Request for Proposals (RFP) for Strengthening Organizational Development for USAID Sri Lanka and Maldives
ID: 72038325R00003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/SRI LANKACOLOMBO, LKA

NAICS

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

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b862ffddaa9547f9bd9bde2c22b81f3d/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is soliciting proposals for an Organizational Development Program aimed at enhancing the performance of its staff in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The program's objectives include strengthening leadership, communication, and conflict management skills, while also promoting employee well-being through work-life balance and stress management techniques. This initiative is particularly important in light of recent political changes and crises in Sri Lanka, as it seeks to cultivate a resilient and engaged workforce. Proposals are due by January 21, 2025, with the anticipated contract period running from February 15, 2025, to April 14, 2026. Interested parties can contact Amalsha Dassanayake at colombousaidexogen-services@usaid.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Amalsha Dassanayake
    colombousaidexogen-services@usaid.gov
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    Organizational Development Program Solicitation.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is soliciting proposals for an Organizational Development Program aimed at strengthening staff performance in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. In light of recent economic and political changes, USAID seeks to enhance leadership, communication, and conflict management skills while fostering employee well-being. The program, which seeks to create a positive workplace culture, includes a variety of activities such as a Mission Retreat, monthly coaching sessions, and bi-annual mini office retreats, alongside baseline surveys and interim reporting to evaluate progress. Proposals must adhere to a firm-fixed price contract with a deadline for submission by January 21, 2025. Evaluation will be based on cost, technical understanding, and previous experience. The program's period of performance is expected from February 15, 2025, to April 14, 2026, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. USAID explicitly reserves the right to reject any proposals and is not obligated to award a contract. Compliance with federal regulations, including having a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and being registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), is required. This RFP highlights the agency's commitment to developing a resilient workforce adaptable to evolving operational requirements.
    Organizational Development Program Solicitation (New).pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to strengthen organizational development for its staff in Sri Lanka and Maldives. The RFP, numbered 72038325R00003 and dated January 6, 2025, invites both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations to submit proposals by January 21, 2025. The initiative aims to enhance workforce performance through improved leadership, communication, conflict management skills, and employee well-being in response to evolving operational challenges following political changes and crises in Sri Lanka. The program will encompass strategic planning, leadership accountability, conflict resolution, and employee wellness initiatives. Key activities include a two-day mission retreat, monthly coaching sessions, mini office off-site sessions, and baseline surveys, all designed to foster collaboration, efficiency, and a positive work environment. Proposals will be evaluated based on costs, technical understanding, and past performance, with awards subject to funding availability. The anticipated contract period is from February 15, 2025, to April 14, 2026, with performance centered in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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