Tanzania Vector Control ActIvity (TVCA)

This solicitation seeks proposals to provide vector control services in Tanzania through the Tanzania Vector Control Activity program. The United States Agency for International Development Mission in Tanzania requires the contractor to identify and implement evidence-based approaches to reduce the burden of malaria. Key objectives include maintaining at least 60% population access to insecticide-treated bed nets, supporting the commercial net market, conducting annual effectiveness reviews, and advising on new approaches. Proposals will be evaluated on the offeror's technical approach, management plan, and past performance. The deadline for questions is April 15th and completed proposals are due April 30th.

There is no set-aside designation specified. The NAICS code is 541715 and PSC code is R497. The incumbent contractor is Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs under cooperative agreement AID-OAA-A-14-00057. The estimated cost-reimbursement portion of the contract is between $1.5-$7.5 million over five years. Services will be performed in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and involve distributing millions of nets through schools and health facilities across mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar by 2019.