Opportunity Information: Apply for RFI 613 22 000001
This opportunity is a USAID/Zimbabwe Request for Information (RFI) focused on Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health and Family Planning (MNCH/FP). The goal is to gather practical written input from interested organizations, both public and private, on innovative and effective ways to deliver stronger MNCH/FP services in Zimbabwe. USAID is essentially testing the market and learning from organizations that have relevant experience before it finalizes the design of a future program that would be implemented through partners or contractors.
A central theme of the RFI is service delivery quality and coverage. USAID signals that the main intended result of the future activity (or activities) is the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality MNCH/FP services through implementing partners. In addition to direct service improvements, USAID is looking for ideas and approaches that strengthen national MNCH/FP service delivery capacity and provide technical assistance to Zimbabwe's Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC). The emphasis is on improving MNCH/FP health outcomes, which typically includes issues like safer pregnancy and childbirth, better newborn care, stronger child health services, and improved access to voluntary family planning.
It is important to read this as market research rather than a call for proposals. USAID is explicit that this is not a Request for Applications (RFA) or a Request for Proposals (RFP), and it should not be treated as a commitment to fund anything based on responses. They are not asking for full applications at this stage, and they will not reimburse costs associated with preparing or submitting a response. Responses are intended to be treated as confidential, and the information collected will be used to help USAID refine and finalize the activity design before releasing formal solicitations.
From an administrative standpoint, the notice is listed under the Agency for International Development, Zimbabwe (USAID-Harare). The opportunity number is RFI 613 22 000001, created October 13, 2021, with an original closing date of November 12, 2021. The listing notes a Cooperative Agreement as the planned funding instrument type, a Health activity category, and CFDA 98.001. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may respond, subject to any additional clarifications included in the full notice. The award ceiling is shown as 0 because this is an RFI and not a funding solicitation, although USAID indicates it anticipates issuing one or two solicitations in early fiscal year 2022 and lists an expectation of two awards in the future.
In practice, an organization responding to this RFI would be expected to provide thoughtful input aligned with the technical areas referenced in the attached background document (Attachment 1). That likely includes describing what approaches have worked in Zimbabwe or similar settings, how to improve quality of care across MNCH/FP services, how to support the MOHCC with technical assistance and systems strengthening, and what innovations could address persistent gaps in maternal, newborn, and child health and in family planning. The key takeaway is that USAID is seeking credible partners' perspectives now to shape a future, larger program design rather than selecting implementers immediately.Apply for RFI 613 22 000001
- The Agency for International Development, Zimbabwe USAID-Harare in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Maternal, Neo-Natal and Child Health & Family Planning (MnCH/FP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 13, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 12, 2021 N/A. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this opportunity?
This is a USAID/Zimbabwe Request for Information (RFI) focused on Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health and Family Planning (MNCH/FP). USAID is collecting practical written input from organizations to help shape the design of a future MNCH/FP program in Zimbabwe.
Is this a grant application or a call for proposals?
No. USAID states that this is not a Request for Applications (RFA) and not a Request for Proposals (RFP). It should be treated as market research to inform program design, not as a funding competition.
What is USAID trying to learn through this RFI?
USAID is seeking ideas that are innovative, effective, and practical for delivering stronger MNCH/FP services in Zimbabwe. The focus is on what has worked (in Zimbabwe or similar settings), what could improve service delivery quality and coverage, and what approaches could strengthen national capacity and technical support to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC).
What is the main theme or priority area highlighted in the RFI?
A central theme is improving service delivery quality and coverage for comprehensive MNCH/FP services. USAID signals that the intended result of a future activity would be the delivery of high-quality MNCH/FP services through implementing partners, alongside systems strengthening and technical assistance.
What kinds of health outcomes is the future activity meant to improve?
The RFI emphasizes improving MNCH/FP health outcomes, commonly including safer pregnancy and childbirth, better newborn care, stronger child health services, and improved access to voluntary family planning.
Who is issuing the RFI?
The notice is issued by the Agency for International Development, Zimbabwe (USAID-Harare).
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is RFI 613 22 000001.
When was the RFI created and when did it close?
The listing shows the RFI was created on October 13, 2021, with an original closing date of November 12, 2021.
What is the planned funding instrument mentioned in the listing?
The listing notes a Cooperative Agreement as the planned funding instrument type. However, the RFI itself is not a solicitation for funding.
What is the activity category and CFDA number?
The activity category is Health, and the CFDA is 98.001.
Who is eligible to respond to this RFI?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may respond, subject to any additional clarifications included in the full notice.
Does responding to this RFI result in an award?
No. USAID makes clear that the RFI is not a commitment to fund anything based on responses. It is used to refine and finalize the design of a future activity before any formal solicitations are released.
Why does the award ceiling show as 0?
The award ceiling is shown as 0 because this is an RFI rather than a funding solicitation. The RFI is for information-gathering and program design purposes, not for making awards.
Is USAID expecting to release a funded solicitation later?
Yes. USAID indicates it anticipates issuing one or two solicitations in early fiscal year 2022 and lists an expectation of two awards in the future, but those would come through separate formal solicitations.
What should organizations submit in response to the RFI?
An organization would be expected to provide thoughtful written input aligned with the technical areas referenced in the attached background document (Attachment 1). This may include approaches that have worked in Zimbabwe or similar settings, ideas to improve MNCH/FP quality of care and coverage, and suggestions for strengthening service delivery capacity and supporting MOHCC through technical assistance.
Does USAID want input only from NGOs?
No. USAID is seeking input from interested organizations in both the public and private sectors.
Is this RFI looking for direct service delivery ideas, systems strengthening ideas, or both?
Both. The RFI highlights comprehensive, high-quality service delivery through implementing partners, and also seeks ideas that strengthen national MNCH/FP service delivery capacity and provide technical assistance to MOHCC.
Will USAID reimburse the cost of preparing or submitting an RFI response?
No. USAID states it will not reimburse costs associated with preparing or submitting a response.
How will USAID use the information submitted?
USAID intends to use the information to help refine and finalize the design of the future MNCH/FP activity (or activities) before releasing formal solicitations.
Will RFI responses be kept confidential?
USAID indicates that responses are intended to be treated as confidential.
Does submitting an RFI response increase the chance of winning a future award?
The RFI text frames the process as market research to inform design, not as an evaluation for award selection. Any future awards would be competed under formal solicitations, not under the RFI.
What is the key takeaway for organizations considering a response?
The key takeaway is that USAID is seeking credible partners' perspectives now to shape a future, larger MNCH/FP program design in Zimbabwe, rather than selecting implementers immediately.
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