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Integrated Health Systems Strengthening Activity Bureau For Global Health Office Of Health Systems

The US Agency for International Development, Bureau for Global Health, Office of Health Systems has a requirement for the Integrated Health Systems Strengthening Activity.

Solicitation Summary

The US Agency for International Development, Bureau for Global Health, Office of Health Systems has a requirement for the Integrated Health Systems Strengthening Activity.

Solicitation in a Nutshell

Item

Details
Agency The US Agency for International Development, Bureau for Global Health, Office of Health Systems
Solicitation Number 7200AA24RFI00010
Status Pre-RFP
Solicitation Date 05/2024 (Estimate)
Award Date 03/2025 (Estimate)
Contract Ceiling Value $500,000,000.00
Solicitation Number 7200AA24RFI00010
Competition Type Undetermined
Type of Award Undetermined
Primary Requirement Professional Services
Duration 5 year(s) base
Contract Type TBD
No. of Expected Awards N/A
NAICS Code(s):
X

Not Reported
Place of Performance:
  • United States
Opportunity Website: https://sam.gov/opp/78b503b78bb3458a8d9eac66328fda08/view

Background

To achieve sustainable and resilient health systems requires localized and context-specific approaches to health system strengthening (HSS) that are built upon high-quality global HSS evidence and coordination. These investments operationalize USAID’s Vision for HSS 2030, and serve as the foundation for sustainable progress in the Bureau for Global Health’s priority areas of preventing child and maternal deaths; controlling the HIV/AIDS epidemic; and combating infectious diseases.

As a global leader in health systems, USAID’s HSS investments are key to advancing Universal Health Coverage, primary health care,1 pandemic preparedness and global health security, and climate resilience. Effective HSS collaboration and learning, impact measurement, implementation support, and capacity building are all critical to advancing global health and development goals and sustainably improving health outcomes.

Requirements

  • This global flagship project is intended to meet current needs in the field of health system strengthening (HSS), which is dynamic and evolving
  • COVID-19 demonstrated the importance of strong and resilient health systems, bringing renewed attention to the importance of health systems investments; and there is increasing interest in integrated HSS programming as a cornerstone of advancing primary health care that aligns with country priorities, as an effective approach to sustaining improved health outcomes
  • Technical assistance needs from both USAID Missions and partner countries are expected to continue to expand as the implementation of HSS activities, and country requests for support in this area, increase
  • USAID has a particular interest in strengthening integrated HSS activities that work across health areas to address common system barriers and strengthen system-wide performance to promote sustainable improvements in health outcomes
  • This includes activities to promote financial protection, efficiency, and affordability of health services in general; ensure the quality or availability of an essential package of prevention, promotion, treatment, and care services; enhance equitable access to priority services by under-served, marginalized, and other high priority groups; and ensure responsiveness to community expectations
  • The Agency recognizes that further progress in reaching health outcomes requires simultaneous and collaborative health system improvements driven by multi-faceted HSS approaches. Specific investment areas will be refined, including through consideration of responses to this RFI, but are currently anticipated to include innovative country-led implementation, global technical leadership and collaboration, and adaptive learning, research, and evidence
  • This design would strengthen technical collaboration on key HSS topics, such as (but not limited to) health financing, the health workforce, health system resilience, multi-sectoral integration, locally led implementation, and others

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Writing Winning Proposals for USAID RFPs

Just finished a very large USAID IDIQ proposal. Since it was the first time my client was bidding for a large USAID project, I realized that they had many misconceptions about how to work with USAID. It thus prompted me to write this article to help companies bid properly for USAID projects.

 

USAID Bidding Peculiarities

Bidding on large USAID projects is different from many DoD or other federal agencies. Most companies are familiar with the usual bidding process in those agencies. Also once you have a good past performance with any federal agency, you can easily use it with others as well. Unfortunately, that is not the case in USAID bids. Obviously, what I am pointing at is my own experience and opinion; not what is officially written in the bids.

 

Points to Consider

There are many issues involved when writing a proposal for a USAID solicitation but I wanted to concentrate on a few, which I think are essential:

  1. Work in Advance

It is critical to begin preparations for a proposal prior to an official announcement. Ideally, well in advance of an RFP’s release, a firm will be aware that a mission intends to complete an activity and has a general sense of what services will be called for. With good intelligence, a company can review potential partners and anticipate significant competitors months in advance.

  1. Team Up

If this is the first time you are bidding for a USAID project, don’t go alone. You will lose. You must partner with a company that has USAID past performance under their belt. It is an uphill battle to get into their circle, unless you team up with a company that has worked with them. Frequently firms that begin partnering discussions early and that possess a fair understanding of what the project will entail sign a pre-teaming agreement. They will then turn this into a full teaming agreement when the RFP is out.

  1. Have a Strong Management Posture

The most important part in your proposal is the management section. And the most important part in that is the resume of the management and specially the Chief of the Party (COP) or the Program Manager. Don’t underestimate the importance of this person. A lot of the selection decision depends on his/her experience and qualities. Therefore, you need to give special attention to finding the suitable candidate for this position. This is one of the most important factors in getting a winning proposal.  I should note that in 2003, USAID officially changed their policy and eliminated prior experience leading USAID-sponsored activities as a factor in evaluating COP candidates. Yet, firms bidding for USAID jobs understand the importance of COP qualifications and still actively request candidates with such experience in their job postings.

  1. Ask Questions

There is almost always an opportunity to ask USAID for clarifications on what a program announcement requires of the bidder. The period to ask questions usually expires well before the proposal submission deadline. Don’t miss this opportunity and ask about every possible ambiguity in the RFP.

 

A Final Note for Seasoned Companies

As of April 10, 2016, USAID has amended a number of its guidelines for proposal writing. Here is a short summary:

  • Section VI. A. (Pg. 37): Removed pooled cost guidance
  • Section VI. A. (Pg. 37): Added cost sharing and program income guidance.Cost sharing must be in U.S. Dollars
  • Section VI. A. (Pg.37): If no NICRA, can charge a de minimis rate of 10% of MTDC
  • Section VI.A. (Pg. 37): Funded modification new budget must include unexpended funds from prior obligation.
  • Section VI. D. (Pg. 38, 40): Advanced requirements for new applicants separated into two sections to include information on fixed-amount awards (formerly fixed-obligation grants)
  • Section VI. E. (Pg. 40): Ineligible Suppliers section provides websites for the three lists of ineligible suppliers of USAID-financed goods and services.
  • Section VI. E. 4. (Pg. 46-7): Prohibited sources expanded and clarified
  • Section VI. H. (Pg. 49): Clarified that cost sharing amounts must be reported in U.S. Dollars, not percentages.
  • Section VI. G. (Pg. 56): Changed reference to 2 CFR 308
  • Section VI. G. (Pg. 57): Clarification of official international travel and staff member dependents for over six months

 

Writing USAID proposals needs time and energy. Start early, team up, and select a consulting firm that has prior experience in USAID proposals.

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Writing Winning Proposals for USAID RFPs

Just finished a very large USAID IDIQ proposal. Since it was the first time my client was bidding for a large USAID project, I realized that they had many misconceptions about how to work with USAID. It thus prompted me to write this article to help companies bid properly for USAID projects.

 

USAID Bidding Peculiarities

Bidding on large USAID projects is different from many DoD or other federal agencies. Most companies are familiar with the usual bidding process in those agencies. Also once you have a good past performance with any federal agency, you can easily use it with others as well. Unfortunately, that is not the case in USAID bids. Obviously, what I am pointing at is my own experience and opinion; not what is officially written in the bids.

 

Points to Consider

There are many issues involved when writing a proposal for a USAID solicitation but I wanted to concentrate on a few, which I think are essential:

  1. Work in Advance

It is critical to begin preparations for a proposal prior to an official announcement. Ideally, well in advance of an RFP’s release, a firm will be aware that a mission intends to complete an activity and has a general sense of what services will be called for. With good intelligence, a company can review potential partners and anticipate significant competitors months in advance.

  1. Team Up

If this is the first time you are bidding for a USAID project, don’t go alone. You will lose. You must partner with a company that has USAID past performance under their belt. It is an uphill battle to get into their circle, unless you team up with a company that has worked with them. Frequently firms that begin partnering discussions early and that possess a fair understanding of what the project will entail sign a pre-teaming agreement. They will then turn this into a full teaming agreement when the RFP is out.

  1. Have a Strong Management Posture

The most important part in your proposal is the management section. And the most important part in that is the resume of the management and specially the Chief of the Party (COP) or the Program Manager. Don’t underestimate the importance of this person. A lot of the selection decision depends on his/her experience and qualities. Therefore, you need to give special attention to finding the suitable candidate for this position. This is one of the most important factors in getting a winning proposal.  I should note that in 2003, USAID officially changed their policy and eliminated prior experience leading USAID-sponsored activities as a factor in evaluating COP candidates. Yet, firms bidding for USAID jobs understand the importance of COP qualifications and still actively request candidates with such experience in their job postings.

  1. Ask Questions

There is almost always an opportunity to ask USAID for clarifications on what a program announcement requires of the bidder. The period to ask questions usually expires well before the proposal submission deadline. Don’t miss this opportunity and ask about every possible ambiguity in the RFP.

 

A Final Note for Seasoned Companies

As of April 10, 2016, USAID has amended a number of its guidelines for proposal writing. Here is a short summary:

  • Section VI. A. (Pg. 37): Removed pooled cost guidance
  • Section VI. A. (Pg. 37): Added cost sharing and program income guidance.Cost sharing must be in U.S. Dollars
  • Section VI. A. (Pg.37): If no NICRA, can charge a de minimis rate of 10% of MTDC
  • Section VI.A. (Pg. 37): Funded modification new budget must include unexpended funds from prior obligation.
  • Section VI. D. (Pg. 38, 40): Advanced requirements for new applicants separated into two sections to include information on fixed-amount awards (formerly fixed-obligation grants)
  • Section VI. E. (Pg. 40): Ineligible Suppliers section provides websites for the three lists of ineligible suppliers of USAID-financed goods and services.
  • Section VI. E. 4. (Pg. 46-7): Prohibited sources expanded and clarified
  • Section VI. H. (Pg. 49): Clarified that cost sharing amounts must be reported in U.S. Dollars, not percentages.
  • Section VI. G. (Pg. 56): Changed reference to 2 CFR 308
  • Section VI. G. (Pg. 57): Clarification of official international travel and staff member dependents for over six months

 

Writing USAID proposals needs time and energy. Start early, team up, and select a consulting firm that has prior experience in USAID proposals.

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