REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) USAID EntoLocal
ID: 355431Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Mozambique USAID-Maputo (USAID-MOZ)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355431
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking input through a Request for Information (RFI) for the USAID EntoLocal Activity, aimed at supporting Mozambique's National Malaria Control Program and the National Institute of Health in entomological monitoring and malaria vector control. This initiative is expected to span five years, from 2024 to 2029, with an estimated total value of approximately $15 million, and aims to gather insights on the capacity and innovative approaches of potential organizations interested in submitting proposals. The RFI closing date has been extended to August 28, 2024, allowing additional time for stakeholders to prepare their submissions. Interested parties can contact Henrique Cuambe at hcuambe@usaid.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    hcuambe@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    ENTOLOCAL
    RFI-720656-2024-EntoLocal_Amendment
    RFI-720656-2024-EntoLocal_Amendment.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) issued an amendment to Request For Information (RFI) Number RFI-720656-2024-EntoLocal related to the EntoLocal Activity. The amendment extends the RFI closing date from August 14, 2024, to August 28, 2024. This extension enables potential applicants and offerors additional time to prepare their submissions. The notice is officially signed by Ayla-Rebeka Brooks, a Supervisory Agreement Officer at USAID. This communication underscores USAID's commitment to engaging stakeholders for its programs and ensuring participants have adequate time for participation.
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