Amendment - 01 - USAIDPakistan-NPI-RFI 2020-001.pdf

AMENDMENT NO. 01

NOTICE TYPE: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

RFI TITLE: NEW PARTNERSHIPS INITIATIVE –

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

RFI NUMBER: USAIDPakistan-NPI-RFI-2020-001

AMENDMENT 01

ISSUANCE DATE: September 15, 2020

RFI SUBMISSION

DATE: September 15, 2021

Dear All, Thank you for your interest in USAID/Pakistan’s programs and Request for Information (RFI) under New Partnerships Initiative (NPI). The purpose of this amendment to RFI is to provide responses to the questions received against RFI No. USAIDPakistan-NPI-RFI-2020-001.

Please see attachment-A to this amendment for Questions and answers.

This amendment can be viewed and downloaded from the internet at https://beta.sam.gov/

Thank you for interest in the subject matter and USAID.

Sincerely, Ms. Kathlyn Bryant Supervisory Contracting Officer Director, Office of Acquisition and Assistance USAID/Pakistan

Attachment – A: LIST OF QUESTIONS AND USAID/PAKISTAN RESPONSE https://beta.sam.gov/

New Partnerships Initiative – Request for Information (RFI)

RFI Number: USAID/Pakistan-NPI-RFI 2020-001

Attachment-A

LIST OF QUESTIONS AND USAID/PAKISTAN RESPONSE

1. Question: I was wondering if there is a contractor that fulfilled the same or similar efforts. If yes, would you be able to share the incumbent contract ID and the Contractor's name for the effort?

USAID/Pakistan Response: RFI No. USAIDPakistan-NPI-RFI-2020-001 is a standalone RFI under New Partnerships Initiative (NPI).

2. Question: Can you confirm the deadline please? is it September 15, 2020 or 2021?

USAID/Pakistan Response: RFI response due date is September 15, 2021. For additional information please see the RFI No. USAIDPakistan-NPI-RFI-2020-001

3. Question: What business industries are more focused on? What industry/ industries are more likely to be helped by this USAIDS (NPI) initiative?

USAID/Pakistan Response: Please see USAID/Pakistan’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) - https://www.usaid.gov/pakistan/cdcs .

4. Question: Plz send npi request for information.

USAID/Pakistan Response: The notice can be viewed, and response procedures can be downloaded from the website;

https://beta.sam.gov/opp/e1fd8456705647ee8b36ffb1881fff4c/view?keywords=USAIDPakistan-NPI- RFI-2020-001&sort=-relevance&index=&is_active=true&page=1 https://beta.sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/82751071081d431aaa02a670c1f6 bcb5/download?api_key=null&token=

5. Question: kindly arrange to send us information package pertaining to the subject.

from the website.

https://beta.sam.gov/opp/e1fd8456705647ee8b36ffb1881fff4c/view?keywords=USAIDPakistan-NPI- RFI-2020-001&sort=-relevance&index=&is_active=true&page=1

6. Question: Can USAID please confirm if in addition to the requested information form and registration documents, organizations need to submit proof of the NPI category to which they belong?

For example, does an LEP need to submit a letter of support from a local organization and proof of a local bank account at this time?

USAID/Pakistan Response: Only the information requested in the RFI should be submitted.

https://www.usaid.gov/pakistan/cdcs https://beta.sam.gov/opp/e1fd8456705647ee8b36ffb1881fff4c/view?keywords=USAIDPakistan-NPI-RFI-2020-001&sort=-relevance&index=&is_active=true&page=1 https://beta.sam.gov/opp/e1fd8456705647ee8b36ffb1881fff4c/view?keywords=USAIDPakistan-NPI-RFI-2020-001&sort=-relevance&index=&is_active=true&page=1 https://beta.sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/82751071081d431aaa02a670c1f6bcb5/download?api_key=null&token= https://beta.sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/82751071081d431aaa02a670c1f6bcb5/download?api_key=null&token= https://beta.sam.gov/opp/e1fd8456705647ee8b36ffb1881fff4c/view?keywords=USAIDPakistan-

7. Question: With reference to “RFI: NPI Pakistan” initiated for the purpose of funding. We would like to know that this process will also be considered as getting registered with USAID. If not then kindly share the procedure. Your early response will be highly appreciable.

USAID/Pakistan Response: The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) under New Partnerships Initiative (NPI) is to solicit information and potential interest from organizations to diversify USAID’s partner base. Responses received from this Request for Information (RFI) will help the Mission identify organizations interested in working with USAID/Pakistan and potential partners for future co-creation opportunities. Please see the complete RFI to fully understand the purpose of this RFI.

8. Question: Please send further details and give us a chance to satisfy your demands.

https://beta.sam.gov/opp/e1fd8456705647ee8b36ffb1881fff4c/view?keywords=USAIDPakistan-NPI- RFI-2020-001&sort=-relevance&index=&is_active=true&page=1

9. Question: I do not know whether an individual is allowed to apply, or it has to be an organization.

Moreover, the idea has to be submitted to you, as I cannot find a place on the given website, to submit the idea.

USAID/Pakistan Response: Please see definitions provided in Attachment - B of the RFI “USAIDPakistan-NPI-RFI-2020-001”. Please remember, this notice does not provide a JOB opportunity, and the responses should be submitted in accordance with the directions provided in the referenced RFI.

10. Question: In Attachment A, under Part B Registration Information and Section b. Category of

Organization, is it possible to select multiple options that apply? For instance, we are a “Local Entity” and one which is also an “Underutilized Partner.” Can we indicate both options?

USAID/Pakistan Response: YES.

11. Question: I'm writing to inquire about the submission date for the New Partnership Initiative - RFI that was published on 13th August. The question due date is 31st August, but we just got the advertisement today. Kindly advise.

USAID/Pakistan Response: RFI response due date is September 15, 2021.

12. Question: I see your add in jang news paper on Sunday, for new partner request, please let me know, our company registered from SECP in 2015, as a private limited, Research organization, but still to date no project implement, company open already Bank account. Please let me we are eligible apply for this partnership. If yes please sent application form.

USAID/Pakistan Response: Yes, you can apply. The notice can be viewed, and response procedures can be downloaded from the website.

https://beta.sam.gov/opp/e1fd8456705647ee8b36ffb1881fff4c/view?keywords=USAIDPakistan-NPI- RFI-2020-001&sort=-relevance&index=&is_active=true&page=1

13. Question: please send us more information on this new partnership initiative.

https://beta.sam.gov/opp/e1fd8456705647ee8b36ffb1881fff4c/view?keywords=USAIDPakistan-NPI- RFI-2020-001&sort=-relevance&index=&is_active=true&page=1

14. Question: The NPI - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FORM is in pdf format, so will be thankful to send in editable format to enter the required information.

USAID/Pakistan Response: MS Word format of the NPI - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION is uploaded.

15. Question: Please share detail information regarding mention subject.

https://beta.sam.gov/opp/e1fd8456705647ee8b36ffb1881fff4c/view?keywords=USAIDPakistan-NPI- RFI-2020-001&sort=-relevance&index=&is_active=true&page=1

16. Question: I want to know that in application do we need to submit additional information other than form and secondly file is in pdf so how can I submit my do I need to take a print and then fill it and then submit it electronically.

USAID/Pakistan Response: Interested organizations must submit complete “NPI - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FORM” attached as “Attachment-A” to “USAIDPakistan-NPI-RFI-2020-001” electronically to NPIPakistan@usaid.gov with RFI number and name of the organization in the subject line of the email.

17. Question: we request you to share the editable version of Attachment-A (REQUEST FOR

INFORMATION Form) uploaded https://beta.sam.gov/opp/e1fd8456705647ee8b36ffb1881fff4c/view?keywords=USAIDPakistan-

18. Question: It is requested to please share detailed information about this activity/project uploaded

19. Question: We would like to seek a quick clarification on project references information as sought under Attachment-A to the RFI notice. Given the column title, Funding Source (Donor), under Section-D of Attachment-A; please clarify if we need to provide information ONLY on the donor funded projects?

USAID/Pakistan Response: You may provide funding sources only. Donor was used as an example.

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