WWF Viet Nam: Request for Proposals - Consultancy Services on Value Added Tax Reimbursement Process

Posted on October, 22 2021

Project: USAID Biodiversity Conservation Activity
WWF-Viet Nam is implementing the USAID Vietnam Biodiversity Conservation project, a 5-year USAID funded project implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), the provincial governments, and other implementing partners. Targeting high conservation value forests in Quang Nam, TT Hue, Quang Tri, Quang Binh, Ha Tinh, Lam Dong provinces and Cat Tien and Cuc Phuong National Parks.
 
WWF-Viet Nam would like to invite proposals from eligible national consulting companies, research institutes, or groups of consultants (hereinafter called Consultant) who are interested in developing and implementing a master plan to receive the VAT refund for USAID Biodiversity Conservation project within 6 months.
The selection will be conducted through the Competitive Bidding procedures as specified in this Request for Proposals, and is open to all eligible Consultants as defined in the USAID Standard Provisions M6 – Procurement Policies for Non-U.S based Organizations.  The Geographic code 937 applies to the USAID Biodiversity Conservation project. For more detailed information on the Geographic code 937, please refer to:
ADS Chapter 310: Source and Nationality Requirements for Procurement of Commodities and Services Financed by USAID | U.S. Agency for International Development
Detailed Request for Proposals, Terms of Reference, Proposal Templates are attached. 

HOW TO APPLY: 
Please send the electronic proposal to WWF-Viet Nam’s designated mailbox at procurement@wwf.org.vn. Your e-mail must have the subject heading as “Ref 07.22- [name of company/consultant] – Proposal Submission”.
The maximum size per email that WWF-Viet Nam can receive is 25MB.
The deadline for submission is November 07th, 2021 17:00 (ICT)
Questions for clarifications on the TOR and Request for Proposals can be sent to trang.phamthu@wwf.org.vn and procurement@wwf.org.vn before October 28th, 2021 – 17:00 ICT.
 Late submission of proposals shall not be considered. Only selected candidate(s) will be contacted about the outcome of their tender.