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USAID “Support for Trade, Recovery Opportunities, and National Growth in Ukraine (STRONG UA) Activity”   2

ID: SOL-72012124R00020 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  85%
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Description

Posted: March 13, 2025, 9:59 a.m. EDT

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking proposals to implement the USAID Support for Trade, Recovery Opportunities, and National Growth in Ukraine (STRONG-UA) activity to support Ukrainian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) at scale to: i) invest in their recovery and growth; ii) to develop new market linkages, and; iii) enhance their innovation and competitiveness. as described in the attached Request for Proposals (RFP). USAID/Ukraine anticipates awarding one cost-plus-fixed-fee term type contract with a base period of performance of two (2) years plus three (3) one-year option periods. In order to understand the magnitude of USAID's requirement, the Government estimates 55,255 person days level of effort of professional technical staff for the full five year period subject to the availability of funds. Given the urgency of need in Ukraine at this pivotal time, achieving the results stated in the government requirements using maximum flexibility and adaptive designs for the base period are highly encouraged and prioritized over option years.

  • SOL-72012124R00020 Amendment No .4 issued on December 06, 2024
  • SOL-72012124R00020 Amendment No .3 issued on November 27, 2024
  • SOL-72012124R00020 Amendment No .2 issued on November 23, 2024
  • SOL-72012124R00020 Amendment No. 1 issued on November 04, 2024
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Background
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking proposals to implement the USAID Support for Trade, Recovery Opportunities, and National Growth in Ukraine (STRONG-UA) activity. This initiative aims to support Ukrainian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by facilitating their recovery and growth, developing new market linkages, and enhancing their innovation and competitiveness.

The contract is anticipated to be a cost-plus-fixed-fee term type with a base period of two years plus three one-year option periods. The Government estimates a total of 55,255 person days of professional technical staff effort over the five-year period, contingent upon funding availability. Given the urgent need in Ukraine, achieving the stated results with maximum flexibility and adaptive designs during the base period is prioritized.

Work Details
The contractor will provide technical assistance and services as outlined in Section C of the solicitation. Key tasks include:
1. Development of large networks of service providers to identify SMEs needing financing or improved financing terms, facilitate co-investment and cost-share grants, support market outreach, and enhance innovation.
2. Strategic use of grants or sub-contracts to incentivize financing from Ukrainian finance providers.
3. Cooperation between businesses and public authorities to address regulatory constraints affecting investments in SMEs.
4. Focus on unfinanced or under-financed businesses impacted by the war while avoiding market distortions through adherence to market terms.
5. Establishing new market linkages that lead to increased sales for SMEs domestically and internationally.
6. Providing consultancy services aimed at improving SME performance through innovation and competitiveness enhancements.
7. Engaging in adaptive management practices that allow for continuous learning and adjustments based on evolving conditions in Ukraine.

Period of Performance
The contract will have a base period of performance lasting two years with three additional one-year option periods available, making it potentially five years in total.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed primarily in Ukraine.

Overview

Agency
U.S. Mission to Ukraine [USAID - OM]
Response Deadline
Jan. 6, 2025, 9:00 a.m. EST (original: Dec. 3, 2024, 9:00 a.m. EST) Past Due
Posted
Oct. 31, 2024, 7:35 a.m. EDT (updated: March 13, 2025, 9:59 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
PSC
R499 - Support- Professional: Other
Place of Performance
UA-30 Ukraine
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$24.5 Million
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Est. Level of Competition
Average
On 10/31/24 U.S. Mission to Ukraine issued Solicitation SOL-72012124R00020 for USAID “Support for Trade, Recovery Opportunities, and National Growth in Ukraine (STRONG UA) Activity” due 1/6/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541611 and PSC R499.
Primary Contact
Name
Maria Rosario Arenas   Profile
Email
marenas@usaid.gov
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Brian R. Ellis   Profile
Email
bellis@usaid.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT > AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT > USAID/UKRAINE
FPDS Organization Code
7200-720121
Source Organization Code
100175100
Last Updated
March 13, 2025
Last Updated By
eparinova@usaid.gov
Archive Date
Jan. 21, 2025