USAID West Bank and Gaza Energy Project
ID: 72029425RFI00001Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/WEST BANK GAZATEL AVIV, ISR

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f44c201f0cc0446da22ec10901caee08/view
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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking information and capabilities from organizations for the West Bank and Gaza Energy Project, as outlined in their Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Notice (SSN). The primary objectives of this initiative are to enhance the reliability and resilience of the energy sector in the West Bank and Gaza, addressing urgent power needs while promoting energy efficiency and integrating renewable energy sources. This project is critical for overcoming challenges such as reliance on energy imports and financial unsustainability, aiming to foster a market-oriented energy system through stakeholder engagement and public-private partnerships. Interested parties can submit their feedback and capabilities via email to Sandy Sakran at ssakran@usaid.gov, noting that responses do not guarantee future contracting advantages and that this RFI does not commit to future funding.

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    Sandy Sakran
    ssakran@usaid.gov
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    RFI 72029425RFI00001 USAID West Bank and Gaza Energy Activity.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) issued a Request for Information (RFI) related to the West Bank and Gaza Energy Project, aiming to gather insights for the design of a new energy initiative. The project seeks to enhance the reliability and resilience of the energy sector in the West Bank, while addressing urgent power needs in Gaza. Objectives include strengthening distribution utilities, promoting energy efficiency, catalyzing private investment, and ensuring the integration of renewable energy sources. The document outlines the pressing challenges within the energy sector, including reliance on imports and financial unsustainability, and presents a multi-faceted strategy involving stakeholder engagement and public-private partnerships. Parties interested in contributing feedback or demonstrating capability can respond via email, but responses do not imply future advantages in contracting processes. The document emphasizes that this RFI is not a commitment for future funding. Key areas for feedback focus on feasibility, innovative technologies, and methods for engaging local organizations. The overarching goal is to support a shift towards a market-oriented energy system that benefits both West Bank and Gaza, while addressing the long-term challenges faced by these regions in terms of energy access and sustainability.
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