Justification and Approval for ASHA Supportive Services Contract Modification
ID: AIDOAATO1600038Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER (R699)

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https://sam.gov/opp/60e1500a5b5746a495f3f94b2d8b00e8/view
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    Description

    The Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking to modify the existing contract for Supportive Services provided by Macfadden & Associates, Inc. This modification aims to extend the period of performance by three months, from January 1, 2023, to March 31, 2023, and increase the Total Estimated Cost by an additional $255,000 to ensure the continuity of critical administrative and technical services for the American Schools & Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) program. The extension is necessary due to delays caused by protests against a new competitive procurement award decision, which could disrupt essential services that support ASHA's $91+ million awards portfolio and foreign assistance objectives. Interested parties can reach out to Jamille Wilson at jawilson@usaid.gov for further information regarding this opportunity.

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    Jamille Wilson
    jawilson@usaid.gov
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    Justification and Approvals for 3 Month Extension AID-OAA-TO-16-00038 R.pdf
    The document details a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a three-month extension, from January 1, 2023, to March 31, 2023, of the ASHA Support Task Order with an additional $255,000 in funding. This extension, authorized under AIDAR 706.302-70(b)(3)(i) due to impairment of foreign aid programs, is critical to avoid a break in services. The need arises from protests filed against a new competitive procurement award decision, delaying the transition to a new contractor. The incumbent contractor, Macfadden and Associates, Inc., is uniquely qualified to maintain continuity of essential administrative and technical support for ASHA's programs and foreign assistance objectives, including managing grants, providing administrative support, information services, and staff training. The extension allows for a smooth transition of staff and mitigates risks associated with service degradation, ensuring the continued effective implementation of ASHA's $91+ million awards portfolio and achievement of development and public diplomacy goals.
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