Strengthening Medical Product Quality Assurance (QA) Systems Activity Market Research, Bureau for Global Health
ID: 350364Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for International Development (USAID)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/350364
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking input through a Request for Information (RFI) focused on strengthening Medical Product Quality Assurance (QA) systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The objective of this RFI, numbered 7200AA23RFI00015, is to gather expert insights that will inform the design of future activities aimed at improving health outcomes globally, particularly in the context of regulatory system strengthening and local capacity development. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the resilience of health systems and ensuring the quality of medical products in LMICs. Responses to the RFI are due by October 13, 2023, and should be submitted electronically to ohs_marketresearch@usaid.gov, adhering to specified formatting guidelines. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Imran Mahmud at imahmud@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Imran Mahmud Grantor
    (000) 000-0000
    imahmud@usaid.gov
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    7200AA23RFI00015 - SMPQAS Activity Market Research.pdf
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    7200AA23RFI00015.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at gathering insights on strengthening Medical Product Quality Assurance (QA) systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The RFI, numbered 7200AA23RFI00015, is part of a market research initiative by the Bureau for Global Health, with responses due by October 13, 2023. The purpose is to collect expert input to inform future activity design and improve health outcomes globally. Respondents are encouraged to provide commentary on key barriers to assuring medical product quality, opportunities for enhancement, and innovations to consider. Specific questions target areas such as regulatory system strengthening, responsible growth in pharmaceutical markets, local capacity strengthening, and engaging multisectoral actors. The submission guidelines stipulate a maximum length of 15 pages and certain formatting requirements. Importantly, this RFI does not solicit funding proposals and indicates no commitment by the U.S. Government to procure any services. USAID emphasizes that responses are voluntary and that information shared may be used without obligation. The initiative reflects a strategic approach to improve health system resilience and product quality in LMICs, focusing on sustainable practices and regulatory capacity development.
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