Supply, Construction, and Commissioning of 220kV Salang Tunnel Substation and 20kV Network

This contract opportunity involves the supply, construction, and commissioning of a 220kV substation at the Salang Tunnel, along with the development of a 20kV network, under the jurisdiction of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), Afghanistan's electric utility. The project is funded by USAID through a government-to-government (G2G) assistance arrangement, directly supporting the Afghan government's procurement process. The intent of this arrangement is to promote sustainable development, enhance local capacity, and ensure country ownership of development initiatives funded by USAID. The solicitation, identified as USAID_Afghanistan_DABS_001 for informational purposes only, was posted in September 2015, targeting vendors capable of fulfilling the construction and electrical supply under NAICS code 221122. The official procurement process and solicitation use DABS's own number, separate from the USAID identifier. Questions and communications regarding the opportunity are directed to a designated contact at USAID. This contract reflects a strategic effort to bolster Afghanistan’s energy infrastructure with USAID support while maintaining local governance of the procurement and project execution.