Bids Are Invited For 25-275604 - Financial Services In Support Of Dfatd’S Blended Finance Programing

25-275604 - Financial Services In Support Of Dfatd’S Blended Finance Programing . The Department Of Foreign Affairs, Trade And Development (Dfatd) Canada Has A Requirement To Put In Place A Task Authorization Based Contract To Provide Responsive Professional Services For The Delivery Of Dfatd’S International Climate Finance And International Assistance Innovation Program (Iaip) Using Repayable Financial Instruments. On An As And When Requested Basis, Through The Issuance Of Task Authorizations (Ta), The Contractor Must Manage, Administer And Coordinate Various Resources Required To Provide Dfatd With Targeted And Ad-Hoc Technical Support On Blended Finance Instruments, Including But Not Limited To The Areas Of Due Diligence, Risk Management, Financial Analysis And Modelling, And Support During The Negotiation Of Proposed Investments. The Contactor Is Required To Support Dfatd With Various Tasks Under The Following Focus Areas Outlined Below: A. Due Diligence – To Support The Systematic And Thorough Investigation And Assessment Of Potential Initiatives Proportional To The Scale And Anticipated Risk Of The Investments, While Also Considering Investment (Including Industry Standards) Best Practices. B. Financial Analysis And Modelling – To Create A Financial Representation Of Potential And Existing Investments That Can Be Used To Calculate The Impact Of Possible Future Events Or Decisions. C. Negotiations – To Support The Negotiations Of Proposed Investments. D. Investment Vehicles And Structures – To Support Participation In Limited Partnerships In Multiple Jurisdictions, Working Directly With The Private Sector And Potentially Other Public Sector Investors. In Addition, The Contractor May Be Tasked With Providing Other Relevant Support Not Specifically Covered By The Activities Above But Related To The Department’S Mandate In Eradicating Poverty In Developing Countries. These Types Of Ad Hoc Requests For Consulting Services May Provide A Surge Capacity To The Department, Including The Preparation Of Various Reports And Research In Support Of Its Mandate.