Natural Resource Management Outreach and Communications Activity

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Date Issued: February 27, 2019

Issued by: USAID/Cambodia/OAA

Closing Date: March 13, 2019

Closing Time: 11:00PM (Phnom Penh Time)

Reference: Natural Resource Management Outreach and Communications Activity

USAID/Cambodia is seeking public comments on the draft Statement of Objectives (SOO) of an anticipated Request for Proposal (RFP) for the implementation of the Natural Resource Management Outreach and Communications Activity. The potential period of performance is five years with an award range of $3-6 million. This is not a Request for Proposal, and comments must not include any proprietary information. The comments will be taken into consideration in preparing the final version of the Statement of Objectives and solicitation. Responses to this request for information are not binding on the U.S. Government and do not obligate USAID to issue a solicitation, nor do they commit USAID to pay for any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of comments. This RFI does not restrict the Government's acquisition approach on a future solicitation. USAID/Cambodia will not provide responses to the comments. Comments must be submitted to PhnomPenhOAA@usaid.gov no later than 11:00PM Phnom Penh time on March 13, 2019. The subject line must read, "RFI No. RFI-442-19-001, Natural Resource Management Outreach and Communications Activity"

Brief Activity Description

This transformational outreach Activity will focus on biodiversity conservation, sustainable landscape management, and strengthening civil society. This activity will increase Cambodian's knowledge of the unique biodiversity and ecosystems in Cambodia, and the benefits and value thereof, and strengthen civil society to advocate and participate in better, more inclusive, management of Cambodia's natural resources.

USAID/Cambodia's Questions to the Public

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2. How clear and comprehensive are the Activity Goals and Objectives? If these are not clear or comprehensive, what would you clarify, and what Objectives would you revise or add?
   
3. How well do the Results contribute to the achievement of the Activity Objectives and Goal? What improvements would you suggest to the Results?
   
4. How clear and comprehensive are the Guiding Principles? If the Guiding Principles are not clear or comprehensive, what would you clarify, and what would you revise or add?
   
5. How accurate are the underlying assumptions in the Guiding Principles? What recommendations do you have to improve the Guiding Principles?
   

What are the biggest risks in implementing this Activity, and how should they be mitigated?.