Notice of Intent - Time Extension: WABILED
ID: 72062421F00005Type: Special Notice
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/WEST AFRICA REGIONALACCRA, GHA

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All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c999dbe7581e441dac51eb40c6f4f41b/view
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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) intends to modify Task Order #72062421F00005, which is currently implemented by Tetra Tech, ARD, for the West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emission Development (WABiLED) activity. This modification aims to extend the project's period of performance by two months and two weeks, adjusting the completion date from July 19, 2025, to September 30, 2025. The extension is crucial for maintaining specialized services that support biodiversity conservation and climate-resilient development in West Africa, and it is executed under AIDAR 706.302-70(a)(2) to avoid full competition due to the essential nature of the services. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Viktoria Stott Hollosy at vhollosy@usaid.gov or Nana Pinkrah Derby at nderby@usaid.gov.

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    Viktoria Stott Hollosy
    233302741200
    vhollosy@usaid.gov
    Nana Pinkrah Derby
    nderby@usaid.gov
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    Notice of Intent - Time Extension WABiLED TO Final.docx
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) plans to modify Task Order #72062421F00005, executed by Tetra Tech, ARD, for the West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emission Development (WABiLED) activity. This modification aims to extend the project period by two months and two weeks, pushing the completion date from July 19, 2025, to September 30, 2025. The modification, permitted under AIDAR 706.302-70(a)(2), avoids full competition due to its essential nature for foreign aid programs, ensuring continued specialized services without incurring exorbitant costs or delays. The project's objectives focus on enhancing biodiversity conservation and promoting climate-resilient, low-emissions development in West Africa. The notice emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, and no award commitment is made as part of this notice. All inquiries should be addressed to the specified USAID contacts.
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