Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adapting Activity (MERLA)

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Haiti is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adapting (MERLA) activity. The purpose of the MERLA activity is to provide technical support for Third Party Performance Monitoring (TPM) systems, evaluation and learning services, and capacity building to support USAID/Haiti's program implementation and decision-making. Key requirements include in-country TPM, evaluation and survey support, and capacity building and learning events. USAID is seeking feedback from interested organizations on their technical expertise, experience in Haiti, local partnerships, and feedback on the proposed scope of work. Responses are due by November 27, 2024 at 3:30 PM EST. This RFI is part of the USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grant program (CFDA 98.001) administered by the USAID Mission in Haiti.

Federal Grant awards under the USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas program typically range from $250,000 to over $70 million, with durations of 1-5 years. The program supports a wide range of international development and humanitarian assistance initiatives, including activities focused on economic growth, agriculture, global health, democracy promotion, conflict prevention, and emergency response in developing countries.