The United States Agency for International Development, Regional Development Mission for Ethiopia (USAID/Ethiopia) is in the process of gathering information to support anticipated activity design for the Enhance Digital Health activity.
This request for information (RFI) intends to offer the opportunity for interested individuals and organizations to provide recommendations on approaches to support inclusive digital health ecosystems in Ethiopia. In responding to this RFI, significant emphasis should be placed on federal, regional, zonal, woreda and health facility level issues to achieve inclusive, equitable and improved health service delivery using health information systems and digital health tools.
USAID is seeking responses to the questions of this RFI outlined below, USAID is not seeking technical or cost applications/proposals at this time. This request for information is issued solely for planning purposes and is published in accordance with FAR Part 10, FAR 15.201(e) and ADS 201.3.4.5 (c). It does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Responses to this RFI shall not be portrayed as proposals or applications and will not be accepted by the U.S. Government (USG) to form a binding agreement. Responses to this RFI are voluntary. Respondents are free to address any or all of the below items, as well as provide additional information that they think is relevant to inclusive digital ecosystems. USAID will not pay respondents for any information provided in response to this RFI. Any future solicitations of funding opportunities related to an inclusive digital ecosystems activity will be announced on the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.sam.gov or at www.grants.gov at a later date.
Please note that issuance of this RFI is not to be construed as a commitment by the USG to issue any solicitation or ultimately award of a contract/agreement on the basis of this RFI, or to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
Responses to this RFI will be retained by USAID and will not be returned. USAID may elect to
use the information submitted at its discretion. Organizations must not submit any proprietary or
otherwise sensitive information. This RFI does not restrict the Government's acquisition or
assistance approach on a future solicitation, and USAID reserves the right to modify the scope,
scale or other details of the planned activities. Similarly, USAID is not obligated to modify its
planned approach or otherwise incorporate the input that organizations offer.
It should be noted that responding to or providing input in response to this RFI will not give any
advantage to an organization in any subsequent procurement action. Likewise, organizations
that choose not to respond will not be precluded from submitting a proposal in response to a
subsequent solicitation, if one is ultimately issued. Respondents will receive a confirmation of
receipt of its submission. However, USAID will not provide feedback on submissions or
answers to any questions submitted in response to this request.
Background
The United States Agency for International Development, Regional Development Mission for Ethiopia (USAID/Ethiopia) is gathering information to support the anticipated design of the Enhance Digital Health activity. This initiative aims to develop inclusive digital health ecosystems in Ethiopia, addressing federal, regional, zonal, woreda, and health facility level issues to improve health service delivery through health information systems and digital health tools.
The Ethiopian government has made significant progress in developing a robust Health Information System (HIS) to enhance public health outcomes, supported by international donors including USAID. Despite advancements, challenges such as infrastructure limitations and data management issues persist.
Grant Details
USAID is seeking input on several key areas to inform the design and implementation of the Enhance Digital Health activity. Respondents are encouraged to provide recommendations on:
1) The effectiveness of proposed objectives for developing a robust DH/HIS;
2) Opportunities for a regional platform to foster an inclusive DH/HIS;
3) Strengthening HIS capabilities post-systemic shocks;
4) Gaps in national and sub-national coordination for inclusive DH/HIS policies;
5) Cybersecurity issues affecting healthcare providers;
6) Barriers to e-health initiatives growth; and
7) Innovative financing models for digital health transformation.
Eligibility Requirements
Responses are open to interested individuals and organizations that can provide relevant recommendations on enhancing digital health ecosystems in Ethiopia. There are no specific eligibility criteria outlined for participation in this RFI.
Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunity is not specified in this RFI as it is focused on gathering information rather than awarding funds at this stage.
Place of Performance
The activities under this grant will be performed in Ethiopia.
