72011925RFI00001 – Risk Communication and Community Engagement in Global Health Security
ID: 7201192500001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/TAJIKISTANDushanbe, 734019, TJK

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

PSC

HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; BASIC RESEARCH (AN11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/755734d6c7ce4c64af40f17b8ec01fca/view
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    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking expressions of interest from organizations with expertise in risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) to support a prospective Global Health Security (GHS) activity in Tajikistan. The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather insights on potential partnerships that can enhance public health communication and community resilience against health risks, particularly in the context of the "One Health" approach. This initiative is crucial for strengthening health systems and addressing gaps identified in the 2019 Joint External Evaluation of Tajikistan's health security capabilities. Interested parties must submit their responses electronically by January 10, 2025, to the designated contacts, Denis Arvanitidi and Kinsy Hood, at the provided email addresses, ensuring that submissions do not exceed seven pages in length.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Denis Arvanitidi
    darvanitidi@usaid.gov
    Kinsy Hood
    khood@usaid.gov
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    RFI_Risk communication _ GHS_Final_shared_kh.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development in Tajikistan (USAID/TJ) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from organizations experienced in risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) in the context of global health security (GHS) within Tajikistan. The objective is to assess potential partnerships for a future GHS activity focused on enhancing public health communication and community resilience against health risks. This RFI is not a funding opportunity but aims to gather expressions of interest to inform planning. Key areas of focus for the prospective project include developing community-centered communication strategies, strengthening engagement networks, and building local capacities in health risk management. Submissions are open to NGOs, private sector entities, and research organizations that have relevant experience in the region, particularly in managing health communications during emergencies. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by January 10, 2025, without any obligation on the part of the US Government for funding. The RFI also outlines specific submission instructions and organizational qualifications necessary for participation.
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