Request for Information for USAID/Malawi VMMC Service Delivery Provision Activity
ID: 343877Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Malawi USAID-Lilongwe (USAID-MLW)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/343877
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Malawi is seeking stakeholder feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) for the planned Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Service Delivery Provision Activity aimed at enhancing HIV prevention efforts. The RFI invites responses from all interested organizations to gather insights on potential offerors’ capabilities and suggestions for refining the activity's scope, which is crucial for improving VMMC coverage among men aged 10-49 years in Malawi. This initiative is particularly important given the historical context of HIV prevalence in the country and the challenges faced in program implementation, including funding declines and regional disparities in service success. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 28, 2022, to the designated email address, and all submissions will be treated as confidential, with no obligation for USAID to act on the feedback provided.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sigidi B Mbeya Grantor
    1 772 455
    smbeya@usaid.gov
    Files
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    VMMC RFI USAID Malawi.pdf
    VMMC.pdf
    The USAID Mission in Malawi issued a Request for Information (RFI-265-0922) on September 30, 2022, seeking stakeholder feedback for the planned VMMC (Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision) Service Delivery Provision Activity to support HIV prevention efforts. The RFI aims to gather insights about potential offerors’ capabilities and suggestions for refining the activity's scope, thereby enhancing development impact and coordination with national priorities. The document outlines the historical context of HIV prevalence in Malawi and the need to improve VMMC coverage among men aged 10-49 years. It enumerates existing challenges, including variations in program success across regions and the decline in funding following the end of a significant World Bank grant. The RFI seeks responses regarding organizational interest, experiences, program implementation strategies, and how to address barriers to achieving project goals amid external challenges like COVID-19. Responses must be submitted by October 28, 2022, and are strictly voluntary, with no obligation for USAID to act on the feedback. The responses may influence the design of future solicitations but do not guarantee any preferential treatment in upcoming proposals. Stakeholders are encouraged to share innovative solutions and best practices to enhance VMMC service delivery in Malawi.
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