PMWRA Grant Guidance: Afghan FY13 Mine Action Winter Projects
This PMWRA grant guidance details seven Afghan Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Fiscal Year 2013, covering regions like Baghlan, Parwan-Panshir, Paktya, Takhar, and Kabul. It is designed to assist implementing partners bidding on these crucial mine action projects. The guidance addresses critical questions, including how to submit seasonal work plans and methodologies for accommodating climatic shifts, utilizing the MACCA/MAPA-approved winter hazard list for team relocation. Furthermore, it clarifies the flexibility of estimated project budgets and provides specific instructions for completing SF-424 forms, particularly regarding project areas (Box 14) and project titles (Box 15). This grant is for supporting continuous hazard clearance operations in Afghanistan, adapting to seasonal conditions.
Guidance for 7 Afghan RFP’s: Q&A’s and list of Winter Projects
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
–
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation:
Conventional Weapons Destruction and Humanitarian Demining
Expected Number of Awards:
0
Assistance Listings:
19.800 — Weapons Removal and Abatement
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Version:
Synopsis 1
Posted Date:
Dec 03, 2012
Last Updated Date:
–
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Dec 07, 2012 No Explanation
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Dec 07, 2012 No Explanation
Archive Date:
Jan 06, 2013
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$0
Award Ceiling:
$0
Award Floor:
$0
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:
NA
Additional Information
Agency Name:
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs – WRA
Description:
Guidance for 7 Afghan RFP’s: Q&A’s and list of Winter Projects
This guidance covers the following announcements:
PMWRA FY13. Baghlan. RFP Project 1
PMWRA.FY13.Parwan-Panshir. RFP. Project 2
PMWRA.FY13. Paktya. RFP. Project 3
PMWRA.FY13.Takhar.RFP Project 4
PMWRA.FY13.Parwan-Panshir.RFP Project 5
PMWRA.FY13.Kabul.RFP Project 6
PMWRA.FY13.Kabul-Logar.RFP Project 7
? 1. May an Implementing Partner submit a seasonal work plan? In the event that the area designated in the RFP might require seasonal relocation, please provide a proposed work plan and methodology to accommodate this seasonal shift. Priority is to complete as many of the hazards within the project RFP as possible prior to seasonal relocation. Please reference the following instructions regarding Contingency Hazards:
Instructions:
The attached Hazard List is approved by MACCA/MAPA for Implementing Partners who intend to bid on one or more of the seven (7) Competitive PM/WRA Projects for FY13 to assist with the selection of suitable winter locations.
Note:
1. The contingency/winter hazard list is to be used if relocation of teams is necessary due to changes in climatic conditions within the project area.
2. Selected hazards may at any time during the period of performance (POP) be changed with direct consultation with MACCA and PM/WRA.
2. 2. Why does the estimated budget reflect a range of costs? The estimated budget was designed to reflect a realistic estimate of costs associated with completion of the project. Your proposal is not required to fit within this range.
3. 3. How do I complete boxes 14 and 14 in the SF-424? SF-424
a. For 14: Areas Affected by the Project (Cities Counties, States, Etc.) Please upload a one-page document explaining the areas in which the project will serve.
b. For 15: Descriptive Title of Applicant?s Project: Write the name of the Project. No documents need to be uploaded.
Link to Additional Information:
Guidance for 7 Afghan RFP’s: Q&A’s and list of Winter Projects
Grantor Contact Information:
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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