USAID Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Activity
ID: 720611Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/ZAMBIALUSAKA, ZMB

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8adffdaee31149ac87746196ec1d3b41/view
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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Zambia is preparing to limit competition to local entities for the "USAID Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Activity," which aims to enhance the quality of TB diagnosis, care, and prevention across Zambia. This five-year initiative seeks to improve health outcomes by reaching individuals with tuberculosis, providing necessary treatment, preventing new infections, and fostering local ownership of TB programs throughout all ten provinces of the country. The project is designed to align with foreign assistance objectives, utilizing the authority under AIDAR regulations to permit limited competition due to its critical importance. Interested parties are encouraged to direct any questions to Brian LeCuyer, the Supervisory Contracting Officer, at blecuyer@usaid.gov by November 12, 2024, as no solicitation package is currently available due to the ongoing internal review process.

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    Moono chikumbi
    260969341095
    mchikumbi@usaid.gov
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    Pre-solicitation synopsis TB Elimination.docx
    USAID Zambia is preparing to limit competition to local entities for the "USAID Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Activity," which aims to enhance TB diagnosis, care, and prevention across Zambia. This initiative seeks to improve health outcomes by reaching individuals with TB, treating those in need, preventing new infections, and fostering local ownership of TB programs. The solicitation intends to utilize the authority under AIDAR regulations, permitting limited competition due to the importance of foreign assistance objectives. The project, designed to span five years, focuses on building local capacities and expanding access to TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout all ten provinces of Zambia. Specific objectives will be detailed in the forthcoming solicitation, yet no package is currently available as the project is under internal review. This posting serves as an advanced notice for interested parties, with questions directed to the contracting officer by November 12, 2024.
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