The Development Innovations Group (DIG) is committed to providing quality services to the U.S. Government, missions and host government entities. DIG, a small business, can be subcontracted under various government mechanisms, including indefinite quantity contracts (IQCs), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, other types of contracts, and cooperative agreements. We are a subcontractor on the following three active USAID-funded IQCs:
Integrated Water and Coastal Resources Management Services (Water II) IQC
Donor: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Prime Contractor: Tetra Tech ARD
Duration: 2004-2013
Ceiling Amount: $2,000,000,000
Scope of Work: The Water II IQC will assist USAID and host countries in assessing, designing, implementing, and monitoring water and coastal resource management projects. The IQC incorporates four guiding principles: 1) promoting active participation by stakeholders in decision-making and implementation; 2) focusing watersheds as the “domain” of assessment and analysis of impact; 3) addressing water as a common good, using the economic, social, and environmental value of water as a primary allocation; and 3) acknowledging the legitimate value of ecosystem services. DIG’s role under the Water II IQC focuses on increasing and improving access to water resources. Particular expertise includes innovative financing for water and sanitation, and the development of business frameworks for fecal sludge management.
Global Architecture and-Engineering Services (A&E) IQC
Donor: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Prime Contractor: Tetra Tech ARD
Duration: 2008-2013
Ceiling Amount: $500,000,000
Scope of Work: The A&E IQC is designed to facilitate improved infrastructure by providing host government institutions with a range of architectural, engineering and construction services. The specific foci of this IQC comprise water resources, civil infrastructure, telecommunications and power generation projects. DIG offers technical services in the following areas: post-disaster recovery; community infrastructure finance and rehabilitation; national and local government capacity building; and market studies.
Central Asian Republics Microeconomic Foundations for Growth (CAR Micro) IQC
Donor: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Prime Contractor: The QED Group, LLC
Duration: 2011-2016
Ceiling Amount: $50,000,000
Scope of Work: This IQC aims to facilitate microeconomic reform in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan to strengthen business, infrastructure, and trade. To this end, the IQC supports micro, small and medium enterprises, agribusinesses and agri-producers to enhance economic and political stabilization. Under this IQC, DIG will leverage its global experience in building local capacity and improving access to commercial finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises.