Justification and Approval (J&A) for Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) contract. Contract #7200AA18C00057
ID: 7200AA18C00057Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID M/OAAWASHINGTON, DC, 20523, USA

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AJ12)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/57c7134fa63b46bfa36be49e5b103ca2/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a contract modification related to the Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC), specifically contract #7200AA18C00057. This modification aims to increase the Total Estimated Cost (TEC) by $4 million, raising it from $24 million to $28 million, and extending the period of performance by 14.5 months, changing the timeline from July 11, 2018, to September 30, 2024. The RTAC contract is crucial for providing general science and technology research and development services, which support USAID's mission in international development. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Megan Strembitsky at mstrembitsky@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Megan Strembitsky
    mstrembitsky@usaid.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    RTAC JandA for Other than Full and Open Competition.pdf
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