R -- USAID/Afghanistan Alternative Livelihoods Program (ALP)

The Afghanistan Procurement Support Office and USAID/Afghanistan have issued a draft Scope of Work and Evaluation Criteria for the Alternative Livelihoods Program (ALP), a new initiative designed to complement the US government's Counter-Narcotics strategy in Afghanistan. This program seeks to develop sustainable economic opportunities that can provide alternatives to poppy cultivation and narcotics trade, addressing the underlying economic challenges faced by local communities. The solicitation was posted in November 2004 and falls under the NAICS code 541618, indicating a focus on management consulting services. The contract is managed by USAID/Afghanistan, with headquarters based in Dulles, Virginia. Key contacts include Contracting Officer Kyle K. Newkirk and Supervisory Contracting Officer Andrew E.M. Holland, who oversee the solicitation process and inquiries. While specific details about the place of performance remain undefined, the program targets Afghanistan's regions affected by narcotics cultivation. Interested parties are invited to review and comment on the draft documents as part of the solicitation process aimed at selecting a partner to implement this strategic alternative livelihoods initiative.