Request for Information to support anticipated activity design for Oral Histories
ID: 334912Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

USAID-VIETNAM (USAID-VIE)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/334912
Timeline
    Description

    USAID/Vietnam is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights for the anticipated design of an Oral Histories project. The agency invites responses from all interested parties to specific questions outlined in the RFI, aiming to inform the development of this future activity in the education sector. This initiative underscores the importance of oral histories in preserving cultural narratives and enhancing educational resources. Interested respondents must submit their concise responses, no longer than four pages, by October 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Hanoi local time, to the designated email address provided by the agency. For further inquiries, contact Hoa Nguyen, A&A Specialist, at hoanguyen@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Hoa Nguyen Grantor
    842439352185
    hoanguyen@usaid.gov
    Files
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    USAIDVietnam_RFI_Oral Histories_Amendment No.1.pdf
    USAIDVietnam_RFI_Oral.pdf
    The document represents Amendment No. 1 to the Request for Information (RFI) related to the USAID/Vietnam Oral Histories Project, originally issued on July 28, 2021. This amendment, dated September 17, 2021, extends the deadline for responses to October 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Hanoi local time. The amendment confirms that all information from the original RFI remains unchanged and still in effect. The document is officially signed by Bryan Moody, the Contracting and Agreements Officer for USAID/Vietnam. The extension allows more time for interested parties to submit their responses, reflecting the federal government's continued engagement in the region and its programs. Overall, the amendment serves to facilitate improved participation in the project by adjusting the timeline for submissions.
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