·        Solicitation Description: Safe Motherhood and Newborn Care Project  

·        Estimate Dollar Range: $7-8 Million

·        Geographic Location: Bangladesh

·        Anticipated Advertisement Date: 3^rd Quarter FY 08

·        Anticipated Award Date: 4^th Quarter FY 08

·        Anticipated Award Type:  Access to Clinical and Community Maternal Neonatal Health Services, ACCESS Leader With Associate Cooperative Agreement

·        Planned Competitive Procurement Method:  Limited Competition

Unsolicited Proposals

To be considered, an unsolicited proposal must meet the following four criteria:

1. Must be fully supportive of USAID/Bangladesh program priorities.
2. Must present a unique approach to addressing USAID program priorities.
3. Must demonstrate the applicant possesses a unique capability to carry out the proposed activities.
4. Must be demonstrated support for the proposed activities by the host country government or private institutions.

Prior to submitting an unsolicited proposal, please familiarize yourself with the USAID/Bangladesh Strategic Statement 2006-2010. Download Strategic Statement here (pdf - 88KB)

Proposal Resources

USAID-BANGLADESH-388-08-004-APS

View Cyclone Sidr United Nations Rapid Initial Assessment Report

View Bangladesh Ministry of Food and Disaster Management’s Website

View USAID Reports

Resulting awards to U.S. non-governmental organizations will be administered in accordance with Chapter 303 of USAID’s Automated Directives System (ADS-303), 22 CFR 226, applicable OMB Circulars (i.e., A-21 for universities or A-122 for non-profit organizations, and A-133 for both) or 48 CFR 31.2 (for for-profit organizations), and Standard Provisions for U.S. Nongovernmental Organizations.

• View ADS-303
• View 22 CFR 226
• View Applicable OMB Circulars
• View 48 CFR 31.2
• View Standard Provisions for U.S. Nongovernmental Organizations
• View Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants
• View Standard Provisions for PIO Recipients

These reports may be used as references in connection with the preparation of the technical application.

Procurement Resources:

• Proposal preparation resources
• Current forms for USAID solicitations
• USAID Office of Procurement Solicitations, Resources and Directions
• Contact the USAID Office of Procurement
• Notices of U.S. Government-wide contracting opportunities and corresponding solicitations
• Federal Business Opportunities
• Notices of U.S. Government-wide grant opportunities
• Acquisition Reform Network (Resources and Guidelines for Contracting with the U.S. Government)
• Request for Quotation