RFI: USAID/Washington Digital Health, Information Systems, and Data Use Request for Information
ID: 352724Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for International Development (USAID)

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/352724
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at enhancing national health information systems and digital health ecosystems in partner countries. This RFI seeks insights from all organizations, particularly small businesses, to inform potential program designs that improve the quality and use of health data to meet public health objectives. The initiative emphasizes the importance of harmonizing health systems, strengthening local capabilities, and addressing barriers to effective data utilization, reflecting USAID's commitment to advancing global health through collaborative stakeholder engagement. Interested parties must submit their responses by March 22, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Imran Mahmud at imahmud@usaid.gov.

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    Imran Mahmud Grantor
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    imahmud@usaid.gov
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    7200AA24RFI00011 - Digital Health Information Systems and Data Use RFI.pdf
    USAID has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input from organizations on potential designs aimed at enhancing national health information systems, digital health ecosystems, and optimizing data usage for public health goals. Organizations are invited to contribute ideas and comments, which will inform future program developments, but participation does not guarantee any competitive advantage or obligations from USAID. The RFI submission deadline is March 22, 2024, and responses should be directed to a specified email address using the provided response template.
    7200AA24RFI00011.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on enhancing national health information systems (HIS) and digital health ecosystems in partner countries. The RFI seeks ideas from all organizations, particularly small businesses, to inform potential program designs aimed at improving the quality and use of health data to meet public health objectives. The submission deadline is March 22, 2024, and respondents are encouraged to provide feedback on topics such as innovative technology trends, governance challenges, and local capacity building. The document emphasizes the importance of harmonizing health systems, strengthening local capabilities, and addressing barriers that hinder effective data utilization. Responses will not provide an advantage for future solicitations and will be used purely for research. The RFI outlines specific response guidelines and a structured template to ensure uniformity and effectiveness in submissions. Overall, this initiative reflects USAID's commitment to advancing global health through collaborative stakeholder engagement and the prioritization of locally-led solutions.
    Attachment 1 Response Template.docx
    The document is a response template for a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Digital Health, Information Systems, and Data Use from USAID. Submissions must not exceed eight pages, with specific formatting guidelines and content requirements for organizational capabilities and technical responses. Each submission should address key objectives, barriers, monitoring, localization, and opportunities within the specified technical components.
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