Responsive E-Services (RES-ist) Activity
ID: 72016820C00001Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/BOSNIA/HERZSARAJEVO, BIH

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5b96294781574cd5bd854b0fcddf2892/view
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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Bosnia and Herzegovina intends to award a contract modification to Millennium Partners Consulting LLC for the Responsive E-Services (RES-ist) Activity, focusing on extending the timeline and enhancing ongoing digital governance initiatives. The primary objectives include providing technical assistance for e-governance policy development, expanding the e-construction permitting system, and supporting e-centralized public procurement efforts to improve transparency and reduce corruption in government processes. This contract modification, which will extend the current contract's end date from March 31, 2025, to March 31, 2026, is justified under AIDAR regulations to avoid duplication of costs and delays. For inquiries, interested parties may contact Lidija Kranjec at lkranjec@usaid.gov.

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    Lidija KranjecAcquisition and Assistance Specialist
    lkranjec@usaid.gov
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