USAID/Ukraine Communication Support Activity   2

USAID/Ukraine Communication Support Activity Pre-Solicitation Notice and Request for Information

Anticipated Solicitation Number: 72012124Q00001

Pre-solicitation Release Date: June 17, 2024

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Ukraine intends to issue a contract for the implementation of the USAID Communication Support Activity. The purpose of the Communication Support Activity is to assist the Mission's DOC staff in increasing awareness among communities and individuals across Ukraine about the purpose and positive impact of USAID assistance programs in Ukraine. Required support services may include communications services such as public awareness campaigns, translation/interpretation, public affairs and press management, materials production, influencer engagement and photography. The place of performance is Ukraine.

USAID anticipates competition limited to local firms per USAID's Local Competition Authority Pilot Program for this procurement and to release the solicitation on/around approximately July 1, 2024. The anticipated period of performance is one year, but may be longer or shorter. The anticipated contract type is firm fixed price.

Local is defined in https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/2023-09/302mbe_091123.pdf and is specifically an individual, corporation, commercial organization and nonprofit organization that:

1. Is legally organized under the laws of Ukraine;

2. Has as its principal place of business or operations in Ukraine; and

3. Is:

a. majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Ukraine; and

b. managed by a governing body the majority of who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Ukraine.

Interested parties are advised that this procurement is subject to internal USAID approvals and the availability of funds. This is NOT an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposals/Quotes (RFP/Q) and in no way obligates the US Government to issue an RFP/RFQ/IFB and/or award a contract.

Request for Information: Interested parties are requested to submit by June 25, 2024 at 17:00 Kyiv time brief statements, covering no more than two pages in total, describing how the firm meets the above local criteria. Responding or not responding to this information request will have no bearing on the firm's ability to bid on the anticipated procurement or likelihood of award. Please submit responses to casaunders@usaid.gov and llomonosova@usaid.gov. All information will be kept confidential.

SAM/UEI: Additionally, interested parties must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) by visiting the following site https://www.sam.gov/ and obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) prior to submitting any bid or proposal. It is free but a mandatory step in order to participate in the procurement. More information can be found at: https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration.

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