Cover letter for OD Solicitation.pdf

Issuance Date: 07/17/2020 Due Date for Written Questions: 08/03/2020, 17:00 Ethiopia Time Closing Date for Submission of Expressions of Interest: 09/17/2020 Closing Time for Submission of Expressions of Interest: 17:00 Ethiopia Time

SUBJECT: Request for Expressions of Interest for the Organizational Development Activity

(ODA), Addendum #0000001 under Broad Mission Announcement for USAID/Ethiopia for Improved Development Outcomes (72066320BMA00001)

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Ethiopia, is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from qualified organizations interested in helping resolve the problems described in the attached Addendum. Please be sure to read the entire Addendum before preparing your EOI.

In support of the Agency’s interest in expanding the number and sustainability of development partners, USAID encourages EOIs from potential new partners including U.S. small businesses.

The Addendum and subsequent amendments thereto, can be downloaded from the Federal Business Opportunities (“FedBizOpps) web site at Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website (http://www.fedbizopps.gov) and http://www.betasam.com. It is the responsibility of organizations interested in submitting EOIs to ensure that the Addendum has been received from the Internet in its entirety; USAID bears no responsibility for data errors from transmission or conversion processes.

The primary point of contract for this Addendum is Mr. William Omutelema Ndinya, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist. Any questions related to this Addendum must be submitted by email to wndinya@usaid.gov with a copy to caddis@usaid.gov by the Due Date for Written Questions indicated at the top of this Cover Letter.

EOIs in response to this Addendum are due by email to wndinya@usaid.gov with a copy to caddis@usaid.gov by the Closing Date and Closing Time indicated at the top of this Cover Letter.

This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of EOIs. Furthermore, the Government reserves the right to reject any and all EOIs, if such action is considered to be in the best interest of the Government.

We thank you for your interest in supporting USAID/Ethiopia.

Sincerely, Alula Abera Contracting Officer