Opportunity Information: Apply for HQ0034 12 2 0004
Apply for HQ0034 12 2 0004
- The Department of Defense in the regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Industrial Zone Development" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.597 Task Force for Business Stability Operations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 25, 2012 and posted on Sep 25, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 24, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Industrial Zone Development grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HQ0034 12 2 0004) was a Department of Defense initiative managed through the Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate on behalf of the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO). It was posted on September 25, 2012, with an application closing date of October 24, 2012, and an archive date of November 23, 2012. The program fell under the Regional Development activity category and used a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, meaning the government expected to stay actively involved in guiding and coordinating the work alongside the recipient rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation.
This opportunity was structured as a sole-source award, with TFBSO proposing to make one award to a single, specifically named recipient: Yasmin ARA LLC LTD (Yasmin). As a result, it was not an open competition; eligibility was effectively limited to that company. The eligible applicant type listed was for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and the posting explicitly stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The expected number of awards was one, and the funding amount was fixed at an estimated total of $4,500,000, with both the award ceiling and award floor set at $4,500,000, indicating a single, set-size award rather than a range.
The purpose of the cooperative agreement was to help establish an anchor tenant in a new industrial zone located in Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan, and to complete site preparation and access improvements needed for the broader industrial zone. In practical terms, this implies work focused on making the zone viable for immediate industrial use by securing a major initial business presence (the anchor tenant) and ensuring the foundational infrastructure and entry/access conditions were in place so additional tenants and supporting businesses could operate there as well.
The stated public-benefit rationale centered on economic development and stability outcomes for Afghanistan. TFBSO framed the project as directly benefiting Afghan citizens by supporting the development of domestic natural gas and mining industries, which were viewed as key sectors for growth. The announcement also emphasized projected government revenue impacts for the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA), including income through business taxes, purchases of gas, and royalties associated with mined raw materials. On the employment side, the opportunity highlighted anticipated job creation of roughly 300 direct jobs and about 1,000 indirect jobs connected to the industrial zone ecosystem, such as suppliers, distributors, shippers, and builders, aligning with TFBSO goals related to private-sector growth and broader economic activity.
For assistance with accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Michael Gruden, Contracting Officer/Grants Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-545-3572.
Industrial Zone Development (HQ0034 12 2 0004) - FAQs
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Industrial Zone Development grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HQ0034 12 2 0004.
Which government organization sponsored and managed this opportunity?
This was a Department of Defense initiative managed through the Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate, on behalf of the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO).
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on September 25, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was October 24, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was November 23, 2012.
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
The program fell under the Regional Development activity category.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award was a cooperative agreement?
It means the government expected to stay actively involved in guiding and coordinating the work alongside the recipient, rather than issuing a grant with minimal federal participation.
Was this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The opportunity was structured as a sole-source award and was not an open competition.
Who was the intended recipient?
TFBSO proposed to make one award to a single, specifically named recipient: Yasmin ARA LLC LTD (Yasmin).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was effectively limited to Yasmin ARA LLC LTD (Yasmin) because the posting described a sole-source award to a specifically named recipient.
What applicant type was listed as eligible?
The eligible applicant type listed was for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting explicitly stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards was one.
What was the total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $4,500,000.
What were the award ceiling and floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were set at $4,500,000, indicating a single, set-size award rather than a range.
What was the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose was to help establish an anchor tenant in a new industrial zone located in Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan, and to complete site preparation and access improvements needed for the broader industrial zone.
Where was the industrial zone located?
The industrial zone was located in Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan.
What is meant by establishing an "anchor tenant"?
Based on the description, it refers to securing a major initial business presence in the new industrial zone to help make the zone viable for immediate industrial use and encourage additional tenants and supporting businesses to operate there.
What kinds of work were implied by "site preparation and access improvements"?
The announcement indicates work focused on foundational readiness and entry/access conditions needed so the industrial zone could support immediate industrial operations and broader tenant activity.
What public benefit was the project intended to support?
The stated public-benefit rationale centered on economic development and stability outcomes for Afghanistan, framed as directly benefiting Afghan citizens.
Which industries were highlighted as key sectors for growth?
The announcement highlighted development of domestic natural gas and mining industries as key sectors for growth.
What revenue impacts were projected for the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA)?
TFBSO emphasized projected revenue impacts including income through business taxes, purchases of gas, and royalties associated with mined raw materials.
What job creation was anticipated?
The opportunity highlighted anticipated job creation of roughly 300 direct jobs and about 1,000 indirect jobs tied to the industrial zone ecosystem.
What examples were provided for indirect jobs?
Indirect jobs were described as roles connected to suppliers, distributors, shippers, and builders supporting the industrial zone ecosystem.
Who was the point of contact for assistance with accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Michael Gruden, Contracting Officer/Grants Specialist.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Michael Gruden could be reached by phone at 703-545-3572.
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