This grant provided by the Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate aims to support the development of an industrial zone in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. The cooperative agreement with Yasmin ARA LLC LTD will establish an anchor tenant, complete site preparation, and improve access to the industrial zone. Benefits of this grant include assisting in the development of natural gas and mining industries, generating income for the Government of Afghanistan, and creating job opportunities for Afghan citizens. The goal is to further the objectives of the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO). Closing date for application is Oct 24, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 202533
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | HQ0034-12-2-0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Industrial Zone Development |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Regional Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 12.597 — Task Force for Business & Stability Operations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Oct 24, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Oct 24, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Nov 23, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $4,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | This is a sole source action to award a cooperative agreement to Yasmin ARA LLC LTD to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Task Force for Business Stability Operations (TFBSO). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Department of Defense |
| Description:: | The Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate, on behalf of the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO), proposes to award a cooperative agreement on a single-source basis to Yasmin ARA LLC LTD (Yasmin). The purpose of the cooperative agreement is to assist with establishing an anchor tenant in a new industrial zone in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan and completing site preparation and access for the entire industrial zone. This cooperative agreement is of great benefit to the citizens of Afghanistan. Under this agreement, Yasmin, in cooperation with the TFBSO, will provide direct benefit to Afghanistan citizens as the agreement will promote development of domestic natural gas and mining industries, generate income to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) through business taxes, gas purchases, and royalties on raw material mined; create 300 direct jobs and 1,000 indirect jobs through suppliers, distributors, shippers, builders to further the specific goals and objectives of TFBSO. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 12.597 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00148090 |
| Opening Date: | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Oct 24, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Michael Gruden |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
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SF424 Mandatory Form [V1.1] Assurances for Construction Programs (SF-424D – Mandatory) [V1.1] Budget Information for Construction Programs (SF-424C) [V1.0] |
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Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.597 | PKG00148090 | Sep 25, 2012 | Oct 24, 2012 | View | Michael Gruden | Organization Applicants |