Notification of Intent to Sole Source Additional Requirement
Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/RDMA/THAILANDBANGKOK, THA

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Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/73129f6c358b4d9a8fde5d8321dc5cdd/view
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    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is planning a noncompetitive modification to the existing contract for the NGO Advocacy for Good Governance Activity in Timor-Leste, extending the contract period by three years and increasing the total estimated cost by $5 million. This modification aims to enhance the organizational capacity of local advocacy non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Timor-Leste, building on the progress made since the contract's inception in 2020. The new contract period will run until August 16, 2028, with a total estimated cost of approximately $14.6 million. Interested parties may submit comments or questions regarding this notice until January 21, 2025, and should direct inquiries to Amornrat Muansantheai or Tatiana A. Ronning via the provided contact information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Amornrat Muansantheai
    (662) 257-3000
    amuansantheai@usaid.gov
    Tatiana A. Ronning
    (662) 257-3000
    tronning@usaid.gov
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    2025.01.03 Notice of Intent-USAID Timor-Leste NGO Advocacy for Good Governance Activity_signed.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) intends to extend the period of performance and increase funding for the NGO Advocacy for Good Governance Activity in Timor-Leste. This notice, issued on January 6, 2025, addresses a noncompetitive modification to the existing contract, extending it by three years and increasing the total estimated cost by $5 million, bringing the overall budget to approximately $14.6 million. The existing contract, originally awarded through open competition, focuses on strengthening local advocacy NGOs in Timor-Leste to enhance their organizational capacity for providing evidence-based advocacy services. The new contract period will run until August 16, 2028. This extension aims to build upon the program's existing progress in providing critical technical assistance and expanding the enabling environment for NGOs in the region. Interested parties have until January 21, 2025, to submit comments or questions regarding this notice. It is important to note that this announcement does not represent a commitment to award nor does it obligate the government to cover costs incurred during preparation for responses.
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