Latin America and the Caribbean: Digital Infrastructure Project Scoping Services

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (A0002) to solicitation 1131PL26Q0001 serves two primary purposes:

• Revised Section E: Provides an updated version of Section E, "Instructions to Offerors," of the solicitation.

• Responses to Questions: Addresses questions previously received from potential vendors regarding the solicitation.

• Section E of the solicitation has been revised.

• Specific questions and answers are provided throughout the amendment, clarifying various aspects of the solicitation.

• The deadline for submitting offers has been extended to Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM local Arlington, VA time.

• The deadline for submitting questions has been extended to Thursday, March 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM local Arlington, VA time.

• Clarifications have been provided on numerous points, including:

  • The "Public Market Report" is not a separate deliverable.
  • Resumes are required for all proposed personnel.
  • Travel budget estimations should be developed by each offeror.
  • An acronym list does not count against the technical proposal page limit.
  • Not all Project Assessments will necessarily progress to full Project Reports.
  • USTDA will provide the initial pipeline of proposals.
  • Templates for attachments and pre-visit reports are referenced.
  • Embassy engagement after kickoff is at USTDA's discretion.
  • Email from COR is acceptable for written approval.
  • No preferred screening tools for infrastructure risk are provided.
  • Travel planning and country selection can be determined by the contractor or USTDA.
  • Examples in the technical proposal should relate to digital infrastructure.
  • Offerors proposing interpretation/translation services will be scored equally to those with staff-level proficiency.
  • USTDA will pursue promising opportunities irrespective of geographic coverage.
  • Translation services count towards the subcontractor cap.
  • CPARS can be submitted in lieu of the Past Performance Questionnaire.
  • Award is limited to U.S. Firms or U.S. individuals, with potential for case-by-case approval for locally-hired staff.
  • Price proposal should be submitted on SF 1449 and include per report prices and estimated travel costs.
  • Rounding applies to final report unit price.
  • Offerors with finalized CPARS may submit them in lieu of the Past Performance Questionnaire.
  • Technical and Past Performance are weighted more heavily than Price.

Amendment / Modification

• The proposal due date has been extended.

• The proposal due date is changed from Wednesday, April 01, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST to Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.

• The deadline for proposal submissions has been extended to April 16, 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, identified as 1131PL26Q0001, is for "Latin America and the Caribbean: Digital Infrastructure Project Scoping Services." The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is seeking services to support its decision-making regarding funding for digital infrastructure projects in priority Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) markets. The goal is to promote U.S. industry participation, expand connectivity, and reinforce U.S. leadership in digital technologies.

• 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.

• Preferred foreign language proficiency in Spanish and Portuguese.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be related to the project timeline.

• Estimated Value: Not stated in the provided pages.

• Offer Due Date: April 1, 2026, 01:00 Local Time.

• Proposals to be submitted electronically via email to contractproposals@ustda.gov.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical (including relevant experience, technical approach, and foreign language proficiency), Past Performance, and Price.

• Technical and Past Performance are significantly more important than Price.

• The acquisition is unrestricted.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses related to commercial items and services.

• USTDA nationality requirements apply, limiting award to U.S. firms or U.S. individuals, with specific ownership and operational criteria for U.S. firms.

• The document includes numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses incorporated by reference and in full text.

• Specific attachments are referenced for Project Report Outline, Budget Format, Task Completion Schedule, and other details.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Past Performance Survey" intended to gather feedback on a contractor's performance for Solicitation No. 1131PL26Q0001. It is to be completed by an agency or organization that has reviewed the contractor's performance.

The survey asks for the following information:

• Name of Contractor Being Reviewed
• Contract Number/Reference Information
• Name of Agency/Organization Submitting Review
• Name, Phone Number, and Email Address of the Person Completing the Questionnaire
• Period of Performance, Brief Description of Services, and Total Contract Value
• Ratings on contractor's confidence in:
  • Complying with contract terms and conditions
  • Completing work on schedule
  • Complying with actual requirements
  • Taking appropriate corrective measures
• Whether the reviewer would do business with the contractor again, with an option to explain if the answer is "No."
• Whether there were any issues not discussed or if the reviewer has additional comments on performance.

This survey is a tool for the government to collect past performance information on contractors. Potential bidders should be aware that their past performance on previous contracts will likely be evaluated as part of this solicitation. The questions indicate the types of performance aspects that are important to the government.