Notification of Intent to Sole Source Additional Requirement
Type: Special Notice
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUS

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Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/35b50d65ec3e46be8479ba53e7a06870/view
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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) intends to make a noncompetitive modification to the Trade Governance Activity in Timor-Leste, specifically Task Order #72047222F00001, by extending the performance period by three years and increasing the Total Estimated Cost (TEC) by $10 million. This extension aims to ensure the continuity of highly specialized services provided to the Timor-Leste Customs Authority and other government agencies, focusing on the development of a transparent and accountable trade system that aligns with international standards and obligations. The modification is justified under AIDAR regulations, which allow for exceptions to full competition when transitioning to another provider would incur substantial costs or delays. Interested parties may submit comments or questions by January 1, 2025, and inquiries should be directed to Amornrat Muansantheai at amuansantheai@usaid.gov or Tatiana Ronning at tronning@usaid.gov.

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    2024.12.17 Notice of Intent_ USAID Timor-Leste Trade Governace Activity.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) intends to extend a noncompetitive modification of the Trade Governance Activity in Timor-Leste, Task Order #72047222F00001, by three years and increase funding by $10 million. The current period of performance is from April 1, 2022, to August 7, 2025, with a Total Estimated Cost (TEC) of $10,260,296. The extension will allow the contractor to continue providing essential technical assistance to the Timor-Leste Customs Authority and other government agencies, focusing on building a transparent and accountable trade system compliant with international standards. This modification is justified under AIDAR regulations that permit exceptions to full competition in cases where continuity of highly specialized services is necessary and the transition to another provider would be costly or delayed. The notice is a call for comments and questions, with no solicitation for competitive proposals. Inquiries can be directed to designated USAID officials by the specified deadline. This notice signifies USAID's commitment to support trade governance in Timor-Leste without obligating the government to pay for any preparation costs linked to responses.
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