The USAID/RDMA is requesting information for a new program aimed to support microenterprise development in Laos, focusing on the agriculture sector. This Request for Information (RFI) is open for interested parties to provide feedback and suggestions to assist in program design and development. Responses to the RFI will not involve technical or cost proposals at this stage, and USAID will not compensate for any information submitted. The anticipated future solicitation is expected to be released in mid-2018. For more details and to participate, refer to the official announcement on the Federal Business Opportunities website or grants.gov. Deadline for responses is November 24, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 298448
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72048618RFI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID/RDMA-Laos Microenterprise Development |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | This is a Request for Information. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | Request for Information |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 07, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 24, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 24, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 24, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Thailand USAID-Bangkok |
| Description: | REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Reference Number: 72048618RFI USAID/RDMA-Laos Microenterprise DevelopmentRelease Date: November 7, 2017Response Due Date: November 24, 2017 at 4:00 PM (Bangkok local time) The United States Agency for International Development, Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA) is in the process of designing a new program to support microenterprise development in Lao PDR., including, but not limited to, agriculture sector. This is a Request for Information (RFI) which intends to provide public information to parties interested in USAID’s support in the sector, as well as to collect any information and suggestions about the USAID’s planned programming. Information collected is intended to help in the Mission’s activity design and development for an intended future solicitation which is anticipated to be issued in the mid 2018. Requested Action: At this time, USAID is seeking responses to the questions of this RFI as detailed below. Please note USAID is not seeking technical or cost applications/proposals at this time. Responses to this RFI are voluntary and USAID will not pay respondents for any information provided in response to this RFI. If a future solicitation is issued, it will be announced on the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fbo.gov or at www.grants.gov at a later date.Thank you for your assistance and interest in USAID programs. Sincerely, /s/Gregory Wang Regional Agreement/Contracting Officer USAID/RDMA, Bangkok, Thailand |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nalinee Wichetthumsak
Procurement Specialist Phone 6622573067 Email:nwichetthumsak@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This amendment is to extend Response Due Date from November 24, 2017 at 4.00 PM (Bangkok local time) to December 1, 2017 at 4.00 PM (Bangkok local time) | Nov 20, 2017 | |
| Nov 20, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72048618RFI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID/RDMA-Laos Microenterprise Development |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | This is a Request for Information. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | Request for Information |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 07, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 24, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 24, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 24, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Thailand USAID-Bangkok |
| Description: | REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Reference Number: 72048618RFI USAID/RDMA-Laos Microenterprise DevelopmentRelease Date: November 7, 2017Response Due Date: November 24, 2017 at 4:00 PM (Bangkok local time) The United States Agency for International Development, Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA) is in the process of designing a new program to support microenterprise development in Lao PDR., including, but not limited to, agriculture sector. This is a Request for Information (RFI) which intends to provide public information to parties interested in USAID’s support in the sector, as well as to collect any information and suggestions about the USAID’s planned programming. Information collected is intended to help in the Mission’s activity design and development for an intended future solicitation which is anticipated to be issued in the mid 2018. Requested Action: At this time, USAID is seeking responses to the questions of this RFI as detailed below. Please note USAID is not seeking technical or cost applications/proposals at this time. Responses to this RFI are voluntary and USAID will not pay respondents for any information provided in response to this RFI. If a future solicitation is issued, it will be announced on the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fbo.gov or at www.grants.gov at a later date.Thank you for your assistance and interest in USAID programs. Sincerely, /s/Gregory Wang Regional Agreement/Contracting Officer USAID/RDMA, Bangkok, Thailand |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nalinee Wichetthumsak
Procurement Specialist Phone 6622573067 Email:nwichetthumsak@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72048618RFI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID/RDMA-Laos Microenterprise Development |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | This is a Request for Information. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | Request for Information |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 24, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 24, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Thailand USAID-Bangkok |
| Description: | REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Reference Number: 72048618RFI USAID/RDMA-Laos Microenterprise Development The United States Agency for International Development, Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA) is in the process of designing a new program to support microenterprise development in Lao PDR., including, but not limited to, agriculture sector. This is a Request for Information (RFI) which intends to provide public information to parties interested in USAID’s support in the sector, as well as to collect any information and suggestions about the USAID’s planned programming. Information collected is intended to help in the Mission’s activity design and development for an intended future solicitation which is anticipated to be issued in the mid 2018. Requested Action: At this time, USAID is seeking responses to the questions of this RFI as detailed below. Please note USAID is not seeking technical or cost applications/proposals at this time. Responses to this RFI are voluntary and USAID will not pay respondents for any information provided in response to this RFI. If a future solicitation is issued, it will be announced on the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fbo.gov or at www.grants.gov at a later date. Thank you for your assistance and interest in USAID programs. Sincerely, /s/ Gregory Wang |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nalinee Wichetthumsak
Procurement Specialist Phone 6622573067 Email:nwichetthumsak@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 298448 Other Supporting Documents-7204861RFI LaosMicroenterprise -> RFI_72048618RFI Laos Microenterprise 11072017.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Nalinee Wichetthumsak Procurement Specialist Phone 6622573067 Email: nwichetthumsak@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | 72048618RFI | Request for Information Only. No application will be accepted. | PKG00235832 | Nov 07, 2017 | Dec 01, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
298448 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
298448 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
298448 SF424B-1.1.pdf
298448 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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