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Opportunity Summary:

The 2014 USFS IP Peru Forest Sector Initiative notice (Funding Opportunity Number: 2014 USFS IP 01) is not a grant solicitation or a call for proposals, but a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service, specifically its International Programs (USFS IP). The government’s stated intent is planning and market research: USFS IP is trying to understand what qualified organizations exist, what capabilities they have, and what acquisition or partnership approach would make the most sense for future work. The announcement repeatedly emphasizes that the RFI does not represent a commitment by the US Government to fund anything, make an award, or enter into a contract or agreement. In other words, it is an early-stage information-gathering step that could inform a later procurement or cooperative agreement, but it does not guarantee that a future funding opportunity will occur.

The purpose of the RFI is to help USFS IP refine requirements and determine the most suitable way to obtain comprehensive program and administrative support needed to implement projects under two USFS IP efforts: the Peru Forest Sector Initiative (PFSI) and SilvaCarbon South America. The activity area is framed broadly under Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development. Rather than seeking narrow technical deliverables from multiple applicants, the notice signals interest in a single in-country partner that can handle a full range of cross-cutting support services, working in close coordination with USFS program managers and technical experts. The mechanism referenced for eventual implementation is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement and collaboration by the US Government during project execution, as opposed to a more hands-off grant.

Eligibility is limited in a very specific way. USFS indicates it is seeking one nongovernmental organization that has legal standing in Peru (a "persona juridica"). This points to a locally established entity that can lawfully operate, receive funds, and administer activities within Peru. The emphasis on a Peru-based NGO suggests that the anticipated work would require strong local presence, familiarity with Peruvian administrative and legal processes, and the ability to manage on-the-ground logistics and coordination. The announcement’s "Eligible Applicants" field is labeled broadly as "Others," but the narrative clarification narrows it to that single type of organization.

In terms of funding expectations, the notice does not promise any awards and lists Expected Awards as 0, with an estimated total funding amount of 0 and both award ceiling and award floor shown as 0. Those entries reinforce the reality that this is not a funding opportunity in the conventional sense, but an RFI designed to gather information before any decision is made about funding levels, award structure, or even whether to proceed. The instrument type and opportunity category are also marked as "Other," which further reflects the preliminary, exploratory nature of the posting.

Timing details show the RFI was posted and created on May 5, 2014, with an original and current closing date of May 16, 2014, and an archive date of June 15, 2014. That short response window is consistent with market research activities, where agencies often request brief capability information within a limited period to support internal planning timelines.

Finally, the notice provides a point of contact for access issues: Erin Carey, Program Manager at US Forest Service International Programs, with communication routed via a Forest Service email address. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as an agency effort to identify and assess a qualified Peru-based NGO capable of providing comprehensive administrative and program support for USFS-led forestry and carbon-related initiatives in Peru and the broader South America context, while making clear that no immediate funding competition or award is being offered through this posting.

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