Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 14 CA 010 SCA 06052014
Apply for SCAKAB 14 CA 010 SCA 06052014
- The U.S. Mission to Afghanistan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Furnishings for Womens Dormitories at Herat University and Balkh University" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.501 Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 5, 2014 and posted on Jun 5, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 16, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,900,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is open to registered Afghan non profit, non governmental organizations (NGOs) and international non profit organizations with direct experience in o procuring and installing of furnishings and equipment in large scale living quarters such as hotels, hostels, dormitories, or military camps o working successfully in Herat and Mazar i Sharif o managing budgets and human resources o working in Afghanistan, especially with vendors, suppliers, and contractors o working with Afghan government institutions, particularly the Ministry of Higher Education and Afghan public universities. For profit entities are not eligible for this funding opportunity. Organizations must demonstrate a proven track record of success in implementing projects in Afghanistan. Organizations must demonstrate current country registration license (when applicable), competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. Organizations may partner, but only one organization can be the prime recipient of the award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, released a discretionary grant competition titled "Furnishings for Womens Dormitories at Herat University and Balkh University" (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 14 CA 010 SCA 06052014). The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government would expect a close working relationship with the recipient during planning and implementation rather than simply providing funds with minimal engagement. The activity is categorized under Public Diplomacy (CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan), reflecting a focus on supporting educational access and institutional capacity in ways that also advance broader people-to-people and development goals.
The core purpose of the project is straightforward and highly operational: one selected organization will be responsible for procuring, delivering, and installing complete sets of furnishings and equipment for womens dormitories (hostels) located on the campuses of Herat University and Balkh University (in Mazar-i Sharif). The expectation is end-to-end execution, not only purchasing items but also managing transport, on-site delivery, and full installation so the dormitory spaces are properly equipped for use. The program budget is intended to cover all necessary costs tied to accomplishing that objective, including logistics, materials and furnishings, staffing and personnel time, and other operating expenses required to complete the work to specification.
Funding for the opportunity is substantial, with an estimated total of USD 1,900,000 available. The award floor is USD 1,400,000 and the ceiling is USD 1,900,000, indicating proposals were expected to fall within that range depending on the proposed approach, quantities, and implementation plan. The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, though they still needed to demonstrate the capacity to manage a large, complex procurement and installation effort.
Eligibility is limited to non-profit entities: registered Afghan non-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international non-profit organizations. For-profit entities are explicitly not eligible. Beyond organizational type, the grant places strong emphasis on proven, relevant experience in Afghanistan and in large-scale furnishing projects. Applicants needed to show direct experience procuring and installing furnishings and equipment for sizable living environments such as hotels, hostels, dormitories, or military camps. They also needed documented success working in the target locations (Herat and Mazar-i Sharif), competence in managing budgets and human resources, and practical experience navigating local procurement realities such as working with Afghan vendors, suppliers, and contractors. Because the project involves university facilities and coordination with public institutions, applicants were expected to have experience working with Afghan government entities, especially the Ministry of Higher Education and Afghan public universities.
The opportunity also required applicants to demonstrate organizational credibility and compliance readiness. This included showing a proven track record implementing projects in Afghanistan, maintaining current country registration or licensing where applicable, and having sufficient programmatic capacity to carry out the work and meet U.S. government reporting requirements. Partnerships were allowed, but with a clear constraint: only one organization could serve as the prime recipient responsible for the cooperative agreement, meaning accountability for performance, compliance, and reporting would rest primarily with that lead organization even if subcontractors or partners were involved.
In terms of timing, the funding opportunity was posted on June 5, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 16, 2014, and an archive date of August 15, 2014. Questions or issues accessing the full announcement were directed to Deborah B. Smith, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul. Overall, the grant is best understood as a large-scale procurement-and-installation project intended to improve living conditions and readiness of womens dormitory facilities at two major Afghan universities, implemented by an experienced non-profit with strong local operational capability and government coordination experience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The discretionary grant competition is titled "Furnishings for Womens Dormitories at Herat University and Balkh University."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAKAB 14 CA 010 SCA 06052014.
3) Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
The opportunity was released by the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
4) What type of award is expected?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. This means the U.S. government expects a close working relationship with the recipient during planning and implementation, rather than a hands-off grant where funds are provided with minimal engagement.
5) What is the program category or CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The activity is categorized under Public Diplomacy (CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan).
6) What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to furnish womens dormitories (hostels) located on the campuses of Herat University and Balkh University (in Mazar-i Sharif) by procuring, delivering, and installing complete sets of furnishings and equipment so the spaces are properly equipped for use.
7) Where will the work take place?
The work is to be carried out at Herat University (Herat) and Balkh University in Mazar-i Sharif.
8) What specific activities is the selected organization responsible for?
The selected organization is responsible for end-to-end execution, including procurement of furnishings and equipment, transport and logistics, on-site delivery, and full installation.
9) Is this opportunity mainly a construction project or a procurement-and-installation project?
Based on the description provided, it is primarily a procurement-and-installation project focused on furnishing and equipping womens dormitories, including delivery and installation of items.
10) How much funding is available?
The estimated total available funding is USD 1,900,000.
11) What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor is USD 1,400,000 and the award ceiling is USD 1,900,000. Proposals were expected to fall within this range depending on the approach, quantities, and implementation plan.
12) How many awards are expected?
One award was anticipated (Expected Awards: 1).
13) Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
14) What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to non-profit entities, specifically registered Afghan non-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international non-profit organizations.
15) Are for-profit entities eligible to apply?
No. For-profit entities are explicitly not eligible.
16) What experience is emphasized for applicants?
The opportunity emphasizes proven, relevant experience in Afghanistan and in large-scale furnishing projects, including direct experience procuring and installing furnishings and equipment for sizable living environments such as hotels, hostels, dormitories, or military camps.
17) Is experience in Herat and Mazar-i Sharif specifically important?
Yes. Applicants were expected to show documented success working in the target locations (Herat and Mazar-i Sharif).
18) What operational capabilities are applicants expected to demonstrate?
Applicants were expected to demonstrate competence in managing budgets and human resources, and practical experience navigating local procurement realities such as working with Afghan vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
19) Is prior experience working with Afghan government institutions expected?
Yes. Because the project involves university facilities and coordination with public institutions, applicants were expected to have experience working with Afghan government entities, especially the Ministry of Higher Education and Afghan public universities.
20) What credibility or compliance readiness is referenced?
Applicants were expected to demonstrate organizational credibility and compliance readiness, including a proven track record implementing projects in Afghanistan, maintaining current country registration or licensing where applicable, and having sufficient programmatic capacity to meet U.S. government reporting requirements.
21) Are partnerships allowed?
Yes, partnerships were allowed.
22) If partnerships are allowed, who can be the main recipient?
Only one organization can serve as the prime recipient responsible for the cooperative agreement. That prime organization holds primary accountability for performance, compliance, and reporting, even if subcontractors or partners are involved.
23) What kinds of costs can the budget cover?
The program budget is intended to cover all costs necessary to accomplish the objective, including logistics, materials and furnishings, staffing and personnel time, and other operating expenses required to complete the work to specification.
24) When was the opportunity posted?
The funding opportunity was posted on June 5, 2014.
25) What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was July 16, 2014.
26) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 15, 2014.
27) Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
Questions or issues accessing the full announcement were directed to Deborah B. Smith, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul.
28) What is the overall goal or rationale as described?
The opportunity is framed as a public diplomacy activity intended to support educational access and institutional capacity, while advancing broader people-to-people and development goals by improving living conditions and readiness of womens dormitory facilities at two major Afghan universities.
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