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RFI: New Philippine Fisheries Activity

ID: 72049224EORFI00002 • Type: Forecasted
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Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI) to obtain information, opinions, and recommendations from all interested parties with respect to the proposed new fishery activity in the Philippines. This is not a Request for Proposals, a Request for Quotation, an Invitation for Bids, or a Solicitation, nor is it an indication that USAID/Philippines will issue a solicitation to address the goals, objectives or challenges described herein.

Responses to this notice are not offers, and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. USAID will not pay respondents for information provided in response to this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned, and respondents will not be notified of the result of the review. If a Solicitation is issued, it will be posted on SAM.gov or Grants.gov. Parties are responsible to regularly check those websites for updates or solicitations, and must respond to such a solicitation separately from any response to this announcement. Respondents are solely responsible for bearing any expenses associated with preparation and submission of their response to this RFI.

Responses to this RFI are strictly voluntary. Parties may respond to all or to some of the questions. Responding or not responding to this RFI will neither advantage nor disadvantage any organization or lead to an organizational conflict of interest in any subsequent solicitation. USAID will not publicize responses nor acknowledge receipt of answers in response to this RFI. Responses will be held confidential within USAID.

Background
The USAID/Philippines and Mongolia, Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to obtain information, opinions, and recommendations from all interested parties with respect to a proposed water security activity in the Philippines. The RFI emphasizes that it is not a Request for Proposals, a Request for Quotations, an Invitation for Bids, or a Solicitation. It also clarifies that responses to the RFI are strictly voluntary and will not form a binding contract or agreement with the U.S. Government.

Grant Details
The new Philippine Fishery Activity aims to address unsustainable fishing practices, including overfishing and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The activity will support evidence-based policy development, promote sustainable harvest strategies, and increase compliance with fisheries policies in Fisheries Management Areas (FMAs). It will also focus on inclusive engagement with small-scale fishers, women associations, fishing industry players, and civil society organizations (CSOs).
The activity's goals include advancing sustainable and equitable fisheries management to reduce threats to marine biodiversity.

Eligibility Requirements
The RFI is open to all interested parties who can provide relevant information, opinions, and recommendations regarding the proposed water security activity in the Philippines. Respondents are advised that their participation in the RFI is voluntary and will neither advantage nor disadvantage any organization or lead to an organizational conflict of interest in any subsequent solicitation.

Grant Value
Not provided

Place of Performance
The geographic focus of the activity is initially proposed to be on the western coastline of the Philippines facing the South China Sea (SCS) (FMA 5 and FMA 6), where large pelagics such as tuna and small pelagics such as scad and mackerels are abundant.
Additional sites being considered are FMA 1, 4, and 11.

Overview

Category of Funding
Environment
Funding Instruments
Other
Grant Category
Other
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 7/1/24 U.S. Agency for International Development forecasted grant opportunity 72049224EORFI00002 for RFI: New Philippine Fisheries Activity. The grant will be issued under grant program 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.

Timing

Posted Date
July 1, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Est. Synopsis Response Date
July 22, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Forecasted
Last Updated
July 2, 2024, 8:41 p.m. EDT
Version
3
Archive Date
July 23, 2024

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

Contacts

Contact
Howard Weston Contracting/Agreement Officer
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