USAID “Support for Trade, Recovery Opportunities, and National Growth in Ukraine (STRONG UA) Activity”
ID: USAID_Ukraine_STRONG-PreSOL-102024Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/UKRAINEKYIV, UKR

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/73c32cfda2434562820a63d418dcc6c6/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is preparing to solicit proposals for the "Support for Trade, Recovery Opportunities, and National Growth in Ukraine (STRONG UA) Activity," aimed at bolstering Ukrainian small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The primary objectives of this initiative include facilitating investments in recovery and growth, developing new market linkages, and enhancing innovation and competitiveness among SMEs. This procurement will utilize full and open competition, with a contract expected to span two years with three additional one-year options, contingent upon funding availability. Interested parties should monitor www.sam.gov for the solicitation release, anticipated in the first quarter of U.S. fiscal year 2025, and may contact Maria Rosario Arenas or Brian R. Ellis via email for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Maria Rosario Arenas
    marenas@usaid.gov
    Brian R. Ellis
    bellis@usaid.gov
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