Garth A. Hibbert is a Contracting Officer. Garth is associated with 227 contracts. Activity spans Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, and All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.
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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is establishing a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to secure a pool of qualified contractors for the planning and implementation of partnership-building activities. These activities include reverse trade missions, conferences, forums, workshops, and trainings, which may be conducted in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format both within the United States and overseas. The scope of work encompasses a full range of event management services, including project management, venue and vendor coordination, international travel logistics, participant recruitment, and post-event evaluation. The contract has a total ceiling of 100 million dollars, with a twelve-month base ordering period and four twelve-month option periods.
This procurement is a partial small business set-aside under NAICS 561920, with the government intending to award up to 15 contracts, at least five of which are reserved for small businesses. Task orders are capped at 3 million dollars each, and individual contractors are limited to 5 million dollars in services per year. Pricing follows a firm-fixed-price model for nine core labor categories and a cost-reimbursable model for other direct costs. Awards are based on a best-value tradeoff, where technical expertise and relevant past performance are considered significantly more important than price. Contractors must adhere to strict quality control standards, including the mandatory human review and disclosure of any AI-generated content used in deliverables.
United States Trade And Development AgencyVA,
USA$100Mest.
NAICS
561920
Convention and Trade Show Organizers
PSC
R706
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The United States Trade And Development Agency has issued an award notice for Information Resource Center Services under solicitation number 1131PL26C0014. This contract is designated as a total small business set-aside and falls under NAICS code 561110.
The services will be performed in Arlington, Virginia, with the primary point of contact being Garth Hibbert. The award was officially posted on September 15, 2026, by the agency's office located in Arlington, Virginia.
United States Trade And Development AgencyArlington,
VA,
22209,
USA
NAICS
561110
Office Administrative Services
PSC
R699
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is seeking a qualified U.S. citizen to serve as Regional Manager for Africa, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, under a Personal Services Contract (PSC) with solicitation number 1131PL26R0042. The position requires the individual to act as a Financing and Implementation Manager, linking USTDA’s infrastructure project preparation efforts with prospective financiers to advance high-priority development projects across emerging markets in Africa. The PSC will supervise a Senior Business Development Locally Employed Specialist in Johannesburg, coordinate with the U.S. Mission South Africa and other U.S. government entities, analyze USTDA projects, monitor funding and deliverables, and ensure alignment with federal laws, agency strategic priorities, and professional standards of integrity. The contract has a base period beginning on the date of appointment, with four 12-month option periods, totaling up to 60 months if all options are exercised and funded, subject to satisfactory performance and continuing need. The work schedule is a full-time 40-hour week with no authorized overtime pay.
Applicants must be individuals, not firms, and must possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in SAM.gov. Submission requires a comprehensive CV/resume documenting explicit qualifications against selective minimum requirements, proof of education and certifications, three professional references with contact details, a detailed base salary history excluding benefits, and at least two original writing samples of 500–1,000 words authored solely by the applicant demonstrating the ability to communicate complex ideas to the public. Proposals must be emailed to [email hidden] with the subject line “1131PL26R0042, Johannesburg PSC” and in Word or PDF format only by the deadline of June 25, 2026. Evaluation is conducted in two phases: a technical review scoring applicants on work experience (40 points), technical knowledge (30 points), skills and presentation (20 points), and education (10 points), with a maximum total of 100 points. High-scoring candidates may be interviewed via phone, video, or in person, followed by a final interview with the Agency Executive Team. The estimated compensation is equivalent to a GS-14 Step 10 or GS-15 Step 10, with a base salary range of approximately $164,301 to $212,244, plus a hardship differential of
United States Trade And Development AgencyJohannesburg,
VA,
ZAF$333K–$2Mest.
NAICS
541690
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
PSC
R499
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is seeking a U.S. citizen to serve as a Regional Manager for South Asia under a Personal Services Contract based in New Delhi, India, with potential travel throughout the region and to the United States. The position requires a Top Secret security clearance, and applicants must be U.S. citizens without dual citizenship unless disclosed. The contract, solicited under number 1131PL26R0041 with a NAICS code of 541690, has a total anticipated performance period of five years, structured as one base period and four optional one-year extensions contingent upon satisfactory performance, funding availability, and continued need. The salary is set at the GS-14 Step 10 or GS-15 Step 10 equivalent, with associated hardship differential, FICA/Medicare contributions, and partial government contribution toward health and life insurance as specified. In addition to base pay, reimbursement of up to $300 for pre-contract expenses like visas and medical exams is permitted with prior approval. Proposals must be submitted by June 25, 2026, via email to [email hidden] with the subject line “1131PL26R0041, SOUTH ASIA PSC” using only .doc or .pdf formats.
Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV/resume explicitly detailing relevant experience, proof of education and qualifications, three non-family professional references with contact details, salary history reflecting base pay only, and at least two original writing samples of 500–1,000 words demonstrating the ability to communicate complex ideas to the public. A Bachelor’s degree is a mandatory pass/fail requirement, and incomplete submissions will be disqualified. The evaluation awards up to 40 points for work experience and 10 for education, with a total of 100 points allocated across factors including technical knowledge and professional presentation. The contractor is responsible for quality control and professional standards of integrity, and will report directly to the Contracting Officer’s Representative while performing duties that include project development, USTDA program implementation, coordination with U.S. Embassies and private sector partners, supervision of local staff, and submission of monthly briefs and annual work plans. The contractor must also maintain active SAM.gov registration with a valid Unique Entity Identifier, comply with all applicable FAR clauses including security, labor standards, employment verification, privacy training, and anti-fraud provisions, and adhere to record
United States Trade And Development AgencyNEW DELHI,
VA,
IND$310K–$343Kest.
NAICS
541690
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
PSC
R499
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is soliciting proposals for Technical Advisory Services related to the Philippines Railroad Development under solicitation number 1131PL26R0022, with a closing date of June 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. This unrestricted procurement, governed under NAICS Code 541690, is limited exclusively to U.S. firms or individuals, and all contractor and subcontractor personnel must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Subcontracting is capped at less than fifty percent of the proposed price. Proposals must be submitted electronically by the deadline to [email hidden] and must include a signed transmittal letter. Offerors are required to be currently registered with an active status in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and must maintain that status through award and performance. Failure to comply with SAM registration or providing inaccurate Unique Entity ID or Tax Identification Number information renders an offeror ineligible. Contracts awarded to suspended, debarred, or proposed-for-debarment entities are voidable at the government’s discretion.
The contract is a firm-fixed-price award with optional cost-reimbursable line items, structured as a 12-month base period with a one-year option, totaling up to 24 months if exercised. Performance may occur at the contractor’s U.S. facility or as directed in the Philippines. The scope requires comprehensive technical review and assessment of deliverables for the SCMB Railway TA contract, including evaluations of transport models, environmental and social impact assessments, regulatory analyses, and final reports. All deliverables must adhere strictly to a defined Task Report Outline, be grammatically and factually accurate, internally consistent, and free of errors, with quality control managed by the contractor, including use of professional editors as needed. Proposals must be divided into two volumes: one for technical and past performance content, limited to 15 pages excluding cover page, table of contents, executive summary, resumes, and references; and another for pricing and certifications. Past performance must be supported by up to three recent contracts, with completed questionnaires sent directly by references. Pricing is evaluated without adjectival ratings, and while cost is considered, non-price factors—particularly sector expertise, technical experience, professional qualifications of proposed personnel, and past performance—are significantly more important than price. Award will follow a trade-off process, permitting selection of a higher-priced offeror if its technical superiority or proven performance just
United States Trade And Development AgencyVA,
USA
NAICS
541690
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
PSC
R499
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
This solicitation, numbered 1131PL26R0035, is for Transportation Infrastructure Project Scoping Services in Latin America and the Caribbean, issued by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) with a closing date of May 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time in Arlington, Virginia. The procurement is restricted exclusively to small businesses under NAICS Code 541690, with awards limited to U.S. firms or individuals; all contractor and subcontractor personnel must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, and subcontracting is capped at less than 50% of the proposed price. Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov with a valid UEI and CAGE code, and proposals must be submitted exclusively via email to the designated USTDA addresses by the deadline; no other submission methods are accepted. The solicitation is conducted under FAR Part 12 and Subpart 15.3 as a best value trade-off, not LPTA, with the technical approach being the most critical evaluation factor, followed by past performance and then price. Technical evaluation emphasizes relevant experience, feasibility of methodology, and mandatory ILR Level 3 proficiency in both Spanish and Portuguese, either directly or through verified translation services. Past performance must reflect work of similar size, scope, and complexity within the last three years, with offerors bearing the burden of demonstrating low risk. Pricing must be submitted on SF 1449 with all amounts rounded to the nearest dollar and submitted separately from the technical proposal, which is limited to 10 pages of body text in Times New Roman 12-point font, plus a two-page executive summary and three-page resumes per key staff. Deliverables include up to 25 initial project assessments, 15 project reports, one final synthesis report, terms of reference for at least 15 activities, and a public market report, all subject to government inspection and acceptance at USTDA’s Arlington, VA office. The contract, if awarded, will have a two-year performance period with performance occurring primarily in the Latin America and Caribbean region, and the contractor must comply with multiple FAR clauses including prohibitions on Kaspersky and ByteDance software, telecommunications equipment from restricted Chinese firms, unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities, and the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act. Payment must be processed exclusively through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and contractors must maintain Defense Base Act and medical
United States Trade And Development AgencyVA,
USA
NAICS
541690
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
PSC
R499
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The Monitoring and Evaluations: Program Audit Series Services IDIQ is a multiple-award, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract issued by the United States Trade and Development Agency. This small business set-aside requirement, conducted under NAICS 541219, seeks non-personal services to fulfill specific program audit requirements. Task orders will be executed as firm-fixed-price contracts, though other direct costs such as travel will be cost-reimbursable without additional profit or fees.
Eligible offerors must maintain active registration in the SAM database with accurate Unique Entity ID and Tax Identification Number information. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the designated email address by September 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, and must include a signed transmittal letter. All inquiries regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing by the deadline of September 12, 2025.
United States Trade And Development AgencyVA,
USA
NAICS
541219
Other Accounting Services
PSC
R704
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
