Opportunity Information: Apply for RFI 388 13 000099
Apply for RFI 388 13 000099
- The Bangladesh USAID Dhaka in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) for Local Cpacity Building" 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 Jun 10, 2013 and posted on May 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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:
This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by USAID/Bangladesh (USAID Dhaka) to gather input from qualified Bangladeshi firms and organizations that can provide local capacity-building support. It is not a grant or procurement solicitation by itself, and it does not announce an expected number of awards or funding amount. Instead, USAID is using the RFI to identify capable local entities, understand the kinds of services they can deliver, and collect information that could shape future programming or contracting related to local capacity development.
The technical focus of the RFI centers on strengthening and sustaining the capacity of recipient organizations or institutions in Bangladesh. USAID highlights three main service areas where respondents may have relevant experience. The first is organizational development, including governance improvements, which can cover areas like organizational structure, leadership and decision-making processes, policies and procedures, strategic planning, accountability mechanisms, and overall institutional performance. The second area is strengthening grants and financial management systems of recipient organizations or institutions, which typically involves building systems and controls for budgeting, accounting, internal controls, compliance, reporting, audits, and the ability to manage donor-funded awards responsibly and transparently. The third area is conducting market research, suggesting USAID is also interested in organizations that can produce data-driven analysis of markets, sectors, or value chains, including research design, field data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform development programming.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number RFI 388 13 000099 and titled "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) for Local Cpacity Building" (with the category explanation noted as Local Capacity Development). The CFDA number is 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. The posting date is May 22, 2013, with a creation date of June 10, 2013. The closing date for responses is June 11, 2013 (original and current closing dates are the same), and the archive date is July 11, 2013. The listing shows no expected awards and no estimated total funding, ceiling, or floor, reinforcing that this is an information-gathering action rather than a funded opportunity.
Eligibility is marked as "Unrestricted," meaning the RFI is open broadly to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement text. However, the narrative description specifically seeks "qualified Bangladeshi firms/organizations," so the practical target audience is local Bangladeshi entities with demonstrated experience and capacity in the areas described.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the point of contact provided is Mohammed Ahsanur Rahman, A and A Specialist, reachable by phone at 8855500 or by email at marahman@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this USAID/Bangladesh opportunity?
This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by USAID/Bangladesh (USAID Dhaka) to gather input from qualified entities that can provide local capacity-building support in Bangladesh.
2) Is this RFI a grant competition or a procurement solicitation?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a grant or procurement solicitation by itself. It is an information-gathering action and does not function as a call for applications or bids.
3) Does the RFI include funding information (award amount, ceiling, floor, or number of awards)?
No. The listing shows no expected awards and no estimated total funding, ceiling, or floor. This reinforces that USAID is collecting information rather than announcing funded awards.
4) Why is USAID issuing this RFI?
USAID is using the RFI to identify capable local entities, understand what services they can deliver, and collect information that could shape future programming or contracting related to local capacity development.
5) Who is the intended audience for responding to this RFI?
While eligibility is marked as "Unrestricted," the narrative description specifically seeks qualified Bangladeshi firms and organizations. Practically, the target audience is local Bangladeshi entities with demonstrated experience in the focus areas described.
6) What is the technical focus of the RFI?
The technical focus is strengthening and sustaining the capacity of recipient organizations or institutions in Bangladesh through local capacity-building support.
7) What service areas is USAID interested in for this RFI?
USAID highlights three main service areas: (1) organizational development (including governance improvements), (2) strengthening grants and financial management systems, and (3) conducting market research.
8) What does USAID mean by "organizational development" in this RFI?
Organizational development may include governance improvements such as organizational structure, leadership and decision-making processes, policies and procedures, strategic planning, accountability mechanisms, and overall institutional performance.
9) What types of activities fall under strengthening grants and financial management systems?
This area typically involves building systems and controls for budgeting, accounting, internal controls, compliance, reporting, audits, and improving the ability to manage donor-funded awards responsibly and transparently.
10) What does "market research" mean in the context of this RFI?
Market research suggests USAID is interested in organizations that can produce data-driven analysis of markets, sectors, or value chains. This can include research design, field data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform development programming.
11) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this RFI?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFI 388 13 000099.
12) What is the title of this RFI?
The title is "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) for Local Cpacity Building" (noted under the category explanation as Local Capacity Development).
13) What is the CFDA number listed for this notice?
The CFDA number is 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
14) When was this RFI posted and when was it created?
The posting date is May 22, 2013, and the creation date is June 10, 2013.
15) What is the deadline (closing date) to respond?
The closing date for responses is June 11, 2013. The listing indicates the original and current closing dates are the same.
16) When does this notice get archived?
The archive date is July 11, 2013.
17) Does "Unrestricted" eligibility mean any organization can respond?
The eligibility field is marked "Unrestricted," which indicates the RFI is broadly open. However, the narrative description specifically calls for qualified Bangladeshi firms and organizations, so local Bangladeshi entities appear to be the primary intended respondents.
18) Who is the point of contact for questions or issues accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact is Mohammed Ahsanur Rahman, A and A Specialist.
19) How can I contact the point of contact?
You can reach Mohammed Ahsanur Rahman by phone at 8855500 or by email at marahman@usaid.gov.
20) If this is not a funded opportunity, how might responses be used?
According to the notice, responses may help USAID identify capable local entities and gather information that could influence future programming or contracting related to local capacity development.
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