USAID Architecture and Engineering (A&E), Design and Construction Oversight Activity in the Southern Africa Region

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Southern Africa has issued a Special Notice requesting information about a potential Architecture and Engineering (A&E) and Construction Oversight Activity in the Southern Africa Region. This Request for Information (RFI) is designed to gather insights from both US and non-US organizations regarding their capabilities and potential contributions to development projects in the region. The RFI was published on December 2, 2024, with responses due by January 31, 2025. The agency is specifically seeking comprehensive information from entities that can provide professional services related to design and construction oversight. This market research initiative will help USAID assess the landscape of potential contractors and inform future activity design to improve development outcomes.

The primary objective of this RFI is to collect detailed information about organizations' capabilities in providing architectural, engineering, and construction oversight services across Southern African Development Community countries. Interested contractors are expected to submit comprehensive company information, including professional service capabilities, geographic reach, past performance examples, and experience working with foreign government donors. The scope of work encompasses a wide range of potential projects, such as office remodeling, energy systems design, modular structure construction, health and education facility renovations, medical oxygen system implementation, stormwater management, and irrigation system development. Importantly, USAID emphasizes that this RFI is strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals. Respondents should submit their information via email to pretoriaapplications@usaid.gov with a copy to rbarnard@usaid.gov, understanding that no direct contract award will result from this information-gathering process.