GH SURGE
ID: 7200AA25RFI00006Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID M/OAAWASHINGTON, DC, 20523, USA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)

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https://sam.gov/opp/bd31a306336e410bb0c2c1743f5b8589/view
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    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking eligible Alaska Native Corporation 8(a) Participants to implement the Global Health SURGE (GH SURGE) Activity, aimed at providing high-quality technical expertise to support U.S. Government health objectives globally. This initiative encompasses a wide range of health priorities, including maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, and infectious diseases, and is designed to fill temporary staffing gaps within USAID missions through the deployment of skilled consultants. Interested parties must submit their qualifications and past performance details by January 3, 2025, with the potential for a contract award of up to $25 million, emphasizing compliance with USAID regulations and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Mir Zarif Waez at mwaez@usaid.gov or Shayn Tierney at stierney@usaid.gov.

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    Mir Zarif Waez
    mwaez@usaid.gov
    Shayn Tierney
    stierney@usaid.gov
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    RFI for GH SURGE FINAL-OAA 12-20-2024.pdf
    The Request for Information (RFI) 7200AA25RFI00006, issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), seeks eligible Alaska Native Corporation 8(a) Participants to implement the Global Health SURGE (GH SURGE) Activity aimed at enhancing U.S. government health objectives globally. This initiative allows for the rapid deployment of technical expertise in various health areas, including maternal child health, HIV/AIDS, and infectious diseases. The RFI is not a solicitation for proposals; rather, it gathers insights for market research and planning for a potential future Request for Proposals (RFP). Responses must adhere to specific formatting and submission guidelines, with a due date of January 3, 2025. Interested businesses are required to outline their qualifications, prior performance contracts, and capacity to support USAID’s health initiatives. The GH SURGE contract is designed to fill temporary gaps in expertise within USAID Missions, creating a mechanism for effective and timely responses to urgent health challenges globally. The contractor will be expected to provide high-quality consultants while ensuring compliance with budgetary and regulatory standards. Overall, this initiative demonstrates USAID’s commitment to improving global health outcomes through strategic partnerships and skilled manpower deployment.
    RFI for GH SURGE Final.docx.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) issues this Request for Information (RFI), numbered 7200AA25RFI00006, to identify Alaska Native Corporations (ANC) suitable for the Global Health SURGE (GH SURGE) Activity. The aim is to provide USAID with technical expertise to help achieve U.S. Government health objectives, addressing a range of health priorities, including infectious diseases and gender issues. This RFI is purely informational and does not compel the issuance of an RFP. Interested parties must submit responses via email by January 3, 2025, outlining their organizational capacity and past performance. The contractor selected may receive an award of up to $25 million, focused on delivering short- to medium-term technical and managerial support for health programs. The scope includes providing consultants with expertise in strategic planning, program design, technical assistance, and operational support to help fill staffing gaps caused by shortages in USAID missions. Emphasis is placed on recruiting local talent and adhering to USAID regulations while ensuring diversity, equity, inclusion, and compliance with security clearance requirements.
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