According to U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) — The U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office of American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) announced today 34 new grants to U.S. organizations to support construction projects and the purchase of equipment for overseas institutions.

The projects, spanning 24 countries, are funded through a competitive annual grant and directly support schools, libraries and medical centers outside the United States that share universal values, such as empowering women and inclusive societies, as well as promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, while advancing best practices in healthcare and education.

According to the Department of Defense (DoD) — DynCorp International, LLC, McLean, Virginia, was awarded a $52,145,079 firm-fixed-price contract to advise, train, and mentor the Afghanistan Ministry of Interior (MoI/Afghanistan National Police). This contract is for a nine-month base period with two three-month option periods.

Work will be performed in Afghanistan, with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2016. One bid was solicited with one received. Fiscal 2015 other procurement funds in the amount of $26,072,540 are being obligated at the time of the award.