Opportunity Information: Apply for RFI EPT 2 PREDICT 2
Apply for RFI EPT 2 PREDICT 2
- The Agency for International Development in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Emerging Pandemic Threats Program PREDICT 2" 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 Mar 18, 2014 and posted on Feb 7, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 17, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000,000.00 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).
- 1. U.S. PVOs U.S. non governmental organizations that meet the Conditions of Registration as outlined in 22 CFR 203. To register with USAID as a U.S. PVO, please refer to USAID s website at www.usaid.gov, USAID Keyword PVO Registration, or http://idea.usaid.gov/ls/pvo for complete information and guidance. 2. U.S. NGO other U.S. non profit NGOs that do not meet the definition of a U.S. PVO, as well as U.S. commercial organizations. 3. Non U.S. NGO either non profit or for profit, that is not affiliated with a foreign government. 4. Educational Institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
The Emerging Pandemic Threats Program, PREDICT 2 opportunity is a USAID Global Health Bureau notice inviting public input on a draft program description for a planned follow-on activity focused on pandemic influenza and other emerging disease threats. It is being released as a Request for Information (RFI), meaning USAID is collecting comments and questions to refine the design before launching a formal competition. USAID indicates that a Request for Applications (RFA) is expected within the following months, but this RFI itself is not an application request and does not signal that any award will definitely be made.
The draft activity described would be implemented over five years, with total funding not to exceed $100 million. The notice anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), with an award ceiling of $100 million and no stated award floor. The funding is categorized under health assistance (CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas) and is listed as a discretionary opportunity with a funding instrument type labeled "Other." A cost sharing or matching requirement is noted as applicable, meaning successful applicants under the later RFA should expect to contribute some level of resources or match as part of the award structure, though the specific percentage or terms would typically be defined in the eventual RFA.
In terms of who could compete once the formal RFA is released, USAID signals broad eligibility across several organization types. These include U.S.-registered Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) that meet the registration requirements under 22 CFR 203, other U.S. nonprofit NGOs that are not PVOs, U.S. commercial organizations, non-U.S. NGOs (both nonprofit and for-profit) as long as they are not affiliated with a foreign government, and educational institutions. In practice, this range suggests USAID is open to implementers with strong technical capacity in infectious disease surveillance, field epidemiology, laboratory networks, zoonotic disease investigation, and related preparedness work, including universities and research-oriented partners.
The key practical point is that the government is not requesting proposals yet and is not committing to fund anyone based on responses to this notice. USAID explicitly states that the RFI does not constitute a request for applications, does not represent an award commitment, and does not obligate the U.S. Government to reimburse any costs associated with preparing or submitting comments or questions. The timeline provided in the notice shows the initial posting date of February 7, 2014, with an original closing date of February 26, 2014, later extended to March 17, 2014, and an archive date of March 28, 2014, reflecting the comment window for the draft design.
For access issues or administrative questions about the announcement, the listed point of contact is Boryana Boncheva, Agreement Officer, at 202-567-5036.
FAQs: USAID Emerging Pandemic Threats Program (PREDICT 2) - Request for Information (RFI)
1) What is this opportunity?
This notice is a USAID Global Health Bureau Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input (comments and questions) on a draft program description for a planned follow-on activity under the Emerging Pandemic Threats Program, known as PREDICT 2.
2) Is this an application or funding announcement?
No. USAID states that this is not a Request for Applications (RFA) and is not requesting proposals at this time. The purpose is to collect feedback to refine the activity design before any formal competition is launched.
3) Will USAID definitely make an award because of this RFI?
No. USAID explicitly indicates that the RFI does not signal that any award will definitely be made. It also does not represent a commitment to fund any respondent.
4) What is USAID asking for right now?
USAID is asking for comments and questions on the draft program description for the planned PREDICT 2 follow-on activity. The goal is to improve and refine the design prior to issuing a formal solicitation.
5) What is the expected next step after this RFI?
USAID indicates that a Request for Applications (RFA) is expected within the following months after the RFI. The RFA would be the formal competitive process where proposals would be submitted (if released).
6) What is the planned focus of the draft activity?
The planned follow-on activity is described as being focused on pandemic influenza and other emerging disease threats under the Emerging Pandemic Threats Program.
7) How long would the planned activity run?
The draft activity described in the notice would be implemented over five years.
8) How much funding is anticipated for the planned activity?
Total funding is described as not to exceed $100 million over the five-year period.
9) How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
The notice anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
10) What is the award ceiling and is there an award floor?
The anticipated award ceiling is $100 million. The notice does not state an award floor.
11) What type of funding opportunity is this listed as?
It is listed as a discretionary opportunity and categorized under health assistance.
12) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
13) What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is labeled as "Other" in the notice.
14) Is cost sharing or matching required?
The notice indicates that cost sharing or matching is applicable. Specific percentages or terms are not provided in this RFI and would typically be defined in the later RFA.
15) Who is expected to be eligible to compete once the RFA is released?
USAID signals broad eligibility, including:
- U.S.-registered Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) that meet registration requirements under 22 CFR 203
- Other U.S. nonprofit NGOs that are not PVOs
- U.S. commercial organizations
- Non-U.S. NGOs (nonprofit and for-profit) as long as they are not affiliated with a foreign government
- Educational institutions
16) Are non-U.S. organizations allowed to participate?
Yes, the notice indicates that non-U.S. NGOs (nonprofit and for-profit) may be eligible, provided they are not affiliated with a foreign government.
17) Are for-profit organizations included in the anticipated eligibility?
Yes. The notice includes U.S. commercial organizations and also references non-U.S. NGOs (both nonprofit and for-profit), subject to the stated limitation regarding foreign government affiliation.
18) Are universities or research institutions included in the anticipated eligibility?
Yes. Educational institutions are specifically listed as eligible organization types once the formal competition is released.
19) What kinds of technical capabilities does USAID appear to be interested in?
Based on the notice, the broad eligibility suggests interest in implementers with technical capacity in areas such as infectious disease surveillance, field epidemiology, laboratory networks, zoonotic disease investigation, and related preparedness work.
20) Does responding to the RFI cost anything, and will costs be reimbursed?
USAID states that the U.S. Government is not obligated to reimburse any costs associated with preparing or submitting comments or questions in response to this RFI.
21) What are the key dates for the RFI comment period?
The notice lists the following timeline:
- Posting date: February 7, 2014
- Original closing date: February 26, 2014
- Extended closing date: March 17, 2014
- Archive date: March 28, 2014
22) Who is the point of contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed point of contact is Boryana Boncheva, Agreement Officer, at 202-567-5036.
23) If I respond to the RFI, am I submitting a proposal?
No. The notice describes this as an RFI for input on a draft design. It is not a proposal submission and is not treated as an application.
24) Does the RFI itself establish final program requirements?
No. The purpose of the RFI is to help USAID refine the draft program description. Any formal requirements would typically be provided later in the RFA, if and when it is issued.
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