The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is seeking proposals for a contractor to organize and execute a Thailand: IPEF Digital Infrastructure Regulatory Workshop Series. This workshop series, consisting of up to four separate workshops, will focus on best regulatory practices and spectrum management for terrestrial connectivity, satellite connectivity, cybersecurity, and assistive communications technologies for digital accessibility. The workshops aim to facilitate knowledge sharing between U.S. and Thai stakeholders, including digital infrastructure companies, trade associations, and government agencies, fostering alignment with international standards. The contractor will be responsible for all logistical aspects of the workshop series, including agenda development, speaker recruitment, venue selection, marketing, and attendee registration. They will also provide a technical expert for each workshop, specializing in the specific ICT sector topic. The technical expert will assist in agenda development, the creation of workshop materials, and leading at least one technical session. The workshops will be conducted over 24 months, with each workshop lasting up to two days and accommodating up to 150 participants. They will take place in various locations in Thailand, including Bangkok, and will be conducted in-person. The contractor will work closely with USTDA, the U.S. Embassy, and relevant U.S. and Thai entities to develop and execute the workshops effectively. The procurement is unrestricted under NAICS Code 541690, Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, with a contract award limited to U.S. firms or individuals. The total estimated value of the contract is $19 million. Proposals are due by July 29, 2024, and should adhere to the requirements outlined in the solicitation document.

This amendment, numbered 0001, serves to extend the submission deadline for proposals and the questioning period for solicitation number 1131PL24RCP31144 issued by the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). The new deadline for proposal submissions is Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 1 pm Arlington, Virginia time. Additionally, the deadline for question submissions has been extended to Tuesday, July 23, 2023, at 1 pm Arlington, Virginia time. This amendment does not alter any other terms or conditions of the original solicitation. Vendors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the specified deadlines. The amendment also includes standard administrative information, such as contract codes and issuing office details.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), is seeking a contractor to develop and implement a comprehensive evaluation of the Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI). Background: The WDQI is a federal grant program that supports state efforts to improve workforce data systems and usage. The program aims to enhance the quality, coordination, and application of workforce data to inform policy and practice, resulting in better outcomes for workers and employers. Procurement Objective: ETA aims to engage a contractor to conduct a formative and summative evaluation of the WDQI grant program. This includes assessing the effectiveness of the grant implementation, the impact of the grants on state workforce data systems and usage, and the overall achievement of WDQI goals and objectives. Specifications and Requirements: - The evaluation should utilize both qualitative and quantitative methods to assess grant outcomes and impact. - The contractor must have expertise in evaluation design and implementation, as well as strong knowledge of workforce development and data systems. - The evaluation should result in practical recommendations for improving the WDQI grant program and achieving its intended outcomes. Scope of Work: - Desktop research to understand the context of the WDQI grant program, including reviewing relevant documents and literature. - Development of an evaluation framework and data collection plan, including identification of key evaluation questions, indicators, and data sources. - Data collection and analysis, including interviews, focus groups, surveys, and review of quantitative data. - Synthesis and reporting of evaluation findings, including the development of actionable recommendations. Contract Details: This procurement will result in one firm-fixed-price contract with an estimated value of $750,000. Key Dates: - Proposal submissions are due by July 15, 2023. - The contract is expected to be awarded by August 30, 02023, with a period of performance starting on October 1, 2023. Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on the offeror's demonstrated expertise in evaluation and research, understanding of workforce development and data system issues, and ability to develop practical recommendations. The evaluation will also consider the offeror's project management approach and overall responsiveness to the RFP.

This solicitation, with the reference number 1131PL24RCP31144, pertains to a technical symposium and workshop series as part of the IPEF Digital Infrastructure Regulatory initiative in Thailand. The primary objective is to procure services for organizing and conducting these events, with a focus on digital infrastructure and regulatory topics. The total contract value is indicated but redacted in the document. The period of performance is also left unspecified, represented by placeholders. The scope of work includes tasks related to event management, such as planning, logistics, and execution of the symposium and workshops. The key dates mentioned are related to the submission deadline for the past performance survey, which is July 29, 2024, at 1:00 PM Arlington, VA time. There is no explicit mention of contract type or evaluation criteria for proposals in this excerpt. However, the survey focuses on assessing the contractor's past performance, with questions gauging confidence in their ability to comply with terms, meet schedules, fulfill requirements, and take corrective actions. The agency also seeks insights into whether respondents would recommend doing business with the contractor again.