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Request for Information

Request for Information Number: 72049220-OEDG/RFI-00001, Amendment 1 Issuance Date: January 29, 2020 Response Due Date and Time: No later than 3:00PM (Manila Time) March 2, 2020 Response Email Address: manila-roaa-rfp@usaid.gov; copy furnish fcalixto@usaid.gov

Subject: Request for Information (RFI) – Feedback on USAID/Philippines’ Better Access and Connectivity (BEACON) Project.

This USAID/Philippines Request for Information (RFI) Amendment 1 is issued for the purpose of providing stakeholders an opportunity to review, comment, suggest, and enhance areas in the attached draft Statement of Objectives (SOO) for a new USAID/Philippines Project, namely Better Access and Connectivity (BEACON). This activity’s primary goal is to promote better access and connectivity in the Philippines by (a) improving the quality of its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure; and (b) improving trade logistics performance. The major results that the Project will achieve are found in the SOO. Subject to availability of funds, USAID anticipates that this activity or activities will be implemented over a period of five (5) years.

By issuing this RFI Amendment and revised SOO for comment, USAID/Philippines aims to consult with a broad community of public and private sector actors in the promotion of better access and connectivity in the Philippines.

USAID will hold an Industry Day on February 6, 2020 (Thursday) at the Chancery Ballroom, U.S. Embassy Compound located at Roxas Blvd., Manila, from 9:00am to 11:00am (Manila time). An organization may send only one (1) participant to the activity. The purpose of the industry day is to: a) inform organizations about USAID/Philippines’ programmatic requirements to address access and connectivity in the country; b) gain insight from organizations regarding their best practices and standards to assist with the requirements development; c) serve as venue for organizations to meet one another, collaborate, and create potential partnerships; and d) present to organizations how to do business with USAID.

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal. Responses to this RFI shall not be portrayed as proposals and will not be accepted by the U.S. Government (USG) to form a binding agreement. Responses are voluntary and responders are solely accountable for all expenses associated with commenting on this RFI.

It should be noted that responding to or providing comment on this RFI will not give any advantage to any organization in any subsequent Request for Proposal. USAID/Philippines does