Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 15 CA 001 SCA 10092014
Apply for SCAKAB 15 CA 001 SCA 10092014
- 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 "Outfitting of Computer Labs at Public University Womens Dormitories in Afghanistan" 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 Oct 9, 2014 and posted on Oct 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 10, 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 $600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 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 all Afghan and international non profit, Non Government Organizations with direct experience in o procuring and operating Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems and equipment o managing budgets and human resources o working in Afghanistan, especially with vendors, suppliers, contractors, etc. o working with Afghan government institutions, particularly the Ministry of Higher Education and Afghan public universities, in ICT education projects o working successfully in Kabul, Herat, and Mazar e Sharif is preferable. Organizations must demonstrate current country registration license, competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. Organizations may sub contract with other entities, but only one, non profit, non government entity can be the prime recipient of the award. For profit entitles are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this RFGP.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy in Kabul, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), offered a discretionary public diplomacy grant opportunity to fund the furnishing, equipping, and installation of computer labs in womens dormitories at three major Afghan public universities: Herat University, Balkh University (in Mazar-e Sharif), and Kabul University. The goal of the project was to create functional, campus-dormitory based computer lab spaces that are properly networked and usable at scale, rather than simply delivering standalone computers. The opportunity emphasized end-to-end implementation, meaning the awardee would be responsible not only for supplying equipment but also for designing the underlying network and ensuring the labs operate reliably within the dormitory environments.
The funding mechanism was a cooperative agreement, which typically signals a closer working relationship with the U.S. government during implementation than a standard grant. Only one award was expected, with an estimated total funding amount of $600,000. The award range indicated a floor of $400,000 and a ceiling of $600,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on October 9, 2014, and applications were due November 10, 2014, with the listing later archived on December 10, 2014. The program is associated with CFDA number 19.501, which covers Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The technical requirements were central to the competition. Applicants were expected to demonstrate clear capability and experience in network design and implementation, including network architecture planning, selecting and deploying network devices, and configuring internal systems such as routers and firewalls. The proposal was expected to include detailed specifications for the network design and the equipment needed to run LAN-based computer labs with numerous workstations. In addition, the project scope included integrating DVC (distance video conferencing) equipment located in separate locations, implying the network would need to support reliable audiovisual connectivity and sufficient bandwidth or quality-of-service considerations. Another key requirement was providing strong Wi-Fi coverage throughout the dormitories, not just inside the lab rooms, which suggests attention to wireless planning such as access point placement, coverage mapping, and security configuration.
Eligibility was limited to registered Afghan and international non-profit, non-governmental organizations. Applicants needed direct experience procuring and operating ICT systems and equipment, managing budgets and human resources, and working in Afghanistan in ways that demonstrate they can source equipment and services through local vendors, suppliers, and contractors. The solicitation also highlighted the importance of experience working with Afghan government institutions, particularly the Ministry of Higher Education and Afghan public universities, on ICT education-related projects. Prior successful work specifically in Kabul, Herat, and Mazar-e Sharif was described as preferable, reflecting the practical need to operate across the three target locations. Organizations were required to show they had a current country registration license, strong programmatic capacity, and the ability to meet reporting requirements. Subcontracting was allowed, but only a single non-profit NGO could serve as the prime recipient; for-profit entities were not eligible to be the primary award holder under this request.
For access issues or administrative questions, the listed point of contact was the Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, with inquiries and submissions handled through that office. Overall, the opportunity centered on building sustainable, secure, and well-designed ICT infrastructure in womens dormitories, combining physical lab outfitting with robust wired and wireless networking and support for distance video conferencing capabilities across separate university locations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is this grant opportunity about?
This was a discretionary public diplomacy grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Embassy in Kabul (Public Affairs Section) to fund the furnishing, equipping, and installation of computer labs in women's dormitories at three major Afghan public universities. The focus was on creating fully functional, scalable computer lab spaces within dormitory environments, not just delivering standalone computers.
2. Which universities and locations were included?
The project targeted three Afghan public universities and their women's dormitories:
- Herat University (Herat)
- Balkh University (Mazar-e Sharif)
- Kabul University (Kabul)
3. What was the main goal of the project?
The main goal was to build properly networked, usable-at-scale computer labs in campus dormitory settings. The opportunity emphasized functional infrastructure: reliable wired and wireless networking, appropriate equipment, and installation so the labs operate effectively within the dormitories.
4. Was this opportunity focused on equipment donations or full implementation?
It emphasized end-to-end implementation. The awardee was expected to supply equipment and also design the underlying network, deploy and configure systems (including routers and firewalls), and ensure the labs operate reliably in the dormitory environment.
5. What type of award mechanism was used?
The funding mechanism was a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates a closer working relationship with the U.S. government during implementation than a standard grant.
6. How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was expected.
7. What was the estimated funding amount and award range?
The estimated total funding amount was $600,000. The stated award range had a floor of $400,000 and a ceiling of $600,000.
8. Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
9. When was the opportunity posted, when were applications due, and when was it archived?
- Posted: October 9, 2014
- Applications due: November 10, 2014
- Archived: December 10, 2014
10. What CFDA number was this program associated with?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 19.501, which covers Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
11. Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to registered Afghan and international non-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Organizations were required to have a current country registration license and the capacity to meet reporting requirements.
12. Are for-profit companies eligible as the prime applicant?
No. For-profit entities were not eligible to be the primary award holder. The solicitation specified that only a single non-profit NGO could serve as the prime recipient.
13. Is subcontracting allowed?
Yes. Subcontracting was allowed, but the prime recipient still had to be a single eligible non-profit NGO.
14. What types of experience were applicants expected to demonstrate?
Applicants were expected to demonstrate capability and experience in areas including:
- Network design and implementation (network architecture planning, device selection, deployment)
- Configuring internal systems such as routers and firewalls
- Procuring and operating ICT systems and equipment
- Managing budgets and human resources
- Operating in Afghanistan and sourcing equipment/services through local vendors, suppliers, and contractors
15. Why were technical requirements emphasized in this opportunity?
Technical requirements were central because the goal was not merely to place computers in a room, but to build sustainable, secure, and well-designed ICT infrastructure that works reliably at scale inside dormitories. Applicants were expected to provide detailed specifications for network design and the equipment needed for LAN-based labs with numerous workstations.
16. What kind of networked computer lab environment was expected?
The solicitation expected LAN-based computer labs with numerous workstations, supported by a detailed network design. It also required configuration of core network/security components (for example routers and firewalls) so the environment would function reliably within dormitory settings.
17. Did the project need to support distance video conferencing (DVC)?
Yes. The scope included integrating DVC (distance video conferencing) equipment located in separate locations. This implied the network design would need to support reliable audiovisual connectivity, and likely sufficient bandwidth and/or quality-of-service considerations to keep video conferencing stable.
18. What were the Wi-Fi expectations?
Applicants were required to provide strong Wi-Fi coverage throughout the dormitories, not only inside the lab rooms. This suggested a need for practical wireless planning such as access point placement, coverage planning, and security configuration.
19. Was experience working with Afghan government institutions considered important?
Yes. The solicitation highlighted the importance of experience working with Afghan government institutions, particularly the Ministry of Higher Education and Afghan public universities, on ICT education-related projects.
20. Was prior work in specific Afghan cities preferred?
Yes. Prior successful work in Kabul, Herat, and Mazar-e Sharif was described as preferable, reflecting the practical requirement to operate across the three target locations.
21. What operational capacities were applicants expected to have?
Applicants were expected to show strong programmatic capacity, the ability to manage budgets and human resources, the ability to procure and operate ICT equipment, and the ability to meet reporting requirements.
22. Who was the point of contact for administrative questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was the Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. Inquiries and submissions were handled through that office.
23. What made this opportunity a public diplomacy program?
It was offered through the U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section and associated with CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan). The project aimed to strengthen educational infrastructure and practical access to ICT resources in women's dormitories at public universities.
24. What was the overarching theme of the project scope?
The overall scope centered on building sustainable, secure, and well-designed ICT infrastructure in women's dormitories, combining physical lab outfitting with robust wired and wireless networking and support for distance video conferencing across separate university locations.
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