Procurement Opportunities
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USAID/Nigeria’s procurement policies are in accordance with USAID and U.S. government procurement regulations. General information about how USAID procures services and goods is described below. More detailed information about the regulations governing the Mission’s procurement activities can be found at the following links:
- USAID’s Automated Directives System
- Federal Acquisitions Regulations
- Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directive
Contracts and Grants for Program Implementation
Most of /Nigeria’s development activities are implemented through contracts and grants to a variety of non-governmental organizations, corporations, and academic institutions. Contracts are used by USAID/Nigeria to generally hire U.S. institutions and organizations to provide specific goods and services that the Mission has identified as necessary to accomplish its development objectives. Grants are used to enter into a partnership with institutions or organizations to support activities, either in whole or in part, that are consistent with the Mission’s objectives in Nigeria. In many cases, these U.S. organizations conduct their work in partnership and collaboration with Nigerian organizations. All organizations receiving contract or grant awards must meet minimum financial and management accountability standards established by the U.S. government (please consult all of section 303.5.9 of USAID's Automated Directives System for further information on this topic).
As a rule, USAID/Nigeria’s contracts and grants are awarded through an open competition of proposals initiated by a solicitation advertised by the Mission. Visit USAID's Procurement webpage for a listing of the current Annual Program Statements and Solicitations advertised by USAID/Nigeria and other USAID missions and departments.
Unsolicited Proposals
While unsolicited applications can be received and reviewed for funding, potential applicants should be aware that only in highly exceptional cases will applications be considered for funding on a non-competitive basis. In order to be considered, the proposal must be fully supportive of USAID's development objectives in Nigeria, it must address a development issue through a new and innovative approach, and it must demonstrate a unique capacity on the part of the applicant to carry out proposed activities. Please consult USAID's guide to unsolicited proposals [PDF, 59KB] for additional information.
Procurement of Other Services and Goods
USAID/Nigeria procures services, supplies, and equipment needed to support office operations. Some examples include computers, vehicles, office furniture, household furniture and expendable supplies. These products are purchased from local and American firms which are requested to submit quotes. For additional information, please contact the Executive Office at USAID/Nigeria.
Contracts and Grants for Program Implementation
Most of USAID/Nigeria’s development activities are implemented through contracts and grants to a variety of non-governmental organizations, corporations, and academic institutions. Contracts are used by USAID/Nigeria to generally hire U.S. institutions and organizations to provide specific goods and services that the Mission has identified as necessary to accomplish its development objectives. Grants are used to enter into a partnership with institutions or organizations to support activities, either in whole or in part, that are consistent with the Mission’s objectives in Nigeria. In many cases, these U.S. organizations conduct their work in partnership and collaboration with Nigerian organizations. All organizations receiving contract or grant awards must meet minimum financial and management accountability standards established by the U.S. government (please consult all of section 303.5.9 of USAID's Automated Directives System for further information on this topic).
Auctions
USAID/Nigeria periodically sells used goods, including office equipment and household furnishing, which are no longer needed by the Mission. The auctions are conducted using sealed bids, and are advertised in the local press. For additional information, please contact the Executive Office at USAID/Nigeria.
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