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R -- Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source contract to Inernational Resources Group

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520-SN-2002-03Federal

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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to Guatemala, representing USAID/Panama, plans to award a sole-source contract to International Resources Group (IRG) for approximately three months starting around October 1, 2002, with an estimated value of $249,000. This contract aims to ensure the uninterrupted continuation of the Strategic Objective supporting Panama's sustainable management of the Canal Watershed and buffer zones through the end of 2002. IRG has been providing specialized expertise under the EPIQ I program in developing strategies, policies, and regulatory frameworks crucial for the watershed's sustainable management. Their in-country team has demonstrated unique technical skills and the ability to transfer this knowledge effectively, making them indispensable for ongoing efforts. The sole-source award is justified under specific federal acquisition regulations due to the specialized nature of the services and the critical continuity required for supporting Panamanian institutions. Several processes that have been initiated within the project depend heavily on IRG’s technical capacity and are at risk if interrupted. Although the contract is not open to competitive proposals, in accordance with applicable procurement regulations, other responsible sources may submit bids or proposals to the Supervisory Contract Officer, who will consider them. However, the government has decided to proceed without competition, underscoring the necessity of a seamless transition and continuity in technical support that only IRG can provide.

General Info

USAID awards sole-source $249,000 contract to IRG for three months supporting Panama's watershed management.

Agency

Agency For International Development → Usaid/guatemala

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

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NONE

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PostedAug 21

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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) on behalf of USAID/Panama intends to award a sole-source contract for approximately three months beginning on or about October 1, 2002 at an estimated amount of US$249,000 to International Resources Group (IRG). The contract would allow the Mission Strategic Objective (SO), 'Panama Sustainably Manages the Canal Watershed and Buffer Areas' to continue activities through the end of calendar year 2002 without disruption. IRG has been providing highly specialized services in the development of strategies, policies and legal/regulatory framework needed for sustainable management of the Panama Canal Watershed and buffer zones areas through EPIQ I. The in-country staff has developed and exhibited unique implementation capability and has demonstrated that they possess and can transfer very specialized technical assistance for the achievement of the Strategic Objective Results. There are some processes that have been initiated and can be completed with a high degree of success only with the technical capacity provided by IRG, this would avoid serious interruption in critical support to the Panamanian institutions. The contract is being sole-sourced under AIDAR 706.302-70(b)(5) for the continued provision of specialized services. In accordance with FAR 5.207(d)(xv), all responsible sources may submit to the Supervisory Contract Officer, a bid, proposal or quotation, which will 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.