Strengthening Systems for Health Security Activity (SSHS)

REQUEST FOR APPLICATION No. 72052725RFA00001

STRENGTHENING SYSTEMS FOR HEALTH SECURITY ACTIVITY (SSHS)

AMENDMENT NO. 4 FOR REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS - NOFO NO. 72052725RFA00001

Issue Date: January 31, 2025

The purpose of this amendment is to communicate that, in light of the foreign assistance pause, USAID is pausing all evaluation and negotiation for previously posted solicitations for which prospective partners have submitted proposals or applications.  

Amendment No.4 includes one new Annex:

1. Annex A contains ROAA Letter 036-2025 regarding USAID NOFO No. 72052725RFA00001 - Pausing the Request for Applications and any Requests for Foreign Assistance Funding.

[END OF AMENDMENT NO.4]

AMENDMENT NO. 3 FOR REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS - NOFO NO. 72052725RFA00001

Issue Date: November 22, 2024

The purpose of this amendment is (1) provide responses to all questions submitted by the Questions and Answers deadline and (2) update the conformed solicitation with changes resulting from the Questions and Answers.

Amendment No.3 includes two new Annexes:

1. Annex A contains the conformed solicitation, displaying all changes made to the solicitation highlighted in yellow. Annex A is for ease/information. If there are any discrepancies, between the Amendment and the Annex, the information under I. Conformed Solicitation on the Amendment is the controlling information.
2. Annex B contains a list of all the questions and answers.

[END OF AMENDMENT NO.3]

AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS - NOFO NO. 72052725RFA00001

Issue Date: November 8, 2024

The purpose of this amendment is to provide information presented during the Business Day held on November 7, 2024, at 8:30 AM, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, El Pardo in Miraflores, Lima, Peru. 

Amendment No.2 includes two new Annexes: 

1. Annex A contains a list of the organizations that attended the Business Day event.
2. Annex B includes the Business Day presentations.

[END OF AMENDMENT NO.2]

AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS - NOFO NO. 72052725RFA00001

Issue Date: October 28, 2024

The purpose of this Amendment is to (1) update the Deadline for Applications date and (2) update the Cover Letter with the Business Day information.

The conformed solicitation (Annex A of Amendment No.1) displays all changes made to the solicitation highlighted in yellow. Annex A is for ease/information. If there are any discrepancies, between the Amendment and the Annex, the information under I. Conformed Solicitation on the Amendment is the controlling information.

I. CONFORMED SOLICITATION

Below is a list of all the changes made to the Solicitation. Annex A is the conformed solicitation with actual changes made in track changes and in red text.

NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY 72052725RFA00001 – LIST OF CHANGES

1. On Page 1, Cover Letter, delete the Deadline for Applications date in its entirety and replace with the following:

Deadline for Applications: December 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM Lima Time

2. On Page 1, Cover Letter, Business Day, update the second paragraph to include venue information and RSVP instructions: 

“The Business Day will take place on November 7, 2024 at 8:30 AM, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, El Pardo in Miraflores, Lima, Peru. Interested parties

must RSVP by sending an email to Mr. Jose Castagnola at [email protected] by October 30, 2024 at 05:00 PM Lima Time with the subject line: USAID NOFO 72052725RFA00001 [Organization Name] – Business Day. Please include the full name, ID number, organization name, title and email of each guest in the RSVP. Only one to two guests can be accommodated.”

3. On Page 13, the link to the 7-1-7 Global Goal for Early Detection and Response website has been fixed.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY REMAIN UNCHANGED.

[END OF AMENDMENT NO.1]

INITIAL REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS - NOFO NO. 72052725RFA00001

Issue Date: October 18, 2024

Business Day Date: November 07, 2024

Deadline for Questions: November 15, 2024 at 05:00 PM Lima Time

Deadline for Applications: December 20, 2024 at 05:00 PM Lima Time

Subject: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) No. 72052725RFA00001

Program Title: Strengthening Systems for Health Security Activity (SSHS)

Greetings:

The United States Agency for International Development in Peru (USAID/Peru) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the STRENGTHENING SYSTEMS FOR HEALTH SECURITY ACTIVITY (SSHS) program. Eligibility for this award is not restricted.

USAID intends to make one (1) award to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO, subject to a risk assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements, and selection process.

Business Day

USAID/Peru is organizing a Business Day to provide a platform for presenting the activity's objectives and for the Government of Peru to outline its related priorities. The primary goal, however, is to encourage networking and collaboration among prospective applicants and stakeholders from various sectors.

The Business Day will take place on November 7, 2024 in Lima, Peru, with the venue to be confirmed within the next week. Interested parties must RSVP by sending an email to Jose Castagnola at [email protected] by October 30, 2024 at 05:00 PM Lima Time with the subject line: USAID NOFO 72052725RFA00001 [Organization Name] – Business Day.

Please be reminded that the Business Day is not specifically for Questions & Answers for the application, but a means to foster partnerships. 

To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section B of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this NOFO and to ensure that it has been downloaded from the internet in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Support Center at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at [email protected] for technical assistance or if you need assistive technology and are unable to access any material on this site.

Unless an exception in 2 CFR 25.110 applies, applicants must comply with 2 CFR 25 requirements to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and register in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), as applicable. See Section E, Submission Requirements and Deadlines, for more information. The registration process may take many weeks to complete. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early.

Please send any questions to the point(s) of contact identified in Section A.4. The deadline for questions is shown above. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov.

Issuance of this NOFO does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant’s expense.

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Sincerely,

Dion Glisan 

Supervisory Regional Agreement Officer

USAID/Peru

[END OF ORIGINAL APPLICATION]