R -- Afghanistan Energy and Natural Resources Program

The US Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Afghanistan Procurement Support Office in Bangkok and the USAID Mission in Kabul, has released a draft Scope of Work (SOW) for a potential procurement initiative titled the "Afghanistan Energy and Natural Resources Program." This draft document is intended to solicit feedback and comments from industry stakeholders and other interested parties, with the understanding that the scope and specifics may be revised before the final Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued. The solicitation is identified under number 306-05-006APSO and relates to the NAICS code 237130, which encompasses activities in energy and natural resources infrastructure. The contracting office overseeing this procurement is based in Dulles, Virginia, with Kyle K. Newkirk serving as the Contracting Officer and primary point of contact. The posted draft, dated December 23, 2004, signifies an early phase in the procurement process, aiming to enhance engagement and ensure clarity prior to formal solicitation. While specific details about the place of performance and contract type have not been finalized, interested parties can access additional details and submit their comments through the designated online portal, which provides further documentation related to the opportunity.