Y -- AFGHANISTAN ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Afghanistan Procurement Support Office based in Bangkok, Thailand, and in coordination with the USAID Mission in Kabul, has released a draft Scope of Work (SOW) for the Afghanistan Energy and Natural Resources Program. This document, originally posted in late 2004 and re-uploaded due to technical issues, serves as a preliminary solicitation (RFP-306-05-006-APSO) inviting industry and other stakeholders to review and provide comments. The draft SOW is subject to change before the final Request for Proposals is issued, and further details are available in the attached documents. The procurement is categorized under the NAICS code 237990, which pertains to specialized construction services, and is managed by USAID’s office located in Dulles, Virginia. The program focuses on supporting energy and natural resources initiatives within Afghanistan, although the specific place of performance is not detailed. The contracting team includes Contracting Officer Kyle K. Newkirk and Supervisory Contracting Officer Andrew E. M. Holland, who serve as points of contact for interested parties seeking additional information. The notice and related information are accessible via the official government contracting portal.