Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL OAA 12 000036
Apply for SOL OAA 12 000036
- The Agency for International Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID/WASH/DCHA/DRG Qualified Regional and Local Organizations supporting democratic development worldwide" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.004 Non Governmental Organization Strengthening (NGO).
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 23, 2012 and posted on Feb 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 12, 2012 Closind date for this RFI is March 12, 2012 no later than 300 pm EST. (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).
- Only Organizations (Local/indigenous,regional organizations)
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Opportunity Summary:
This USAID opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SOL OAA 12 000036) is not a grant competition or a request for applications. It is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the USAID/Washington Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance (DRG), located within USAID's Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA). The purpose of the RFI is market research: USAID wants to identify and better understand capable regional and local (indigenous) organizations around the world that can deliver democracy and governance support services, sometimes on short notice, and potentially across multiple countries or political contexts.
USAID is specifically looking for written information that demonstrates an organization has capacity and a proven track record to provide both short- and long-term technical assistance and related support aimed at strengthening democratic development. The focus areas include: (1) technical assistance that builds constituencies for electoral democracy and electoral reform; (2) efforts that expand participation, leadership, and political empowerment of women and other marginalized groups; (3) support to improve national and subnational governance by elected leaders; and (4) work that strengthens representative, competitive multiparty political systems in developing countries, including rapid-response support when needed. Organizations are encouraged to describe not only their own experience and footprint, but also any existing or potential partnerships, consortium arrangements, and regional or global expertise that could help deliver these services effectively.
Several process and compliance points are central to this notice. USAID is explicitly telling organizations not to submit applications, resumes, or other materials that resemble an application package, because those items will be discarded. Submissions will not be acknowledged, and USAID will not provide answers to questions about the RFI. Responses must be provided in writing and submitted electronically; telephone calls and hand delivery are not accepted. USAID also notes that it may use the information submitted without incurring any obligation and that the RFI does not commit the U.S. Government to issue a future solicitation, make an award, or pay for the costs of preparing an RFI response.
The notice also clarifies what responding does and does not mean for the future. Even if USAID later releases a formal solicitation (such as a Request for Applications), it will be announced on Grants.gov, and it is each organization’s responsibility to monitor that site. Importantly, responding to this RFI will not provide any competitive advantage in any subsequent procurement or assistance competition. USAID states that responses will be held confidential and advises organizations not to submit proprietary information.
Key administrative details include that the activity category is described broadly as "Democratic Development worldwide," with CFDA number 98.004 (Non Governmental Organization Strengthening). No cost sharing or matching is required for this RFI. Award floor and ceiling are listed as 0 because this is not an award announcement. Eligibility is limited to local/indigenous and regional organizations. The RFI was posted on February 23, 2012, and the deadline for submitting electronic written information was March 12, 2012, no later than 3:00 pm Eastern Time, sent by email to DRGdemocraticdevelopment@usaid.gov.
FAQs - USAID Request for Information (RFI) SOL OAA 12 000036
What is this USAID opportunity?
This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by USAID/Washingtons Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance (DRG), within USAIDs Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA). It is market research to help USAID identify and better understand capable regional and local (indigenous) organizations that can deliver democracy and governance support services worldwide.
Is this a grant competition or a Request for Applications (RFA)?
No. USAID explicitly states this is not a grant competition and not a request for applications. It is only an RFI for information gathering.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this RFI?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SOL OAA 12 000036.
Which USAID office issued the RFI?
The RFI was issued by USAID/Washingtons Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance (DRG), located within USAIDs Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA).
What is the purpose of the RFI?
The purpose is market research. USAID wants to identify and better understand regional and local (indigenous) organizations around the world that can provide democracy and governance technical assistance and support services, including the ability to respond on short notice and potentially across multiple countries or political contexts.
What types of information is USAID asking organizations to submit?
USAID is asking for written information that demonstrates an organizations capacity and proven track record to provide short- and long-term technical assistance and related support aimed at strengthening democratic development. Organizations are encouraged to describe their experience, footprint, and any partnerships, consortium arrangements, and regional or global expertise that could support effective delivery of services.
What democracy and governance focus areas does USAID highlight?
The notice identifies four focus areas:
- Technical assistance that builds constituencies for electoral democracy and electoral reform
- Efforts that expand participation, leadership, and political empowerment of women and other marginalized groups
- Support to improve national and subnational governance by elected leaders
- Work that strengthens representative, competitive multiparty political systems in developing countries, including rapid-response support when needed
Does USAID want organizations to describe partnerships or consortium options?
Yes. Organizations are encouraged to describe not only their own experience and footprint, but also any existing or potential partnerships, consortium arrangements, and regional or global expertise that could help deliver the services effectively.
Who is eligible to respond to this RFI?
Eligibility is limited to local/indigenous and regional organizations.
Is this opportunity limited to a specific country or region?
The activity category is described broadly as Democratic Development worldwide, and the notice refers to identifying organizations around the world.
What is the CFDA number associated with this notice?
The CFDA number listed is 98.004 (Non Governmental Organization Strengthening).
Is cost sharing or matching required to respond?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required for this RFI.
Are there award amounts (floor or ceiling) associated with this notice?
No. The award floor and ceiling are listed as 0 because this is not an award announcement.
What should organizations NOT submit in response to this RFI?
USAID instructs organizations not to submit applications, resumes, or other materials that resemble an application package. USAID states those items will be discarded.
Will USAID acknowledge receipt of RFI submissions?
No. The notice states that submissions will not be acknowledged.
Will USAID answer questions about the RFI?
No. USAID states it will not provide answers to questions about the RFI.
How must responses be submitted?
Responses must be provided in writing and submitted electronically.
Are telephone calls or hand delivery accepted?
No. The notice states that telephone calls and hand delivery are not accepted.
What email address is used to submit the RFI response?
Responses were to be emailed to DRGdemocraticdevelopment@usaid.gov.
What was the deadline to submit the RFI response?
The deadline for submitting electronic written information was March 12, 2012, no later than 3:00 pm Eastern Time.
When was the RFI posted?
The RFI was posted on February 23, 2012.
Does responding to this RFI obligate USAID to issue a future solicitation or make an award?
No. USAID states the RFI does not commit the U.S. Government to issue a future solicitation, make an award, or pay for the costs of preparing an RFI response.
Can USAID use the information submitted?
Yes. USAID notes it may use the information submitted without incurring any obligation.
Does responding to this RFI provide a competitive advantage in a future competition?
No. USAID states that responding to this RFI will not provide any competitive advantage in any subsequent procurement or assistance competition.
If USAID releases a formal solicitation later, where will it be announced?
USAID states that any later formal solicitation (such as a Request for Applications) will be announced on Grants.gov, and it is each organizations responsibility to monitor that site.
Will USAID keep RFI responses confidential?
USAID states that responses will be held confidential.
Should organizations include proprietary information in their submission?
No. USAID advises organizations not to submit proprietary information.
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