The USAID Bureau for Global Health, Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition (GH/HIDN) is seeking input for its anticipated RESPOND cooperative agreement. This grant aims to improve high-risk countries’ capacity to respond to emergent zoonotic disease outbreaks, primarily in animals, extending to humans if necessary. USAID currently requests comments on a draft program description. A Request for Applications (RFA) will follow this RFI, preceded by a bidders conference. Eligible U.S.-based institutions—including higher education, research, for-profit, non-profit, and private voluntary organizations—should demonstrate experience in wildlife surveillance, epidemiology, data analysis, modeling, and threat detection.
Opportunity ID: 46813
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-M-OAA-GH-HSR-09-878 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RFI Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program RESPOND |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 15, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 11, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $185,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $185,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $185,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Potential bidders should be U.S. based institutions of higher education, research institutions, for profit, non-profit, or private voluntary organizations with capacity and experience in wildlife surveillance, epidemiology, data analysis and reporting, modeling, threat detection and forecasting, and other related activities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health, Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition (GH/HIDN) anticipates awarding two (2) cooperative agreements, RESPOND and PREDICT, under its Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program. The goal of the RESPOND Project is to improve the capacity of countries in high risk areas to respond to outbreaks of emergent zoonotic diseases that pose a serious threat to human health. The intent of the project is to respond to outbreaks while they are still within the animal community, however, there may be occasions where a response is needed within the human population. At this time the Agency is requesting information/comments regarding the attached draft program description from potential bidders. Please note that the Request for Information (RFI) for PREDICT is posted independently. After receipt of comments and prior to posting the Request for Applications (RFA), USAID anticipates hosting a bidders conference. This conference is tentatively scheduled for April 29, 2009. Potential bidders should be U.S. based institutions of higher education, research institutions, for profit, non-profit, or private voluntary organizations with capacity and experience in wildlife surveillance, epidemiology, data analysis and reporting, modeling, threat detection and forecasting, and other related activities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Bradley
Contract/Agreement Specialist Phone 202-712-5421 Email:pbradley@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this modification is to post the responses to questions submitted to the Request for Information (RFI)and those posed at the bidders’ conference held on April 29, 2009. The names of organizations who sent representatives to the conference is also posted. | Jun 11, 2009 | |
| The purpose of this modification is to post the responses to questions submitted in response to the RFI and to post the list of organizations represented at the bidders’ conference held on April 29, 2009. | Jun 11, 2009 | |
| DEADLINE EXTENSION for questions and comments AND CHANGE OF VENUE FOR BIDDERS CONFERENCES: Deadline for submission of questions and comments is hereby extended to April 29, 2009 by 10am EST. Please submit via email to Pbradley@usaid.gov and Kbryant@usaid.gov. Please be advised that the location of the Bidders Conference for the above referenced conference has changed. The BIDDERS CONFERENCE will take place SAME TIME but will now be located in the Ronald Reagan Building – details below. This information will also be provided in a modification on Grants.gov. Date/Time: Location: Entrances located on 14th Street and along Woodrow Wilson Plaza at 13th & Pennsylvania Ave. A picture ID is required to enter the building. Directions Once Inside the Building 13 ½ Street: Pass through security make your first right and take the escalators down to the Concourse Level. Make left at bottom of the escalator, at the end of the hallway proceed right, make first left and The Center entrance is on your left. 13th Street: Pass through security take the elevators down to the Concourse Level. Follow hallway to the back of the building passing the Amphitheater, Continental Rooms and Aria. Follow overhead signs toward Metro, The Center will be on your left just before the Metro Exit. Metro: Exit Metro ticketing area, go up first set of escalators. See overhead signs directing you to the right to enter the Ronald Regan Building and International Trade Center. Follow walkway past Market to Market, enter security and the Center is directly to your right. |
Jun 10, 2009 | |
| DEADLINE EXTENSION for questions and comments AND CHANGE OF VENUE FOR BIDDERS CONFERENCES: Deadline for submission of questions and comments is hereby extended to April 29, 2009 by 10am EST. Please submit via email to Pbradley@usaid.gov and Kbryant@usaid.gov. Please be advised that the location of the Bidders Conference for the above referenced conference has changed. The BIDDERS CONFERENCE will take place SAME TIME but will now be located in the Ronald Reagan Building – details below. This information will also be provided in a modification on Grants.gov. Date/Time: Location: Entrances located on 14th Street and along Woodrow Wilson Plaza at 13th & Pennsylvania Ave. A picture ID is required to enter the building. Directions Once Inside the Building 13 ½ Street 13th Street Metro |
Apr 27, 2009 | |
| Confirmed Bidders’ Conference Information:
When: April 29, 2009 Where: National Press Club Building |
Apr 27, 2009 | |
| Apr 17, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-M-OAA-GH-HSR-09-878 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RFI Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program RESPOND |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 15, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 11, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $185,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $185,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $185,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Potential bidders should be U.S. based institutions of higher education, research institutions, for profit, non-profit, or private voluntary organizations with capacity and experience in wildlife surveillance, epidemiology, data analysis and reporting, modeling, threat detection and forecasting, and other related activities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health, Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition (GH/HIDN) anticipates awarding two (2) cooperative agreements, RESPOND and PREDICT, under its Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program. The goal of the RESPOND Project is to improve the capacity of countries in high risk areas to respond to outbreaks of emergent zoonotic diseases that pose a serious threat to human health. The intent of the project is to respond to outbreaks while they are still within the animal community, however, there may be occasions where a response is needed within the human population. At this time the Agency is requesting information/comments regarding the attached draft program description from potential bidders. Please note that the Request for Information (RFI) for PREDICT is posted independently. After receipt of comments and prior to posting the Request for Applications (RFA), USAID anticipates hosting a bidders conference. This conference is tentatively scheduled for April 29, 2009. Potential bidders should be U.S. based institutions of higher education, research institutions, for profit, non-profit, or private voluntary organizations with capacity and experience in wildlife surveillance, epidemiology, data analysis and reporting, modeling, threat detection and forecasting, and other related activities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Bradley
Contract/Agreement Specialist Phone 202-712-5421 Email:pbradley@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-M-OAA-GH-HSR-09-878 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RFI Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program RESPOND |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 11, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | May 27, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $185,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $185,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $185,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Potential bidders should be U.S. based institutions of higher education, research institutions, for profit, non-profit, or private voluntary organizations with capacity and experience in wildlife surveillance, epidemiology, data analysis and reporting, modeling, threat detection and forecasting, and other related activities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health, Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition (GH/HIDN) anticipates awarding two (2) cooperative agreements, RESPOND and PREDICT, under its Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program. The goal of the RESPOND Project is to improve the capacity of countries in high risk areas to respond to outbreaks of emergent zoonotic diseases that pose a serious threat to human health. The intent of the project is to respond to outbreaks while they are still within the animal community, however, there may be occasions where a response is needed within the human population. At this time the Agency is requesting information/comments regarding the attached draft program description from potential bidders. Please note that the Request for Information (RFI) for PREDICT is posted independently. After receipt of comments and prior to posting the Request for Applications (RFA), USAID anticipates hosting a bidders conference. This conference is tentatively scheduled for April 29, 2009. Potential bidders should be U.S. based institutions of higher education, research institutions, for profit, non-profit, or private voluntary organizations with capacity and experience in wildlife surveillance, epidemiology, data analysis and reporting, modeling, threat detection and forecasting, and other related activities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Bradley
Contract/Agreement Specialist Phone 202-712-5421 Email:pbradley@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-M-OAA-GH-HSR-09-878 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RFI Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program RESPOND |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 10, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | May 27, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $185,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $185,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $185,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Potential bidders should be U.S. based institutions of higher education, research institutions, for profit, non-profit, or private voluntary organizations with capacity and experience in wildlife surveillance, epidemiology, data analysis and reporting, modeling, threat detection and forecasting, and other related activities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health, Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition (GH/HIDN) anticipates awarding two (2) cooperative agreements, RESPOND and PREDICT, under its Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program. The goal of the RESPOND Project is to improve the capacity of countries in high risk areas to respond to outbreaks of emergent zoonotic diseases that pose a serious threat to human health. The intent of the project is to respond to outbreaks while they are still within the animal community, however, there may be occasions where a response is needed within the human population. At this time the Agency is requesting information/comments regarding the attached draft program description from potential bidders. Please note that the Request for Information (RFI) for PREDICT is posted independently. After receipt of comments and prior to posting the Request for Applications (RFA), USAID anticipates hosting a bidders conference. This conference is tentatively scheduled for April 29, 2009. Potential bidders should be U.S. based institutions of higher education, research institutions, for profit, non-profit, or private voluntary organizations with capacity and experience in wildlife surveillance, epidemiology, data analysis and reporting, modeling, threat detection and forecasting, and other related activities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Bradley
Contract/Agreement Specialist Phone 202-712-5421 Email:pbradley@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-M-OAA-GH-HSR-09-878 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RFI Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program RESPOND |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | May 27, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $185,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $185,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $185,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Potential bidders should be U.S. based institutions of higher education, research institutions, for profit, non-profit, or private voluntary organizations with capacity and experience in wildlife surveillance, epidemiology, data analysis and reporting, modeling, threat detection and forecasting, and other related activities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health, Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition (GH/HIDN) anticipates awarding two (2) cooperative agreements, RESPOND and PREDICT, under its Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program. The goal of the RESPOND Project is to improve the capacity of countries in high risk areas to respond to outbreaks of emergent zoonotic diseases that pose a serious threat to human health. The intent of the project is to respond to outbreaks while they are still within the animal community, however, there may be occasions where a response is needed within the human population. At this time the Agency is requesting information/comments regarding the attached draft program description from potential bidders. Please note that the Request for Information (RFI) for PREDICT is posted independently. After receipt of comments and prior to posting the Request for Applications (RFA), USAID anticipates hosting a bidders conference. This conference is tentatively scheduled for April 29, 2009. Potential bidders should be U.S. based institutions of higher education, research institutions, for profit, non-profit, or private voluntary organizations with capacity and experience in wildlife surveillance, epidemiology, data analysis and reporting, modeling, threat detection and forecasting, and other related activities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Bradley
Contract/Agreement Specialist Phone 202-712-5421 Email:pbradley@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-M-OAA-GH-HSR-09-878 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RFI Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program RESPOND |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | May 27, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $185,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $185,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $185,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Potential bidders should be U.S. based institutions of higher education, research institutions, for profit, non-profit, or private voluntary organizations with capacity and experience in wildlife surveillance, epidemiology, data analysis and reporting, modeling, threat detection and forecasting, and other related activities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health, Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition (GH/HIDN) anticipates awarding two (2) cooperative agreements, RESPOND and PREDICT, under its Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program. The goal of the RESPOND Project is to improve the capacity of countries in high risk areas to respond to outbreaks of emergent zoonotic diseases that pose a serious threat to human health. The intent of the project is to respond to outbreaks while they are still within the animal community, however, there may be occasions where a response is needed within the human population. At this time the Agency is requesting information/comments regarding the attached draft program description from potential bidders. Please note that the Request for Information (RFI) for PREDICT is posted independently. After receipt of comments and prior to posting the Request for Applications (RFA), USAID anticipates hosting a bidders conference. This conference is tentatively scheduled for April 29, 2009. Potential bidders should be U.S. based institutions of higher education, research institutions, for profit, non-profit, or private voluntary organizations with capacity and experience in wildlife surveillance, epidemiology, data analysis and reporting, modeling, threat detection and forecasting, and other related activities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Bradley
Contract/Agreement Specialist Phone 202-712-5421 Email:pbradley@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-M-OAA-GH-HSR-09-878 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RFI Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program RESPOND |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 17, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | May 27, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $185,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $185,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $185,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Potential bidders should be U.S. based institutions of higher education, research institutions, for profit, non-profit, or private voluntary organizations with capacity and experience in wildlife surveillance, epidemiology, data analysis and reporting, modeling, threat detection and forecasting, and other related activities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health, Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition (GH/HIDN) anticipates awarding two (2) cooperative agreements, RESPOND and PREDICT, under its Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program. The goal of the RESPOND Project is to improve the capacity of countries in high risk areas to respond to outbreaks of emergent zoonotic diseases that pose a serious threat to human health. The intent of the project is to respond to outbreaks while they are still within the animal community, however, there may be occasions where a response is needed within the human population. At this time the Agency is requesting information/comments regarding the attached draft program description from potential bidders. Please note that the Request for Information (RFI) for PREDICT is posted independently. After receipt of comments and prior to posting the Request for Applications (RFA), USAID anticipates hosting a bidders conference. This conference is tentatively scheduled for April 29, 2009. Potential bidders should be U.S. based institutions of higher education, research institutions, for profit, non-profit, or private voluntary organizations with capacity and experience in wildlife surveillance, epidemiology, data analysis and reporting, modeling, threat detection and forecasting, and other related activities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Bradley
Contract/Agreement Specialist Phone 202-712-5421 Email:pbradley@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 46813 Full Announcement-1 -> final.respond rfi 4_17_09.pdf
Folder 46813 Full Announcement-2 -> biddersconference.pdf
Folder 46813 Other Supporting Documents-Responses to questions 1 -> organizations attending the bidder.pdf
Folder 46813 Other Supporting Documents-Responses to questions 1 -> q and a respond.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Patricia Bradley Contract/Agreement Specialist Phone 202-712-5421 Email: pbradley@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00011644 | Apr 15, 2009 | Apr 27, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
46813 SF424-2.0.pdf
46813 SF424D-1.1.pdf
46813 SF424C-1.0.pdf
46813 SF424B-1.1.pdf
46813 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
46813 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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