Pre-solicitation Synopsis of USAID/Jordan Water Engineering Services II (WES II)
ID: 72027825R00001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/JORDANWashington, DC, 20521, USA

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related ServicesT (5413)

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: OTHER (C219)

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https://sam.gov/opp/276c94e3ca504d968ab1fe70f8bcbf96/view
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    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is soliciting proposals from qualified Jordanian Architect-Engineer (A-E) consulting firms for the Water Engineering Services, Phase II (WES II) initiative in Jordan. This procurement aims to enhance Jordan's water security by providing essential engineering services and infrastructure management to address critical issues such as chronic water scarcity and high non-revenue water rates exacerbated by climate change. The selected contractor will be responsible for a range of services, including planning, engineering design, construction supervision, and capacity building, with an anticipated contract duration of five years requiring approximately 33,700 personnel-days of effort. Interested firms must submit their proposals by December 30, 2024, and can direct inquiries to the Acquisition Office at Jordan.oaa@usaid.gov.

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    Acquisition Office
    Jordan.oaa@usaid.gov
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    Attachment 11 Past Performance Matrix.xlsx
    The Past Performance Matrix is a structured document designed to evaluate previous government contract performance related to federal and state/local RFPs. It provides essential details for each contracting activity, including customer names, activity names, required skills and expertise, relevance of the work, award numbers, contract start and end dates, total estimated contract (TEC) amounts, contract types, and the scope of work, including task complexity. The matrix also captures primary work locations and identifies whether projects involve transition, crisis, or post-conflict efforts. Additionally, it notes the availability of contractor performance assessment reports (CPARS) and guides users to provide references if CPARS reports are not available. This matrix serves as a critical tool for assessing contractors' competencies and helps inform decisions on future government contracts.
    RFQ 72027825R00001 WES II.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is soliciting proposals via Request for Qualifications (RFQ Number: 72027825R00001) for qualified Jordanian Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms classified as Class 1A by the Government of Jordan. The aim is to support the implementation of the USAID Water Engineering Services, Phase II (WES II), which seeks to enhance Jordan's water security through improved engineering services and infrastructure management. This effort addresses critical issues such as chronic water scarcity exacerbated by climate change and high non-revenue water rates. The contract will last five years and is estimated to require approximately 33,700 technical and professional personnel-days. The selected contractor will provide a range of A-E services, including planning, engineering design, construction supervision, and capacity building for water management. Key expected outcomes include enhanced capabilities of Jordanian water utilities and improved infrastructure resilience to climate change. Interested firms must submit proposals by December 30, 2024, and are encouraged to address cross-cutting objectives such as gender equality and climate risk management in their submissions. Overall, this initiative reflects USAID’s commitment to addressing Jordan’s pressing water challenges and strengthening local capacities in the water sector.
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