Outfitting and Management of Computer Labs at Public University Women?s Dormitories in Afghanistan
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul announces an open competition for registered Afghan non-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for an award to furnish, operate and maintain computer labs in womenÂ’s dormitories on the campuses of Herat University, Balkh University, and Kabul University. The budget available for this program will include all logistical costs, materials, hardware, furnishings, personnel, and operating expenses.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 08/08/2014 (Archived.)
Program Number
SCAKAB-14-CA-007-SCA-05282014
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of State
Office: U.S. Mission to Afghanistan
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Cooperative Agreement
Number of Awards Available
1
Other Categories
Public Diplomacy
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Eligibility is open to all Afghan non-profit, Non-Government Organizations with direct experience in: - procuring and operating Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems and equipment; - working successfully in Kabul, Herat, and Mazar-e Sharif; - managing budgets and human resources; - working in Afghanistan, especially with vendors, suppliers, contractors, etc.; - working with Afghan government institutions, particularly the Ministry of Higher Education and Afghan public universities, in ICT education projects; - developing and implementing ICT education programs. Organizations must demonstrate a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. Organizations must demonstrate current country registration license, competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. Organizations may partner with other entities, but only one organization can be the prime recipient of the award. When partnering with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
07/09/2014
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Deborah B. Smith, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
E-mail Address
KabulPASProposals@state.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$600,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $400,000.00 to $600,000.00