ACES
Active Communities - Effective States
- Obligated to date
- $153.3M
- Task orders
- 18
- Companies awarded
- 14
- Ceiling
- $225 million
Vehicle overview
The Active Communities - Effective States (ACES) is a USAID Office of Acquisition and Assistance indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. It serves as the agency's primary global mechanism to support host country good governance, transparency, and accountability. The vehicle provides technical assistance, advisory services, training, and direct program implementation across five technical areas: good governance and anti-corruption, legislative strengthening, decentralization and local governance, rule of law and security sector reform, and strengthening of oversight mechanisms. It has a $225 million ceiling.
The vehicle is available to USAID Missions and Operating Units worldwide. It supports Government-to-Government initiatives and addresses political-economic obstacles in other sectors to improve overall development outcomes.
Vehicle details
- Ordering period
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5-year ordering period (2021-2026) and 7-year performance period (2021-2028)
- Ceiling
-
$225 million
ACES contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| DAI GLOBAL LLC | $48.9M | 5 |
| TETRA TECH DRG JV, INC. | $45.7M | 4 |
| MILLENNIUM PARTNERS CONSULTING LLC | $16.0M | 1 |
| DEXIS INTERACTIVE LLC | $12.5M | 2 |
| CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $12.2M | 2 |
| UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CO., LLC | $8.4M | 1 |
| DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC. | $5.9M | 2 |
| CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $3.7M | 1 |
| ABT-DI ACES PARTNERSHIP LLC | $0 | 0 |
| DEVELOPMENT INNOVATIONS GROUP, LLC | $0 | 0 |
| DT GLOBAL INC | $0 | 0 |
| ECODIT LLC | $0 | 0 |
| LINC LLC | $0 | 0 |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ACES?
- The Active Communities - Effective States (ACES) is a USAID Office of Acquisition and Assistance indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. It serves as the agency's primary global mechanism to support host country good governance, transparency, and accountability. The vehicle provides technical assistance, advisory services, training, and direct program implementation across five technical areas: good governance and anti-corruption, legislative strengthening, decentralization and local governance, rule of law and security sector reform, and strengthening of oversight mechanisms. It has a $225 million ceiling.
- Which agency manages ACES?
- Active Communities - Effective States is a IDIQ managed by USAID Office of Acquisition and Assistance.
- What can agencies acquire through ACES?
- The vehicle is available to USAID Missions and Operating Units worldwide. It supports Government-to-Government initiatives and addresses political-economic obstacles in other sectors to improve overall development outcomes.
- How much has been obligated through ACES?
- $153.3M has been obligated across 18 task orders.
- How many contractors hold ACES?
- 14 contractors hold a position on ACES.
- What is the contract ceiling of ACES?
- ACES has a program ceiling of $225 million.
- Is ACES active?
- Yes, ACES is currently active (ordering period: 5-year ordering period (2021-2026) and 7-year performance period (2021-2028)).
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