Opportunity Information: Apply for RFI 121 16 000001
Apply for RFI 121 16 000001
- The USAID-UKR in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Anti-Corruption through eGovernance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 17, 2015 and posted on Nov 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 03, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Anti-Corruption through eGovernance" notice is a USAID/Ukraine Request for Information (RFI), meaning it is strictly an information-gathering exercise and not a funding competition. It is not a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Applications (RFA), and it should not be interpreted as a promise that USAID will release a future solicitation, make an award, or reimburse any costs associated with preparing an RFI response. USAID is essentially testing ideas and market capability by inviting organizations and individuals to share practical input on how a possible future activity could be designed to reduce corruption in Ukraine through eGovernance approaches.
The purpose of the RFI is to collect opinions, recommendations, and implementation approaches related to a contemplated anti-corruption initiative that relies on digital governance tools and systems. While the detailed program design appears to be further described in an attached concept paper (referenced but not included in the text provided), the core theme is clear: USAID is exploring how technology-enabled governance reforms might increase transparency, reduce opportunities for bribery or discretionary abuse, improve accountability, and strengthen public administration in ways that make corruption harder to carry out and easier to detect.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may respond, subject to any clarifications that might exist in the full announcement text. At the same time, USAID emphasizes that responding to the RFI provides no competitive advantage in any later procurement or assistance process. Another key point is that USAID may use any submitted responses without restriction or limitation. Because of that, respondents are explicitly warned not to include proprietary, confidential, or otherwise sensitive information. In other words, anything submitted should be safe to share widely and should be written with the expectation it could inform USAID planning documents or future solicitation language.
The submission instructions are straightforward and fairly strict. Responses must be sent in English as email attachments, must not exceed five pages, and must be submitted during the open period ending December 3, 2015 at 1700 Kyiv local time. Submissions are to be emailed to morlova@usaid.gov and rfpkyiv@usaid.gov. USAID notes that respondents will receive an electronic confirmation of receipt but will not receive feedback on the content. The agency also states that questions about the announcement will not be answered, which signals that this is not an interactive pre-solicitation process; it is a one-way collection of input.
USAID also makes clear what not to send. This is not the time for applications, proposals, resumes, promotional materials, or statements of qualifications; those items will be discarded. The intent is to keep responses focused on substantive recommendations, implementation ideas, and strategic or technical considerations that would help USAID decide whether to proceed and, if so, how to structure a potential future activity. After reviewing the submissions, USAID will decide whether to move forward with a new activity and what form it might take, but there is no guarantee of any next step.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number RFI 121 16 000001, with CFDA 98.001, and was posted/created on November 17, 2015. The listing indicates an expected number of awards as 1, but since this is an RFI (not a solicitation), that field should be read as informational rather than as a commitment. USAID reminds interested parties that actual competitive opportunities, if any follow, would be posted on FedBizOpps (now integrated into SAM.gov in later years) or Grants.gov, and that it is the responsibility of potential offerors/applicants to monitor those sites for any future announcements related to this topic.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the "Anti-Corruption through eGovernance" notice?
It is a USAID/Ukraine Request for Information (RFI). An RFI is used to gather information from the public (organizations and individuals) to help USAID think through options and design ideas for a possible future activity.
2) Is this a funding opportunity or a competition for an award?
No. This is not a funding competition. USAID states that the notice is strictly an information-gathering exercise and should not be treated as an opportunity to compete for funding.
3) Is this an RFP or an RFA?
No. USAID explicitly says it is not a Request for Proposals (RFP) and not a Request for Applications (RFA).
4) Does responding to this RFI guarantee USAID will issue a future solicitation?
No. USAID notes the RFI should not be interpreted as a promise that a future solicitation will be released.
5) Does responding to the RFI guarantee an award or contract later?
No. USAID states that the RFI should not be interpreted as a promise that USAID will make an award.
6) Will USAID reimburse any costs related to preparing or submitting an RFI response?
No. USAID states it will not reimburse costs associated with preparing an RFI response.
7) What is USAID trying to learn through this RFI?
USAID is testing ideas and market capability by inviting practical input on how a possible future activity could be designed to reduce corruption in Ukraine using eGovernance approaches.
8) What kinds of input is USAID looking for?
USAID is seeking opinions, recommendations, and implementation approaches related to an anti-corruption initiative that relies on digital governance tools and systems.
9) What is the main theme or focus area of the contemplated activity?
The core theme is anti-corruption through eGovernance: using technology-enabled governance reforms to increase transparency, reduce opportunities for bribery or discretionary abuse, improve accountability, and strengthen public administration so corruption becomes harder to carry out and easier to detect.
10) Who is eligible to respond to this RFI?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may respond, subject to any clarifications that may exist in the full announcement text.
11) Does responding to this RFI provide a competitive advantage later?
No. USAID emphasizes that responding to the RFI provides no competitive advantage in any later procurement or assistance process.
12) Can USAID use information from my submission?
Yes. USAID states it may use submitted responses without restriction or limitation.
13) Should proprietary, confidential, or sensitive information be included in a response?
No. Respondents are explicitly warned not to include proprietary, confidential, or otherwise sensitive information. Anything submitted should be safe to share widely.
14) How should responses be submitted?
Responses must be sent in English as email attachments.
15) What is the maximum length allowed for an RFI response?
Responses must not exceed five pages.
16) When is the submission deadline?
The open period ends December 3, 2015 at 1700 Kyiv local time.
17) Where do responses need to be emailed?
Responses must be emailed to both of the following addresses: morlova@usaid.gov and rfpkyiv@usaid.gov.
18) Will I receive confirmation that USAID received my email submission?
Yes. USAID notes that respondents will receive an electronic confirmation of receipt.
19) Will USAID provide feedback or comments on submitted responses?
No. USAID states respondents will not receive feedback on the content.
20) Can I ask USAID questions about the RFI?
No. USAID states that questions about the announcement will not be answered.
21) Should I submit a full proposal or application package?
No. USAID is clear that this is not the time for applications or proposals, and those materials will be discarded.
22) Are resumes, promotional materials, or statements of qualifications acceptable to submit?
No. USAID specifies that resumes, promotional materials, and statements of qualifications are not what it is asking for and will be discarded.
23) What should a respondent focus on instead of marketing or qualifications materials?
USAID wants responses focused on substantive recommendations, implementation ideas, and strategic or technical considerations that would help the agency decide whether to proceed and, if so, how to structure a potential future activity.
24) What happens after USAID reviews the RFI responses?
After reviewing submissions, USAID will decide whether to move forward with a new activity and what form it might take. There is no guarantee of any next step.
25) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFI 121 16 000001.
26) What CFDA number is associated with this notice?
The CFDA number listed is 98.001.
27) When was this notice posted or created?
The notice was posted/created on November 17, 2015.
28) The listing shows an expected number of awards as 1. Does that mean there will be an award?
Not necessarily. Because this is an RFI (not a solicitation), that field should be read as informational rather than as a commitment that USAID will make an award.
29) Where would a real solicitation be posted if USAID decides to move forward?
USAID notes that actual competitive opportunities, if any follow, would be posted on FedBizOpps (now integrated into SAM.gov in later years) or on Grants.gov.
30) Who is responsible for tracking any future opportunities related to this topic?
USAID states that it is the responsibility of potential offerors/applicants to monitor FedBizOpps/SAM.gov and Grants.gov for any future announcements related to this topic.
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