Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL 521 14 000044
Apply for SOL 521 14 000044
- The Agency for International Development in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sources Sought Notice Local capacity development for civil society and private sector organizations working with communal governments" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 11, 2014 and posted on Jun 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 27, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Local Haitian non governmental organization
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a USAID Haiti Sources Sought Notice (Funding Opportunity Number SOL 521 14 000044) focused on identifying qualified Haitian organizations that can deliver capacity-building support to local civil society and private sector organizations that work alongside communal governments. It is explicitly not a request for proposals or bids, but rather a market research step USAID is using to understand what local Haitian organizations exist, what they can do, and how they might support USAID goals in strengthening local governance oversight and reform. The geographic focus is on the West, North, Northeast, and Artibonite departments, described as the USG development corridors, where USAID is already engaged with many local actors and wants to broaden the pipeline of Haitian organizations that could eventually be positioned to receive direct donor funding, including potentially from USAID.
The work USAID is exploring is organized into two main program areas. The first is organizational development training for Haitian organizations, including current USAID partners, sub-partners, and organizations that are not currently part of USAID programming. The training topics USAID highlights cover the practical systems and skills typically needed to manage donor-funded programs successfully: planning and strategic management, program design and implementation, human resource development, financial management, fundraising and resource mobilization, organizational governance, monitoring and evaluation, leadership development, administrative management, and an understanding of USAID policies and procedures. In other words, USAID is looking for local Haitian providers that can help other Haitian organizations professionalize their internal operations, improve compliance, and become more capable and competitive for donor resources.
The second program area goes beyond internal organizational systems and centers on strengthening civil society capacity to carry out concrete local governance functions. USAID lists specific outcomes and activities they want local organizations to be able to execute effectively, including developing and advocating for development objectives at multiple levels of government with an emphasis on the local level; empowering local government officials by facilitating collaboration among civil society, local officials, and the national government; improving citizen awareness of government activities; channeling citizen and private sector concerns into discussions about public service priorities and annual municipal budgets; running community-level media campaigns that explain the roles and responsibilities of government; and providing governmental oversight. Collectively, these points signal a governance-oriented capacity-building effort aimed at improving transparency, participation, accountability, and constructive engagement between communities and communal authorities.
Eligibility is limited to local Haitian non-governmental organizations, and respondents are asked to submit a short statement (no more than three single-sided pages) that addresses three main things: their capacity to perform the work described, a description of past clients (governmental and/or non-governmental), and proof of registration and certification as a local Haitian NGO. Submissions could be in English or French and had to be emailed electronically by Friday, June 27, 2014 at 1700 Port-au-Prince local time to the USAID Contracting Officer, Amy McQuade, at amcquade@usaid.gov. USAID also encouraged interested parties to register on grants.gov and fbo.gov (Federal Business Opportunities, now part of SAM.gov) to receive updates or amendments related to the notice.
Finally, the notice includes standard government disclaimers: responding does not create any obligation for USAID to fund an award, reimburse costs, or even provide confirmation or feedback. USAID may use the information submitted for legally appropriate purposes, and after reviewing responses it may choose to publish a pre-solicitation notice and a formal solicitation on grants.gov or fbo.gov. Importantly, any response to this Sources Sought Notice would not count as a response to a future solicitation, meaning organizations would still need to apply formally later if USAID issues an actual funding or contracting opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this opportunity?
This is a USAID Haiti Sources Sought Notice (Funding Opportunity Number SOL 521 14 000044). It is a market research step to identify qualified local Haitian organizations that could provide capacity-building support to other Haitian civil society and private sector organizations working alongside communal governments.
Is this a request for proposals (RFP) or an invitation to bid?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for proposals, applications, or bids. It is a Sources Sought Notice intended to help USAID understand what qualified local Haitian organizations exist and what capabilities they have.
What is USAID trying to learn from respondents?
USAID is gathering information about local Haitian organizations, including what they can do, their experience serving clients, and how they might support USAID goals related to strengthening local governance oversight and reform.
Who is eligible to respond?
Eligibility is limited to local Haitian non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
What geographic areas does this notice focus on?
The geographic focus is on Haiti's West, North, Northeast, and Artibonite departments, described as the USG development corridors.
What overall outcomes is USAID interested in supporting?
USAID is exploring support that strengthens local governance oversight and reform, broadens the pipeline of Haitian organizations, and potentially positions more Haitian organizations to receive direct donor funding in the future, including potentially from USAID.
What are the main program areas described in the notice?
The work USAID is exploring is organized into two main program areas: (1) organizational development training for Haitian organizations and (2) strengthening civil society capacity to carry out concrete local governance functions.
What does "organizational development training" include in this notice?
USAID highlights practical systems and skills needed to manage donor-funded programs successfully, including: planning and strategic management; program design and implementation; human resource development; financial management; fundraising and resource mobilization; organizational governance; monitoring and evaluation; leadership development; administrative management; and understanding USAID policies and procedures.
Who would receive the organizational development training?
The notice indicates training could be for Haitian organizations including current USAID partners, sub-partners, and organizations not currently part of USAID programming.
What is the second program area focused on?
The second area centers on strengthening civil society capacity to perform governance-related functions that improve transparency, participation, accountability, and constructive engagement between communities and communal authorities.
What kinds of governance-related activities does USAID list?
USAID lists activities and outcomes such as: developing and advocating for development objectives at multiple levels of government with an emphasis on the local level; empowering local government officials by facilitating collaboration among civil society, local officials, and the national government; improving citizen awareness of government activities; channeling citizen and private sector concerns into discussions about public service priorities and annual municipal budgets; running community-level media campaigns explaining roles and responsibilities of government; and providing governmental oversight.
What does USAID mean by "working alongside communal governments" in this context?
Based on the notice, the intent is to strengthen the ability of civil society and private sector organizations to engage constructively with communal authorities and government processes, including public service priorities, municipal budgeting discussions, and oversight-related activities.
What must respondents submit?
Respondents must submit a short statement (no more than three single-sided pages) addressing: (1) their capacity to perform the work described, (2) a description of past clients (governmental and/or non-governmental), and (3) proof of registration and certification as a local Haitian NGO.
Is there a page limit for the response?
Yes. The statement must be no more than three single-sided pages.
What information about experience is requested?
The notice asks for a description of past clients, which may be governmental and/or non-governmental.
What documentation is required to demonstrate eligibility?
Respondents are asked to provide proof of registration and certification as a local Haitian NGO.
In what language(s) can the submission be written?
Submissions could be in English or French.
How must the response be submitted?
Responses had to be emailed electronically.
What was the submission deadline and time zone?
The deadline stated in the notice was Friday, June 27, 2014 at 1700 (5:00 PM) Port-au-Prince local time.
Who should the response be sent to?
The notice directs submissions to the USAID Contracting Officer, Amy McQuade.
What email address is provided for submission?
Responses were to be emailed to amcquade@usaid.gov.
Where can interested parties look for updates or amendments?
USAID encouraged interested parties to register on grants.gov and fbo.gov (Federal Business Opportunities, now part of SAM.gov) to receive updates or amendments related to the notice.
Does responding guarantee funding or an award?
No. The notice includes standard disclaimers stating that responding does not create any obligation for USAID to fund an award.
Will USAID reimburse costs incurred to prepare or submit a response?
No. The notice indicates there is no obligation for USAID to reimburse any costs associated with responding.
Will USAID provide confirmation, feedback, or results to respondents?
The notice states USAID is not obligated to provide confirmation or feedback.
How may USAID use the information submitted?
USAID states it may use the information submitted for legally appropriate purposes.
What might happen after USAID reviews responses?
After reviewing responses, USAID may choose to publish a pre-solicitation notice and then a formal solicitation on grants.gov or fbo.gov.
Does a response to this Sources Sought Notice count as a response to a future solicitation?
No. The notice specifies that responding to this Sources Sought Notice would not count as a response to any future solicitation. If USAID issues a formal opportunity later, organizations would still need to apply formally at that time.
Is USAID currently selecting implementing partners through this notice?
Based on the notice language, USAID is conducting market research to understand local Haitian organizational capacity and is not requesting proposals or bids through this step.
Why does USAID mention expanding the "pipeline" of Haitian organizations?
The notice describes an intent to broaden the set of Haitian organizations that could eventually be positioned to receive direct donor funding, potentially including USAID funding, after future formal processes.
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