Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 617 14 000001
Apply for RFA 617 14 000001
- The Uganda USAID Kampala in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Systems Strengthening for Health Commodities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 7, 2013 and posted on Nov 7, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 21, 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:
The Systems Strengthening for Health Commodities opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 617 14 000001) is a USAID/Uganda program design notice focused on improving health outcomes in Uganda by strengthening the systems that ensure essential medicines and health supplies are consistently available, reachable, and used appropriately. The core intent is not the delivery of a single set of commodities, but the improvement of the underlying systems that govern how medicines and supplies are planned for, procured, distributed, managed, and ultimately used within the health system, with the broader goal of improving the overall health status of the Ugandan population.
This announcement is specifically a draft Program Description released to gather feedback from interested parties on the clarity, practicality, and feasibility of the proposed activity. It is not a Request for Applications (RFA) or a solicitation for implementers to submit full proposals, and it cannot be used to form any legally binding agreement with the U.S. Government. USAID emphasizes that the concepts described may change substantially as the mission continues its design process, consults stakeholders, and proceeds through internal review and approval steps. In other words, the document is part of a pre-solicitation market and stakeholder input process meant to improve the final program design before any formal competition is launched.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity, and the anticipated funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement under the health sector. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may provide input at this stage, subject to any additional eligibility details that might appear in the full notice text. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated in the opportunity information provided.
Interested organizations and individuals were instructed to submit written comments by November 21, 2013, no later than 4:00 pm Eastern Time (Washington, D.C.). Comments had to be emailed to KampalaUSAIDSolicita@usaid.gov, and emails sent to other addresses would not be considered. Submissions were required to reference both the activity title and the funding opportunity number (RFA 617 14 000001) in the subject line to ensure proper routing and consideration. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Harriet Luwemba, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, reachable by phone at 256 414 306001 and at the same solicitation email address.
Overall, the notice signals USAID/Uganda's intention to invest in strengthening national and sub-national systems for health commodities, with an emphasis on sustained improvements in availability and appropriate use of essential medicines and health supplies. However, at the stage described here, USAID was only collecting feedback to refine the eventual program and was not accepting applications or proposals for funding.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Systems Strengthening for Health Commodities.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 617 14 000001.
Which U.S. Government agency is associated with this opportunity?
This notice is associated with USAID/Uganda.
What is the purpose of the Systems Strengthening for Health Commodities activity?
The purpose is to improve health outcomes in Uganda by strengthening the systems that ensure essential medicines and health supplies are consistently available, reachable, and used appropriately.
Is this opportunity focused on delivering specific commodities?
No. The core intent is not the delivery of a single set of commodities. It focuses on improving the underlying systems that govern how medicines and supplies are planned for, procured, distributed, managed, and ultimately used within the health system.
What types of systems does USAID intend to strengthen through this activity?
Based on the notice, the activity is intended to strengthen systems related to planning, procurement, distribution, management, and appropriate use of essential medicines and health supplies within Uganda's health system.
What stage is this opportunity in right now?
This announcement is a draft Program Description released to gather feedback from interested parties on the clarity, practicality, and feasibility of the proposed activity.
Is this a Request for Applications (RFA) or a formal solicitation?
No. The notice states it is not a Request for Applications (RFA) or a solicitation for implementers to submit full proposals.
Can an organization submit a full proposal or application for funding at this stage?
No. USAID was collecting feedback to refine the eventual program design and was not accepting applications or proposals for funding at the stage described.
Does this notice create any legal agreement with the U.S. Government?
No. The notice states it cannot be used to form any legally binding agreement with the U.S. Government.
Could the activity described in the notice change later?
Yes. USAID emphasizes that the concepts described may change substantially as the mission continues its design process, consults stakeholders, and proceeds through internal review and approval steps.
Why is USAID publishing this draft Program Description?
The stated purpose is to gather stakeholder and market feedback to improve the clarity, practicality, and feasibility of the proposed activity before any formal competition is launched.
How is this opportunity categorized administratively?
It is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What funding instrument does USAID anticipate using?
The anticipated funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement under the health sector.
Who is eligible to provide input or respond at this stage?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may provide input at this stage, subject to any additional eligibility details that might appear in the full notice text.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the opportunity information provided.
What was the deadline for submitting comments?
Written comments were due by November 21, 2013, no later than 4:00 pm Eastern Time (Washington, D.C.).
How were comments supposed to be submitted?
Comments had to be submitted by email.
What email address was designated for submitting comments?
Comments had to be emailed to KampalaUSAIDSolicita@usaid.gov.
What happens if comments are sent to a different email address?
The notice states that emails sent to other addresses would not be considered.
What subject line information was required for comment submissions?
Submissions were required to reference both the activity title and the funding opportunity number (RFA 617 14 000001) in the subject line to ensure proper routing and consideration.
Who is the point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Harriet Luwemba, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Harriet Luwemba can be reached by phone at 256 414 306001 and via the solicitation email address KampalaUSAIDSolicita@usaid.gov.
What is the overall goal of the activity for Uganda?
The notice describes an intention to invest in strengthening national and sub-national systems for health commodities, emphasizing sustained improvements in availability and appropriate use of essential medicines and health supplies, with the broader goal of improving the overall health status of the Ugandan population.
Does this notice indicate that USAID intends to fund a future activity?
It signals USAID/Uganda's intention to invest in systems strengthening for health commodities, but the document itself is part of a design and feedback process and not a funding solicitation.
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