DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF QUESTION:  October 13, 2009

CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: October 30, 2009            

CLOSING TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:  4 PM (Nigeria Time) 

 SUBJECT:  Solicitation # 620-09-021 for U.S/TCN Personal Service Contractor for Malaria Advisor/Program Manager in USAID/Nigeria.

 Ladies/Gentlemen:

 The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified U.S. citizens or Third Country National (TCN), to provide personal services as described in the attached solicitation.

 Submittals shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified.

Interested applicants must submit all the materials required by the solicitation such as (but not limited to): (i) his/her most current curriculum vitae or resume; (ii) signed form SF 171 or OF 612; and (iii) three (3) to five(5) references, who are not family members or relatives, with telephone and email contacts.  The CV/resume must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the application in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria.  Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing particular selection criteria.  The Applicant's references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities.  USAID/Nigeria reserves the right to obtain from previous employers relevant information concerning the applicant's past performance and may consider such information in its evaluation. 

Form SF 171 or OF 612 must be signed and those submitted unsigned will be rejected.  Applicants should retain for their record, copies of all enclosures that accompany their submissions.

Any questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing to Ugo Oguejiofor, Acquisition Specialist via e-mail to uoguejiofor@usaid.gov and to abujasolicitations@usaid.gov; no later than October 13, 2009.

Preferred method of delivery of applications:

E-mail - uoguejiofor@usaid.gov and abujasolicitations@usaid.gov.  Please quote the number and position title of this solicitation on the subject line of your e-mail application. 

  
U.S. Agency for International Development
7-9, Mambilla Street,
off Aso Drive, Maitama,
P.M.B. 519, Garki, Abuja.
Nigeria
Tel: +234-9-4619300
Fax +234-9-4619400
www.usaid.gov/ng
 
 
  

Mailing (least preferred):

-  Via Pouch:

Ugo Oguejiofor, Acquisition Specialist

USAID

8320 Abuja Place

Washington, DC. 20521 -8320

-  Via Courier Service:

Ugo Oguejiofor, Acquisition Specialist

USAID/Nigeria

7 - 9, Mambilla Street (Off Aso Drive)

Maitama, Abuja

Nigeria

 Submission by e-mail is the preferred method of delivery.  Applications sent through diplomatic pouch or courier service, and received after the closing date and time specified will not be considered.

 This solicitation does not represent, nor should it be construed to make, a commitment on behalf of the US Government/USAID.  The U.S. Government is not obligated to make an award or to pay any costs associated with the preparation and submission of proposals in response to this solicitation.  Any submission is at the sole risk of the applicant.

 USAID reserves the right to award, or not to award the contract herein contemplated, subject to availability of funds.

 Sincerely,

 James Athanas

Contracting Officer

USAID/Nigeria

Attachment:   Solicitation No. 620-09-021