USAID Global Waters Activity RFI
ID: 7200AA25RFIXXXXType: Presolicitation
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID M/OAAWASHINGTON, DC, 20523, USA

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/533cd646962e48ea9e89b21cafc4e0bc/view
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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) for its planned "Global Waters Activity," aimed at enhancing the Agency's capacity to design, manage, and learn from water and sanitation programs in alignment with the U.S. Global Water Strategy. The initiative focuses on three core objectives: improving communication with stakeholders, organizing knowledge resources for better accessibility, and building the capacity of professionals in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sectors. This RFI is critical for gathering insights that will inform the design of the activity and its objectives, with responses due by January 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. Interested parties can submit their responses via email to Kyle Davis at kydavis@usaid.gov, and further details can be found in the attached documents.

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    Kyle Davis
    kydavis@usaid.gov
    Rachel Baltes
    rbaltes@usaid.gov
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    Global Waters RFI .pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) issued a Request for Information (RFI) on December 16, 2024, seeking feedback for its planned "Global Waters Activity." This initiative aims to enhance USAID's ability to design, manage, and learn from water and sanitation programs, aligning with the U.S. Global Water Strategy. The RFI outlines three core objectives: improving communication with stakeholders, organizing knowledge resources for accessibility, and building capacity among water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) professionals at USAID. Responses to the RFI are solicited by January 17, 2025, with specific submission instructions provided. USAID emphasizes that this request is for information gathering only and does not form a binding solicitation. Key aspects include the importance of strategic communication, robust knowledge management, capacity building, and collaboration with local partners. The document also details potential activities under the Global Waters Activity, such as producing digital content, supporting events, and establishing monitoring systems for performance assessment. Overall, the initiative aims to solidify USAID's leadership and improve effectiveness in water security and sanitation initiatives globally.
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