R--Accelerated Competitiveness Enterprises (ACE) RFP
ID: 72029418R00002Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) (R)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7e6a113a9c7ed846254a886db454eb3d/view
Timeline
    Description

    Presolicitation AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID/WEST BANK GAZA) is planning to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the "Accelerated Competitiveness for Enterprises" (ACE) Project. The project aims to increase global competitiveness and private sector-led economic growth in the West Bank and Gaza. It will provide problem-solving services to Palestinian firms to help them expand sales, exports, and generate increased investment. The project consists of two components: transactional support to address business problems and systemic constraint removal. The place of performance will be the West Bank and Gaza.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Zakariya, Nevine nzakariya@usaid.gov
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