USAID/Tanzania - Sources Sought Notice #72062125RFI00001 - Tanzania Competitive and Open Procurement Activity (TCOP)
ID: 72062125RFI00001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/TANZANIADAR ES SALAAM, TZA

NAICS

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

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/496dccf9176844b7a7f06b258d062b23/view
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Tanzania is seeking information from qualified U.S. Small Businesses for the Tanzania Competitive and Open Procurement Activity (TCOP), aimed at enhancing the public procurement system in Tanzania. This initiative, with an expected funding range of $4 million to $5 million over a three-year period, focuses on fostering transparency, efficiency, and competition through the development of a new National e-Procurement System (NeST), alongside training and capacity building in areas such as fraud detection and procurement auditing. Interested firms are invited to submit Capability Statements to demonstrate their qualifications, as this RFI is intended for market research purposes only and does not guarantee any future solicitation or awards. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Cecilia Mambo at cmambo@usaid.gov or Hiba Anwar at hanwar@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Cecilia Mambo
    255222294000
    cmambo@usaid.gov
    Hiba Anwar
    hanwar@usaid.gov
    Files
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    72062125RFI00001 - TCOP Activity.pdf
    The USAID/Tanzania has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Tanzania Competitive and Open Procurement Activity (TCOP), aimed at enhancing the Government of Tanzania's public procurement system. With an expected budget of $4-$5 million over three years, this initiative seeks to foster transparency, efficiency, and competition in public procurement through the development of a new National e-Procurement System (NeST). USAID is soliciting Capability Statements from U.S. Small Businesses to assess their qualifications for potential involvement in this project. Key areas of interest include software development, training, and capacity building in areas such as fraud detection and procurement auditing. The document details the specific information required from interested firms, including their status as U.S. Small Businesses, relevant experience, and capabilities in software modules essential for the NeST. It emphasizes that the RFI is for informational purposes only and does not obligate the USAID to issue further solicitation or awards. The TCOP is in alignment with USAID/Tanzania’s broader development goals and aims to significantly improve Tanzania's procurement processes while promoting good governance and economic savings for the government.
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