Y -- Construction and Design-Build Services for Water Resources, Telecommunications, Energy Systems, Transportation Systems and Infrastructures

Dear Offerors: USAID anticipates the release of a construction/design-build Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). This requirement will be for USAID Missions world-wide. The Agency envisions a range of 3-5 IQC awards with a cumulative value of $1.5 billion over five years. The IQC will include task orders for firm-fixed price as well as cost reimbursement consistent with USAID?s procurement practices. The anticipated release date of the Request for Proposals (RFP) is on or about February 29, 2008, with a tentative closing date of April 1 1, 2008. These dates are subject to change so please monitor FBO.gov for any information. This is a complex procurement which will necessitate teaming arrangements to address the multitude of technical sectors involving construction activities in the developing world. In addition, the Agency is looking for teams that demonstrate a genuine commitment to the usage of small businesses. This RFP mandates a 20% small business subcontracting percentage goal. The NAICS codes for this procurement are the following: 221122, 221310, 236117, 236118, 236210, 236220, 237110, 237130, 237310, 237990, 238110, 238120, 238190, 238210, 482111, 482112, 541310, 541330 The draft Statement of Work (SOW) is attached. Thank you and we look forward to your participation in this critical procurement. Sincerely, Joseph Schmidt Contracting Officer