RFI Monitoring, Evaluation, Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (MECLA) Activity
ID: 72049725RFI00003Type: Sources Sought
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/INDONESIAJakarta, IDN

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

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4086b7e3d554453c9925f9d90dd0ae9d/view
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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking input from organizations regarding an upcoming Monitoring, Evaluation, Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (MECLA) Activity in Indonesia. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights from capable organizations that have experience in implementing MECLA activities, focusing on enhancing the effectiveness and transparency of USAID’s operations through improved monitoring and evaluation strategies. The initiative emphasizes evidence-based decision-making and adaptive management to optimize resource allocation and ensure accountability in development efforts, with a contract expected to span five years. Interested parties are encouraged to submit concise comments by January 7, 2025, and should adhere to specific formatting guidelines as outlined in the attached document. For further inquiries, organizations may contact Marwaty at marwaty@usaid.gov or Tammy Carolina at tcarolina@usaid.gov.

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    Marwaty
    marwaty@usaid.gov
    Tammy Carolina
    tcarolina@usaid.gov
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    RFI for MECLA Activity.pdf
    The Request for Information (RFI) No. 72049725RFI00003 issued by USAID/Indonesia seeks input from organizations regarding the upcoming Monitoring, Evaluation, Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (MECLA) activity. This RFI focuses on enhancing the effectiveness and transparency of USAID’s operations in Indonesia through improved monitoring and evaluation (M&E) strategies. Interested organizations can provide feedback on the draft Statement of Objective (SOO), which outlines key tasks, including high-quality evaluations, assessments, and monitoring capabilities, as well as knowledge management and collaborative learning initiatives. The project emphasizes evidence-based decision-making and adaptive management to optimize resource allocation and ensure accountability in development efforts. The contract is expected to span five years and aims to bolster local capacities in M&E. Organizations are invited to submit concise comments by January 7, 2025, and are reminded that this is an information-gathering process, not a solicitation for proposals. Responses should adhere to specific formatting guidelines, and all submissions will become the property of USAID. The document emphasizes gender equality, climate sustainability, and the importance of avoiding conflicts of interest throughout the evaluation process.
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