USAID/zambia business enabling project

This pre-solicitation notice seeks feedback on a draft Statement of Objectives for the USAID Zambia Business Enabling Project through issuance of a Request for Information. The purpose of the project is to strengthen select Zambian government and civil society organizations to implement improved policies and processes that support economically viable and gender-balanced rural enterprises in agriculture, trade, energy, eco-tourism and sustainable natural resource management. USAID Zambia is seeking comments on the draft SOO and responses to questions on potential deliverables, risks, success metrics, lessons learned and effective approaches for engaging the Government of Zambia to advance regulatory reform supporting key policy sectors. Responses are due by February 17, 2021 and must follow the specified format and page limits.

USAID anticipates awarding a five-year, $14-18 million single-award contract subject to funding availability. There is no set-aside designation specified. The project aims to catalyze greater gender equality and inclusive private sector investment and trade in rural areas of Zambia through strengthening select organizations to implement streamlined processes over the five year period. Issuance of this RFI does not obligate USAID to release a subsequent solicitation.