument during FY03 for such a small time period is not practical because of the additional costs and time required to get a new mechanism established and fully functioning for a relatively short-term, and also because current implementation momentum would be disrupted. The Mission intends to have in place a new acquisition and/or assistance instrument to implement activities for the new FY04-08 strategy period by early to mid FY04. This modification to contract 520-C-00-00-00035-00 is being proposed under the authority of AIDAR 706.302-70(b)(5) for the continued provision of highly specialized services when award to another resource would result in substantial additional costs to the government or unacceptable delays. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement within 15 days of publication of this notice. In accordance with FAR 5.207(d)(xv), all responsible sources may submit to the Point of Contact a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. However, this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action is solely within the discretion of the Government. This is a sole source requirement and we will proceed with the award on that basis. No solicitation is available.