Opportunity Information: Apply for 72066324RFI00003
USAID Ethiopia has issued a forecasted Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) in the form of a Request for Information (RFI) for an anticipated program called the Health Security Activity. This is not the full competitive solicitation yet; it is USAID collecting market feedback to shape the eventual funding opportunity, including refining the planned activity design and deciding whether applicants should be required or encouraged to provide cost share.
The RFI has two main goals. First, USAID is asking interested organizations to review and comment on the draft Activity Description (provided in Attachment A referenced in the notice). Feedback can cover what is clear or unclear, whether the approach is realistic, what gaps exist, and what adjustments would make the activity more feasible and impactful. Second, USAID is specifically requesting input on cost share expectations, referencing USAID policy ADS 303.3.10.1 on cost share determination and the federal assistance regulation at 2 CFR 200.306. Respondents are asked to directly answer two questions: whether cost share is appropriate for this type of health security activity (and the reasons why or why not), and if cost share is appropriate, what a realistic cost share level would be.
Key administrative details are also provided. The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number 72066324RFI00003, categorized as a discretionary opportunity with the funding activity category of Health (CFDA 98.001). Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning a broad range of organizations may provide input. USAID anticipates one award, and the notice lists an award ceiling of $27,000,000, indicating the potential upper bound of funding for the future award once the formal NOFO is released.
Responses are voluntary and should be submitted by email by March 28, 2024. Submissions must be sent to Tesfaye Wolde (twolde@usaid.gov) with a copy to Agreement Officer Deborah Rakowski (drakowski@usaid.gov). The email subject line should read: "RFI no. 72066324RFI00003, Health Security Activity". USAID notes that respondents will receive only an electronic confirmation of receipt and should not expect individualized feedback on their suggestions. The agency also states that responding does not create any legal claim against the U.S. Government, and questions about the RFI should be directed only to the listed email contacts.Apply for 72066324RFI00003
- The Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Health Security Activity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-03-13.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-03-28. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $27,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Health Security Activity (USAID Ethiopia) RFI - FAQs
1) What is being announced in this notice?
USAID Ethiopia has issued a forecasted Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) in the form of a Request for Information (RFI) related to an anticipated program called the Health Security Activity. This notice is for information-gathering and market feedback, not the full competitive solicitation.
2) Is this the full funding opportunity I can apply to right now?
No. The notice is an RFI and is not the final competitive solicitation. USAID is collecting input to help shape the eventual funding opportunity, including refining the activity design and deciding how to handle cost share.
3) What is the purpose of the RFI?
The RFI has two stated goals: (1) gather feedback on the draft Activity Description (Attachment A referenced in the notice), and (2) collect input specifically on whether cost share should be required or encouraged and, if so, at what level.
4) What feedback is USAID requesting about the draft Activity Description?
USAID is asking interested organizations to review and comment on the draft Activity Description (Attachment A). Feedback may address what is clear or unclear, whether the approach is realistic, what gaps exist, and what adjustments could make the activity more feasible and impactful.
5) What are the two cost share questions USAID wants respondents to answer?
USAID asks respondents to directly answer: (1) whether cost share is appropriate for this type of health security activity (and the reasons why or why not), and (2) if cost share is appropriate, what a realistic cost share level would be.
6) What policies or regulations does USAID reference for cost share input?
The notice references USAID policy ADS 303.3.10.1 regarding cost share determination, and the federal assistance regulation at 2 CFR 200.306.
7) Who can respond to this RFI?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning a broad range of organizations may provide input.
8) Is responding to the RFI required to apply later?
The notice states responses are voluntary. It does not indicate that submitting an RFI response is required for participation in any future competitive solicitation.
9) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this RFI?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 72066324RFI00003.
10) How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as a discretionary opportunity, with a funding activity category of Health and CFDA 98.001.
11) How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipates one award.
12) What is the award ceiling listed in the notice?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $27,000,000, indicating the potential upper bound of funding for the future award once the formal NOFO is released.
13) Does the award ceiling mean $27,000,000 is guaranteed?
No. The notice describes the $27,000,000 figure as an award ceiling and frames it as a potential upper bound for a future award once the formal NOFO is released.
14) When are RFI responses due?
Responses should be submitted by email by March 28, 2024.
15) How do I submit an RFI response?
Responses must be submitted by email to Tesfaye Wolde at twolde@usaid.gov, with a copy to Agreement Officer Deborah Rakowski at drakowski@usaid.gov.
16) What subject line should be used for the email submission?
The email subject line should read: "RFI no. 72066324RFI00003, Health Security Activity".
17) Will USAID provide feedback on my specific suggestions?
USAID notes that respondents will receive only an electronic confirmation of receipt and should not expect individualized feedback on their suggestions.
18) Can I submit questions about the RFI to other USAID staff?
No. The notice states that questions about the RFI should be directed only to the listed email contacts.
19) Does responding to the RFI create any legal rights or claims?
No. USAID states that responding does not create any legal claim against the U.S. Government.
20) What is USAID using the RFI responses for?
USAID is using responses to shape the eventual funding opportunity, including refining the planned activity design and deciding whether cost share should be required or encouraged.
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