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- The Afghanistan USAID Kabul 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)" 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 Oct 23, 2013 and posted on Oct 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 30, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $12,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $12,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- International Organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID/Afghanistan issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather expressions of interest from qualified international organizations capable of deploying international Election Observation Missions (EOMs) for Afghanistan's presidential and provincial council elections scheduled for April 5, 2014. The central aim is to support credible, transparent, and inclusive elections during a key phase of Afghanistan's political transition, with the broader goal of reinforcing democratic stability if the process is widely viewed as legitimate.
The RFI explains that any USAID support would be designed to help observation missions assess election conduct against Afghan law and international standards, deter irregularities and manipulation through an international presence, increase public confidence by sharing impartial findings, and promote citizens' right to vote. USAID emphasizes that missions should communicate regularly with the public during the election period, including issuing preliminary statements, reporting on observed irregularities, and providing other timely updates at critical points in the process. By the end of the mission, supported organizations are expected to produce an independent, well-documented, comprehensive report covering the overall electoral process.
USAID anticipates making up to three awards to support these observation efforts, with total funding across all awards expected to fall between $6 million and $12 million (estimated total funding listed as $12,000,000, with an award ceiling of $12,000,000). The expected period of performance is roughly three months, beginning February 1, 2014, with the possibility of an extension if a runoff election occurs. USAID signals a preference for smaller-scale missions that blend long-term and short-term observers and aim for the broadest geographic coverage feasible, while acknowledging that security constraints will shape where observers can deploy.
Coordination and collaboration are key expectations. USAID-funded international EOMs would be expected to liaise with Afghan domestic election monitoring groups, and they are encouraged to partner with regional election observation organizations when possible. Missions are also expected to coordinate with other credible international observation efforts to reduce duplication and strengthen the overall observation footprint.
Eligibility is directed at international organizations, and USAID is specifically seeking groups with extensive, demonstrated experience fielding international EOMs, particularly in difficult and post-conflict environments. The notice is explicit that this is an RFI only: it is not a binding commitment by the U.S. Government, does not obligate USAID to release a formal solicitation, and does not cover any costs organizations might incur to respond or engage in information exchanges.
The opportunity is identified under Funding Opportunity Number 306-14-0000, titled "Request for Information (RFI)," categorized under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). No cost sharing or matching is required. Expressions of interest were due by October 30, 2013, at 4:30 PM Kabul time, and were to be submitted via email to the listed points of contact: Jonathan Palmer (Agreement Officer) at jpalmer@state.gov, Ousay Wahaj (Supervisory Acquisition and Assistance Specialist) at owahaj@usaid.gov, and kabulaidoaamailbox@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this USAID/Afghanistan opportunity?
This opportunity is a USAID/Afghanistan Request for Information (RFI) issued to gather expressions of interest from qualified international organizations that can deploy international Election Observation Missions (EOMs) for Afghanistan's presidential and provincial council elections scheduled for April 5, 2014.
2) Is this a grant solicitation or a binding funding announcement?
No. The notice is explicit that it is an RFI only. It is not a binding commitment by the U.S. Government, does not obligate USAID to release a formal solicitation, and does not obligate USAID to make an award.
3) What is the central purpose of the RFI?
The central purpose is to identify capable organizations and gather expressions of interest to support credible, transparent, and inclusive elections during a key phase of Afghanistan's political transition, with the broader goal of reinforcing democratic stability if the electoral process is widely viewed as legitimate.
4) What election activities would USAID support (if it provides support)?
Any USAID support would be designed to help international observation missions:
- Assess election conduct against Afghan law and international standards
- Deter irregularities and manipulation through an international presence
- Increase public confidence by sharing impartial findings
- Promote citizens' right to vote
5) What elections are covered by this RFI?
The RFI focuses on Afghanistan's presidential and provincial council elections scheduled for April 5, 2014.
6) What is the expected period of performance?
The expected period of performance is roughly three months, beginning February 1, 2014, with the possibility of an extension if a runoff election occurs.
7) How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipates making up to three awards to support these election observation efforts.
8) What is the expected funding level?
Total funding across all awards is expected to fall between $6 million and $12 million. The estimated total funding is listed as $12,000,000, and the award ceiling is $12,000,000.
9) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity specifies that no cost sharing or matching is required.
10) Who is eligible to respond?
Eligibility is directed at international organizations. USAID is specifically seeking groups with extensive, demonstrated experience fielding international Election Observation Missions, particularly in difficult and post-conflict environments.
11) What types of observation missions does USAID prefer?
USAID signals a preference for smaller-scale missions that blend long-term and short-term observers and aim for the broadest geographic coverage feasible. The notice also acknowledges that security constraints will shape where observers can deploy.
12) What communications and public reporting are expected from an observation mission?
USAID emphasizes that missions should communicate regularly with the public during the election period. This includes issuing preliminary statements, reporting on observed irregularities, and providing other timely updates at critical points in the process.
13) What deliverable is expected at the end of the mission?
By the end of the mission, supported organizations are expected to produce an independent, well-documented, comprehensive report covering the overall electoral process.
14) What coordination and collaboration does USAID expect?
Coordination is a key expectation. USAID-funded international EOMs would be expected to:
- Liaise with Afghan domestic election monitoring groups
- Partner with regional election observation organizations when possible
- Coordinate with other credible international observation efforts to reduce duplication and strengthen the overall observation footprint
15) How does security factor into mission deployment?
The RFI notes that security constraints will shape where observers can deploy, even while missions aim for the broadest geographic coverage feasible.
16) What is the Funding Opportunity Number and title?
The opportunity is identified under Funding Opportunity Number 306-14-0000, titled "Request for Information (RFI)."
17) What is the CFDA number and program category?
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
18) When were expressions of interest due?
Expressions of interest were due by October 30, 2013, at 4:30 PM Kabul time.
19) How were responses supposed to be submitted?
Responses (expressions of interest) were to be submitted via email.
20) Who were the points of contact and what emails were provided?
The RFI listed the following points of contact for email submission:
- Jonathan Palmer (Agreement Officer): jpalmer@state.gov
- Ousay Wahaj (Supervisory Acquisition and Assistance Specialist): owahaj@usaid.gov
- kabulaidoaamailbox@usaid.gov
21) Does responding to the RFI obligate USAID to pay proposal preparation or other response costs?
No. The notice states it does not cover any costs organizations might incur to respond or engage in information exchanges.
22) What is the intended role of international observers according to the RFI?
International observers are intended to provide an impartial international presence that can help deter irregularities, assess election conduct against Afghan law and international standards, communicate findings to the public during the election period, and produce a comprehensive final report on the overall process.
23) Is the RFI focused on supporting public confidence in the election process?
Yes. A stated aim of the observation missions is to increase public confidence by sharing impartial findings, with the broader goal of reinforcing democratic stability if the process is widely viewed as legitimate.
24) Does USAID encourage partnerships with other organizations?
Yes. Missions are encouraged to partner with regional election observation organizations when possible and are expected to coordinate with other credible international observation efforts to reduce duplication and strengthen the overall observation footprint.
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