B--Financial Advisor Services for Mineral Tender Development and Geological Service

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition is to establish a sole source, short-term bridge contract under FAR 6.302-1 to the contractor currently providing the services described in the performance work statement thus allowing continued support pending the issuance of a new competitive acquisition. The US Department of the Interior, National Business Center, through its Franchise Fund activity, Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), is issuing this solicitation, on behalf of the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations of the Department of Defense. The TFBSO has a requirement for contractor support to provide professional financial analysis, advisory and transaction support services. The Contractor shall advise the Ministry of Mines of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (the "Ministry of Mines") on the execution of a fair and transparent tender and bid process for five of Afghanistan's mineral assets. Specifically, the Contractor shall provide the necessary financial advice, investor outreach, and transaction services to enable the Ministry of Mines to conduct a fair and transparent tender process for five of the country's mineral assets. The contractor shall provide such services, documents, analysis and other deliverables helpful to advance mineral exploration and mineral tenders in Afghanistan.