Implementation of Q’tra activities in the Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis governorates

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Implementation of Q’tra activities in the Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis governorates

Solicitation Number: Q’tra-PROC-RFP-2024-51

Solicitation Type: Request for Proposals (RFP) – CNFA is seeking to identify local service providers with up to three community-based organizations (CBOs) actively involved in the agricultural sector in Gaza, particularly in Khan Younis and Dier Al Balah.

Procurement Description: Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) is an international agricultural development organization specializing in sustainable, enterprise-based initiatives. CNFA is implementing the USAID-funded Quality Technologies Revitalizing Agriculture (Q’tra) Activity (2023–2028) in the West Bank and Gaza. This five-year, $55 million initiative focuses on enhancing freshwater conservation, revitalizing agriculture, and improving food and water security while driving economic growth. Q’tra will support farmers in Gaza by introducing tailored irrigation technologies, climate-smart agricultural practices, and solar-powered solutions to increase productivity, strengthen climate resilience, and optimize water and energy use. Also, In Gaza, the program aims to revitalize the agricultural sector through interventions such as greenhouse construction and rehabilitation, vegetable nursery development, and support for livestock breeders and fishers with inputs and equipment. CNFA is inviting qualified CBO (Community based organization) to submit proposals for the local service providers. This activity is a part of the USAID-funded Q’tra Project, aimed at revitalizing agricultural practices in the West Bank and Gaza.

Anticipated Period of Performance: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 (Dates subject to change by CNFA).
Place of Performance: Gaza, Palestinian Territories
Contracting Party: CNFA For: USAID Under: Quality Technologies Revitalizing Agriculture (Q’tra) Activity
Release Date: December 16, 2024

Point of Contact for Questions and Offers:

Name: Rami Khalaf
Title: Senior Procurement officer
Address: Jabra Al Ankar Wall St. Building 4th Floor Al Masyoun Ramallah
Email: West bank [email protected]

Questions:
Question Deadline: December 23, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
Instructions: Questions must be submitted in writing; phone calls will not be accepted. Only CNFA’s written answers will be considered official and carry weight in the solicitation and subsequent evaluation. Verbal information received from CNFA or any other entity should not be considered an official response to any questions.

Offers:
Offer Deadline: December 29, 2024, 12:00 pm EST Via: ☒ Email ☐ Hard copy ☐ Email or Hard copy Instructions: Reference the Solicitation Number in any response to this solicitation. Offers received after the specified time and date will be considered late and considered only at CNFA’s discretion. Offerors must strictly follow the deadlines provided in this solicitation to be considered for award.
Offer Validity: Offers must remain valid for not less than 30 calendar days after the offer deadline.
Award: Award will be made to the offeror who is determined to be the best offeror per the evaluation criteria and description of activities and processes provided herein, and complies with USAID requirements (Vetting, ATC, and others). CNFA will not issue an
award to different offerors, entities, or third-parties other than the selected offeror(s) which submits an offer in response to this solicitation. CNFA anticipates awarding a deliverables-based fixed price contract to the selected offeror(s).
Terms and Conditions: The resultant award is subject to CNFA’s standard Terms and Conditions as stipulated in Section 6.