Sole Source Contract Modification to Chemonics International, Inc. under Contract No. AID-514-C-12-00003 (HRP Phase III)

USAID/Colombia intends to award a sole source contract modification to Chemonics International, Inc. under contract No. AID-514-C-12-00003. The estimated amount of this modification is USD$8,000,000 and it will extend the contract completion date by eighteen (18) months. The above contract was awarded to Chemonics International, Inc. on a full and open competition basis on March 13, 2012, and the estimated completion date is September 15, 2015. The current total estimated contract amount is USD$21,497,357. The purpose of the above contract is to provide technical assistance to strengthen respect for and protection of human rights in Colombia. The purpose of this modification is to continue to provide specialized technical assistance services and support to both the Government of Colombia (GOC) and civil society to promote human rights, prevent human rights violations, and provide effective and meaningful response to human violations after they have occurred. The new work planned with the additional resources from this modification will allow USAID/Colombia to increase support for the promotion of a culture of acceptance and respect for human rights and human rights defenders; increase support for the prevention of human rights violations; increase support for a meaningful and effective response to human rights violations, including investigation, sanction, reparations, and guarantees of non-repetition; and adapt geographic focus to respond to the evolving human rights context and shifting needs in a transition or post-conflict scenario. USAID intends to negotiate this modification with only one source under the authority of AIDAR 706.302-70 (b)(5), where an award is for the continued provision of highly specialized services and award to another source would result in substantial additional costs to the Government or would result in unacceptable project delays. The required services include continuation and expansion of services of the same nature as described in the original statement of work of the original contract. This notice is not a request for proposals and no solicitation is available. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement. Any information received will be considered for the purpose of conducting a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition is solely within the discretion of the Government.