Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID VIETNAM 486 11 023 RFA
Apply for USAID VIETNAM 486 11 023 RFA
- The Thailand USAID Bangkok in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sustainable Management of the HIV/AIDS Response and Transition to Technical Assistance (SMART TA) Project" 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 4, 2011 and posted on Feb 25, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $45,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000,000.00 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).
- U.S. or non U.S. non governmental organizations (NGOs) and/or a consortia
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Opportunity Summary:
The Sustainable Management of the HIV/AIDS Response and Transition to Technical Assistance (SMART TA) Project is a USAID/Vietnam funding opportunity aimed at strengthening Vietnam's national HIV/AIDS response so that HIV services remain high-quality, comprehensive, and sustainable over time. The core idea is to support Vietnam in maintaining and improving HIV prevention, care, and treatment services while shifting the overall approach toward longer-term country ownership and increased reliance on targeted technical assistance rather than externally driven service delivery. The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation in areas such as planning, oversight, and coordination to ensure the program stays aligned with U.S. Government priorities and the expected results described in the full Program Description (referenced as Section C of the RFA).
USAID anticipated making an award totaling about USD 45 million, contingent on the availability of funds, for a period not to exceed five years. The planned implementation window was approximately October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2016. While the funding estimate is around USD 45 million, the announcement lists an award ceiling of USD 45,000,000 and an award floor of USD 43,000,000, signaling that awards were expected to fall within a relatively tight range if made. The notice also makes clear that USAID reserved broad discretion: it could fund all, part, or none of the applications submitted, and it could choose to make more than one award even though the expected number of awards was listed as one.
Eligible applicants included both U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and consortium applications were explicitly permitted. This eligibility design suggests USAID was open to organizations with strong local presence and contextual knowledge in Vietnam as well as international implementers with specialized HIV technical expertise, and it encouraged teaming arrangements that could combine service delivery capacity, health systems strengthening skills, and policy or technical assistance experience. The announcement indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, reducing barriers for applicants that may have had limited ability to provide additional non-federal resources.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted on February 25, 2011, with the application due date set as April 22, 2011 (both the original and current closing dates match). The opportunity was categorized under discretionary funding, with a health activity focus, and referenced CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The legal authority cited for the RFA was the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, which is the standard statutory basis for many USAID overseas assistance programs. For applicant support, a procurement specialist contact was provided (Praveena ViraSingh, with a Bangkok-based USAID listing), including a phone number for assistance accessing the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - USAID/Vietnam SMART TA Project
1) What is the SMART TA Project funding opportunity?
The Sustainable Management of the HIV/AIDS Response and Transition to Technical Assistance (SMART TA) Project is a USAID/Vietnam funding opportunity focused on strengthening Vietnam's national HIV/AIDS response so HIV services remain high-quality, comprehensive, and sustainable over time.
2) What is the primary goal of this opportunity?
The primary goal is to support Vietnam in maintaining and improving HIV prevention, care, and treatment services while shifting toward longer-term country ownership and greater reliance on targeted technical assistance rather than externally driven service delivery.
3) What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
4) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation. Based on the notice, this can include involvement in planning, oversight, and coordination to keep the program aligned with U.S. Government priorities and the expected results described in the full Program Description (referenced as Section C of the RFA).
5) What is the estimated total funding amount?
USAID anticipated making an award totaling about USD 45 million, contingent on the availability of funds.
6) What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The announcement lists an award ceiling of USD 45,000,000 and an award floor of USD 43,000,000, indicating awards were expected to fall within a relatively narrow range if made.
7) How many awards did USAID expect to make?
The expected number of awards was listed as one.
8) Could USAID make more than one award?
Yes. The notice states USAID could choose to make more than one award even though the expected number of awards was one.
9) Is USAID required to fund any applications submitted?
No. USAID reserved the discretion to fund all, part, or none of the applications submitted.
10) What is the project period of performance?
The period was not to exceed five years.
11) What were the planned start and end dates for implementation?
The planned implementation window was approximately October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2016.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included both U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
13) Are consortium applications allowed?
Yes. Consortium applications were explicitly permitted.
14) Does the eligibility approach favor local Vietnamese organizations, international organizations, or both?
Based on the notice, USAID was open to both organizations with strong local presence and contextual knowledge in Vietnam and international implementers with specialized HIV technical expertise. The inclusion of consortia suggests teaming arrangements were encouraged.
15) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
16) What program areas or services are emphasized?
The focus is on Vietnam's HIV/AIDS response, including maintaining and improving HIV prevention, care, and treatment services, and supporting a transition toward targeted technical assistance and country ownership.
17) What kind of funding opportunity category is this?
The opportunity was categorized as discretionary funding.
18) What activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity lists a health activity focus.
19) What CFDA number is referenced for this opportunity?
The notice references CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
20) What is the legal authority for this RFA?
The legal authority cited is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
21) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 25, 2011.
22) What was the application due date?
The application due date was April 22, 2011 (the original and current closing dates match).
23) Where are the expected results and detailed program requirements described?
The notice points applicants to the full Program Description, referenced as Section C of the RFA, for the expected results and additional detail.
24) Is the award guaranteed if an application meets eligibility and technical requirements?
No guarantee is stated. The notice emphasizes USAID's discretion to fund all, part, or none of the applications and to make one or more awards.
25) Who can be contacted for help or questions about accessing the full announcement?
A procurement specialist contact is provided: Praveena ViraSingh (with a Bangkok-based USAID listing). The notice includes a phone number for assistance accessing the full announcement.
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