Latin America and the Caribbean: Digital Infrastructure Project Scoping Services

SOL #: 1131PL26Q0001Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Executive Office Of The President
United States Trade And Development Agency
US TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ARLINGTON, VA, 22209, United States

Place of Performance

Arlington, VA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

Other Professional Services (R499)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 4, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Apr 1, 2026, 5:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is soliciting proposals for Digital Infrastructure Project Scoping Services in Latin America and the Caribbean. This effort aims to support USTDA's funding decisions for digital infrastructure projects, promote U.S. industry participation, expand connectivity, and reinforce U.S. leadership in digital technologies. Proposals are due April 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM Arlington, VA Time.

Scope of Work

The selected contractor will:

  • Review and provide initial project assessments for up to 25 proposals for feasibility studies, technical assistance, or pilot projects.
  • Develop full project reports for up to 15 of these assessments.
  • Deliver one Final Report summarizing all findings.
  • Conduct Infrastructure Risk Screening and assess environmental and geophysical risks.
  • Foreign language proficiency in Spanish and Portuguese is preferred.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Firm Fixed Price
  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted
  • Eligibility: Award is limited to U.S. Firms or U.S. individuals. Contractor and U.S. subcontractor employees must be U.S. citizens or non-U.S. citizens lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Subcontractor use is limited to less than fifty percent of the proposed price.
  • NAICS Code: 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services)
  • Product Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
  • Proposal Due: April 1, 2026, 1:00 PM Arlington, VA Time
  • Published: March 4, 2026

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to contractproposals@ustda.gov. Evaluation will consider Technical (relevant experience, technical approach, foreign language proficiency), Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance are significantly more important than Price. Offerors must be registered and have an active status in SAM.gov.

Additional Notes

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued under FAR Subpart 12.6 and 15.3. The Government intends to make one award. Key attachments include a Past Performance Survey, Project Report Outline, Budget Format, and Task Completion Schedule. Primary contact is Vallerie Pringle (vpringle@ustda.gov, 703-875-4357).

People

Points of Contact

Vallerie PringlePRIMARY
Garth HibbertSECONDARY

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