South and Southeast Asia Earthquake and Tsunamis
Guidance For Firms And Individuals Offering Commodities And Transportation Services
Updated January 12, 2005
Summary
USAID is responding to the humanitarian needs of the people and nations in the affected region. All commodities and services provided by USAID are carefully selected, in coordination with the affected countries and other national and international donors, for maximum effect.
Commodities
1. Procurement of USAID/OFDA disaster relief commodities is generally conducted through the Air Force's Contract Augmentation Program (AFCAP). Vendors wishing to provide humanitarian assistance commodities may contact AFCAP for additional information.
Links and telephone contact number for AFCAP:
Mr. James Jackson
james.a.jackson@rms-lc.com
850-763-9037
2. Procurement of USAID commodities: Asia Near East Bureau (ANE):
USAID advertises its longer-term project requirements (solicitations) for goods and services at the government web site for electronic procurement: www.fedbizops.gov. Vendors of goods and services may review current U. S. government requirements and notices, including USAID requirements, at this site.
Transportation
USAID emergency transportation requirements are normally acquired through our Office of Acquisition and Assistance, Transportation Branch (M/OAA/T). This office does not arrange transportation of private sector donations of commodities.
Links and telephone contact number for M/OAA/T:
Mr. John Abood
jabood@usaid.gov
(202) 712-1779
Donations
Potential donors can find information and guidelines, and register offers for donated goods and services, at www.cidi.org or (703) 276-1914. In addition, USAID offers an Ocean Freight Reimbursement program to private voluntary organizations. There is information on the USAID web site about our Ocean Freight Reimbursement program.
Special Notes
This notice may be updated anytime if necessary to reflect updated commodity and transportation information or other changing circumstances.
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