Reading for East Africa’s Development   8

Background
The purpose of this contract is to provide technical assistance and services to increase access to high-quality basic education as defined by host-country governments and improve student learning outcomes, particularly but not limited to reading outcomes in the primary grades. Basic education may include activities for learners in grades 1-8, pre-primary levels, and alternative or accelerated education programs in public or non-state schools.

Work Details
The contract titled 'Reading for East Africa’s Development' aims to provide technical assistance and services to improve student learning outcomes, especially in reading, for learners in grades 1-8, pre-primary levels, and alternative or accelerated education programs in public or non-state schools. The SOW (Statement of Work) includes clarification questions related to USAID’s responses in response to questions answered in Amendment 2. It addresses the requirement for potential subcontractors under the RFP, the definition of a 'legally formed consortium', and the acceptable methods for organizations to submit proposals together.

The responses provided by USAID clarify that no documents are required for potential subcontractors under the RFP, and that a 'legally formed consortium' must be registered in line with laws and regulations accordingly to do business in the relevant countries where Task Orders will be implemented. Additionally, it is mentioned that consortium, teaming agreement, joint venture, and SBA mentor protégé agreement are acceptable methods for organizations to submit proposals together.

Place of Performance
East Africa