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USAID/East Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya, intends to modify the Regional Agricultural Trade Expansion Support (RATES) Program contract with Chemonics International Inc. This cost-reimbursable contract, originally set to conclude on September 30, 2007, will be extended by one year until September 30, 2008, accompanied by an increase in costs. The extension supports USAID East Africa's commitment to regional agricultural trade growth under two presidential initiatives aimed at ending hunger and enhancing Africa's global competitiveness. Chemonics International, having implemented the program for five years, is viewed as uniquely positioned to complete its final year objectives, focusing on strengthening key regional trade associations such as the East African Fine Coffees Association and the East African Grain Council. Efforts will include capacity building, advocacy improvement, and financial autonomy enhancement for these organizations. Additionally, the program will collaborate with regional bodies like COMESA and the East African Community to harmonize trade standards for key commodities such as corn and dairy and to finalize trade agreements to simplify regional trade. A special initiative will also promote structured trade in staple markets across the region. USAID has invited other potential contractors to submit capability statements by May 17, 2007, though Chemonics is regarded as the primary source. Interested parties are requested to provide detailed company and contact information for consideration. The anticipated contract modification is scheduled for around May 30, 2007, with inquiries directed to USAID's Regional Contracting Officer, Michael Rossman.

General Info

USAID extends Chemonics' RATES contract to 2008, enhancing regional agricultural trade capacity.

Agency

Agency For International Development → Amer Embassy Nairobi - Usaid/kenya

NAICS

541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Place of Performance

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PostedMay 7

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyAgency For International Development → Amer Embassy Nairobi - Usaid/kenya

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNAIROBI, KEN

Organization / AgencyAgency For International Development → Amer Embassy Nairobi - Usaid/kenya

Office AddressNAIROBI, KEN

Contacts

Michael H Rossman

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Amina S. FazaldeenAcquisition & Assistance Specialist

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Full Description

USAID/East Africa based in Nairobi, Kenya is planning to modify the cost reimbursable Regional Agricultural Trade Expansion Support (RATES) Program (Contract No. 623-C-00-02-00089-09). USAID/East Africa requires the specialized services of the current contractor, Chemonics International Inc., to continue implementation of the RATES project as part of USAID East Africa's commitment to a multi-agency effort to contribute to intra-regional trade being promoted through two presidential initiatives: the Initiative to End Hunger in Africa and the African Global Competitive Initiative. The RATES Program focuses on increasing agricultural trade within East Africa. The planned modification will increase the contract period of performance by one year from September 30, 2007 to September 30, 2008 with a corresponding increase in cost. Chemonics International Inc. has been the implementer of RATES for five years and appears to be the only source capable of completing the RATES objectives in a final year of activity. In its last year, the RATES program will: - Work to strengthen the East African Fine Coffees Association, the East African Grain Council, the East and Southern Africa Dairy Association, and the African Cotton and Textile Industries Federation. Particular focus will be placed on increasing their technical depth, their ability to advocate on behalf of their members, and helping them to attain financial autonomy; - Work with the Common Market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC) to implement harmonized standards for corn and dairy and finalize an agreement on a simplified trade regime for the East African region; - Implement a one-year effort to promote structured trade in regional staples markets. The Government intends to modify contract number 623-C-00-02-00089-09 with Chemonics International Inc. on/or about May 30, 2007. If there are any other potential sources, please submit a capability statement to mrossman@usaid.gov by 4:15pm, Nairobi time, May 17, 2007. USAID will consider and respond to all statements received. Within capability statements, please provide your company name, a point of contact, address, contact email address phone number, and business size. Point of contact for any inquiries resulting from this notice should be addressed to Mike Rossman, Regional Contracting Officer, USAID/East Africa.