Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA OAA 15 000002
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- The Agency for International Development in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Concept Paper for Improving Supply Chain Management Systems Project (ISCMS)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 4, 2015 and posted on Jan 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 11, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $8,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $8,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Any local (defined below) non governmental organizations (NGOs), private voluntary organizations (PVOs), Faith based and community organizations, and for profit companies willing to forego profit will be eligible for award under this RFA. In support of the Agency s interest in fostering a larger assistance base and expanding the number and sustainability of development partners, USAID encourages applications from potential new partners. A local partner may be an individual or sole proprietorship or a legal entity of any type. To be considered an eligible local partner for the purposes of the intended RFA, the partner must meet the following criteria (1) Is legally organized under the laws of India (2) Has its principal place of business or operations in India (3) Is majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of India and (4) Is managed by a governing body the majority of who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of India For purposes of this provision, majority owned and managed by include, without limitation, beneficiary interests and the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organizations managers or a majority of the organizations governing body by any means.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Concept Paper for the Improving Supply Chain Management Systems (ISCMS) project is a USAID/India health funding opportunity designed to strengthen India s public sector health supply chains by placing an Indian organization in a lead technical assistance role with the Government of India. The awardee is expected to support the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) and its key entities, including the Central TB Division (CTD) and the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), to improve end to end supply chain performance for critical health commodities. The work will happen at the national level and across six focus states, emphasizing states where USAID is a lead partner for RMNCHA interventions and where health burdens are highest, including high child mortality states such as Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, along with HIV high prevalence states such as Maharashtra (and others to be finalized with NACO), and select states for tuberculosis programming.
A central expectation of the project is that it will build on what already exists rather than creating parallel systems. USAID is signaling that the implementer should leverage Government of India and state government platforms, and coordinate closely with other donors and implementers working on supply chain management. New tools or systems are only encouraged when there is a clear gap that cannot be addressed by adapting or strengthening existing approaches. The project s technical focus areas include developing public sector human resource capacity across core supply chain functions, strengthening inventory management systems for RMNCHA, HIV, and TB commodities, building durable institutional capacity so that supply chain expertise is sustained through Indian resources, and demonstrating how proven private sector models can be adapted to improve public sector delivery and availability of priority products.
ISCMS is also positioned as a transition from the USAID/Deliver Project (implemented by John Snow Incorporated), which was providing interim technical support through September 2015. The new awardee must collaborate closely with USAID/Deliver until that end date, jointly planning and implementing activities, and then fully assume responsibility for ongoing technical support to MOHFW, NACO, and CTD after the Deliver mechanism ends. The opportunity description highlights several ongoing USAID/Deliver efforts that ISCMS is expected to build from, such as national and state supply chain assessments (including in Jharkhand and Haryana), development of key performance indicators and district performance evaluation in Haryana, strengthening Haryana s electronic LMIS through standardized ordering and resupply rules and improved SOP documentation, distribution network analysis for warehousing and transport options, operational support to Jharkhand s newly created procurement and infrastructure corporation, reviews of eLMIS approaches across states to identify replicable models, collaboration with CHAI and NACO on an electronic inventory management system for centrally procured HIV commodities, support to NACO to recruit procurement and logistics coordinators, development of SOPs across multiple states, and foundational training for supply chain functionaries.
The illustrative scope of work for ISCMS covers planning, systems strengthening, data use, technology, and workforce development. On the planning side, the project is expected to support the National Health Mission (NHM), NACP IV, RNTCP, and selected states to develop and operationalize strategic supply chain plans at national and state levels. On the systems side, it will provide technical assistance for forecasting, procurement, and inventory management at national, state, and district levels, and help establish dashboards, supply chain performance indicators, and routine monitoring and audit systems. On the technology side, the project is expected to help prioritize and adopt appropriate technology based solutions, informed by periodic needs assessments of systems and personnel. On the people and institutionalization side, ISCMS is expected to build skills among national and state supply chain staff, create training curricula and mentorship and experience sharing systems, develop trainer cadres through a training of trainers cascade approach with quality assurance and supportive supervision, and introduce or strengthen warehouse management tools and approaches. In procurement, the project will support the national Central Procurement Agency and select state level procurement functions to improve efficiency and availability, including exploring innovative financing options where feasible.
USAID frames success in terms of concrete outputs and measurable health supply chain outcomes. Expected outputs include increased capacity of supply chain workers across levels of the system, adoption of evidence based forecasting, procurement, and inventory management systems for RMNCHA, HIV, and TB commodities, routine use of key performance indicators and data for decision making, improved warehousing and distribution practices, and procurement systems that are both more reliable and more cost efficient. These outputs are intended to lead to outcomes that matter at the service delivery point: more consistent commodity availability, fewer and shorter stock outs, reduced wastage from expired products, and lower overall procurement costs for essential RMNCHA, TB, and HIV commodities in the intervention states.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary USAID opportunity under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas) and will be funded through a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial USAID engagement during implementation. USAID anticipated making one award with an estimated total funding amount of USD 8,000,000, with an award floor of USD 7,000,000 and a ceiling of USD 8,000,000, and it includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is limited to local Indian entities, including NGOs, PVOs, faith based and community organizations, and for profit companies that agree to forego profit, provided they meet USAID s definition of a local partner (organized under Indian law, principally operating in India, majority owned and governed by Indian citizens or lawful permanent residents). The funding opportunity number is RFA OAA 15 000002, it was posted January 5, 2015, and the closing date was extended to February 11, 2015.
FAQs: Improving Supply Chain Management Systems (ISCMS) - USAID/India
What is the ISCMS funding opportunity?
Improving Supply Chain Management Systems (ISCMS) is a USAID/India health funding opportunity focused on strengthening Indias public sector health supply chains. The project is designed to place an Indian organization in a lead technical assistance role supporting the Government of India.
What is the main goal of ISCMS?
The main goal is to improve end-to-end public sector supply chain performance for critical health commodities, with an emphasis on measurable improvements that reach service delivery points (for example, more consistent availability and fewer stock-outs).
Which Government of India entities are expected to be supported?
The awardee is expected to support the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) and key entities including the Central TB Division (CTD) and the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO).
Which health programs and commodities are in scope?
The opportunity highlights commodities and supply chains related to RMNCHA (Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health), HIV, and tuberculosis (TB).
Where will the project be implemented?
Work is expected at the national level and across six focus states. The description emphasizes states where USAID is a lead partner for RMNCHA interventions and where health burdens are highest, including high child mortality states such as Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, along with HIV high prevalence states such as Maharashtra (and others to be finalized with NACO), and select states for tuberculosis programming.
How many focus states are included?
The opportunity references six focus states, with some states named as examples and others to be finalized (including HIV high prevalence states to be finalized with NACO).
Is the project expected to create new systems and tools?
A central expectation is that the project builds on what already exists rather than creating parallel systems. New tools or systems are only encouraged when there is a clear gap that cannot be addressed by adapting or strengthening existing approaches.
What does "no parallel systems" mean in practice for this opportunity?
Based on the description, USAID is signaling that the implementer should leverage Government of India and state government platforms and coordinate closely with other donors and implementers working on supply chain management, rather than setting up separate, duplicative structures.
What are the main technical focus areas of ISCMS?
The technical focus areas described include: developing public sector human resource capacity across core supply chain functions; strengthening inventory management systems for RMNCHA, HIV, and TB commodities; building durable institutional capacity so supply chain expertise is sustained through Indian resources; and demonstrating how proven private sector models can be adapted to improve public sector delivery and availability of priority products.
How does ISCMS relate to the USAID/Deliver Project?
ISCMS is positioned as a transition from the USAID/Deliver Project (implemented by John Snow Incorporated), which was providing interim technical support through September 2015.
Is collaboration with USAID/Deliver required?
Yes. The new awardee must collaborate closely with USAID/Deliver until its end date, including jointly planning and implementing activities, and then fully assuming responsibility for ongoing technical support to MOHFW, NACO, and CTD after the Deliver mechanism ends.
What are examples of USAID/Deliver efforts that ISCMS is expected to build from?
The opportunity lists several examples, including: national and state supply chain assessments (including in Jharkhand and Haryana); development of key performance indicators and district performance evaluation in Haryana; strengthening Haryanas electronic LMIS through standardized ordering and resupply rules and improved SOP documentation; distribution network analysis for warehousing and transport options; operational support to Jharkhands newly created procurement and infrastructure corporation; reviews of eLMIS approaches across states to identify replicable models; collaboration with CHAI and NACO on an electronic inventory management system for centrally procured HIV commodities; support to NACO to recruit procurement and logistics coordinators; development of SOPs across multiple states; and foundational training for supply chain functionaries.
What types of activities are included in the illustrative scope of work?
The illustrative scope covers planning, systems strengthening, data use, technology, and workforce development. It includes supporting strategic supply chain plans; providing technical assistance for forecasting, procurement, and inventory management; establishing dashboards and performance indicators; and strengthening routine monitoring and audit systems.
What planning support is expected under ISCMS?
The project is expected to support the National Health Mission (NHM), NACP IV, RNTCP, and selected states to develop and operationalize strategic supply chain plans at national and state levels.
What systems strengthening support is expected?
The project is expected to provide technical assistance for forecasting, procurement, and inventory management at national, state, and district levels, and to help establish dashboards, supply chain performance indicators, and routine monitoring and audit systems.
What is expected related to data use and performance management?
USAID describes expectations around key performance indicators, dashboards, district performance evaluation, and routine monitoring and audit systems, with routine use of data for decision making as a core output.
What is expected related to technology solutions?
The project is expected to help prioritize and adopt appropriate technology-based solutions, informed by periodic needs assessments of systems and personnel. The opportunity also references work connected to electronic LMIS and electronic inventory management approaches.
What workforce development and training activities are expected?
ISCMS is expected to build skills among national and state supply chain staff, create training curricula, and establish mentorship and experience-sharing systems. It also includes developing trainer cadres through a training-of-trainers cascade approach with quality assurance and supportive supervision.
Does the opportunity mention warehouses and distribution?
Yes. The scope and expected outputs include improving warehousing and distribution practices, and the opportunity references distribution network analysis and strengthening warehouse management tools and approaches.
What procurement-related work is expected?
In procurement, the project will support the national Central Procurement Agency and select state-level procurement functions to improve efficiency and availability, including exploring innovative financing options where feasible.
How does USAID define success for this project?
USAID frames success in terms of concrete outputs and measurable health supply chain outcomes. Outputs include increased capacity of supply chain workers, adoption of evidence-based forecasting/procurement/inventory systems, routine use of KPIs and data, improved warehousing and distribution, and more reliable and cost-efficient procurement systems.
What outcomes is ISCMS intended to achieve at the service delivery point?
Intended outcomes include more consistent commodity availability, fewer and shorter stock-outs, reduced wastage from expired products, and lower overall procurement costs for essential RMNCHA, TB, and HIV commodities in the intervention states.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is funded through a cooperative agreement, which indicates substantial USAID engagement during implementation.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making one award.
What is the estimated funding amount and range?
The estimated total funding amount is USD 8,000,000. The award floor is USD 7,000,000 and the ceiling is USD 8,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity states that it includes a cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to local Indian entities, including NGOs, PVOs, faith-based and community organizations, and for-profit companies that agree to forego profit, provided they meet USAIDs definition of a local partner.
What does USAID mean by "local partner" for eligibility?
The opportunity describes a local partner as an entity organized under Indian law, principally operating in India, and majority owned and governed by Indian citizens or lawful permanent residents.
Can for-profit companies apply?
Yes, for-profit companies may be eligible if they agree to forego profit and meet USAIDs definition of a local partner as described in the opportunity.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is RFA OAA 15 000002.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on January 5, 2015. The closing date was extended to February 11, 2015.
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