Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 674 14 000001
Apply for RFA 674 14 000001
- The South Africa USAID Pretoria in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC), Early Infant Circumcision (EIMC) Service Delivery and Support to the Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland" 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 May 22, 2014 and posted on Apr 29, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $24,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $24,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- 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.
- Qualified Applicants can be international, U.S. or non U.S. non governmental organizations (NGOs), regional, local Swazi organizations (NGOs), and/or consortia comprised of any combination of the aforementioned organizations, private voluntary organizations (PVOs), and for profit companies willing to forego profit, faith based and community organizations that fit the criteria above are also eligible to apply. Although not a requirement, local Swazi organizations are encouraged to partner with international and/or regional organizations either as a member of a consortium, as a sub awardee or as a prime Recipient with either (or both) international and regional organizations as sub awardees. Similarly, international and regional organizations are highly encouraged to consider partnering with local Swazi organization(s), again either as partners in a consortium or as prime Recipient with local Swazi organizations as sub awardees. Alternatively, international and regional organizations may consider acting as sub awardees with a local Swazi organization acting as the prime Recipient. In support of the Agency s interest in fostering a larger assistance base and expanding the number and sustainability of development partners, USAID encourages applications from potential new partners.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity is a USAID Southern Africa (Pretoria) request for applications to run a five-year bilateral cooperative agreement focused on scaling up voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) and early infant male circumcision (EIMC) in the Kingdom of Swaziland. The program sits within the health sector and is designed to support the Government of Swaziland to substantially increase access to, and demand for, safe circumcision services as a public health intervention. The central purpose is service delivery at scale, with program management responsibilities placed on the recipient organization (or consortium) under a cooperative agreement structure, meaning USAID expects substantial involvement in guiding and overseeing implementation compared with a standard grant.
The project goal is to increase uptake of male circumcision among eligible males ages 10 to 49 and among male infants, aligned to national coverage targets. The opportunity describes two main national outcomes the project is expected to help achieve: first, raising the proportion of circumcised males ages 10 to 49 from a baseline of 19 percent in 2010 to 45 percent by 2015 and 70 percent by 2018; second, increasing the proportion of male infants circumcised to 30 percent by 2015 and 50 percent by 2018. In terms of overall volume and contribution to coverage, the award anticipates circumcising roughly 150,000 to 200,000 males over the life of the project, helping drive the country toward an estimated 65 percent coverage by 2018. While the title and targets emphasize circumcision itself, the framing implies the recipient must also handle the enabling pieces that make high-volume clinical programs work in practice, such as mobilization, quality assurance, referrals, follow-up, and coordination with government systems.
The award is structured as a single expected award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $24,500,000 and an award ceiling equal to that same amount, suggesting one main implementer will be selected to manage the full scope. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, and the opportunity category is listed as an earmark within the health activity area. The CFDA number provided is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), which is the standard assistance listing for many USAID overseas programs.
Eligibility is broad and described as unrestricted, with important clarifications in the eligibility text. Qualified applicants may include international NGOs (U.S. or non-U.S.), regional organizations, local Swazi NGOs, and consortia made up of any combination of these entity types. Private voluntary organizations, faith-based and community organizations that meet the criteria, and for-profit companies are also eligible if they are willing to forego profit. USAID strongly signals a preference for partnerships that build local capacity and sustainability: local Swazi organizations are encouraged (though not required) to partner with international and/or regional organizations in consortium arrangements, as prime recipients with sub-awardees, or as sub-awardees under international/regional primes. The notice also explicitly encourages applications from new partners as part of USAID’s broader interest in expanding and diversifying its implementer base.
Key administrative details include Funding Opportunity Number RFA-674-14-000001 and the title “Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC), Early Infant Circumcision (EIMC) Service Delivery and Support to the Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland.†The opportunity was posted April 29, 2014, with an original and current closing date of June 25, 2014, and an archive date of January 30, 2015. For applicants unable to access the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is Jackie Ramanitrera, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, reachable by phone at 0027124522169.
FAQs: USAID Southern Africa (Pretoria) - VMMC/EIMC Service Delivery and Support in the Kingdom of Swaziland
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a USAID Southern Africa (Pretoria) Request for Applications (RFA) for a five-year bilateral cooperative agreement to scale up voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) and early infant male circumcision (EIMC) in the Kingdom of Swaziland.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is: "Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC), Early Infant Circumcision (EIMC) Service Delivery and Support to the Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-674-14-000001.
Which USAID office is issuing this RFA?
The opportunity is issued by USAID Southern Africa (Pretoria).
What sector does this opportunity fall under?
The program sits within the health sector and is framed as a public health intervention focused on safe circumcision services.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The central purpose is service delivery at scale, designed to support the Government of Swaziland to substantially increase access to, and demand for, safe male circumcision services.
What types of circumcision services are covered?
The program focuses on two service areas: voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) and early infant male circumcision (EIMC).
Who is the program intended to reach?
The stated target groups are eligible males ages 10 to 49 for VMMC and male infants for EIMC.
What national outcomes is the project expected to help achieve?
The opportunity describes two main national outcomes: (1) increasing the proportion of circumcised males ages 10 to 49 from 19% in 2010 to 45% by 2015 and 70% by 2018; and (2) increasing the proportion of male infants circumcised to 30% by 2015 and 50% by 2018.
How many circumcisions are anticipated over the life of the project?
The award anticipates circumcising roughly 150,000 to 200,000 males over the life of the project, contributing toward an estimated 65% national coverage by 2018.
Is the program only about performing circumcisions?
No. While the title and targets emphasize circumcision, the description implies the recipient must also manage enabling components that support high-volume clinical programs, such as mobilization, quality assurance, referrals, follow-up, and coordination with government systems.
What kind of award mechanism is USAID using?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
In this opportunity, the cooperative agreement structure means USAID expects substantial involvement in guiding and overseeing implementation compared with a standard grant, while program management responsibilities are placed on the recipient organization (or consortium).
How long is the period of performance?
The opportunity is described as a five-year bilateral cooperative agreement.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
The notice lists ExpectedAwards: 1, indicating USAID expects to make a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $24,500,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $24,500,000, the same as the estimated total funding amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How is the opportunity categorized?
The opportunity category is listed as an earmark within the health activity area.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 98.001, listed as "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas."
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted. Qualified applicants may include international NGOs (U.S. or non-U.S.), regional organizations, local Swazi NGOs, and consortia made up of any combination of these entity types.
Are faith-based or community organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility description includes private voluntary organizations and faith-based and community organizations that meet the criteria.
Are for-profit companies eligible to apply?
Yes, for-profit companies are eligible if they are willing to forego profit.
Can applicants apply as a consortium?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes consortia made up of international, regional, and/or local Swazi organizations.
Does USAID encourage local partnerships?
Yes. The notice strongly signals a preference for partnerships that build local capacity and sustainability, and encourages local Swazi organizations (though not required) to partner with international and/or regional organizations.
How can local Swazi organizations participate?
The notice describes multiple pathways, including: (1) local organizations as prime recipients with sub-awardees; (2) local organizations as sub-awardees under international/regional prime recipients; and (3) consortium arrangements combining local, regional, and international partners.
Does USAID encourage applications from new partners?
Yes. The notice explicitly encourages applications from new partners as part of USAID's interest in expanding and diversifying its implementer base.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 29, 2014.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is June 25, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is January 30, 2015.
Who can applicants contact if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The contact listed is Jackie Ramanitrera, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.
What contact phone number is provided?
The phone number provided is 0027124522169.
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