Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL 668 12 000003
Apply for SOL 668 12 000003
- The Sudan USAID Khartoum in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Health Systems Strengthening Project (HSSP)" 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 Apr 4, 2012 and posted on Apr 4, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2012 5pm South Sudan time. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000,000.00 in funding.
- 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 Health Systems Strengthening Project (HSSP) is a USAID-funded cooperative agreement focused on improving how primary health care is managed and delivered in South Sudan, specifically in Western Equatoria State (WES) and Central Equatoria State (CES). The core aim is to strengthen the ownership, leadership, and operational capacity of two key layers of the health system: County Health Departments (CHDs) and State Ministries of Health (SMOHs). In practical terms, the opportunity is centered less on building standalone services and more on building the management, oversight, and governance capabilities that allow local health authorities to plan, coordinate, supervise, and sustain high-quality primary health care.
The project’s stated goal is to increase the ability of health managers and institutions at county and state levels to oversee health service delivery effectively. This implies support for functions such as planning and budgeting, supportive supervision, performance monitoring, coordination of partners, and strengthening accountability so that services are not only available but also consistent in quality. By expanding the capacity of health managers to manage and oversee service provision, HSSP is designed to directly support the Ministry of Health’s broader national objective: comprehensive primary health care access for all people in South Sudan. The emphasis on “ownership†signals an intent to shift leadership and decision-making toward South Sudanese health authorities, reducing dependence on external implementers over time.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is an earmark opportunity administered by USAID (Sudan USAID Khartoum) and offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the implementing partner should expect substantial involvement by USAID during implementation compared with a standard grant. The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of up to $25,000,000, which also served as the award ceiling. There was no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0), and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, lowering barriers for applicants that may not be able to contribute additional funds.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity unless further limitations were specified elsewhere in the full announcement. The funding was tied to CFDA number 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs, and the activity category is health. The opportunity was posted on April 4, 2012, with an application deadline of May 15, 2012 at 5:00 pm South Sudan time, and it was later archived on June 14, 2012. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Agreement Officer Mandy Parham (phone: 202-216-6279), reflecting the official channel for administrative questions related to the solicitation.
Overall, HSSP can be understood as a large-scale health systems investment aimed at improving the management backbone of primary health care in two strategically important states. Rather than focusing only on direct clinical delivery, the opportunity prioritizes the institutional and managerial capacities that determine whether primary care services are coordinated, supervised, and delivered to acceptable standards over time, with the long-term intent of enabling South Sudan’s health authorities to lead and sustain improvements independently.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Health Systems Strengthening Project (HSSP)
What is the Health Systems Strengthening Project (HSSP)?
The Health Systems Strengthening Project (HSSP) is a USAID-funded cooperative agreement focused on improving how primary health care is managed and delivered in South Sudan. The opportunity emphasizes strengthening the underlying management, oversight, and governance functions that support primary health care services.
What is the main goal of HSSP?
The stated goal is to increase the ability of health managers and institutions at county and state levels to oversee health service delivery effectively. This includes strengthening the leadership and operational capacity needed to plan, coordinate, supervise, and sustain high-quality primary health care.
Which parts of the health system are the primary focus of this opportunity?
The opportunity centers on strengthening two key layers of the health system: County Health Departments (CHDs) and State Ministries of Health (SMOHs). The focus is on building their ownership, leadership, and operational capacity.
Where will the project be implemented?
The project is specifically focused on South Sudan, in Western Equatoria State (WES) and Central Equatoria State (CES).
Is the project mainly about delivering clinical services directly?
No. The opportunity is described as being centered less on building standalone services and more on strengthening management and governance capabilities. The intent is to improve the systems that allow local health authorities to plan, coordinate, supervise, monitor, and sustain quality primary health care over time.
What kinds of activities or functions does HSSP imply support for?
Based on the description, the project implies support for functions such as planning and budgeting, supportive supervision, performance monitoring, coordination of partners, and strengthening accountability so that primary health care services are consistently available and delivered to acceptable quality standards.
How does HSSP align with South Sudan's national health objectives?
HSSP is designed to directly support the Ministry of Health's broader national objective of comprehensive primary health care access for all people in South Sudan, by strengthening the capacity of county- and state-level institutions to oversee service delivery.
What does "ownership" mean in the context of this opportunity?
The emphasis on "ownership" signals an intent to shift leadership and decision-making toward South Sudanese health authorities over time, reducing dependence on external implementers and strengthening the ability of local institutions to lead and sustain improvements.
What type of funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates that the implementing partner should expect substantial involvement by USAID during implementation, compared with a standard grant.
Which agency is administering the opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by USAID (Sudan USAID Khartoum).
Is this an earmark opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is described as an earmark opportunity administered by USAID.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is up to $25,000,000.
Is there an award ceiling?
Yes. The award ceiling is listed as $25,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity unless further limitations were specified elsewhere in the full announcement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is health.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 4, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 15, 2012 at 5:00 pm South Sudan time.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on June 14, 2012.
Who was the point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Agreement Officer Mandy Parham.
What contact information was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided for Agreement Officer Mandy Parham was 202-216-6279.
What is the overall purpose of investing in health systems strengthening through HSSP?
Overall, HSSP is described as a large-scale investment intended to strengthen the management backbone of primary health care in Western Equatoria State and Central Equatoria State. The approach prioritizes institutional and managerial capacities that influence whether primary health care services are coordinated, supervised, and delivered to acceptable standards over time, with a long-term intent of enabling South Sudan's health authorities to lead and sustain improvements independently.
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