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Program to Support Agribusinesses in Kandahar, Helmand, Uruzgan and Zabul ProvincesAnnual Program Statement (APS) No. APS-VC-2017-004

Issue Date: January 3rd, 2017

Dear Applicant:

The USAID-funded Regional Agriculture Development Program-South (RADP-S) implemented by Chemonics International (Chemonics) is seeking concept papers to implement activities from agribusiness companies working in the fruit, vegetable, wheat, and livestock input supply sectors. By supporting these company-led activities RADP-S hopes to achieve the following objectives:

1. Build/expand agribusiness companies capacity to provide products, services, support and market access to producers they buy from (for buyers)

2. Build/expand agribusiness companies capacity to: a) expand distribution networks to promote greater access to quality agricultural inputs; b) provide better information on the use of inputs; c) provide training to producers, and; d) offer a greater variety of quality inputs adapted to producer needs (for input supply companies)

3. Improve agribusiness companies competitiveness and expand their markets4. Expand the number of producers they buy from or sell to 5. Promote mutually beneficial (win-win) relationships between market actors in the targeted

agribusiness industries (See Annex A for a project description).

Expected Outcome:

1. Increase in sales revenue2. Increase in overall Profitability3. Adoption of improved business skills and practices4. Application of new technology by the grantee

The project will hold Pre-application workshops on a quarterly basis at the RADP-S office at AMTEX Village & Business Park located across from the main entry gate to the Kandahar International Airport along Spin Boldak Highway for agribusinesses working in the following sectors: Tree Crops, Vegetables, Grapes, Livestock, and Wheat. Additional pre-application workshops will be held in Helmand, Zabul, Uruzgan, and Kabul bi-annually or in accordance with local demand.

These workshops will allow eligible and interested applicants the chance to ask questions about the APS and receive guidance on how to complete the concept paper application. Details about the date and the time of the pre-application workshop will be given to interested applicants upon request. Interested applicants that meet the eligibility requirements defined below and would like to attend this workshop must confirm their attendance by sending the participant’s name, contact details and the company’s name to [email protected] . Only one person may attend from each company. If you are unable to attend but interested please contact us via the email.

Project and Chemonics employees may not ask for, and applicants are prohibited from offering, any money, fee, commission, credit, gift, gratuity, thing of value, or compensation to obtain or reward improper favorable treatment regarding this solicitation. Any improper request from a project employee should be reported to Director of Finance, Procurement and Subcontracts at [email protected] or [email protected].

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mailto:[email protected]



Applications for this APS will be accepted on a rolling basis.

The following Annexes are included with this APS*: Annex A – Background & Program Description Annex B – Evaluation Criteria Annex C – Concept Paper Application Template, including, RADP-S Checklist (C.1),

implementation plan (C.2) and Budget Template (C.3) Annex D – List of Ineligible Expenses Annex E – Authority and Governing Regulations Annex F – Illustrative company activities in the tree fruit, wheat, and livestock input supply sectors Annex G – Certifications

* You are only required to submit the information in Annexes C in the first stage and if your application is approved by RADP-S then you will be asked to submit the information required in Annex G.

ILLUSTRATIVE AREAS FOR SUPPORT:Proposed activities shall contribute to the company’s ability to improve, expand or develop the products, services, support and/or market access they provide to producers. Examples of activities that could be supported include, but are not limited to, producer training/extension activities for producers in order to improve production; introduction of new or improved tools/equipment for producers; development of promotional materials, catalogues, web pages; organization of a coalition of market actors to lobby for specific government policies that will support the growth in the targeted agribusiness sectors (trade agreements, implementation of existing rules, etc.); and organizing demonstrations to expose producers to new varieties and/or improved use of agricultural inputs. More detailed examples for each targeted sector are included in Annex F.

RADP-S will cover up to 50% of applicant grant costs during the first grant application with the rest being covered by the applicant as the grantee’s cost-share. RADP-S will cover up to 40% on the second successful grant application, and 30% on the third successful grant application.

Each grant proposal must name 3 references with which the grant applicant’s enterprise is engaged in commercial transactions.

CONCEPT PAPER APPLICATIONInstructions and a template to be utilized when developing the concept paper and draft budget are provided in Annex C. Applicants may submit their applications within this timeframe for funding through December 2017 and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Concept Papers will be accepted in English and must be no more than five pages in length (not including the cover page, budget, and implementation plan). Applicants shall present their technical concept paper and budget in the formats provided and shall follow the instructions and guidelines listed in the annexes. All activity costs must be within the normal operating practices of the Applicant and in accordance with its policies and procedures. The application must be signed by an authorized agent of the Applicant organization. Selected Applicants should expect to participate in activity planning sessions with RADP-S in order to refine and improve their proposed initiatives.

Concept paper, budget, and questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted electronically to the attention of RADP-S Grants Manager at [email protected] referencing APS-VC-2017-004 in the subject. Applicants that submit a concept paper that meets or exceeds the evaluation criteria will be notified of next steps in the application process. See evaluation criteria in Annex B.

AWARD INFORMATIONThe RADP-S program will provide technical support as needed to build the capacity of successful applicants to implement their proposed initiatives. The type of the agreement will be determined during the negotiation process. All financial support funds will be negotiated, denominated and funded in Afghanistan Afghani (AFN) and all costs funded must be allowable, allocable and reasonable. Successful recipients will be required to provide negotiated counterpart funding for the agreed upon activities. Applications must be supported by a detailed and realistic budget as described in Annex C.

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Issuance of this APS and assistance with concept paper application development do not constitute an award or commitment on the part of RADP-S, nor does it commit RADP-S to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of an application. Further, RADP-S reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications received.

ELIGIBILITYEligible applicants for this program must:

Have a fully developed and marketable product and have been in operation for at least the past two years.

Organizations must be engaged in commercial activity related to Wheat, Livestock, Vegetables, Tree Crops, or grapes in the geographic area of Helmand, Kandahar, Uruzgan, or Zabul. Compa-nies can have offices in other geographic areas so long as commercial activity can be verified and they are willing to travel to RADP-S office locations to

Be able to demonstrate commercial (buying or selling) relationships with at least 40 producers (in-cludes laborers working for those producers) in the above mentioned geographic area or demon-strate commitment to expand operations to those provinces. Applicants must be willing to provide contact information for these producers.

Company contribution of at least 50 percent of the cost of the initiative (which will be reported in weekly, monthly or quarterly progress reports during the first successful application. Note this per-centage will change in subsequent grant applications.

Name an organization that they regularly conduct business with to be a partner in this grant and to share quarterly financial information with RADP-S to demonstrate the positive economic effects of the activity for both enterprises.

Understand their commercial interest in providing incentives to the organizations they buy from or sell to through training, provision of inputs, and/or other forms of support.

Planned activity must demonstrate a likely sales increase as a result of the activity and include a plan for measuring that sales increase.

Demonstrate that an improved business skill and or practice and or technology will be imple-mented at the grantee company as a result of this activity. A plan for measuring this should be in-cluded in final application.

(If they are input supply companies) be selling products of acceptable quality that respond to the needs of farmers, and they must have policies in place to ensure that no dangerous or illegal products are sold to farmers.

Display sound management in the form of financial, administrative, and technical policies and pro -cedures and present a system of internal controls that safeguard assets; protect against fraud, waste, and abuse; and support the achievement of program goals and objectives RADP-S will as-sess this capability prior to providing financial support.

Note: All for profit organizations related to agriculture that conduct activities either purchasing or operational in the RADP-S geographic location are eligible to apply under this program.

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ANNEX A

Background & Program Description

RADP-S is a USAID-funded project implemented by Chemonics International. RADP-S aims to improve food and economic security for rural Afghans in Kandahar, Helmand, Zabul, and Uruzgan provinces. The focus is on improving the productivity and profitability of targeted value chains selected from the wheat, high-value crop, and livestock sectors. This sustainable agricultural development program will support the consolidation of licit economies to fuel economic growth, including providing alternatives to poppy cultivation. RADP-S will achieve this objective through; a) an agricultural value chain approach1; b) agricultural production and training support. Both are designed to address sustainability and to support policy, legal, and regulatory development.

RADP-S will promote and execute the agricultural and alternative development strategies of the United States Government (USG) and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan(GIRoA). RADP-S is harmonized with Afghanistan’s National Agricultural Development Framework (NADF) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock’s (MAIL) priorities – particularly food security and agribusiness. RADP-S also aligns with GIRoA’s Agriculture and Rural Development National Priority Program (NPP). The regional focus of RADP-S is designed to provide more localized attention and focus on sustainability strategies from the beginning of implementation. RADP-S also directly assists Afghan women providing specially targeted business development, training, and livelihood activities that support women’s empowerment.

RADP-S is comprised of the following four activity components: Wheat Value Chain, High-Value Crops, Livestock, and Enabling Environment.

The objective of this program is to promote improved sales and mutually beneficial (win-win) relationships between market actors in the tree/vine fruit, wheat, and livestock input supply sectors of Kandahar, Uruzgan, Helmand and Zabul provinces. RADP-S realizes the importance of private sector companies to drive change in markets. It is therefore seeking to support the initiatives of agribusiness companies in these sectors to improve their competitiveness and to build their capacity to provide improved or expanded products, services, support and/or market access to producers they buy from or sell to. RADP-S will ensure that all eligible companies that propose valid concepts will be considered for support and will not support activities that could distort local markets.

1 Regional Agricultural Development Program-South (RADP-S) value chain approach focuses on supporting agribusinesses in Kandahar, Helmand, Uruzgan, and Zabul provinces to increase profitability and sales, build their management capacity as well as to introduce and proliferate new technologies.

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ANNEX BEvaluation Criteria

Concept paper applications will be reviewed by an internal review panel of RADP-S and the following evaluation criteria will be considered:

Criteria Yes/NoThe proposed initiative will contribute to a 20% increase in sales over the next 24 months for the applicant business. The proposed initiative will have a positive impact (either directly or in-directly) on other agents in the value chain that will be directly evidenced by the grantees partner organization named in this grant.The proposed initiative will improve and/or expand sustainable commercial linkages between the applicant and producers (as either a buyer or supplier of products and services)The applicant demonstrates in his proposal that he sees a commercial interest in providing incentives to the organizations they buy from or sell to through training, provision of inputs, and/or other forms of sup-port.The applicant has at least 50% of the cost of the initiative to invest if first successful application, 60% if second, 70% if third.The applicant has shown the ability to compete successfully in the end markets for their products or servicesThe applicant has the potential to influence other firms in the sectorThe applicant has an acceptable track record and reputation as a businessThe applicant will adopt improved technology and or management practices as a result of this activityApplicant has named an organization that they regularly conduct busi-ness with to be a partner in this grant and to share quarterly financial and sales information with RADP-S to demonstrate the positive eco-nomic effects of the activity for both enterprises. Be able to demonstrate commercial (buying or selling) relationships with at least 40 producers (includes laborers working for those produc-ers) in the above mentioned geographic area or demonstrate commit-ment to expand operations to those provinces. Applicants must be will-ing to provide contact information for these producers.

The applicant will assist RADP-S in gathering and confirming information required to prove the above assertions

Contribution of at least 50 percent of the cost of the initiative, which will be reported in weekly, monthly or quarterly progress reports during the first successful application. Note this percentage will change in subsequent grant applications.

Additionally, RADP-S will ensure environmental soundness and compliance in design and implementation as required by 22 CFR 216.

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ANNEX CCONCEPT PAPER APPLICATION TEMPLATE

INSTRUCTIONS (remove all instructions after filling)

Please attach all supporting documents listed below and provide complete information for quick

processing

Your business should not be receiving financial assistance from a government, semi-government

or any other agency for the activities for which you are applying for assistance from RADP-S.

It is important that you provide us with correct information to ensure quick processing

This application form should be signed by the authorized representative of the company.

If you need any clarification or explanation, please contact [email protected]

Upon approval, you are requested to allocate and make available the required liquidity (finances)

and dedicated personnel for the implementation of program activities on time.

NAME OF APPLICANT

Please fill out the following questions to check eligibility before completing the application:

Please check your eligibility before completing the form. Yes No

If you have answered

YES TO ANY of the

questions, please STOP

and contact RADP-S.

Otherwise continue to

the next Question.

a. Are you a not-for-profit company or NGO?b. Are you currently in bankruptcy process?

c. Have you ever defaulted on a bank loan?

Please Submit Following Supporting Documents (if applicable) with the Application

1. Tax certificate / Number2. Sales Tax Certificate (if applicable)3. Certification of legal business entity/ Registration Certificate4. Copy of the Tazkira Card (All directors, or owners, or partners)

A. OWNERSHIP AND LEGAL DETAILSName of Company Date Business started

Existing Shareholders (if any)

Name of Shareholders % Share1. 2. 3. 4.

Type of EnterpriseSole Proprietorship

Unregistered Partnership

Registered Partnership

Private Limited Company

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Please provide the following registration details

National Tax Number If applicable, Sales Tax Registration No.

Company Registration Number/ Partnership Registration

Number

B. CONTACT DETAILSCorrespondence Address (If more than one, include addresses in the Additional Information box)

Postal Address

Tel Mobile Fax Email

Contact Person Designation

Website (if any) C. BUSINESS BRIEF

Please provide a brief description of your business and your products

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D. FINANCIAL DETAIL

Please provide the following actual and forecasted financial information (in AFN)?

Actual Profit Projected Profit2015-16 2016-17

A: Revenues Total Sales

% of Margin

Total Reve

nue

Total Sales

% of Margi

n

Total Reven

ueExample: Income Received from Contracts (Bids)Example: Income Received from Sales of (product/service Name)Example: Income Received from Membership Fee

Total Gross Revenue

B: Expenses

Example: Salaries

Example: Production expenses

Example: Marketing

Total Expenses

C: Net Profit =(A-B) =(A-B)

Assets

E. EMPLOYEE DETAILSHow many permanent employees do you have? Male: Female:

How many contractual employees do you have? Male: Female:

F. BUSINESS DETAILS

Which Certifications you have?

Where and how do you sell your product(s) currently?

Do you have a marketing department?

Yes

No

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ANNEX C.1 – Applicant Checklist

Training services requested Yes NoManagement training

Accounting training

Business plan development training

Time management

Access to Finance

Business Management Training

Safety Management

Fundamental and growth MSE

Dairy Training

Poultry Training

Please briefly describe how these training services will benefit your organization to implement your mission and objectives:Inputs requested Yes No

Please briefly describe how these Business Inputs will benefit your organization to implement your mission and objectives:

Please describe what resources (financial, personnel-related or other) that your organization will provide in support of this activity:

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List contact information for three references from previous donors or organizations with whom your organization has collaborated in the last 2 years:

Donor Agency or Organization

Nature of Relationship orTitle of Project, Location Start & End Dates of

CollaborationContact Person

Name & Position:Email: Tel: Name & Position:Email: Tel: Name & Position:Email: Tel:

I. DECLARATION & AGREEMENT

I/We certify that the information provided in this application form is correct to the best of our knowledge. I/We agree to the RADP-S terms and conditions as outlined in the instructions to Applicants. I/We understand that all information contained in this application will be treated confidentially by RADP-S (only for internal use) and we agree that RADP-S can have access to the original documentation as required.

I/We also confirm that we have funding available to pay for our part of any planned activities, and that we intend to fully implement the activities described in the attached project proposal if approved to do so by the RADP-S

SignatureCompany Seal

Name Job Title

CNIC Date

FOR PROJECT USE ONLY

Date received _______________ APS Reference No. ____________________The undersigned hereby certifies that: (a) the prospective applicant has received an official delivery receipt for its Concept Paper Application, (b) a copy of that receipt has been filed, (c) a reference number has been assigned, and (d) an application file has been opened. In addition, the prospective applicant has been advised as to the review and appraisal process, and its primary project point of contact.Grants Manager_____________________ Date ________________

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ANNEX C.2 - Implementation Plan (Please use excel for this table, excel formats can be given on request)

TaskList each task. Please be as specific as possible. Use additional pages if necessary.

TimelinePlace an X in the appropriate box to

indicate the first and last month of the task, with approximate start and end

dates.

Milestones and tools to measure

milestonesHow will you

measure the success of the task?

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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ANNEX C.3: Budget Template Instructions for Completing the Budget: Each applicant will prepare a budget using the format below. If possible (though not mandatory) applicant should prepare and send this budget as an additional file in Microsoft Excel format. Applicant must contribute at least 50% to proposed costs.

Line Item Cost/ unit

Unit Number

Total Cost

Company Investment

RADP-S Financial Support

Budget notes

Total RADP-S financial sup-port (up to 50%)

Total Company investment (at least 50%)

Total Cost

contribution %

Note: Budget notes are required for each line item in sufficient detail

The above cost data is certified to be accurate, complete, current, and allowable per the guidance found in RADP-S’ Grant Manual:

Applicant Agent _____________________________ Date ____________________________

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ANNEX DIneligible Expenses

RADP-S grant funds may not be utilized for the following:

Working capital (day-to-day company operations for salaries, employee benefits, rent, purchases, etc.)

Construction or infrastructure activities of any kind. Ceremonies, parties, celebrations, or “representation” expenses. Purchases of restricted goods, such as: restricted agricultural commodities, motor vehicles

including motorcycles, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, contraceptive products, used equipment; without the previous approval of Project Name, or prohibited goods, prohibited goods under USAID regulations, including but not limited to the following: abortion equipment and services, luxury goods, etc.

Alcoholic beverages. Purchases of goods or services restricted or prohibited under the prevailing USAID source/

nationality (Burma (Myanmar), Cuba, Iran, North Korea, (North) Sudan and Syria). Purchases or activities unnecessary to accomplish grant purposes as determined by the RADP-S Prior obligations of and/or, debts, fines, and penalties imposed on the Grantee. Creation of endowments.

ANNEX EAuthority and Governing Regulations

RADP-S grant awards are made under the authority of the U.S. Foreign Affairs Act and USAID’s Automated Directive System (ADS) 302.3.5.6, “Grants under Contracts.” Awards made to non-U.S. organizations will adhere to guidance provided under ADS Chapter 303, “Grants and Cooperative Agreements to Non-Governmental Organizations” and will be within the terms of the USAID Standard Provisions for Non-U.S. Non-Governmental Recipients, as well as the RADP-S grants procedures.

ADS 303 references two additional regulatory documents issued by the U.S. Government’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the U.S. Agency for International Development:

- 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, Subpart E (U.S. applicants are subject to 2 CFR 200 in its entirety)

Full text of 2 CFR 200 can be found at http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title02/2cfr200_main_02.tpl . RADP-S is required to ensure that all organizations receiving USAID grant funds comply with the guidance found in these circulars, as applicable to the respective terms and conditions of their grant awards.

Under the RADP-S grant program, USAID retains the right at all times to terminate, in whole or in part, RADP-S grant-making authorities.

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ANNEX FILLUSTRATIVE AGRIBUSINESS COMPANY INITIATIVES

THAT COULD BE SUPPORTED BY RADP-S

TREE/VINE FRUIT SECTOR

Expand Sale of Products or Services Needed by Producers a. Identification and marketing of improved inputs that can treat and prevent tree fruit diseases (that

will be sold to traders/landowners/ farmers)b. Develop tree spraying services for landowner/farmers and tradersc. Improving packagingd. Conduct exposure visits to identify new sources of inputs, tools, or equipmente. Training and capacity building of company distributors (retailers, commissioned agents, etc.) to

enable them to better inform customers f. Expand the company’s distribution network through more retailers or individuals that can serve as

commissioned agentsg. Develop posters, brochures or other means of outreach such as radio advertisement.h. Identifying and testing new crop varieties

Access Financing (to facilitate payments or advances to Producers)a. Access short-term finance from financial institutions in order to make or expand advances and

payments to landowner/farmers (also accessing information on these financial institutions)b. Access longer term financing to grow your business in conjunction with partners and with demon-

strated demand (evidenced by verified purchase orders)

Provide Training or Extension Services to Producers (in order to improve production)a. Capacity building activities for company staff / lead farmers to help them provide improved exten-

sion and training services to producersb. Introduce sustainable production methods to new and existing farmers, traders and landowners

through trainings, demonstration plots, or extension services on topics such as: irrigation practices for fruit tree orchards to prevent and reduce cracking proper cultivation of tree crop orchards post-harvest pruning and cleaning of fruit trees thinning of trees during growth correct application of inputs to treat and prevent diseases to tree and fruit hygiene and improved quality storage

Develop or Improve Procurement Systems with Producersa. Develop, improve, or expand alternative buying arrangements with landowner/ farmers (such as

outgrowing operations) which create incentives for both parties to invest more in quality produc-tion

b. Design new / innovative procurement models in rural areas c. Investigate new geographic areas where products can be produced and sourced from farmers

Introduce Technology to Improve Production (within the company, with producers, etc.)a. Introduce new or improved tools/equipment for farmers or traders b. Develop post harvesting techniques that will benefit producers company is sourcing fromc. Identify and purchase quality packaging materials for tree and vine fruits products (such as “tis -

sue paper” to cover the fruit and transparent packaging material)d. Introduce new methods for post-harvest storage, and/or methods to preserve product freshness

and value.e. Research different types of cold storage facilities or technologies which increase product shelf life

without cold storagef. Research and design fruit processing facilities

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Conduct Exposure Visits or Business to Business Meetingsa. Individually or as a group, conduct learning visits in Afghanistan or to other countries to identify:

Sources of tools or equipment Sources of raw materials or alternative raw materials New production technologies Innovative ways of organizing procurement between producers and buyers New techniques for achieving high productivity/quality/lower costs Techniques to identify and eliminate plant and tree diseases

Explore New Markets to Sell Productsa. Access information on international buyers of tree and vine crops and their requirements b. Technical support to farmers and traders to meet the requirements of international buyers of tree

and vine crops (guidance in certification process for HACCP, organic, etc., packaging, product quality)

c. Arrange meetings in Afghanistan or another country where companies meet with potential buyers in person (with a focus on international markets other than Pakistan and India)

d. Develop promotional materials, catalogues, websites, etc. e. Trade show participation and/or technical support to improve decoration/organization of trade

show stands (cost share support for trade show participation will not be included at this time, but could be included in the future)

f. Research, develop, or encourage new affordable airfreight cargo services for perishable products to international markets

Develop Quality Management Systems a. Develop of business/strategic plans to execute new initiativesb. Improve quality management (QM) systems at different levels of supply chain – from producers

through to companies (assess quality gaps at different stages of production, develop guidelines for QM systems, develop QM checklists, disseminate QM standards with producers, safety regu-lations, etc.)

Advocate for Improved Regulationsa. Organize a coalition or association of market actors to lobby for specific government policies that

will support the growth in agribusiness sectors (trade agreements, implementation of existing rules, incentives to airlines to carry airfreight, etc.)

b. Organize a working group to advocate with the government (Ministry of Transportation, Trade, Fi -nance, and/or Commerce) to encourage them to:

update/revise trade agreements to include clauses that will expedite border crossing of perishable fruit crops

implement existing legislation that may already exist for expediting cross border trade of perishable products

encourage Pakistani officials to allow traders travelling to India to change/reload vehicles (in case of mechanical problems) and/or sell the production in Pakistan (if required docu-ments are completed)

provide incentives to airlines to encourage them to carry cargo of perishable fruit crops outside of Afghanistan (government could also provide pallet scanners)

make efforts to reduce/ eliminate extortion by Afghan Local Police and others encourage the Ministry of Agriculture to conduct more research into fruit tree diseases

and expand the information they provide to landowner/farmers and traders

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WHEAT SECTOR

Expand Sale of Products or Services Needed by Producers a. Company-led training, coaching or field days to expose producers to improved use of agricul-

tural inputs (improved seeds, fertilizers, cultivation techniques, products to prevent/ treat wheat disease, tools, irrigation equipment, etc.)

b. Company-led training, coaching, or field days to expose producers to improved cultivation, harvest, and post-harvest techniques.

c. Company-led capacity building of contracted seed growers to increase the quantity and qual-ity of certified seed (training in seed production, prevention of diseases, increased extension system, etc.)

d. Organizing demonstrations to expose producers to new varieties and/or improved use of agri -cultural inputs

e. Capacity building of company staff to provide improved information and training to producers and distributors

f. Training and capacity building of company distributors (retailers, commissioned agents, etc.) to enable them to better inform producers on the correct use the products that the company is offering.

g. Developing posters, brochures or other materials to assist in dissemination of good use of agricultural inputs for small-scale farmers

h. Expanding the company’s rural distribution network through the identification and training of individuals that can serve as commissioned agents

i. Identifying and testing new crop varieties and other agricultural input products to meet the needs of consumers

j. Developing programs to produce new or improved inputs that will be sold to farmersk. Developing or improving products to make them more attractive to producers (better packag-

ing, lower cost, etc.)l. Conducting exposure visits to identify new sources of tools, equipment, or other inputsm. Conducting strategic planning exercises/ developing business plans to expand distribution

networks.

Introduce New Varieties of Wheat to Increase Productiona. Identification and testing of new wheat varieties to the Kandahar, Zabul., Uruzgan and Hel-

mand provincesb. Wheat seed development programs / trials

Provide Training or Extension Services to Producers (in order to improve production)a. Development of wheat producer training modulesb. Company led training/coaching of new or existing producers in improved production and post-

harvest handling techniquesc. Organization of demonstrations to expose producers to improved production practices and/or

new wheat varietiesd. Introduction of rotation cropse. Capacity building of company staff / lead farmers to provide improved extension and training

services to wheat producersf. Introduction of sustainable production methods

Develop or Improve Procurement Systems with Producersa. Development of new / innovative procurement models in rural areasb. Development, improvement, or expansion of outgrowing (contract farming) operations c. Investigation into new areas where products can be produced and sourced from farmers

Introduce Technology to Improve Production (within the company, with producers, etc.)a. Introduction of new or improved tools/equipment (threshers, planters, etc.) for producers b. Technical support in developing post harvesting techniques that will benefit producers the

company is sourcing from

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c. Technical support for the company to develop or improve its final products (quality, packag-ing, labeling, product diversification etc.)

d. Introduction of new methods for post-harvest storage, and/or methods to preserve wheat freshness and value.

Conduct Exposure Visits or Business to Business Meetingsa. Learning visits in Afghanistan or to other countries to identify:

Sources of tools or equipment (such as storage facilities for traders and processors) New production technologies Innovative ways of organizing procurement between producers and buyers New techniques for achieving high productivity/quality/lower costs from farm gate

through to retail Techniques to identify and eliminate wheat diseases

Explore New Markets to Sell Productsa. Technical support to meet requirements of new marketsb. “Buyer-Seller Meets” (meetings in Afghanistan or another country where companies meet

with potential buyers in person – mostly for exports)c. Company conducts meetings to inform producers about the products they are interested in

buying from, or selling to them. d. Development of promotional materials, catalogues, web pages, etc. e. Trade show participation and/or technical support to improve decoration/organization of trade

show stands (cost share support for trade show participation will not be included at this time, but could be included in the future)

Develop Quality Management Systems a. Development of business plansb. Strategic planning exercisesc. Improving quality management (QM) systems at different levels of supply chain – from pro-

ducers through to companies (assess quality gaps at different stages of production, develop guidelines for QM systems, develop QM checklists, disseminate QM standards with produc-ers, safety regulations, etc.)

Advocate for Improved Regulationsa. Organize a working group to advocate and encourage the government to:

create/ enforce regulations on imports Improve the electricity supply and the access to reliable power reduce second grade wheat/flour imports and promote local wheat consumption implement existing rules (that may already exist for expediting cross border trade of

wheat products) in legislation make efforts to reduce/ eliminate extortion by Afghan Local Police and others (who solicit

free produce from landowner/farmers) Make efforts to improve testing facilities that can check quality of products that are enter -

ing the country. update/revise trade agreements (e.g. taxes) to include clauses that will expedite border

crossing of perishable raw material, flour and wheat improve the quality of foundation and registered seed create minimum standards for fertilizers that are imported in the country

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Livestock InputsProvide Training or Extension Services to Producers (in order to improve production)

a. Development of producer training modules in the usage and application of livestock inputs b. Company led training/coaching of new or existing contract producers in:

improved usage/application of input supplies hygiene and disease prevention methodologies Characteristics of available livestock input products and their benefits, etc.

c. Organization of demonstrations to expose producers to improved practices and/or new live-stock inputs

d. Capacity building of company staff / lead farmers to provide improved extension and training services to livestock producers on topics including: treatment and prevention of livestock dis-eases and methods to increase production.

e. Introduction of improved livestock production technologies and machinery, new medicines, etc.

Introduce New or Improved Sources of Animal Feeda. Identification and testing of new pasture seed varieties in Kandahar provinceb. Pasture seed development programs / trialsc. Identification of additional sources of quality animal feedd. Development and marketing of locally produced quality feed

Introduce Technology to Improve Production (within the company, with producers, etc.)a. Introduction of new or improved tools/equipment (e.g. milking machines (non-electrical),

broiler environment regulators, etc.) for producers b. Researching improved access to new or existing raw materials for input supply producersc. Technical support in developing improved production techniques that will benefit producers

the company is sourcing fromd. Technical support for the company to develop or improve its final products (quality, packag-

ing, traceability, product diversification, etc.) e. Introduction of new methods for storage, and/or methods to preserve quality and value.f. Exploration of new electricity sources for input supply companies and producers

Conduct Exposure Visits or Business to Business Meetingsa. Learning visits in Afghanistan or to other countries to identify:

Sources of medicines, tools or equipment New production technologies Innovative ways of organizing sales between input supplier and producers New techniques for achieving high productivity/quality/lower costs from input supply

company to farmers Techniques to identify and eliminate livestock diseases

Explore New Markets to Sell Productsa. Conducting meetings with producers to inform them about the inputs (products and services)

they offer to treat and prevent livestock diseases and to increase overall livestock production b. Development of promotional materials, catalogues, web pages, product information sheets,

etc. c. Company-led training, coaching, field days or demonstrations to expose producers to im-

proved use of agricultural inputs (products to prevent/ treat livestock disease, tools, etc.)d. Capacity building of company staff to provide improved information and training to producers

and distributorse. Training and capacity building of company distributors (retailers, commissioned agents, etc.)

to enable them to better inform producers on the correct use of the products that the com-pany is offering.

f. Developing posters, brochures or other materials to assist in dissemination of good use of livestock inputs for small-scale farmers

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g. Expanding the company’s rural distribution network through the identification and training of individuals that can serve as commissioned agents

h. Identifying, testing and/or producing new livestock input products to meet the needs of farm-ers

i. Developing or improving products to make them more attractive to producers (better packag-ing, lower cost, etc.)

Develop Quality Management Systems a. Development of business plansb. Strategic planning exercisesc. Improving quality management (QM) systems at different levels of supply chain – from pro-


Advocate for Improved Regulationsa. Organize learning initiatives to improve understanding of GIRoA’s rules and regulations regard-

ing import and usage of livestock medicines for input supply companiesb. Organize a working group to advocate and encourage the government to:

improve supply of electricity for input suppliers establish clear restrictions on imports of inferior quality products promote consistency in the quality of the imported products increase security in the rural areas implement existing rules that may already exist for expediting cross border trade of

livestock input supply products Make efforts on improving access to testing facilities that can check quality of prod-

ucts that are entering the country. update/revise trade agreements and taxes to include clauses that will expedite border

crossing of perishable raw material, inputs and live animals

BROILER SECTOR

Expand Sale of Products or Services Needed by Producers a. Company-led training, coaching or field days to expose producers to improved use of

agricultural inputs (improved broiler variety, feed, production techniques, products to pre-vent/ treat broiler disease, tools, equipment, etc.)

b. Company-led training, coaching, or field days to expose producers to improved produc-tion, techniques.

c. Company-led capacity building of contracted broiler producers to increase the quantity and quality of broilers (training in broiler production, prevention of diseases, increased extension system, etc.)

d. Organizing demonstrations to expose producers to new broiler varieties and/or improved use of agricultural inputs

e. Capacity building of company staff to provide improved information and training to pro-ducers

f. Training and capacity building of company distributors (retailers, commissioned agents, etc.) to enable them to better inform producers on the correct use the products that the company is offering.

g. Developing posters, brochures or other materials to assist in dissemination of good use of broiler inputs for broiler farmers

h. Expanding the company’s rural distribution network through the identification and training of individuals that can serve as commissioned agents

i. Conducting exposure visits to identify new sources of tools, equipment, or other inputsj. Conducting strategic planning exercises/ developing business plans to expand distribu-

tion networks.

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Introduce New Broiler Varieties to Increase Productionc. Identification and testing of new broiler varieties to the Kandahar provinced. Broiler development programs / trials

Provide Training or Extension Services to Producers (in order to improve production)g. Development of broiler producer training modulesh. Company led training/coaching of new or existing producers in improved production tech-

niquesi. Organization of demonstrations to expose producers to improved production practices and/or

new broiler varietiesj. Introduction of hygiene methodologies at broiler farmsk. Capacity building of company staff / lead farmers to provide improved extension and training

services to broiler producers

Develop or Improve Procurement Systems with Producersd. Development of new / innovative procurement models in rural arease. Development, improvement, or expansion of outgrowing (contract farming) operations f. Investigation into new areas where products can be produced and sourced from farmers

Introduce Technology to Improve Production (within the company, with producers, etc.)e. Introduction of new or improved tools/equipment (drinking systems, feeders, etc.) for produc-

ers f. Technical support in developing housing systems techniques that will benefit producers the

company is sourcing fromg. Technical support for the company to develop or improve its final products (quality, cleaning,

packaging, hygiene, product diversification etc.) h. Introduction of new methods for processing, and/or methods to preserve broiler meat.

Conduct Exposure Visits or Business to Business Meetingsb. Learning visits in Afghanistan or to other countries to identify:

New production technologies New techniques for achieving high productivity/quality/lower costs Techniques to identify and eliminate chicken diseases

Explore New Markets to Sell Productsa. Technical support to meet requirements of new marketsb. “Buyer-Seller Meets” (meetings in Afghanistan or another country where companies meet

with potential buyers in person)c. Company conducts meetings to inform producers about the products they are interested in

buying from, or selling to them. d. Development of promotional materials, catalogues, web pages, etc. e. Trade show participation and/or technical support to improve decoration/organization of trade

show stands (support for trade show participation will not be included at this time, but could be included in the future)

Develop Quality Management Systems d. Development of business planse. Strategic planning exercisesf. Improving quality management (QM) systems at different levels of supply chain – from pro-


Advocate for Improved Regulationsb. Organize a working group to advocate and encourage the government to:

create/ enforce regulations on imports Improve the electricity supply and the access to reliable power

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implement existing rules (that may already exist for cross border trade of poultry prod-ucts) in legislation

make efforts to reduce/ eliminate extortion by Afghan Local Police and others (who solicit free produce from traders)

make efforts to improve testing facilities that can check quality of products that are enter -ing the country.

create minimum standards for feed that is imported in the country

VEGETABLE VALUE CHAIN

Expand Sale of Products or Services Needed by Producers i. Identification and marketing of improved inputs that can treat and prevent vegetable diseases

(that will be sold to traders/landowners/ farmers)j. Improving packagingk. Conduct exposure visits to identify new sources of inputs, tools, or equipmentl. Training and capacity building of company distributors (retailers, commissioned agents, etc.) to

enable them to better inform customers m. Expand the company’s distribution network through more retailers or individuals that can serve as

commissioned agentsn. Develop posters, brochures or other materials o. Identifying and testing new crop varietiesp. improve capacity to identify quality seed which can be produced in Afghanistan conditions

through formal trialsq. work with government agencies to secure approval of new varieties of seed for multiplication

and/or new varieties of seed and chemicals for import and sale in Afghanistanr. organize and provide training to seed multipliers to multiply new varieties of seed s. organize demonstrations and field days to promote new varieties / techniques

Access Financing (to facilitate payments or advances to Producers)c. Access short-term finance from financial institutions in order to make or expand advances and

payments to landowner/farmers (also accessing information on these financial institutions)

Provide Training or Extension Services to Producers (in order to improve production)c. Capacity building activities for company staff / lead farmers to help them provide improved exten-

sion and training services to producersd. Introduce sustainable production methods to new and existing farmers through trainings, demon-

stration plots, or extension services

Develop or Improve Procurement Systems with Producersa. Develop, improve, or expand alternative buying arrangements with farmers (such as outgrowing

operations) which create incentives for both parties to invest more in quality productionb. Design new / innovative procurement models in rural areas c. Investigate new geographic areas where products can be produced and sourced from farmers

Introduce Technology to Improve Production (within the company, with producers, etc.)g. Introduce new or improved tools/equipment for farmers h. Develop post harvesting techniques that will benefit producers the company is sourcing fromi. Identify and purchase quality packaging materialsj. Introduce new methods for post-harvest storage, and/or methods to preserve product freshness

and value.k. Research different types of cold storage facilities or technologies which increase product shelf life

without cold storagel. Research on growth of winter vegetablesm. Research and design vegetable processing facilities

Conduct Exposure Visits or Business to Business Meetingsb. Individually or as a group, conduct learning visits in Afghanistan or to other countries to identify:

Sources of tools or equipment

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Sources of raw materials or alternative raw materials New production technologies Innovative ways of organizing procurement between producers and buyers New techniques for achieving high productivity/quality/lower costs Techniques to identify and eliminate plant and vegetable diseases

Explore New Markets to Sell Productsg. Access information on domestic and international buyers of vegetables and their requirements h. Technical support to farmers and traders to meet the requirements of international buyers of veg-

etables (guidance in certification process for HACCP, organic, etc., packaging, product quality)i. Arrange meetings in Afghanistan or another country where companies meet with potential buyers

in person (with a focus on international markets other than Pakistan and India)j. Develop promotional materials, catalogues, websites, etc. k. Trade show participation and/or technical support to improve decoration/organization of trade

show stands (support for trade show participation will not be included at this time, but could be in-cluded in the future)

l. Research, develop, or encourage new affordable cargo services for perishable products to inter-national markets

Develop Quality Management Systems c. Develop of business/strategic plans to execute new initiativesd. Improve quality management (QM) systems at different levels of supply chain – from producers

through to companies (assess quality gaps at different stages of production, develop guidelines for QM systems, develop QM checklists, disseminate QM standards with producers, safety regu-lations, etc.)

Advocate for Improved Regulationsc. Organize a coalition or association of market actors to lobby for specific government policies that

will support the growth in agribusiness sectors (trade agreements, implementation of existing rules, incentives to airlines to carry airfreight, etc.)

d. Organize a working group to advocate with the government (Ministry of Transportation, Trade, Fi -nance, and/or Commerce) to encourage them to:

implement existing legislation that may already exist for expediting cross border trade of perishable products

encourage Pakistani officials to allow traders travelling to India to change/reload vehicles (in case of mechanical problems) and/or sell the production in Pakistan (if required docu-ments are completed)

make efforts to reduce/ eliminate extortion by Afghan Local Police and others encourage the Ministry of Agriculture to conduct more research into vegetable diseases

and expand the information they provide to farmers

*NOTE: The above ANNEX F illustrative initiatives are only examples. The approval of each activity will be evaluated on its own merits, including activities not described in ANNEX F.

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ANNEX G: CERTIFICATIONS

REPRESENTATION BY ORGANIZATION REGARDING A DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CRIMINAL CONVICTION (August 2014)

(a) In accordance with section 7073 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Pub. L. 113-76) none of the funds made available by that Act may be used to enter into an assistance award with any organiza-tion that –

(1)Was “convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency has direct knowledge of the conviction, unless the agency has considered, in accordance with its procedures, that this further action is not necessary to pro-tect the interests of the Government”; or

(2)Has any “unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed for which all judicial and adminis-trative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely man-ner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency has direct knowledge of the unpaid tax liability, unless the Federal agency has considered, in accordance with its procedures, that this further action is not necessary to pro-tect the interests of the Government”.

For the purposes of section 7073, it is USAID’s policy that no award may be made to any organization covered by (1) or (2) above, unless the M/OAA Compliance Division has made a determination that sus-pension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) Applicant Representation:

(1)The Applicant represents that it is [ ] is not [ ] an organization that was convicted of a felony criminal vi -olation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(2)The Applicant represents that it is [ ] is not [ ] an organization that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority respon-sible for collecting the tax liability.

_________________________Signature

_________________________ Type or Print Name

_________________________Position Title

_________________________Date of Execution

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Prohibition on Providing Federal Assistance to Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation (April 2015)

(a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for providing federal assistance to an entity that requires employees, subawardees or contractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees, subawardees, or contractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b)The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Stan-dard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(c) By submission of its application, the prospective recipient represents that it does not require employ-ees, subawardees, or contractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees, sub-awardees, or contractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such informa-tion.

_________________________Signature

_________________________ Type or Print Name

_________________________Position Title

_________________________Date of Execution

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Assurance of Compliance with Laws and Regulations Governing Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs

(a) The recipient hereby assures that no person in the United States shall, on the bases set forth below, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under, any program or activity receiving financial assistance from USAID, and that with respect to the Co-operative Agreement for which application is being made, it will comply with the requirements of:

(1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L. 88-352, 42 U.S.C. 2000-d), which prohibits dis-crimination on the basis of race, color or national origin, in programs and activities receiving Fed-eral financial assistance;

(2) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance;

(3) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (Pub. L. 95-478), which prohibits discrimina-tion based on age in the delivery of services and benefits supported with Federal funds;

(4) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681, et seq.), which prohibits dis-crimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance (whether or not the programs or activities are offered or sponsored by an educational institution); and

(5) USAID regulations implementing the above nondiscrimination laws, set forth in Chapter II of Title 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

(b) If the recipient is an institution of higher education, the Assurances given herein extend to admission practices and to all other practices relating to the treatment of students or clients of the institution, or relating to the opportunity to participate in the provision of services or other benefits to such individuals, and shall be applicable to the entire institution unless the recipient establishes to the satisfaction of the USAID Administrator that the institution's practices in designated parts or programs of the institution will in no way affect its practices in the program of the institution for which financial assistance is sought, or the beneficiaries of, or participants in, such programs.

Grantee Name______________________________________________________________________

Grantee’s Authorized Representative Name________________________________________________

Grantee’s Authorized Representative Title_________________________________________________

Grantee Authorized Representative Signature______________________________________________

Date____________________________

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Certification Regarding Lobbying

The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:

(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal Cooperative Agreement, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," in accordance with its instructions.

(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, United States Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

Statement for Loan Guarantees and Loan Insurance

The undersigned states, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. Submission of this statement is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required statement shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

Grantee Name______________________________________________________________________




Date____________________________

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Certification Regarding Terrorist Financing

Certification Regarding Terrorist Financing, Implementing Executive Order 13224

By signing and submitting this application, the prospective recipient provides the certification set out below:

1. The Recipient, to the best of its current knowledge, did not provide, within the previous ten years, and will take all reasonable steps to ensure that it does not and will not knowingly provide, material support or resources to any individual or entity that commits, attempts to commit, advocates, facilitates, or participates in terrorist acts, or has committed, attempted to commit, facilitated, or participated in terrorist acts, as that term is defined in paragraph 3. The Certification in the preceding sentence will not be deemed applicable to material support or resources provided by the Recipient pursuant to an authorization contained in one or more applicable licenses issued by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

2. The following steps may enable the Recipient to comply with its obligations under paragraph 1:

a. Before providing any material support or resources to an individual or entity, the Recipient will verify that the individual or entity does not (i) appear on the master list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons, which list is maintained by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and is available online at OFAC’s website: http://www.treas.gov/offices/eotffc/ofac/sdn/t11sdn.pdf, or (ii) is not included in any supplementary information concerning prohibited individuals or entities that may be provided by USAID to the Recipient.

b. Before providing any material support or resources to an individual or entity, the Recipient also will verify that the individual or entity has not been designated by the United Nations Security (UNSC) sanctions committee established under UNSC Resolution 1267 (1999) (the “1267 Committee”) [individuals and entities linked to the Taliban, Usama bin Laden, or the Al Qaida Organization]. To determine whether there has been a published designation of an individual or entity by the 1267 Committee, the Recipient should refer to the consolidated list available online at the Committee’s website: http://www.un.org/Docs/sc/committees/1267/1267ListEng.htm.

c. Before providing any material support or resources to an individual or entity, the Recipient will consider all information about that individual or entity of which it is aware and all public information that is reasonably available to it or of which it should be aware.

d. The Recipient also will implement reasonable monitoring and oversight procedures to safeguard against assistance being diverted to support terrorist activity.

3. For purposes of this Certification-

a. “Material support and resources” means currency or monetary instruments or financial securities, financial services, lodging, training, expert advice or assistance, safehouses, false documentation or identification, communications equipment, facilities, weapons, lethal substances, explosives, personnel, transportation, and other physical assets, except medicine or religious materials.”

(i) “Training" means instruction or teaching designed to impart a specific skill, as opposed to general knowledge.

(ii) “Expert advice or assistance" means advice or assistance derived from scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge.

b. “Terrorist act” means-

(i) an act prohibited pursuant to one of the 12 United Nations Conventions and Protocols related to terrorism (see UN terrorism conventions Internet site: http://untreaty.un.org/English/Terrorism.asp); or

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(ii) an act of premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents; or

(iii) any other act intended to cause death or serious bodily injury to a civilian, or to any other person not taking an active part in hostilities in a situation of armed conflict, when the purpose of such act, by its nature or context, is to intimidate a population, or to compel a government or an international organization to do or to abstain from doing any act.

c. “Entity” means a partnership, association, corporation, or other organization, group or subgroup.

d. References in this Certification to the provision of material support and resources shall not be deemed to include the furnishing of USAID funds or USAID-financed commodities to the ultimate beneficiaries of USAID assistance, such as recipients of food, medical care, micro-enterprise loans, shelter, etc., unless the Recipient has reason to believe that one or more of these beneficiaries commits, attempts to commit, advocates, facilitates, or participates in terrorist acts, or has committed, attempted to commit, facilitated or participated in terrorist acts.

e. The Recipient’s obligations under paragraph 1 are not applicable to the procurement of goods and/or services by the Recipient that are acquired in the ordinary course of business through contract or purchase, e.g., utilities, rents, office supplies, gasoline, etc., unless the Recipient has reason to believe that a vendor or supplier of such goods and services commits, attempts to commit, advocates, facilitates, or participates in terrorist acts, or has committed, attempted to commit, facilitated or participated in terrorist acts.

This Certification is an express term and condition of any agreement issued as a result of this application, and any violation of it shall be grounds for unilateral termination of the agreement by USAID prior to the end of its term.

Grantee Name______________________________________________________________________




Date____________________________

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Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons, Implementing Title XVII of the National Defense Au-thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013

Note: This certification must be completed prior to receiving an award with an estimated value that ex-ceeds $500,000, and must be submitted to Chemonics annually during the term of the award.

By signing below, the applicant or recipient, as applicable, through its duly designated representative, af -ter having conducted due diligence, hereby certifies that:

1. The applicant/recipient has implemented a compliance plan to prevent the prohibited activities identified in section (a) of the Mandatory Provision “Trafficking in Persons” and is in compliance with that plan;

2. The application/recipient has implemented procedures to prevent any activities described in sec-tion (a) of the Mandatory Provision “Trafficking in Persons” and to monitor, detect, and terminate any contractor, subawardee, employee, or other agent of the applicant/recipient engaging in any activities described in such section; and

3. To the best of the representative’s knowledge, neither the applicant/recipient, nor any employee, contractor, or subawardee of the applicant/recipient, nor any agent of the applicant/recipient or of such a contractor or subawardee, is engaged in any of the activities described in section (a) the Mandatory Provision “Trafficking in Persons.”

Grantee Name______________________________________________________________________




Date____________________________

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Key Individual Certification Narcotics Offenses and Drug Trafficking

I hereby certify that within the last ten years:

1. I have not been convicted of a violation of, or a conspiracy to violate, any law or regulation of the United States or any other country concerning narcotic or psychotropic drugs or other controlled sub-stances.

2. I am not and have not been an illicit trafficker in any such drug or controlledsubstance.

3. I am not and have not been a knowing assistor, abettor, conspirator, or colluder with others in the illicit trafficking in any such drug or substance.

Signature: ________________________ Date:_______________________

Name: ___________________________

Title/Position: ____________________________

Organization: _____________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: ______________________________

NOTICE:1. You are required to sign this Certification under the provisions of 22 CFR Part 140, Prohibition on As-sistance to Drug Traffickers. These regulations were issued by the Department of State and require that certain key individuals of organizations must sign this Certification.

2. If you make a false Certification you are subject to U.S. criminal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001.

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Participant Certification Narcotics Offenses and Drug Trafficking

1. I hereby certify that within the last ten years:

a. I have not been convicted of a violation of, or a conspiracy to violate, any law or regulation of the United States or any other country concerning narcotic or psychotropic drugs or other con-trolled substances.

b. I am not and have not been an illicit trafficker in any such drug or controlled substance.

c. I am not or have not been a knowing assistor, abettor, conspirator, or colluder with others in the illicit trafficking in any such drug or substance.

2. I understand that USAID may terminate my training if it is determined that I engaged in the above con -duct during the last ten years or during my USAID training.

Signature: ___________________________________

Name: ______________________________________

Date: _______________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: __________________________________

NOTICE:1. You are required to sign this Certification under the provisions of 22 CFR Part 140, Prohibition on As-sistance to Drug Traffickers. These regulations were issued by the Department of State and require that certain participants must sign this Certification.

2. If you make a false Certification you are subject to U.S. criminal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001.

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Certification of Recipient

To: Chemonics International

I, ______________________, _____________________, as a legally authorized Name (Printed or Typed) Title

representative of ________________________________Organization Name

do hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, this organization's management and other employees responsible for their implementation are aware of the requirements placed on the organization by 2 CFR 200, and Federal and USAID regulations with respect to the management of, among other things, personnel policies (including salaries), travel, indirect costs, and procurement under this agreement and I further certify that the organization is in compliance with those requirements and other applicable U.S. laws and regulations.

I, we, understand that a false, or intentionally misleading certification could be the cause for possible actions ranging from being found not responsible for this award, termination of award, or suspension or debarment of this organization in accordance with the ADS 303 Standard Provision for Non-U.S. Nongovernmental Organizations (for in-kind, standard, and simplified grants) entitled “Award Termination and Suspension” and the ADS 303 Standard Provision for Fixed Amount Awards to Nongovernmental Organizations entitled “Debarment and Suspension.”

I, we, further agree that by signing below, we provide certification and assurance for the following:

(1) Assurance of Compliance with Laws and Regulations Governing Non-Discrimination in Federally Assisted Programs

(2) The Certification Regarding Lobbying(3) The Key Individual Certification Narcotics Offenses and Drug Trafficking(4) Participant Certification Narcotics Offenses and Drug Trafficking(5) The Certification Regarding Terrorist Financing (6) The Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons

These certifications and assurances are given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all U.S. Federal grants, loans, contracts, property, discounts, or other U.S. Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the recipient by Chemonics, including installment payments after such date on account of applications for U.S. Federal financial assistance which was approved before such date. The recipient recognizes and agrees that such U.S. Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the representations and agreements made in these assurances, and that the United States will have the right to seek judicial enforcement of these assurances. These assurances are binding on the recipient, its successors, transferees, and assignees, and the person or persons whose signatures appear below are authorized to sign these assurances on behalf of the recipient.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

_________________________ _________________________Signature Position Title

_________________________ _________________________Type or Print Name Date of Execution

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