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StrengtheningMultisectoralNutritionProgramming
throughImplementationScience
TableofContents
ListofAcronyms
SectionI.FundingOpportunityDescription
SectionII.FederalAwardInformation
SectionIII.EligibilityInformation
SectionIV.ApplicationandSubmissionInformation
SectionV.ApplicationReviewInformation
SectionVI.FederalAwardAdministrationInformation
SectionVII.FederalAwardingAgencyContacts
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NFOno.RFA38816000007
ListofAcronyms

AO AgreementOfficer
AOR AgreementOfficersRepresentative
BDHSBangladeshDemographicandHealthSurvey
BEO BureauEnvironmentalOfficer
CDCS CountryDevelopmentCooperativeStrategy
DFAP DevelopmentFoodAssistanceProgram
DFID DepartmentforInternationalDevelopment(UKAid)
DO DevelopmentObjective
EMMPEnvironmentalMitigationandMonitoringPlan
FP FamilyPlanning
FTF FeedtheFuture
GIS GeographicInformationSystem
GOB GovernmentofBangladesh
IEE InitialEnvironmentalExamination
IR IntermediateResult
IYCF InfantandYoungChildFeeding
MEL Monitoring,EvaluationandLearning
MEO MissionEnvironmentalOfficer
MOHFW MinistryofHealthandFamilyWelfare
NGMPNongraduatedMedicalProviders
NGO NongovernmentalOrganization
PMP PerformanceMonitoringPlan
SCP StrategicCommunicationsPlan
SHIKHA ShishukeKhawanoBanglaforinfantandyoungchildfeeding(USAIDProject)
SPRING StrengtheningPartnerships,ResultsandInnovationsinNutritionGlobally
USAID UnitedStatesAgencyforInternationalDevelopment
USG UnitedStatesGovernment
ZOI ZoneofInfluence
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SectionI.FundingOpportunityDescription

1.

INTRODUCTION
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) plans to invest in a fiveyear
cooperative agreement of up to $21.8 million. The purpose of the activity is to conduct
implementation science1 researchfordevelopment,testingandrefinementofnewandimproved
approaches, interventions and policies in Bangladesh for improved delivery of multisectoral
nutrition services in high stunting areas in the Feed theFuture(FTF) Zone.Specifically,USAID
is seeking assistance on research areas whichareunlikelytoadvancewithoutUSAIDtechnical
leadership and investment. The primary objective of this award is toconductasmallnumberof
multiyear mixed method research studies that may be experimental in design, or using
nonexperimental methods, related primarily to advancing implementation of nutrition programs
foradolescents,pregnantandlactatingwomenandchildrenundertheageoftwo.
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BACKGROUND
Overview2
Stunting can have longterm effects on cognitive development, school achievement, economic
productivity in adulthood and maternal reproductive outcomes. Tackling childhood stunting is a
high priority for reducing theglobal burdenofdiseaseandforfosteringeconomicdevelopment3.
Although undernutrition rates among children have decreased considerably in the past two
decades, the levels are still very high. Currently 36percentofchildrenundertheageoffiveare
stunted (low height for age). The rateofdeclinehasslowedinrecentyearsanddoesnotmatch
the rapid improvements in other development indicators such as child and maternal mortality,
education, poverty reduction and rice production, which calls for renewed efforts to accelerate
progress in reducing undernutrition in Bangladesh. Currently Bangladesh has been able to
reduce stunting by an average of 1.5percenta yearover thelast10yearshowever,inorderto
align with the World Health Assembly Target of 40 percent reduction of stunting by 2025,
Bangladeshneedstomorethandoubleitseffortsto3.3percentannualreductioninstunting.
Stunting rates are slightlyhigherinrural(37.9percent)comparedtourbanareas (30.8percent),

however, given the higher population density the actual number of stunted children in urban
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Implementationscienceisthestudyofmethodstopromotetheintegrationofresearchfindingsandevidenceintohealthcare
policyandpractice.Itseekstounderstandthebehaviorofhealthcareprofessionalsandotherstakeholdersasakeyvariableinthe
sustainableuptake,adoption,andimplementationofevidencebasedinterventions.Theintentofimplementationscienceand
relatedresearchistoinvestigateandaddressmajorbottlenecks(e.g.social,behavioral,economic,management)thatimpede
effectiveimplementation,testnewapproachestoimprovehealthprogramming,aswellasdetermineacausalrelationship
betweentheinterventionanditsimpact.(https://www.nlm.nih.gov/hsrinfo/implementation_science.html)
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DatacitedinthissectionisfromtheBangladeshDemographicHealthSurvey(2014)unlessothercited.
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Longtermconsequencesofstuntinginearlylife.DeweyKG,BegumK.
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areas is significantly higher. The Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey (BDHS) 2014
showed the growing inequity in stunting rates between the rich and the poor. Children in the
lowest wealth quintile are more than twice as likely to be stunted compared to those in the
highestwealthquintile(50.2percentvs.20.5percent).
Giventheearlyageofmarriageandfirstbirth,undernutritionduringadolescenceisalsoa
determinantofpoorinfantandchildnutritionalstatus.Genderinequity
additionallyprevents
manywomen,particularlyadolescentwives,frombeinginvolvedinhouseholddecisions,
includingseekinghealthcareforthemselvesortheirchildren4 .Comparedtowomenolderthan
19years,girlsbetween15to19yearshavethehighestratesofanemiaandlowestmeanbody
massindex.Maternalanemiaincreasestheriskofpretermdeliveryandlowbirthweightwhile
maternalundernutritionmaycontributetostuntingamongchildren.Achildsbirthweightisan
importantindicatorofthechildsvulnerabilitytotheriskofchildhoodillnessandchancesof
survival.Childrenwhosebirthweightislessthan2.5kilograms,i.e.,lowbirthweight,havea
higherthanaverageriskofearlychildhooddeath.Twentytwopercent5ofnewbornsin
Bangladesharelowweight.
Theabovedatahighlightstheimportanceofprioritizingfamiliesinurbanareas,thosefromthe
lowesttwowealthquintilesandhouseholdswithadolescentwives.
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DevelopmentProblemstobeAddressed
Eighteeninterventions6havebeenidentifiedbytheLancetSeriesforMaternalandChild
Nutrition(2013)asbestpracticesforreducingstunting.Theseinterventionshavebeen
promotedasabsolutelynecessaryandcriticaltoreducestunting,however,thereislimited
informationavailableconfirmingthatthisisinfacttrue,andalsolimitedinformationontheright
mixandintensityoftheseinterventions.Thislackofclarityhasresultedunfortunatelyinadhoc
implementationofrandominterventionsbasedonnorealinformation.Theresultissuboptimal
policymakingandimplementation,resultinginsuboptimalnutritionoutcomesforthetarget
population.Thisactivitywillhelptestdifferentsetsofinterventionswhichwewillcallmodels,
thatwilldefinethecoreessential,realisticandsustainableinterventionsrequiredtomost
significantlyreducestunting.Itshouldbenotedthatnotalleighteeninterventionscanbetested
giventhelimitationsofbothfundingandtime.Therefore,theapplicantwillproposethekey
interventions.Ataminimum,however,essentialelementsfromhealthservices,agriculture,
safetynets7includingcashtransferprograms,water,sanitationandhygiene(WASH)and
gendershouldbeincludedinthemodelstobetested.
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InternationalCenterforResearchonWomen.PavingthePathtoImprovedAdolescentSexualandReproductiveHealthin
Bangladesh(2014).ProjectReport:InternationalCenterforResearchonWomen
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UNICEF.MICS2006

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heeighteeninterventionsinclude:Adolescenthealthandpreconceptionnutrition,Maternaldietarysupplementation,
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Micronutrientsupplementationorfortification,Breastfeedingandcomplementaryfeeding,Dietarysupplementationforchildren,
Dietarydiversification,Feedingbehaviorsandstimulation,Treatmentofsevereacutemalnutrition,Diseasepreventionand
management,Nutritioninterventionsinemergencies,Agricultureandfoodsecurity,Socialsafetynets,Earlychilddevelopment,
Maternalmentalhealth,Womensempowerment,Childprotection,Classroomeducation,Waterandsanitation,Healthand
familyplanningservices
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Safetynets,oftenreferredtoassocialassistanceorsocialwelfareprograms,arenoncontributorytransferprogramstargetedat
thepoorandthosevulnerabletopovertyandshocks.
(http://web.undp.org/developmentstudies/docs/socialprotection_fiscalstimulus_march2010.pdf)
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4.

RelationshiptoGOBandCurrentUSAIDActivities
RelationshiptoGOB
Bangladesh has shown a strong policy commitment to improving nutrition. For example, the
GOB made the following commitments in 2012 at the Nutrition for Growth Summit in line with
theWorldHealthAssemblyTargetstobeachievedby2025:
40percentreductioninglobalnumberofchildren<5yearsoldwhoarestunted
50percentreductionofanemiainwomenofreproductiveage
30percentreductionoflowbirthweight
Noincreaseinchildoverweight
Increaserateofexclusivebreastfeedinginthefirst6monthsoflifeuptoatleast
50percent
Reduceandmaintainchildhoodwastingtolessthan5percent
Bangladesh has a National Nutrition Policy, which was recently endorsed by the Cabinet, and
the National Food Security and Nutrition Policy is currently being updated. Nutrition has also
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been identified as a cross cutting issue in the GOBs 7 FiveYearPlan. TheNationalNutrition
Policy calls for the revitalization of the Bangladesh National Nutrition Council which has the
mandate for interministerial coordination under the leadership of the Prime Minister and the
MoHFW. The Prime Minister has also made strong statements in favor of improved nutrition.
These commitments indicate a willingness to support nutrition interventions. A multisectoral
response requires informed national leadership across a range of sectors (namely health,
agriculture, WASH and safety nets) with strong capacity todeliveracrossallthesesectors.The
activity therefore aimstogenerateevidencetobetterdeveloppoliciesand guideimplementation
of nutrition related programs while strengthening GOB counterparts capacitytounderstandand
use data for decisionmaking. The next health sector program (20172021) also emphasizes
nutritionasacriticalhealthservicetoimprovehealthoutcomesforBangladeshis.
Linkages to USAID/Bangladesh Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS)

(20112016)and(20172022)
This activity aligns with several Agency and Mission policies and strategies including, the
current and next Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) (20112016) and
(20172022) as well as the Mission Nutrition Strategy (20172021). In the current CDCS,
nutrition is relevant for DO3: Health Status Improved, namely under IR 3.2 Increased Use of
Integrated Essential Family Planning (FP), Health, and Nutrition Services, which includes the
following subIRs: Increased Access to Integrated Quality FP, Health, and Nutrition Services
and Increased Behavior Change Communication on FP, Health, and Nutrition Services and
DO2: Food Security and Poverty Status Improved,withacloselinktoIR2.3.Improvednutrition
and dietary diversity. The draft results framework for the next CDCS (20172021) looks to
elevate nutrition as a priority for the Mission. This activity will coordinate with other USG
investments implementing nutrition activities to maximize the Missions investments for
improved nutrition in Bangladesh, specifically with our FTF and Development Food Assistance
Program(DFAP).
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CurrentUSAIDActivities
USAID has a long and significant history of supporting Bangladeshs health, agriculture and
fisheries sectors, including direct financial support for the Health, Population and Nutrition
Sector Development Program, technical assistance through embedded advisors, support to
increase and improve services through social marketing and the private sector, and a large
community of NGOs offering clinical services. This new activity will collaborate with
USAIDfunded health, agriculture and other nutrition related activities (including DFAPs) and
activities funded by other donors,whenandwherepossible,toincreasethequantityandquality
of,andimproveaccessto,nutritionrelatedinformationandservices.
FeedtheFuture(FTF)
This activity will work closely with existing FTF activities to share lessons learned and build on
existing efforts. These nutrition sensitive activities focus specifically on foodproduction,gender
and GOB capacity building. Some of the currently funded activities that this activity will
collaborate with include: Agricultural Extension Support Activity, AgroInputs Project (AIP),
Aquaculture for Income and Nutrition (AIN), Feed the Future Bangladesh Livestock Production
for Improved Nutrition Project, Policy Research and Strategy Support Program (PRSSP) and
Women'sEmpowermentActivity(WEA)Program.
SocialMarketingCompany(SMC):
SMC has been a long standing USAID funded partner that ensures nationwide access to
pharmaceutical products, including nutritional supplements through Blue Star providers and
pharmacies. This new activity should consider capitalizing on the extensive network of
pharmacies nationwide in similar geographic areas to test certain interventions, including
deliveryofnutritionservices,i.e.,growthmonitoringandpromotion.
SHIKHA
The SHIKHA activity aims to improve maternal, infant and child nutrition by improving the
feeding practices of children under the age of two in 26 upazilas within the Feed the Future
Zone of Influence (ZOI). Activities are built around proven high impact behaviors for maternal
and child nutrition with significant behavior change communication activities, including
mediadark activities. This new activity should consider best practices that emerged from
SHIKHAtoimprovenutrition.
SPRING
SPRING/Bangladesh is working in 40 upazilas (subdivisions) in the FTF ZOI focusing on

improving food insecurity and nutrition related practices among the ultrapoor. The goal of the
project is to improve the nutritional status of pregnant and lactating women and children under
two years of age by promoting and supporting the adoption of Essential Nutrition Actions and
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Essential Hygiene Actions and theconsumptionofnutritiousanddiversediets.Thisnewactivity

shouldconsiderbestpracticesthatemergedfromSPRINGtoimprovenutrition.
1. OverviewofProposedActivityandResultsFramework
PriorityPopulations
Thetargetaudiencesforthisactivityare:
NutritionResearchers:Residentscientistsandacademicswhoareinterestedin
conducting implementation research and/or delivery science in nutrition related sectors
in
Bangladesh.
NutritionPolicyMakersandManagers:GovernmentofBangladeshofficials,membersof
technicaladvisorygroupsandtechnicalworkinggroups,andotherinfluential
stakeholders responsible for policy making and implementation of publicsectornutrition
programs.
Image1.ActivityResultsFramework

CriticalAssumptions:
The GoB will have relevant staff available and willing to participate in the
activity.
Communitymembersremainwithintheareasofgeographicfocusthroughout
thelifeoftheaward.

Goal:
Nutrition policy making and implementation in Bangladesh informed by high
qualitylocalevidence
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The aspiration of this activity is to ensure that all nutrition policy making and implementation in
Bangladesh is based on sound scientific evidence. In a country with limited resources and a
large nutrition mandate, it is important that nutritionfundsandresourcesbeusedefficientlyand
effectively to maximum impact. Policy makers refer to the information available to them when
considering the tradeoffs between activities, or prioritization of activities. Currently, there is
minimal information available to them to better guide implementation of multisectoral nutrition
programming. This activity will establish ongoing communication channels with policy makers
and program implementers to communicate the findings to better inform decision making for
future policy making and programming. The applicant will be responsible for establishing a
mechanism (steering committee) to present data regularly and support responses to data
generatedthroughthisactivity.
DevelopmentHypothesis:
If nutrition policy making and implementation in Bangladesh is informed by high quality local
evidence, implementation of said policies and decisions will lead to improved nutritional status
oftheBangladeshpopulation.
Intermediate Result 1: Increased availability of evidence to guide multisectoralnutrition

programmingimplementation
The applicant will develop and test (implement) several models of community multisectoral
nutrition programming that can be scaledupandimplementedmorebroadlybythegovernment
in a purely public sector approach OR a mix ofpublicandNGOsectorapproach.Theapplicant
should propose community based models for implementation such as community care groups
for increasedcommunity educationonnutrition withstructuredreferralsforkeyservicesoutlined
in Image 2 below. Linkages between health, agriculture, WASH, gender, social safetynetsand
other nutrition related services at the community level are important. The applicant should also
propose a research agenda that generates regular data and strong learning opportunities for
adaptive management, allowing this activity to quickly identify unsuccessful models and refine
modelstoproducepositivenutritionoutcomes.
There are many unexplored opportunities to promote preventative health care practices for
nutrition through the private sector. Given the large and growing presence of theprivatesector
in the health sector, private pharmaceutical outlets (specifically Blue Star Pharmacies) should
be included in the research design to test and define implementation of nutrition services
through these outlets. USAID has invested in Blue Star Pharmacies for over twenty years,
ensuring the provision of quality and safe pharmaceutical products toBangladeshis.Therefore,
the applicant should ensure the inclusion of these pharmacies as private sector actors to
implement selected interventions. This activity will train existing nongraduated medical
providers (NGMPs) at retail pharmacies. NGMPs will providegrowthmonitoringandpromotion
services, infant and young child feeding (IYCF) counselling, promotion of other micronutrient
supplements and iron folic acid distribution for pregnant women. The pharmacy will encourage
women and make structured referrals for antenatal care, postnatal care and other necessary
health services to promote overall well motherbaby health. This activity will help selected
pharmacies develop a costed package of services that will be advertised as well motherbaby
visits. Messaging on handwashing, consumption of nutrient dense diverse foods, etc., will also
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be promoted as part of the package. This activity will also be responsible to develop effective
strategiesforrecruitment/referralsforwomentotheprivatepharmaciesfornutritionservices.
The applicants proposed research agenda should detail the sample size, number of modelsto
be tested and the number of interventions to be tested under each model, including control
groups if an experimental approach is proposed. Image 2 below highlights key outcomes that
areexpectedtobeincludedinthevariousmodelsthatwillbetested.
Image2.KeyExpectedOutcomesforHouseholds

Intermediate Result 2 :
Improved capacity to use evidence to inform policy and
programmaticdecisionmaking
Local capacity to link research to policy and program implementation is still limited. Following
the completion of this activity, it is expected that data generated/models developed under this
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activity will be used primarily by theGovernmentofBangladesh(GOB)toguideimplementation

ofmultisectoralnutrition programming.Forthatreason,thisactivitywillpartnerwithandprovide
targeted technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and FamilyWelfare(MOHFW)andother
relevant ministries, to better coordinate nutritionrelatedactivitiesacrosssectors,andbetteruse
evidencegeneratedunderthisactivityforimprovedpolicyanddecisionmaking.
A rapid, institutionalassessment(includingamultistakeholderanalysis)willbedone atthestart

of the activity to guide the selected applicant, in coprioritization with USAID, on key areas for
targeted technical assistance. The assessment will help to initially identify key bottlenecks that
limit multisectoral nutrition implementation. Steering committees at the national level and
upazila levels will review data/models generated under this activity and provide technical
guidance and recommendations for remediation actions (i.e., if a model is not working). These
steering committees will also serve as joint management mechanisms between the GOB,
USAID and the successful applicant tosupportimprovedcapacitytousetheevidenceforpolicy
and programmatic decisionmaking, country ownership and ensuring scaleup of successful
models at the end of USAIDs funding. This activity will cover at a minimum 12 districts. The
selection of the number of upazilas and municipalities will be determined by the partner,
however there should be an equal split between urban municipalities and rural upazilas in the
FTF ZOI. Identification of the specific implementation areas will be coidentified with GOB
counterparts at the national level. The applicant will determine the number of appropriate
upazilas, unions andmunicipalitiestoensureadequatestatisticalsignificancetodetectoutcome
variations between models as well as the interventions impact on selected indicators. The
overarching goal is for the proposed study to have the rigor necessary tosupportthescaleup
of successful models. The number of districts and upazilas should be consistent with the
funding level outlined in thisprogramdescription.Unionswithintheupazilas willbecoidentified
with GOB counterparts at the Upazila level once upazilas have been selected. Upazilas and
municipalitieswillbeselectedbasedon:
Stuntingrates
Povertyrates
GOBleadershippotential
Servicereadiness(health,agriculture,safetynets)
The applicant should propose someinitialsitesfor implementationofthe researchbasedonthe

above criteria, however, noting that final selection will be made in partnership with GOB
counterparts.
2.
ImplementationScienceResearchQuestions:
The applicant will propose someinitialresearchquestionsintheirapplicationhowever,thefinal

questions will be developedincollaboration withtheMissionbasedonfeasibilityandcomplexity
ofpotentialresearchprotocols.Illustrativequestionsinclude:
a. Whatareaffordable,practicalandsustainablemodelsofmultisectoralnutrition
Programming?
Whatarethemosteffectivesetsofinterventions/practicestoaccelerate
reductioninstunting?
Whatistheminimumsetofinterventionsthatarerequiredtomakeanyprogress
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instunting?
What are effective models of urban vs. rural multisectoral nutrition
programming?
Is differential programming appropriate for these settingsorcanasimilarmodel
beapplied?
b. Withinthesystemsstrengtheningcomponents,whatarethebestmodelsoflinking
differentservice/nutritioncomponentstohouseholdsforimprovednutrition?
Whatarethesystemneedsfromthenationaltocommunitylevel?
Whatarethebestmethodstolinkservicestomaximizecoverage,and/orensure
compliance/retentionwithnutrition,health,agriculture,waterandsanitationand
social
safetynetprograms?
Whenisitoptimaltointegratecomponents,andwhen(withwhom)are
standalonepiecesmoreoptimal?
c. What are the critical factors for essential multisectoral nutrition coordination and
leadershipatthenationallevel?Districtlevel?Upazilalevel?
3.
GenderApproach
In Bangladesh, cultural, social and religious sensitivities aroundgenderplayasignificantrolein

health and nutrition behaviors, and can either hinder or promote access to health and nutrition
information and service utilization. Gender inequality continues to haveanegativeimpactona
range of nutrition issues, and directly relates to early marriage for girls. Genderrelated power
imbalances contribute to excess female mortality across their lifecycle: at birth, during infancy,
early childhood, and throughout reproductive years. USAID/Bangladesh programs are aligned
and integrated with the USAIDs Gender Equality and Female Empowerment Policy (March
2012).Thepolicyaimsto:
Reduce gender disparities in access to, control over, and benefit from, resources,
wealth,opportunitiesandservices,i.e., economically,socially,politically,andculturally.
Reduce gender based violence and mitigate its harmful effects on individuals and
communities.
Increasecapabilityof womenandgirlstoknow theirrights,determinetheirlifeoutcomes,
andhaveinfluenceindecisionmakinginhouseholds,communities,andsociety.
It is expected that gender equity will be a theme in the identified research agenda for this
activity.ActivitieswithinthisawardwillneedtoconformwithUSAIDspoliciesrelatedtogender.
8.UtilizingGeographicInformationSystems
The use of geographic information systems (GIS) technology and geographic data is
increasingly important to USAIDs effort to geographically target aidinvestmentsandeffectively
report on the scope and impact of the Missions investments. Furthermore, collecting and
analyzing geographic data withGIStechnologyisintegraltoachievingtheobjectives setforthin
the USAID Policy Framework (20112015), as well as increasing overall aid effectiveness and
meetingUSAIDsaidtransparencyandopendatagoals.
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The applicant must apply geospatial methodsusingGIStechnologytosupportUSAIDseffortto
incorporate geographic data and analysis into the Agencys overall development planning,
design, and monitoring and evaluation. The geographic data collection, analysis, and
submission methods should be included inthesectiononmonitoringandevaluation. Thereare
threetypesofgeographicdatathattheMissionwillcollectinastandardizedmanner:
1.
Project and Activity Location Data: In consultation with the AOR, project and activity
location data will be submitted according to the geographic precision defined by the
Missions data requirements. Capturing a discrete location for project and activity
locations is an essential step towards establishing aneffectivemethodofmanagingand
communicatingprojectandactivityinformation.

2.
ThematicData: Thematicdataincludesinformationsuch asdemographicindicators,built
infrastructure, and environmental features. When created or acquired using USAID
funds, these datasets are considered the property of USAID and must be submitted to
theAOR.

3.
Project Specific Data: This includes data that is created during a project and may be
useful to the Missions own strategic planning and design purposes. When created or
acquired using USAID funds, these datasetsareconsideredUSAIDspropertyandmust
besubmittedtoUSAID.

9.BrandingStrategyandMarking

The apparently successful applicant will develop a Branding Strategy and Marking Plan
(BS&MP), to ensure the program and publicity materials clearly communicate that assistance
from the U.S. Government is made possible by the generous support of the American people.
Successful recipients will agree tofollowthe branding strategyandmarkingpoliciesestablished
for assistance awards under ADS Chapter 320. The details of these policies and the official
USAID Graphic Standards Manual, which includes guidelines on proper logo use and
positioning, verbal branding and attribution, and cobranding with implementing partner logos
can be found on theUSAIDwebsiteat www.usaid.gov/branding . Adheringtotheseguidelines
in the ADS and the Graphic Standards Manual are compulsory for all USAIDfunded program
andcommunicationsmaterials.

USAIDwillnotifytheapparentlysuccessfulapplicantforthedraftBS&MP.Theapproved
BS&MPwillbeattachedwiththeaward.

CommunicationsandOutreachStrategy

In addition to a Branding Strategy and Marking Plan, the recipient will develop a Strategic
Communications Plan (SCP) with a clearly focused action plan. The SCP will detail how the
activity will reach out to stakeholders at the national and local levels, including government
officials, other donors and various target populations. After the technical evaluation of
applications, the USAID Agreement Officer will request the apparently successful applicant to
develop and submit the SCP within a specified timeperiod.TheAgreementOfficer shallreview
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the plan for adequacy and will negotiate, approve and include the SCP in the award. The
purpose of the SCP is to concisely outline how the organization will publicize the activitys
achievements and credit USAID to ensure the target audience is aware that funding is coming
fromtheAmericanpeople.

TheSCP(totaling23pages)will:

oStatekeymessagesabouttheactivitysobjectivesandachievements
oIdentifytargetaudiences,suchasmedia,youth,orgovernmentofficials
o Identify the toolsandtacticsthepartner willuse topublicizeprojectachievements,such
as social media, television and radio, press releases and newspaper articles, television
commercials,publicserviceannouncements,and/ormediaroundtablediscussions
oProposeacalendarortimelineforoutreacheventsand,
o Include how the partner proposes to monitor the impact of its communication strategy,
such astrackingthenumberofarticlesor pressreleasespublishedinnewspapersorthe
number of events organized. This monitoring information can be included in the annual
workplanperthedirectionoftheAOR.

The recipient will submit the draftSCPfollowingtherequiredUSAIDpoliciesandregulationson
Branding Strategy and Marking Plan within 120calendardaysoftheeffectivedateoftheaward
fortheAORsclearance.

10. EnvironmentalImpactandReviews

The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, Section 117 requires that the impact of
USAIDs activities on the environment be considered and that USAID include environmental
sustainabilityasa central considerationindesigningandcarryingoutitsdevelopmentprograms.
This mandate is codified in Federal Regulations (22 CFR 216) and in USAIDs Automated
Directives System (ADS) Part 201.5.10(g) and 204 ( http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/200/ ),
which in part require that the potential environmental impact of USAIDfinanced activities are
identified prior to a final decision to proceed andthatappropriateenvironmentalsafeguardsare
adopted for all activities. Applicants environmental compliance obligations under these
regulationsandproceduresarespecifiedinthefollowingparagraphs.

In addition, the recipient must comply with host country environmental regulations unless
otherwise directed in writing byUSAID.IncaseofconflictbetweenhostcountryandUSAID,the
lattershallgovern.

No activity funded under this Cooperative Agreement will be implemented unless an
environmental threshold determination, as defined by 22 CFR 216, has been reached for that
activity, as documented in a Request for Categorical Exclusion, Initial Environmental
Examination,orEnvironmentalAssessmentdulysignedbytheBureauEnvironmentalOfficer.

As part of its initial Work Plan, and all Annual Work Plans thereafter, the Recipient in
collaboration with the USAID Agreement Officers Representative (AOR) and Mission
Environmental Officer or Bureau Environmental Officer, as appropriate, shallreviewallongoing
and planned activities under this Cooperative Agreement to determine if they are within the
scopeoftheapprovedRegulation216environmentaldocumentation.
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If the Recipient plans any new activities outside the scope of the approved Regulation 216
environmental documentation, it shall prepare an amendment to the documentation for USAID
review and approval. No such new activities shall be undertaken prior to receiving written
USAIDapprovalofenvironmentaldocumentationamendments.

Any ongoing activities found to be outside the scope of the approved Regulation 216
environmental documentation shall be halted until an amendment to the documentation is
submittedandwrittenapprovalisreceivedfromUSAID.

An Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of the USAID/Bangladeshs overall Health Program
has already been approved by the Asia Bureau Environmental Officer (BEO). The designed
activity with associated Threshold Decision needs to be incorporated within this approved IEE
duly concurred by BEO prior to subobligation of any fundintothisactivity. USAID/Bangladesh
will provide a copy of the IEE to the Recipient, who must follow the conditions outlined in the
IEE. The Recipient shall be responsible for implementing all IEE conditions, as established in
the BEOApproved IEE, pertaining to the activities (including subcontracts and grants) to be
fundedunderthisAgreement.

The Recipient shall be responsible for training his staff, grantees, subcontractors, and
counterparts on the agreements environmental requirements and for ensuring they are in
compliancewiththeserequirements.

IEEImplementationPlans

As part of its initial Work Plan, and all Annual Work Plans thereafter, the recipient, in
collaboration with the USAID Agreement Officers Representative (AOR) and Mission
Environmental Officer (MEO) or Bureau Environmental Officer (BEO), as appropriate,
shall review all ongoing and planned activities under this cooperative agreement to
determine if they are within the scope of the approved Regulation 216 environmental
documentation.
If the Recipient plans any new activities outside the scope of the approved Regulation
216 environmental documentation, it shall prepare an amendment tothedocumentation
for review and approval of MEO or BEO. No such new activities shall be undertaken
priortoreceivingwrittenUSAIDapprovalofenvironmentaldocumentationamendments.
Any ongoing activities found to be outside the scope of the approved Regulation 216
environmental documentation shall be halted until an amendment to the documentation
issubmittedandwrittenapprovalisreceivedfromUSAID.

IEEMitigationMeasuresandMonitoring

When the approved Regulation 216 documentation is (1) an IEE that contains one or more
NegativeDeterminationswithconditionsand/or(2)anEA,therecipientshall:

Unless the approved Regulation 216 documentation contains a complete environmental
mitigation and monitoring plan (EMMP) or mentioned otherwise in IEE, or a project
mitigation and monitoring(M&M)plantherecipientshallprepareanEMMPorM&MPlan
describing how the recipient will, in specific terms, implement all IEE and/or EA
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conditions that apply to proposed project activities within the scope of the award. The
EMMP or M&M Plan shall include monitoring the implementation of the conditions and
theireffectiveness.
IntegrateacompletedEMMPorM&MPlanintotheinitialworkplan.
Integrate an EMMP or M&M Plan into subsequent Annual Work Plans, making any
necessary adjustments to activity implementation in order to minimize adverse impacts
totheenvironment.

ApplicantsEnvironmentalRequirements
USAIDanticipatesthatenvironmentalcomplianceandachievingoptimaldevelopmentoutcomes
for the proposed activities will require environmental management expertise. Applicants to the
RFA should therefore include as part of their application, their approach to achieving
environmentalcomplianceandmanagement,toinclude:

The applicants approach to developing and implementing an environmental review
processforagrantfundand/oranEMMPorM&MPlan.
The applicants approach to providing necessary environmental management expertise,
including examples of past experience of environmental management of similar
activities.
The applicants illustrative budget for implementing the environmental compliance
activities. For the purposes of this application, applicant should reflect illustrative costs
for environmental compliance implementation and monitoring in their cost application,
anddescribethesecostsindetailtothedegreepossibleinthebudgetnarrative.

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SectionII.FederalAwardInformation

1. ESTIMATEOFFUNDSAVAILABLEANDNUMBEROFAWARDSCONTEMPLATED
Subject to funding availability, USAID intends to provide up to$21,800,000intotalfundingover

a five year period. The ceiling for this program is $21,800,000. Actual funding amounts are
subjecttoavailabilityoffunds.
USAID intends to award one Cooperative Agreement pursuant to this NFO. USAID is not
responsible for any costs incurred prior to awarding an agreement. USAIDreservestherightto
fundanyoneornoneoftheapplicationssubmitted.
2. ANTICIPATEDSTARTDATEANDPERIODOFPERFORMANCEFORFEDERAL
AWARD
The period of performance anticipatedhereinisfive (5)years,beginningontheeffectivedateof

theaward.
3. SUBSTANTIALINVOLVEMENT
USAID intends to award a Cooperative Agreement as USAID intends to be substantially

involved in the implementation of the selected program that is consistent with USAID policy
contained in Automated Directives System (ADS) Chapter 303 concerning nongovernmental
assistance activities. This substantial involvement will be through the Agreement Officer (AO),
except to the extent that the Agreement Officer delegates authority to the Agreement Officer
Representative(AOR)in writing.Theintendedpurposeofthesubstantialinvolvementduringthe
awardistoassisttherecipientinachievingthesupportedobjectivesoftheagreement.
In addition to therequirementsin2CFR200and2CFR 700andotherapplicableregulationsor

provisions, USAID/Bangladesh will be substantially involved during the implementation of this
Cooperative Agreement in the following ways through theAORortheAgreementOfficeras per
ADS303.3.11:
i.ApprovalofrecipientsImplementationPlans:
Approvalofannualworkplans
ii.ApprovalofKeyPersonnelandanychangeinKeyPersonnel
iii.AgencyandRecipientCollaborationorJointParticipation:
Concurrence on the substantive provisions of subawards. Note that 2 CFR

200.308 requires Agreement Officers prior approvalforthesubaward,transfer,or
contractingoutofanyworkunderanaward.
ApprovalofMonitoringandEvaluationPlans
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Agency monitoring to permit specified kinds of direction or redirection because of

interrelationshipswithotherprojects
4. TITLETOPROPERTY
Propertytitleundertheresultantagreementshallvestwiththerecipientinaccordancewiththe
requirementsof2CFR200.310through2CFR200.316regardinguse,accountability,and
dispositionofsuchproperty.
5. AUTHORIZEDGEOGRAPHICCODE
Thegeographiccodeforthisprogramis937(theUnitedStates,theRecipientcountry,and
developingcountriesotherthanadvanceddevelopingcountries,butexcludinganycountrythat
isaprohibitedsource).
6. TYPEOFTHEAWARD
USAIDintendstoawardaCooperativeAgreementfromthisNFOiftheapplicationconformsto
thisNFOandoffersthebestvaluetotheUSGovernment(seealsothereviewcriteriainthe
ApplicationReviewInformationsectionV.ofthisNFO).

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SectionIII.EligibilityInformation
1. ELIGIBILITYOFAPPLICANTS
ApplicantsmustbenongovernmentalU.S.andnonU.S.entitiesandindividuals,otherwise
thereisnorestriction.Entitiessuchasnonprofitorganizations,profitmakingconcerns,Private
VoluntaryOrganizations(PVOs),PublicInternationalOrganizations(PIOs),faithbasedand
communityorganizations,educationalinstitutions,etc.areeligibletosubmitapplications.
Whileforprofitfirmsmayparticipate,pursuantto2CFR700.13(A).(1),itisUSAIDpolicynotto
awardprofitunderassistanceinstrumentssuchascooperativeagreements.However,all
reasonable,allocable,andallowableexpenses,bothdirectandindirect,whicharerelatedtothe
activityandareinaccordancewithapplicablecoststandards(2CFR200,OMBCircularA122
fornonprofitorganizations,OMBCircularA21foruniversities,andtheFederalAcquisition
Regulation(FAR)Part31forprofitorganizations),maybepaidundertheCooperative
Agreement.
2. COSTSHARINGORMATCHING
CostSharingisnotrequiredunderthissolicitation.However,ifcostshareisproposed,the
applicantsshouldestimatetheamountofcostsharingresourcestobemobilizedoverthelifeof
theagreementandspecifythesourcesofsuchresources,andthebasisofcalculationinthe
budgetnarrative.
3. OTHERINFORMATION
I. PotentialNewImplementingPartners
InsupportoftheAgencysinterestinfosteringalargerassistancebaseandexpandingthe
numberandsustainabilityofdevelopmentpartners,USAID/Bangladeshencourages
applicationsfrompotentialnewimplementingpartners.However,resultantawardstothese
organizationsmaybesignificantlydelayedifUSAIDmustundertakenecessarypreaward
reviewsoftheseorganizationstodeterminetheirriskassessment(seebelow).NonU.S.
OrganizationPreawardSurveyGuidelinesandSupportisavailableinthefollowinglink:
http://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/303sam.pdf .
II. PreawardRiskAssessment
Inorderforanawardtobemade,theAgreementOfficermustmakeapositiverisk
assessment,asdiscussedinADS303.3.9.Thismeansthattheapplicantmustpossess,or
havetheabilitytoobtain,thenecessarymanagementandtechnicalcompetencetoconductthe
proposedprogram.Theapplicantmustagreetopracticemutuallyagreeduponmethodsof
accountabilityforfundsandotherassetsprovidedorfundedbyUSAID.
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Intheabsenceofapositiveriskassessment,anawardcanordinarilynotbemade.However,in
rarecases,anawardcanbemadewithSpecificConditions(e.g.,additionalnonstandard
awardrequirementsdesignedtominimizetheriskpresentedtoUSAIDofmakinganawardto
anNGOforwhichapositiveriskassessmentcannotbemade),butonlywhereitappearslikely
thattheapplicantcancorrectthedeficiencyinareasonableperiod.
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SectionIV.ApplicationandSubmissionInformation
1.POINTSOFCONTACT
AbdullahAkbar TariqBinAzam
AgreementOfficer Sr.Acquisition&AssistanceSpecialist
USAID/Bangladesh USAID/Bangladesh
C/OAmericanEmbassy C/OAmericanEmbassy
MadaniAvenue,Baridhara MadaniAvenue,Baridhara
Dhaka1212,Bangladesh Dhaka1212,Bangladesh
Email:abakbar@usaid.gov Email:tazam@usaidgov
AnyprospectiveapplicantdesiringanexplanationorinterpretationofthisNFOmustrequestitin
writingbytheduedateandtimespecifiedonthecoverpageofthisNFOinordertoallowa
replytoreachallprospectiveapplicantsbeforethesubmissionoftheirapplications.Oral
explanationsorinstructionsgivenbeforeawardwillnotbebinding.Anyinformationgiventoa
prospectiveapplicantconcerningthisNFOwillbefurnishedpromptlytoallotherprospective
applicantsasanamendmentofthisNFOifthatinformationisnecessaryinsubmitting
applicationsorifthelackofitwouldbeprejudicialtoanyotherprospectiveapplicants
2. REQUIREDFORMS
TheApplicantmustsubmittheapplicationusingtheSF424series,whichincludesthe:
SF424,ApplicationforFederalAssistance
SF424A,BudgetInformationNonconstructionProgramsand
SF424B,AssurancesNonconstructionPrograms.
TheprogramdescribedinSectionIaboveincludesnonconstructionelements.Therefore,these
mandatoryformsfornonconstructionprogramsmustbecompleted.Costsofnonconstruction
activitiesshouldbeincludedontheSF424A.Copiesoftheseformsmaybefoundinthe
followingwebsite: www.grants.gov
3. APPLICATIONFORMAT
Theapplicantisexpectedtoreview,understand,andcomplywithallaspectsofthisNFO.The
applicantshallfurnishtheinformationrequiredbythisNFO.TheauthorizedAgreementOfficers
namemustbeprintedortypedontheapplicationcoverpages.Anycorrectionsmustbeinitialed
bythepersonsigningtheapplication.
Iftheapplicantincludesdatathattheydonotwantdisclosedtothepublicforanypurposeor
usedbytheU.S.Governmentexceptforevaluationpurpose,itmust:
A. Markthetitlepagewiththefollowinglegend:
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"ThisapplicationincludesdatathatshallnotbedisclosedoutsidetheU.S.Government
andshallnotbeduplicated,used,ordisclosedinwholeorinpartforanypurposeother
thantoevaluatethisapplication.If,however,anawardisawardedtothisapplicantasa
resultoforinconnectionwiththesubmissionofthisdata,theU.S.Governmentshall
havetherighttoduplicate,use,ordisclosethedatatotheextentprovidedintheresulting
award.ThisrestrictiondoesnotlimittheU.S.Government'srighttouseinformation
containedinthisdataifitisobtainedfromanothersourcewithoutrestriction.Thedata
subjecttothisrestrictionarecontainedinsheets____.and,

B. Markeachsheetofdataitwishestorestrictwiththefollowinglegend:
"Useordisclosureofdatacontainedonthissheetissubjecttotherestrictiononthetitle
pageofthisapplication."

Applicationmustbedividedintotwoseparateparts:(1) TechnicalApplication and(2)
Cost
Application .Theformatsforeachofthesepartsaresetforthbelow.
TECHNICALAPPLICATIONFORMAT:

Thetechnicalapplicationmustbeorganizedsothatitfollowsthemeritreviewcriterialisted
inthisNFO.Thetechnicalapplicationmustnotexceed20pagesinlength(includinggraphics
andchartsbutexcludingannexes).Thepagesthatexceedthispagelimitationwillnotbe
evaluated.AnyadditionalannexesnotrequiredbythisNFOwillnotbereviewed.Applications
mustbesubmittedinWordformat,writteninEnglish,singlespaced,usingTimesNewRoman
fontsize12witheachpagenumberedconsecutively,withminimumoneinchmarginsonthe
top,bottomandsides.
Coverpage,executivesummary,pastperformancereferences,monitoringandevaluationplan,
thelettersofintent,mobilizationplan,tableofcontentslistofacronymsandpersonnelresumes
areexcludedfromthe20pagelimitationandmaybeincludedasannexestothetechnical
application.Elaborateartworkandexpensivevisualandotherpresentationaidsareneither
necessarynorwanted.Unnecessarilyelaboratebrochuresorotherpresentationsbeyondthose
sufficienttopresentacompleteandeffectiveapplicationinresponsetothisNFOarenot
desiredandmaybeconstruedasanindicationoftheprospectiverecipient'slackofcost
consciousness.
Technicalapplicationshouldbespecific,completeandconciseandshoulddemonstratethe
applicant'scapabilitiesandexpertisewithrespecttoachievingthegoalsofthisprogram.A
portionoftechnicalapplicationwillbecometheprogramdescriptionincorporatedintothefinal
CooperativeAgreement,ifselected.
Theapplicationmustincludethefollowingattachments:
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ResumesforKeyPersonnel
RelevantPastPerformanceInformation
Applicantshouldpreparetheapplicationusingthefollowinggeneralformat:
I.CoverPage
Asinglepagewiththenamesoftheorganization/institutionsinvolvedandtheleadorprimary
applicantclearlyidentified.Anyproposedsubgrantees/subcontractors(hereafterreferredtoas
thesubs)shouldbelistedseparately.Inaddition,theCoverPageshouldprovideacontact
personfortheprimeapplicant,includingtheindividualsname(bothtypedandhis/her
signature),titleorpositionwiththeorganization/institution,addressandtelephonenumbers.
Statewhetherthecontactpersonisthepersonwithauthoritytocontractfortheapplicantand,if
not,thatpersonshouldalsobelisted.Thecoverpageshouldbeamaximumofonepageandis
excludedfromthe20pagelimitation.
II.ExecutiveSummary
TheExecutiveSummaryshouldincludeabriefoverviewoftheoveralltechnicalapproach,
fundingrequirements,andproposedimplementingpartners(consortium,localorganizations).
III.TechnicalApproach
Theapplicantmustsetforthaclear,logical,technicallysound,andfeasibleimplementation
scienceresearchandtechnicalassistanceapproachforthelifeoftheproject.Thetechnical
approachmustsetforththeoverallresearchandtechnicalassistancestrategy,initialconcepts,
researchmethodology,techniques,andinterventionsforaccomplishinganticipatedresultsset
forthintheProgramDescription(SectionI)oftheNFO.Geographicfocusbasedoninitialdata
analysisshouldbeincluded.Thetechnicalapproachmustalsodemonstrateanunderstanding
ofthedevelopmentchallengeandbackgroundinaddressingthechallengespertainingto
addressingimplementationofmultisectoralnutritioninBangladesh,arealisticassessmentof
opportunitiestolinkandsynergizewithotherUSAIDanddonorfundedactivities,andafocuson
results.Theapplicantisencouragedtoproposeinnovativeyetrealisticapproachesthatare
mostappropriateinthecontextofBangladesh.Thetechnicalapproachshouldinclude:
GoalandObjectives
Background/ProblemStatement
Outlineofallresearchandtechnicalassistanceelements,withaclearvisionofconcrete
proposedresults
Understandingoftheissuestobeaddressed,includingrecommendationsfor
prioritization
Creativeuseofnewtechnology,innovativetools,andlessonslearned
Substantiveattentiontogender,adolescents,urbanandothercrosscuttingthemes
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Detailedsustainabilityplanclearlydemonstratinghowactivities/programmaticresultswill
continueinthelongtermwithoutUSAIDsupportwhentheactivityends.
IV.KeyPersonnelandStaffingPlan:
KeyPersonnel:
Thesectiononkeypersonnelcapabilitywillinclude:
Briefstatementsofmajordutiesforeachofthekeypersonnel.
Experience,academicbackground,andresumesforeachofthekeypersonnel(resumes
forkeypersonnelwillbelimitedtofourpagesinlengthandshouldbeincludedinan
Annex).
Estimatedamountoftimeeachwilldevotetotheprojectforthekeypersonnelandother
seniorresearchstaff.
MoredetailsonKeyPersonnelcanbefoundinSectionVofthisNFO.Applicantsareinvitedto
proposeandjustifyanalternativeconfigurationofkeypersonnel,iftheyfeelthatadifferent
structureismoreconducivetoachievingthespecifiedstrategicandprogramobjectives.
PersonnelandStaffingPlan:
Thestaffingstructureshouldbeascosteffectiveaspossible.Asupportingnarrativeshould
includeabriefdescriptionofalllongtermstaffpositionsandlevelofexperience.Descriptionof
theroleofshorttermtechnicalstaffincludingtheproposedlevelofeffortandtheprocesstobe
usedforselectingthemshouldbeindicated.
Applicantsshouldproposeanoverallstaffingpatternthatdemonstratesthesoundtechnical
expertiseandexperiencerequiredforsuccessfulactivityimplementation,administrationand
management.Thestaffingplanshoulddemonstrateasolidunderstandingofkeytechnicaland
organizationalrequirementsandanappropriatemixofskills,whileavoidingexcessivestaffing
andduplicationofstaffdeployment.Recognizingthecomplexarrayofstakeholders,including
partners,andUnitedStatesGovernment(USG)incountryandheadquarterspersonnel,
applicantsshouldaddressreportingline/patternandcommunicationflowsintheorganization
andmanagementchart/staffingplan.
Thissectionshouldinclude:
Adetailedorganizationalandmanagement(O&M)chart(includingnarrative)that
clearlydelineateslinesofmanagement,supervisoryauthority,technicalrolesand
responsibilities,levelofeffortforeachposition,andjustifiesthecompositionand
organizationstructureoftheentireprojectteam.Theorganogramandnarrativewillalso
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addresstheroleandlevelofeffortofsubrecipientorganizations.Rolesand
responsibilitiesofproposedpartners,includingsubgrantees,shouldbeincluded.
Askillsmatrixforproposedprogramstaff,identifyingskillsandexpertiseofproposed
staffappropriatetotheactivities/interventionsintheProgramDescription
CurriculaVitae(CVs)forproposedimportantstaff(2pagesmaximumperposition),
whereappropriateand
O&MChartreflectingthestaffingpatternincludingreportinglines,communication
flows,etc.
Proposedteamofstaffshouldhaverelevantinternational,regionalornationalexperience,
expertiseandknowledge,includingresearch,activityimplementation,management,strong
technicalskills,capacitybuildingandinstitutionaldevelopment.USAIDmaymakechangesin
thefinalstaffingpattern,dependingonthefinalawardconfiguration.
V.ManagementPlan:
Themanagementplanwillbeevaluatedontheextenttowhichtheproposed
managementstructureandapproachwillensureactivityeffectivenessandefficiencyin
achievingexpectedresultsandmaximumbenefits.Thestaffingplanshouldclearlyarticulate
roles,responsibilitiesandappropriateskillsets(includinglanguage)forpersonnel.Ifapplicable,
theplanclearlyandlogicallyaddresseshowconsultantswillbeusedto
complementprojectstaff,especiallyrelatedtothedesignandimplementationoftheresearch
protocol.Themanagementplanshouldincludeawellorganized,technicallysound,logicaland
realisticillustrativeimplementationplan,whichprovidesforrapidstartupoftheproject.
VI.PastPerformance:
Theapplicantmustprovideevidenceofpertinentpastperformanceandclearlydescribe
examplesofsuccessfuldevelopmentandimplementationofprogramssimilartowhatisrequired
underthisNFO.TheapplicantmustsubmitalistofthefivemostrecentU.S.Governmentorany
otherdonorfundedcontracts,grants,cooperativeagreements,etc.Includethefollowingfor
eachaward:
Nameofawardingorganizationoragency
Addressofawardingorganizationoragency
Placeofperformanceofservicesorprogram
Awardnumber
Amountofaward
PeriodofPerformance(beginandenddatesofservices/program)
Name,currenttelephonenumberandemailaddress(ifoneisavailable)ofa
responsibletechnicalrepresentative(activitymanagerorothercontactperson)of
thatorganizationoragency
Briefdescriptionoftheactivity
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COSTAPPLICATIONFORMAT:

Thecostapplicationmustbesubmittedunderseparatecoverfromthetechnicalapplication.
CertaindocumentsarerequiredtobesubmittedbyanapplicantinorderfortheAgreement
Officertomakeadeterminationofresponsibility.However,itisUSAIDpolicynottoburden
applicantswithunduereportingrequirementsifthatinformationisreadilyavailablethrough
othersources.ThereisnopagelimitationontheCostApplication.
ThefollowingsectionsdescribethedocumentationthattheApplicantforanassistanceaward
mustsubmittoUSAID/Bangladeshpriortoaward.Whilethereisnopagelimitforthisportion,
Applicantisencouragedtobeasconciseaspossible,butstillprovidethenecessarydetailto
addressthefollowing:
i.AdequatecostinformationmustbeavailabletoallowtheAgreementOfficertodetermine
andnegotiatetheamountoftheCooperativeAgreementandpaymentstructure.Thetotal
estimatedamountshouldincludeallreasonablecosts,asdeterminedbytheAgreementOfficer.
ii.Thebudgetmusthaveanaccompanyingdetailedbudgetnarrativeandjustificationthat
providesindetailthetotalprogramamountforimplementationoftheproposedActivitybyyour
organization.Thebudgetnarrativeshouldprovideinformationregardingthebasisofestimate
foreachlineitem,includingreferencetosourcesusedtosubstantiatethecostestimate(e.g.
organizationspolicy,payrolldocument,vendorquotes,etc.).
Inadditiontothedetailedbudget,asummaryofthebudgetmustbesubmittedusing Standard
Form424and424A whichcanbedownloadedfromthefollowingwebsite:
www.grants.gov
iii.Thecostapplicationshouldcontainthefollowingbudgetcategories:

DirectLaborDirectsalaries,wagesandannualincreasesforallpersonnelproposed
undertheapplicationshallbeinaccordancewiththeapplicantsestablishedpersonnel
policies.Tobeconsideredadequate,thepoliciesmustbeinwriting,applicabletoall
employeesoftheorganization,issubjecttoreviewandapprovalatahighenough
organizationalleveltoassureitsuniformenforcement,andresultincostswhichare
reasonableandallowableinaccordancewithapplicablecostprinciples.Thenarrative
shouldincludealevelofeffortanalysisspecifyingpersonnel,rateofcompensation,and
amountoftimeproposed.Anticipatedsalaryincreasesduringtheperiodofthe
agreementshouldbeincluded.Theapplicantmustindicatehowitcameupwiththe
proposedsalariesinthebudgetnarrativeforeachofthepositions.

FringeBenefitsIfaccountedforasaseparateitemofcost,fringebenefitsshouldbe
basedontheapplicant'sauditedfringebenefitrate,supportedbyaNegotiatedIndirect
CostRateAgreement(NICRA)orhistoricalcostdata.Ifthelatterisused,thebudget
narrativeshouldincludeadetailedbreakdowncomprisedofallitemsoffringebenefits
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(e.g.unemploymentinsurance,workerscompensation,healthandlifeinsurance,
retirement,FICA,etc.)andthecostsofeach,expressedindollarsandasapercentage
ofsalaries.Personnelpolicyshouldbesubmittedtosubstantiatetheproposedfringe
benefitratesandtypes.

SuppliesandEquipment Differentiatebetweenexpendablesuppliesand
nonexpendableequipment(NOTE:Equipmentisdefinedastangiblenonexpendable
personalpropertyincludingexemptpropertychargeddirectlytotheawardhavinga
usefullifeofmorethanoneyearandanacquisitioncostof$5,000ormoreperunit,
unlesstheapplicant'sestablishedpolicyestablishesnonexpendableequipment
anticipatedtoberequiredtoimplementtheprogram,specifyingquantitiesandunitcost.)

Allowances Allowancesmustbebrokendownbyspecifictypeandbypersonand
mustbeinaccordancewiththeapplicantsestablishedpolicies.

TravelandPerDiem Thenarrativeshouldindicatenumberoftrips,domesticand
international,andtheestimatedunitcostofeachtravelinaccordancewiththetechnical
application.Proposedperdiemratesmustbeinaccordancewiththeapplicants
establishedpoliciesandpracticesthatareuniformlyappliedtofederallyfinancedand
otheractivitiesoftheapplicant.

OtherDirectCosts Thiscouldincludeanymiscellaneouscostssuchasofficerents,
communications,transportations,suppliesandutilities,reportpreparationcosts,
passports,visas,medicalexamsandinoculations,insurance(otherthantheapplicants
normalcoverage),etc.Thenarrative,orsupportingschedule,shouldprovideacomplete
breakdownandsupportforeachitemofotherdirectcosts.

ProposedSubcontracts/agreements Iftheapplicantintendstoutilize
subcontractorsorsubrecipientsitshouldindicatetheextentintendedandacomplete
costbreakdown,aswellasalltheinformationrequiredhereinfortheapplicant.
Subcontract/agreementcostapplicationsshouldfollowthesamecostformatas
submittedbytheapplicant.
iv.AcurrentNegotiatedIndirectCostRateAgreement(NICRA)ifyourorganizationhas
suchanagreementwithanagencyordepartmentoftheU.S.Government.Iftheapplicantdoes
notcurrentlyhaveaNegotiatedIndirectCostRateAgreement(NICRA)fromtheircognizant
agencytheyshallsubmitthefollowinginformation:
Copiesoftheapplicant'sfinancialreportsfortheprevious3yearperiod,whichhave
beenauditedbyacertifiedpublicaccountantorotherauditorsatisfactorytoUSAID
projectedbudget,cashflowandanorganizationalchartfortheapplicantand
acopyoftheorganization'saccountingmanual.
whenapplicantwillproposeindirectcostrates,itshouldbederivedbasedontheaudited
financialreportsofthelastthreeyears.
Theapplicantshouldsubmitanyadditionalevidenceofresponsibilitydeemednecessary
fortheAgreementOfficertomakeadeterminationofresponsibility.Theinformationsubmitted
shouldsubstantiatethattheapplicant:
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hasadequatefinancialresourcesortheabilitytoobtainsuchresourcesasrequired
duringtheperformanceoftheaward
hastheabilitytocomplywiththeawardconditions,takingintoaccountallexistingand
currentlyprospectivecommitmentsoftheapplicant,nongovernmentaland
governmental
hasasatisfactoryrecordofperformance.Pastrelevantunsatisfactoryperformanceis
ordinarilysufficienttojustifyafindingofnonresponsibility,unlessthereisclearevidence
ofsubsequentsatisfactoryperformance.
hasasatisfactoryrecordofintegrityandbusinessethicsand
isotherwisequalifiedandeligibletoreceiveanawardunderapplicablelawsand
regulations(e.g.,EEO).
v.CostShare:CostShareisnotrequiredforthisactivity.
4. UNIQUEENTRYIDENTIFIERANDSYSTEMFORAWARDMANAGEMENT(SAM)
TobeeligibleforUSAIDfunds,theapplicantmust:
ProvideaDataUniversalNumberingSystem(DUNS)Number.DUNSnumberisaninedigit
numberestablishedandassignedbyDunandBradstreet,Inc.(D&B)touniquelyidentify
businessentities.
RegisterinSystemforAwardManagement(SAM)unlessexemptunder2CFR
25.110.SAMistheU.S.GovernmentFederalrepositoryintowhichanentitymustprovide
informationrequiredfortheconductofbusinessasarecipient.Additionalinformationabout
registrationproceduresmaybefoundat
www.sam.gov .
5. SUBMISSIONDATEANDTIME
ApplicationsshallbeduebythedatementionedonthecoverletterofthisNFO.Because
makinganawardiscriticaltoUnitedStatedGovernmentforeignpolicygoals,timeisimportant
andlateapplicationsmaynot,atthesolediscretionoftheAgreementOfficer,beconsidered.
6. FUNDINGRESTRICTIONS
TherearenofundingrestrictionsapplicabletothisNFOatthistime.
USAIDpolicyisnottoawardprofitunderassistanceinstruments.However,allreasonable,
allocableandallowableexpenses,bothdirectandindirect,whicharerelatedtotheagreement
programandareinaccordancewithapplicablecostprinciplesunder2CFR200SubpartEof
theUniformAdministrativeRequirementsmaybepaidundertheanticipatedaward.
7. OTHERSUBMISSIONREQUIREMENTS:
Certifications,Assurances,andOtherStatementsofRecipients
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In addition to the certifications that are included in the SF424, the apparently successful
applicant must provide a signed copy of Certifications, Assurances, and Other Statements
which can be found in the USAID ADS 303.3.8 . Do not submit the Certifications, Assurances,
and Other Statements unless requested to do so. USAID will inform the apparently successful
applicanttosubmitthedocumentbeforeaward.
SubmissionofElectronicApplications
Applications shall be submitted with the name and address of the applicant and the NFO
number (referenced above) inscribed thereon, to Mr. Tariq Bin Azam at tazam@usaid.gov and
Mr. Abdullah Akbar at abakbar@usaid.gov . Your organization must ensure that the application
isreceivedatUSAID/Bangladeshinitsentirety.
In addition to the aforementioned guidelines, the applicant is requested to take note of the
following:
(i) ApplicationssubmittedelectronicallymustbeineitherMicrosoftWord(fornarrative
text) or Excel (for tables), unless you are providing scanned copies of pages that
includesignaturesorforms.
(ii) The budget shall be submitted inMicrosoftExcelformatwithfullaccesstoallcells,
formulas, spreadsheets, and workbooks. No hidden information, cells, formulas,
spreadsheets are permitted. Information referring to cells that are not accessible will
notbeevaluated.
(iii) After you have sent your applications electronically, please immediately check
your ownemailtoconfirmthatthe attachmentsyouintendedtosendwereindeedsent.
If you discover an error in your transmission, please send thematerialagainandnote
inthesubjectlineoftheemailthatitisa"corrected"submission.
(iv) Please do not send the same email more than once unless there has been a
change,andifso,pleasenotethatitisacorrectedemail.
(v) Ifyousendyourapplicationbymultipleemails,pleaseindicate inthesubjectlineof
the email whether theemailrelatestothe technicalorcostapplication,andthedesired
sequence of multiple emails (if more than one issent)andofattachments(e.g.,"no.1
of 4", etc.). For example, if your cost application is being sent in two emails, the first
email should have a subject line which says: "[organization name], Cost Application,
Part1of2".
Our preference is that the technical application and the cost application be submitted assingle
email attachments, i.e., you consolidate the various parts ofatechnicalapplicationintoasingle
document before sending them. If this is not possible, please provide instructions on how to
collate the attachments. USAID/Bangladesh will not be responsible for errors in compiling
electronicapplicationsifnoinstructionsareprovidedorareunclear.
Faxedapplicationsarenotacceptable.
ReceiptofApplications
Applications must be received by the date and time specified on the cover letter of this NFO.
Applications submitted late or incomplete run the risk of not being considered in the review
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process. Late applications will be considered for award if, in the sole discretion of the
Agreement Officer, it is determined that it is in the U.S. Government's interest and if the
evaluationprocesshasnotyetcommenced.
The applicant must ensure that applications sent electronically are received at
USAID/Bangladesh in their entirety. Applicant shall confirm with Tariq Bin Azam
(tazam@usaid.gov ) that their electronic submission was successfully received at
USAID/BangladeshbytherequiredduedatelistedonthecoverletterofthisNFO.
GPSCoordinates:
The successful applicant will submit the GPS coordinates of their office and all of their
subawardeesofficelocationsinBangladesh.
Questions&Answers
Any questions regarding this NFO must be requested in writing no later than the date listedon
the cover letter to the Point of Contacts (POC) stated in this NFO. Oral explanations or
instructions given before award will not be binding. Any information given concerning this NFO
will be furnished as an amendment of this NFO, if such information is necessary forsubmitting
applications.
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SectionV.ApplicationReviewInformation
1. CRITERIA
Applicationswillbereviewedonthebasisofthefollowingmeritreviewcriteria.Ifrequired,
USAIDmayprovidefeedbacktoimprovetheTechnicalandCostapplication.
a.TechnicalApproach
b.KeyPersonnelandStaffingPlan
c.ManagementPlan
d.PastPerformance
2. REVIEWANDSELECTIONPROCESS
TechnicalapplicationswillbeevaluatedbyaSelectionCommitteeinaccordancewiththe
TechnicalMeritReviewCriteriasetforthbelow.Selectionforawardofacooperativeagreement
underthisprogramisstructuredsothatthetechnicalapproachcriteriawillbetheprimarybasis
forawardingtheagreement.Thesecriteriareflectthetechnicalmeritoftheapplicant'sdetailed
application.Evaluativeassessmentsareassignedtoeachcomponentbutarenotbrokendown
acrossthesubelementsandkeyconcepts.Ifanapplicantfailstoincludeinformationonanyof
therequiredareas,theapplicationsoverallratingwillbedecreasedandmaybeeliminatedfor
noncompliance.Giventheconstraintsoflength,applicantsareencouragedtobeconciseinthe
discussion.Anawardwillbemadetotheapplicantwhoseresponsiveapplicationoffersthe
greatestvalue,basedontechnical,cost,andotherfactors.
ThecriteriapresentedbelowhavebeentailoredtotherequirementsofthisNFO.Applicants
shouldnotethatthesecriteriaserveto:(a)identifythesignificantmatterswhichapplicants
shouldaddressintheirapplicationand(b)setthestandardagainstwhichallapplicationswillbe
evaluated.Tofacilitatethereviewofapplications,applicantsarerequestedtoorganizethe
narrativesectionsoftechnicalapplicationsaccordingtothetechnicalapplicationformat(Section
IV)intheApplicationandSubmissionInformation,andthereviewcriteriasetforthbelow.
TECHNICALAPPLICATIONREVIEWCRITERIA
Thecriterialistedbelowarepresentedbymajorandsubpoints,sothatapplicantswillknow
whichareasrequireemphasisinthepreparationofthetechnicalapplication.Theselectionwill
bebaseduponthefollowingfactors.Tobeselectedfortheaward,theapplicationmustcontain
theseelements.
TOTALPoints:100
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1.TechnicalApproach:Total60points
Theapplicantwillproposeaclear,logical,technicallysound,andfeasible,implementation
scienceandcapacitybuildingapproach.Applicantstechnicalapproachwilloutline:
a.ImplementationScienceResearchApproach(40points)
Anoverviewoftheimplementationsciencesrationaleandprogrammatic
relevance,articulatinghowthestudysapproachisinnovative,addressestheactivity
descriptionaboveandbuildstheevidencebase.
Thestudysoverarchinggoal,objectives(primaryandsecondarywhere
applicable)andhypotheses.
Theproposedstudydesign,includinghowthedesignwillfacilitateafeasible
approachtoproducinggeneralizableresultsthatanswertheproposedresearch
question(s).
Howtheapplicantwilladdressthebroaderimplementationscienceissues
describedintheactivitydescription,e.g.,howexpertisewillbeavailabletoaddressthe
broadspectrumoftechnicalareasrequiredunderthisprojectwhilearticulatinga
welldefinedimplementationsciencetechnicalproposalwithsoundmultisectoral
nutritionmodels.
Anyhumansubjectprotectionsandgenderconsiderations.
Demonstratesatechnicalandoperationalunderstandingofthekeyissues
identifiedintheNFO,theculturalcontextofBangladeshandfactorsaffectingnutrition.
Integrationofagendersensitiveapproachthroughoutallaspectsoftheprogram
andaspecifictargetedapproachforadolescentsshouldbeaddressed.

b.TechnicalAssistanceApproach(20points)
Applicantshouldbecreativeandforwardthinkinginhowtostrategically
strengthenpublicandprivatesectorcapacityatvariouslevels(e.g.,MinistryofHealth
andFamilyWelfare,MinistryofLocalGovernmentandRuralDevelopment,
pharmaceuticaloutlets),andshouldbeabletorationalizetheirselectedbalance
betweenscaleanddepthofeffortsforgeographicfocusandcapacitybuildingefforts.
Initialtechnicalassistanceapproachincludingtraining,mentorship,andotherlocal
capacitybuildingefforts.
Methodsforidentifyingandengagingkeygovernment,academic,andcommunity
structures,wherepartneringandcapacitybuildingismostappropriateandplausible.
TheproposedapproachtoensureGOBjointcollaboration,managementand
ownership,intheactivitysfirstyearparticularly,andbeyond.
Welldefinedtechnicalassistance/capacitybuildingandexitstrategy,including
realisticsupportforthetransitionoftechnicalassistanceoverfiveyears.
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2.KeyPersonnelandStaffingPlan:Total10points
a.KeyPersonnel(5points)

TheteamoffourKeyPersonnelmusthavetheappropriatetechnical,researchand
managementqualifications,asspecifiedintheminimumrequirements,tosupportthe
effectiveimplementationoftheproposedtechnicalapproachandachievementofactivity
results.EachcandidateproposedforaKeyPersonnelpositionmustprovideawritten
commitmenttobeavailableaccordingtoprojectrequirements.Keypersonnelmust
demonstratetheirexperienceinhostcountrygovernmentcapacitybuilding/technical
assistanceandimplementationscienceresearch.Theapplicantshouldoutlinethekey
experienceandexpertiseoftheindividualsincludinganyinstitutionsproposedto
implementkeycomponentsofthisactivity,includingproposedlocal
collaborators/institutions.

Theprojectwillhavestaffwiththenecessaryexpertisetosupporttheactivityobjectives
highlightedinSectionI.Atotaloffour(4)keypersonnelareenvisioned:ChiefofParty
ResearchDirector,NutritionTechnicalAdvisor,andFinanceandOperationsManager.

Theapplicantwillidentifykeypersonnelbynameandposition.Eachkeypersonnel
positionrequiresUSAIDapproval,asnotedinthesubstantialinvolvementprovisions.All
keypersonnelshouldbefulltimepositions,residentinBangladesh.Essentialattributes
forallkeypersonnelincludedemonstratedstrongmanagement,technicalexpertise,
interpersonal,communicationandfacilitationskills,andtheabilitytoworkcloselyasa
teamandtonetworkwithawiderangeofstakeholders.

ChiefofParty(COP):
TheCOPwillhaveoverallresponsibilityforcoordination
ofallprojectactivitiesandstaff.S/hewillhaveprincipalresponsibilityfor
representationoftheactivitytoUSAID.Requiredattributes:Aseniormanager
withanadvanceddegreeinpublichealth,thesocialsciencesorarelatedarea
stateoftheartunderstandingofmultisectoralnutritionissues(includinggender)
andimplementationscienceknowledgeofthecultureandcontextof
Bangladeshatleast10yearsexperienceleading,managingandimplementing
effortstoimprovehealthandornutritionoutcomesandexperienceinteracting
andnegotiatingwithgovernmentcounterpartsandotherinternationalandlocal
organizationsworkinginthehealthandorothernutritionrelatedsectorsatthe
highestlevels.

ResearchDirector: TheResearchDirectorwillberesponsibleforoverall
managementandcoordinationoftheactivitysimplementationscienceresearch
activitiesandstaff.Requiredattributes:Aseniormanagerwithanadvanced
degreeinpublichealth,research,thesocialsciencesorarelatedarea
stateoftheartunderstandingofimplementationscienceandormonitoringand
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evaluationknowledgeofthecultureandcontextofBangladeshatleast8years
experienceleadingandmanagingresearchteamsandexperienceinteracting
andnegotiatingwithgovernmentcounterpartsandotherinternationalandlocal
organizationsworkingatthehighestlevels.

NutritionTechnicalAdvisor: TheNutritionTechnicalAdvisorwillberesponsible
forleadingoveralleffortsrelatedtomultisectoralnutritionprogrammingincluding
communitylevelnutritionimplementationandcoordination.Requiredattributes:
Provenexpertiseineffectivemultisectoralnutritionservicedeliveryachieving
resultsthroughwellconceptualized,plannedandimplementedpublichealthand
agricultureprogramsdemonstratedmanagement,coordination,teamwork,and
planningskills,withprovenabilitytofunctioneffectivelywithmultiplehostcountry
counterpartsinboththepublicandNGOsectorsstrongverbalandwritten
Englishcommunicationsskills.AminimumofMastersleveldegreeinnutrition,
publichealthorarelatedfield.Aminimumoffive(5)yearsexperiencein
internationalhealthorrelatedfield.SpokenandwrittenBanglaandknowledgeof
theregionisdesirable.

FinanceandOperationsDirector: TheFinanceandOperationsDirectorwillbe
expectedtodeveloptheprojectfinancialplantoincludemonitoringandreporting
systemsthatmeetUSGrequirementsandmanagegrantandcontracting
activities.Desiredattributesare:Aminimumofeight(8)yearsofexperiencein
financialandgrantsmanagement,withaminimumoffour(4)yearsdirect
internationalworkexperienceindevelopingcountrieswithseniorlevel
responsibilityforadministrationandfinancehighlydesiredprovenexpertisein
finance,accountingandauditing,includinggrantsmanagement,financial
planning,monitoringofgrantcomplianceandmanagementandthe
establishmentofinternalcontrolsdemonstratedstrongmanagement,
coordination,teamwork,andplanningskillsaminimumofMastersleveldegree
inpublicadministration,financing,economics,accounting,orarelatedfield
strongverbalandwrittenEnglishcommunicationsskillsBanglaandknowledge
oftheregionisdesirable.

b.StaffingPlan (
5points)
Thestaffingplanclearlyarticulatesroles,responsibilitiesandappropriateskillsets
(includinglanguage)forpersonnel.Anorganizationalchartclearlydelineateslinesof
management,supervisoryauthority,andtechnical/researchresponsibility.Theplan
integratesgoodgenderpracticesandprovidesfortherecruitmentofwellqualifiedlocal
staff.Ifapplicable,theplanclearlyandlogicallyaddresseshowconsultantswillbeused
tocomplementfulltimeprojectstaff.
3.ManagementPlan:Total20points
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TheproposedManagementPlanwillbeevaluatedaccordingtotheoverallsoundnessofthe
managementandadministrationstructuresandfunctionspresentedbytheApplicant.
a.ImplementationSciencePlanDocuments(10points)
Theextenttowhichtheimplementationscienceplandocumentsprovidea
wellorganized,technicallysound,logicalandrealisticImplementationScienceResearch
Plan,whichprovidesforqualityevidencegeneration.
TheextenttowhichtheImplementationSciencePlanistechnicallysoundand
realistic,reflectingmeasurableimprovementsrelatedtotheproposedimplementation
sciencequestions.Theextenttowhichtheprimaryandsecondaryindicatorsareclearly
defined,anddisaggregatedbygenderwhenappropriatewithwelldefinedtargetsand
milestones.
Theabilitytoidentifyandprioritizeimplementationsciencequestionsand
hypothesesandutilizeappropriatemethodologiesandanalytictools.
Theabilitytoplanandconductimplementationscience,performance
managementandevaluationactivitiesinatimelyandrigorousmanner.

b.HostCountryGovernmentTechnicalAssistance/CapacityBuildingExperience
(10points)
Theextenttowhichtheproposedmanagementplandemonstratesthatthe
Applicanthasinstitutionalexperienceinsuccessfullymanagingandprovidingtechnical
assistancetohostcountrygovernmentsparticularlywiththeintentiontoprovidecapacity
buildingforsustaineddevelopment.
Theabilitytoliaisewithgovernmenttopromoteutilizationofresearchfindingsto
improvemultisectoralnutritionimplementationandultimatelynutritionoutcomes.
4.PastPerformance:Total10points
TheApplicantspastperformancewillbeevaluatedbasedonaccomplishments,qualityof
performanceasdocumentedinfinalevaluationsordescribedbydonorsorreferences,and
demonstratedexpertiseimplementingprogramssimilartotheoneproposed.
COSTAPPLICATIONREVIEWCRITERIA
Evaluationpointsorratingswillnotbeawardedforcost.Costwillprimarilybeevaluatedfor
realism,allowability,allocability,andtheapplicantsunderstandingoftherequirements.The
evaluationwillconsistofareviewofthecostportionoftheapplicationtodetermineiftheoverall
costsproposedarerealisticfortheworktobeperformed,ifthecostsreflectunderstandingof
therequirements,ifthecostsaresyncedproperlywiththeproposedmilestones,andifthecosts
areconsistentwiththetechnicalapplication.Effectivecostsavingmeasurestoimprovecost
efficiencyoftheprogramwillalsobeconsidered.Giventhenatureofthisactivity,
USAID/Bangladeshwillcarefullyweighpotentialbenefitsfromtheproposedstaffingplansand
levelofeffort.
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3. SELECTIONPROCESS
TheSelectionCommittee(SC)willevaluatethetechnical/programmaticmeritoftheapplication
asmeasuredagainsttheevaluationfactorsmentionedabove.AtthetimeofNFO
issuance,allcommitteemembersareanticipatedtobeUSAIDemployees.However,USAID
mayincludepersonnelfromGovernmentofBangladesh,U.S.Government,orother
organizationsifnecessaryandavailable.Thecommitteemaymakeanawardrecommendation
basedontheextentofitsevaluationscope.
TheUSAID/BangladeshAgreementOfficermustbefullysatisfiedthattheApplicanthasthe
capacitytoadequatelyperforminaccordancewithstandardsestablishedbyUSAIDandthe
OfficeofManagementandBudget(OMB).Thisissueoforganizationalcapabilityisgenerally
referredtoasapreawardresponsibilitydetermination.
DetailsonUSAIDpreawardresponsibilitydeterminationpolicyandprocedurecanbefoundon
ouragencywebsite,initsAutomatedDirectiveSystem(ADS)chapter303,section303.3.9:
http://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/303 .USAID/Bangladeshoranyofitsdesignated
organizationwillconductformalentitychecklistreview.Theapplicantwillbeinformedaboutthe
formalreviewdateifneeded.
ThefinalawarddecisionwillbemadebytheAgreementOfficer,withconsiderationofthe
SelectionCommitteerecommendations.
4. ANTICIPATEDAWARDANDANNOUNCEMENT
USAIDmaymakeanawardonthebasisofinitialapplicationreceived.Therefore,initial
applicationsshouldcontaintheapplicantsbesttermsfromacostandtechnicalstandpoint.
USAIDreservestheright(butisnotunderobligation)tocontacttheapplicantinordertoobtain
clarifications,additionaldetail,ortosuggestrefinementsintheprogramdescription,budget,or
otheraspectsofanactivitytoimprovetheapplication
Otherareasofreviewanddiscussionwillvaryaccordingtothecircumstancespertainingtothe
application.Thefollowingareascommonlyrequirediscussionandagreementpriortoaward:
1. BrandingStrategyandMarkingPlan.InaccordancewithADS303.3.6.2.fand2CFR
700.16,theapparentlysuccessfulApplicantmustsubmitaBrandingStrategyanda
MarkingPlanforevaluationandapprovalbytheAgreementOfficerbeforeanaward
underthissolicitationwillbemade.MarkingPlanandMarkingofUSAIDfunded
AssistanceAwardsarecontainedin2CFR700.16.Pleasenotethatincontrastto
exceptionstomarkingrequirements,waiversbasedoncircumstancesinthehost
countrymustbeapprovedbyMissionDirectorsorotherUSAIDPrincipalOfficers,see2
CFR700.16(j).USAIDapprovedBrandingStrategyandMarkingPlanisrequiredfor
awardexecution.Additionalguidancecanbefoundatthefollowinghyperlinks:
http://www.usaid.gov/branding/ andTheapplicantisrequiredtosubmitaBranding
StrategyandMarkingplanaccordingtotherequirementsmentionedabove.
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2. Finalprogramandbudgetplans.
3. Paymentterms.
4. Proceduresconcerningadministrativereportingandlogisticalrequirementsforprogram
includingtrainingcomponents.
5. Otherawardtermsincludingaudit,specialprovisionsand/orspecificconditions.

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SectionVI.FederalAwardAdministrationInformation
1. FederalAwardNotices
TheNoticeofAward(ADS303.3.7.1.a)signedbytheAgreementOfficeristheauthorizing
documentthatwillbeprovidedtothesuccessfulapplicanttoinformtheapplicantofitsselection
tobefurtherconsideredtonegotiateacooperativeagreement.USAIDwillprovidethisNotice
electronicallytothepersondesignatedtoreceivethisinformationintheapplication.
NotificationwillalsobemadeelectronicallytounsuccessfulapplicantspursuanttoADS
303.3.7.1.b.USAIDwillfollowtheproceduresincludedinADS303.3.7.2toreceiveandaccept
requestsfordebriefingsfromunsuccessfulapplicants.
AwardoftheagreementcontemplatedbythisNFOcannotbemadeuntilfundshavebeen
appropriated,allocatedandcommittedthroughinternalUSAIDprocedures.WhileUSAID
anticipatesthattheseprocedureswillbesuccessfullycompleted,potentialapplicantsarehereby
notifiedoftheserequirementsandconditionsfortheaward.TheAgreementOfficeristheonly
individualwhomaylegallycommittheGovernmenttotheexpenditureofpublicfunds.Nocosts
chargeabletotheproposedAgreementmaybeincurredbeforereceiptofeitherafullyexecuted
Agreementoraspecific,writtenauthorizationfromtheAgreementOfficer.
2. AdministrationandNationalPolicyRequirements
ForUSorganizations,2CFR200,2CFR700,OMBCirculars,andUSAIDStandardProvisions
forU.S.Nongovernmentalrecipientswillbeapplicable.FornonU.S.organizations,the
StandardProvisionsforNonU.S.,Nongovernmentalrecipientsandtheapplicablecost
principles(OMBCircularA122fornonprofitorganizationsandOMBCircularA21for
universities)willapply.TheOMBcircularsareavailableinthefollowinglink:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/index.html .ForbothU.S.andnonU.S.forprofit
organizations,FederalAcquisitionRegulation(FAR)Part31willbeapplicable.While2CFR200
and2CFR700donotapplydirectlytononU.S.applicants,theAgreementOfficerwillusethe
standardsof2CFR200and2CFR700intheadministrationoftheaward.Furtherinformation
includingthereferenceddocumentsmaybeobtainedviaouragencywebsite
http://www.usaid.gov directlyorvialinksinUSAIDAutomatedDirectiveSystem(ADS)Chapter
303:http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/303.pdf .Copiesmayalsobeobtainedfromthelisted
agencypointsofcontactforthisNFO.
Nodeviationsareanticipatedtothestandardprovisionsforthecooperativeagreementunder
thisNFO.Allapplicablestandardprovisionsshallbeincorporatedintotheresultantaward.The
standardprovisionsforU.S.,NonUSNongovernmentalandPublicInternationalOrganizations
maybeaccessedatthefollowinglocation:
StandardProvisionsforU.S.Nongovernmentalrecipientscanbeaccessed
throughfollowingURL: http://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/303maa
StandardProvisionsforNonU.S.,Nongovernmentalrecipientscanbeaccessed
throughthefollowingURL: http://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/303mab
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StandardProvisionsforPIOrecipientscanbeaccessedthroughthefollowing
URL:http://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/308mab
3. ReportingRequirements
ReportsandrelatedrequirementswillbeincludedintheCooperativeAgreementissuedasa
resultofthisNFO.Requirementsforperiodicperformancereportsarecontainedbelowand
supplementedby2CFR200.328.Copiesofallrequiredfinancialreportswillbesubmittedtothe
AgreementOfficersRepresentative(AOR)andAgreementOfficeratUSAID/Bangladesh.
Applicantsareremindedtobudgetprudentandadequateresourcesforcompletingtherequired
reporting.AllreportsshallbeintheEnglishlanguage,unlessotherwisespecifiedbytheAOR.
Electronicsubmissionsarepreferred.Therecipientwillprovidethefollowingreportstothe
USAIDAgreementOfficersRepresentative(AOR)andtheAgreementOfficer,asspecified
below,inaccordancewith2CFR200.328and2CFR200.327andtheSubstantialInvolvement
provisionsasmentionedinthesectionII.3ofthisNFO.
A. FinancialReporting
Financialreportingrequirementswillbeinaccordancewith2CFR200.327.Therecipientmust
submittheFederalFinancialForm(SF425)onaquarterlybasisviaelectronicformattothe
U.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanServices( http://www.dpm.psc.gov ).Therecipientmust
submitacopyoftheFederalFinancialReport(FFR)atthesametimetotheAgreementOfficer
andtheAgreementOfficersRepresentative(AOR).
B.
PerformanceMonitoringandReporting
TherecipientwillsubmitreportstotheUSAIDAORasdescribedbelow.
A.
AnnualWorkPlan
TherecipientmustsubmitadraftAnnualWorkPlan(AWP)withinninety(90)calendardaysof
theeffectivedateoftheCooperativeAgreement.TherecipientwillworkwiththeAOR
throughouttheAWPdevelopmentprocesspriortosubmittaltoensuretheAWPappropriately
reflectsactivityobjectiveandtheprogramdescription.TheAWPmustdetailtheworktobe
accomplishedduringtheupcomingyear.ThescopeandformatoftheAWPwillbeagreedto
betweentherecipientandtheAOR.TheAORwillreviewtheworkplanandprovidecomments
withinfifteen(15)calendardaysofreceipttherecipientmustincorporatethesecommentsand
provideafinalannualworkplanwithinten(10)calendardaysofreceivingAORscomments.
TheAWPwillserveasaguideforactivityimplementationademonstrationoflinksbetween
interventionsandobjectivesinaccordancewiththeM&EPlan.
TheAWPshouldincludealistofthetaskstobecompletedduringtheyear,groupedunderthe
objectivethattheyseektosupport.Foreachtask,therecipientshould1)explaininbriefits
connectiontotheobjective2)definethenecessarystepstocompletethetasks3)assign
responsibilitiesforcompletingthosesteps(suchasrelevantpartners)4)provideany
quantitativeorqualitativetargets5)includeatimelinefortheimplementationofthetask
(GANTTchart)and6)estimatethecostnecessaryforitsimplementation.Itmayberevisedon
anoccasionalbasisinthecourseofimplementation,asneeded,toreflectchangesonthe
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groundwiththeconcurrenceoftheAOR.SubsequentAnnualWorkPlansmustbesubmittedin
asimilarfashion,andtherecipientmustsubmittheworkplansfortyfive(45)calendardays
beforethebeginningofeachsuccessiveyear.

B.Monitoring,EvaluationandLearningPlan(MEL)Plan
Forthepurposeofroutineandformalmonitoringandevaluation,theRecipientshalldevelopa
Monitoring,EvaluationandLearningPlan(MELPlan)forUSAIDsreviewandapprovalwithin60
calendardaysofsigningoftheCooperativeAgreementforthetimeframeoftheproject.The
planmustbesubmittedinelectronicformaswellasinhardcopy.
TheMELPlanwillbedevelopedinaccordancewithADS200andUSAIDEvaluationPolicy.
TheMELPlanwillunderpinacoherentmonitoring,evaluationandlearningsystemthatwill
objectivelyassesstheoverallprogressandimpactofprojectasoutlinedintheproject
description.TheMELPlanshallbereviewedannuallytoconfirmcompliancewithUSAID
requirements.Itshallalsobetiedtotheannualworkplanandwilloutlinetheprocessesthatwill
beusedtoharmonizeinstrumentsandschedulestosupportUSAIDdatareportingneeds.
Monitoringandevaluationdatashallbeusedtoinformmanagementdecisions,resource
allocationandtoassesswherechangestotheprojectmayberequiredtohelpbetterensure
thatthedesiredimpactwillbeachieved.Additionally,theMELplanshouldreflecta
Collaborating,Learning,andAdapting(CLA)approachwithsystemsdesignedforcontinual
learningandassessmentthroughperiodicuseofsectoralandcrosscuttinganalytictools,and
informaldialoguebasedinquiryandpeerlearningapproaches.Thisapproachwillstrengthen
collaboration,coordinationandknowledgesharingwithintheactivity,USAID,otherUSAID
partnersandstakeholders.PerformancereportssubmittedbytheRecipientmustbefocusedon
reportingprogressagainsttheapprovedMELPlan.
(i)TheMELPlanwillincludeaResultsFrameworkthatisalignedwiththeapproved
USAID/BangladeshCDCSandDO3PerformanceManagementPlan(PMP)withaclear
indicationoftheprojectscontributiontoDO3andotherrelevantDOs.TheMELPlanwillalso
includethedevelopmenthypothesisandcriticalassumptionsbaselinevaluesandtargetsto
showprogressovertimeaPerformanceDataTablesummarizingthekeyperformance
monitoringinformationPerformanceIndicatorReferenceSheetsforeachindicatorthatinclude,
detaileddescriptionofperformanceindicatorstobetracked,source,methodandscheduleof
datacollection,knowndatalimitationsandplannedactionstoaddressthelimitations.Baselines
mustbeestablishedwithinthreemonthsofaward.TheMELPlanwillincludeaPerformance
ManagementTaskSchedulethatincludesanyspecialstudies,assessmentsandsurveysthat
willbeconductedaspartofmonitoringandevaluationoftheproject.Surveysmustmeet
rigorousscientificstandardsinallaspectsofsampling,instrumentaldesignandfield
implementation.
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(ii)TheMELPlanwillincludemeasurableindicatorspertinenttoactivitylevelmanagement,
monitoringandreporting.Illustrativeindicatorsareprovidedaspartoftheprojectdescription.
RelevantCDCSindicatorsshouldbetakenintoaccountasappropriate.Theperformance
indicatorsshouldincludealistofbothoutputlevelandoutcomelevelindicatorsasappropriate
acrossthehierarchyofresultsintheprojectsResultsFramework.Inadditiontothesecustom
indicators,appropriate(F)standardindicatorsfromtheU.S.ForeignAssistanceFramework
shouldbeidentified,trackedandreportedon.Wheneverapplicable,datamustbegender
disaggregatedandgenderimpactsincludedintheoverallanalysisoftheprojectresults.USAID
performanceindicatorsaresubjecttochangeand/ormodification.Performanceindicators
includeapplicableForeignAssistance(F)StandardIndicatorsandcustomdesignedindicators
thatarespecifictotheuniquesocioeconomiccontextandprogramenvironmentofBangladesh.
TheMELplanshouldfocusonthehigherleveloutcomeindicatorsbutshouldincludeoutput
indicatorsaswell.Therecipientmustuseeffectiveandefficientmechanismstomonitor
progress,anddeterminesuccessoftheactivitiesandperformances.USAIDexpectsthe
recipienttobeinnovativeandcreativeintheireffortstocapture,document,andreportallthe
outcomesofUSAIDassistance.TheMELPlanwillbereviewedonatleastanannualbasis
duringprojectimplementation.
iii)ItisexpectedthattheRecipientwillassignahighprioritytocontinuousperformance
monitoringandevaluationofitsoperationsandassistance,notonlyforthepurposeofeffective
internalselfmonitoringandplanning,butalsotoensurethattherecipientcandemonstrate
resultsundertheobjectivesofthisproject.Therecipientwillbeexpectedtoconductsystematic
collectionandanalysisofevaluationdatathatwillimproveprojecteffectivenessandplanningof
activities.Therecipientwillalsoberequiredtoreportannually(typicallyinOctober/November),
toUSAID/Bangladesh,onitsperformancetofacilitatethemissionsrequirementsinaccordance
withtheUSAIDPerformancePlanReport.
Asnecessary,therecipientwillprovideassistancetoselectedsubnationalgovernment
counterpartstodevelopsystemstotrackandreportmeasures.Theplanwillalsolayout
additionalactionstherecipientwouldcarryouttoensuresatisfactorymonitoringoftheproject,
includingmidtermevaluationstoensureoverallprogrameffectiveness.
(iv)TherecipientwillreportontheperformanceindicatorsincoordinationwithUSAIDs
reportingschedulesandfeedintoUSAID/BangladeshsMissionPMP.PeriodicDataQuality
Assessment(DQA)swillbeconductedtoensurethattheperformanceindicatorsmeetUSAIDs
dataqualitystandardsonValidity,Precision,Reliability,Integrity,andTimeliness.AninitialDQA
willbeconductedwithinthefirstsixmonthsoftheprojectsMELPlanapproval.Asnecessary,
theRecipientwillprovideassistancetoselectedsubnationalgovernmentcounterpartsto
developsystemstotrackandreportmeasures.
v)AspartoftheCLAapproach,theMELplanwillincludealearningagendathatwillensure
lessonslearnedareappliedthroughouttheimplementationofthisactivity.Thelearningagenda
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identifies:(1)knowledgegaps,(2)questionstotestandexplorethetheoryofchange,and(3)
questionstotestpilotapproachesandexperimentation.
(vi)TherecipientmayconsultwiththeUSAIDAORandotherUSAIDofficialsinthe
developmentoftheMELplan.
(vii)USAIDwillreviewthedraftMELplanandprovidecomments/suggestionswithin10working
daysofreceipt.TheRecipientshallthensubmittwocopiesofthefinalMELplantotheUSAID
AORforapprovalnotlaterthan10workingdaysfromreceiptofUSAIDs
comments/suggestions.

C.
PerformanceMonitoringReports
QuarterlyPerformanceReports: TherecipientmustsubmitaPerformanceMonitoringReport
onprogresstowardagreedperformancetargetseverythree(3)months,basedonaPMEPto
befinalizedaftertheaward.QuarterlyPerformanceReportsshallbesubmitted30calendar
daysaftertheendofthequarterpursuantto22CFR200and2CFR700.
Thescopeandformatofthequarterlyprogressreportswillbedeterminedinconsultationwith
theAOR,butthereportshouldnotexceed1000words.Thequarterlyreportshouldseektobe
briefyetprecisedescriptionoftheactivities,withemphasisonissuesthathavearisen,impacts
made,constraintsencountered,andsuggestionsforadditionalactionsthatmightbetaken.The
recipientisnotrequiredtosubmitthePMPquarterlyreportforthefirstquarteroftheaward.
Otherwise,oneoriginalandtwocopiesofthereportshallbesubmittedtotheAOR.

AnnualProgressReport: Theannualprogressreportshallbeareviewofthepreviousyears
accomplishmentsrelativetothePerformanceMonitoringPlan,includingchallengesand
successstories.Problemsorissuesencounteredandhowtheywereresolvedshallbe
presentedinthereport.Thereportshallbesubmitted30calendardaysaftertheendoffourth
quarter,ortheendoftheUSGfiscalyear(September30),pursuantto22CFR200and2CFR
700.Itshallbesubmittedinlieuofthefourthquarterlyprogressreport.Thescopeandformatof
theannualprogressreportwillbedeterminedinconsultationwiththeAOR.Oneoriginaland
twocopiesofthereportshallbesubmittedtotheAOR.

Theannualreportshallincludeadiscussion,supportedwithquantitativeandqualitative
evidence,(whichevidenceshallremainauditableunderthetermsoftheagreementandUSAID
programimplementationprocedures),ofprogressagainstindicatorsand/orimpactsachievedto
date.Thisshallincludeclearidentificationofwhichimpactsachievedwerewithinthe
manageableinterestsoftherecipientandwhichwerelikelycatalyzedbyrecipientsupported
initiatives,leadingtosubstantial,sustainedachievementofresults.Thisdiscussionwillbe
instrumentalinhelpingtheMissiontocompletemandatoryreportingtoWashingtonsuchasthe
PerformancePlanReportandtheOperationalPlan.
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FinalReport:
TherecipientmustsubmittheFinalReportwithin90calendardaysaftertheexpirationofthe
award.OneoriginalandtwocopiesofthereportshallbesubmittedtotheAOR.Thefinal
performancereportshouldcontainthefollowinginformation:
Describeaccomplishmentsinaccordancewiththespecificparagraphsoftheproject
description.
Acomparisonofactualactivitiesandresultswiththeplanestablishedforthelifeofthe
project(presentedinnarrativeandtableformat).
Describereasonswhytargetswerenotachievedorsurpassedandwhyactivitieswere
delayedornotcarriedout,ifappropriate.
Successstories,includingexamplesofsynergyandcollaborationwithpartners.
Asummaryofprogressmadeinachievingindicatortargetsduringtheprogram(basedon
validdatacollectionandanalysisandcrediblebaseline).
Otherpertinentinformation,includingrecommendationswithindepthanalysisandlessons
learnedrelatedtotheoverallprogramresults.
Thetechnicalapplicationshouldincludeatableofdeliverables.
Document DueDate
BrandingStrategyandMarkingPlan(BS&MP) USAIDwillnotifytheapparently
successfulapplicantforthedraftBS&MP.
TheapprovedBS&MPwillbeattached
withtheaward
StrategicCommunicationsPlan(SCP) Withinonehundredandtwenty(120)
calendardaysfromtheeffectivestartdate
FirstAnnualWorkPlan(AWP) Withinsixty(60)calendardays
SubsequentAnnualWorkPlan(AWP) Fortyfive(45)calendardaysbeforethe
beginningofeachsuccessiveyear
Monitoring,EvaluationandLearningPlan Sixty(60)calendardaysofsigning
ResearchProtocolFinalized Withinonehundredandtwenty(120)
calendardays
QuarterlyPerformanceReports Thirty(30)calendardaysaftertheendof
thequarter
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AnnualProgressReport Fortyfive(45)calendardaysaftertheend
offourthquarter
FinalReport 90daysaftertheexpirationoftheaward
AnyotherreportforUSAID/Washington Asspecifiedbytheaward
*Effectivestartdateisthestartdateoftheperiodofperformanceasstatedintheaward
ThefollowingStandardProvisionswhichareindicatedbelowinfulltextshouldbe
speciallynotedbytheprospectiveapplicants .
A. ELECTRONICPAYMENTSSYSTEM
1.Definitions:
a.CashPaymentSystemmeansapaymentsystemthatgeneratesanytransferof
fundsthroughatransactionoriginatedbycash,check,orsimilarpaperinstrument.This
includeselectronicpaymentstoafinancialinstitutionorclearinghousethat
subsequentlyissuescash,check,orsimilarpaperinstrumenttothedesignatedpayee.
b.ElectronicPaymentSystemmeansapaymentsystemthatgeneratesanytransfer
offunds,otherthanatransactionoriginatedbycash,check,orsimilarpaperinstrument,
thatisinitiatedthroughanelectronicterminal,telephone,mobilephone,computer,or
magnetictape,forthepurposeofordering,instructingorauthorizingafinancial
institutiontodebitorcreditanaccount.Thetermincludesdebitcards,wiretransfers,
transfersmadeatautomatictellermachines,andpointofsaleterminals.
2.Therecipientagreestouseanelectronicpaymentsystemforanypaymentsunderthisaward
tobeneficiaries,subrecipients,orcontractors.
3.Exceptions.Recipientsareallowedthefollowingexceptions,providedtherecipient
documentsitsfileswiththeappropriatejustification:
a.Cashpaymentsmadewhileestablishingelectronicpaymentsystems,providedthat
thisexceptionisnotusedformorethansixmonthsfromtheeffectivedateofthisaward.
b.Cashpaymentsmadetopayeeswheretherecipientdoesnotexpecttomake
paymentstothesamepayeeonaregular,recurringbasis,andpaymentthroughan
electronicpaymentsystemisnotreasonablyavailable.
c.Cashpaymentstovendorsbelow$3000,whenpaymentthroughanelectronic
paymentsystemisnotreasonablyavailable.
d.TherecipienthasreceivedawrittenexceptionfromtheAgreementOfficerthata
specificpaymentorallcashpaymentsareauthorizedbasedontherecipientswritten
justification,whichprovidesabasisandcostanalysisfortherequestedexception.
4.Moreinformationabouthowtoestablish,implement,andmanageelectronicpayment
methodsisavailabletorecipientsat: http://solutionscenter.nethope.org/programs/c2etoolkit.
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B. PROHIBITIONONPROVIDINGFEDERALASSISTANCETOENTITIESTHAT
REQUIRECERTAININTERNALCONFIDENTIALITYAGREEMENTSREPRESENTATION
(APRIL2015)
(a)Therecipientmustnotrequireemployees,subawardees,orcontractorsseekingtoreport
fraud,waste,orabusetosignorcomplywithinternalconfidentialityagreementsorstatements
prohibitingorotherwiserestrictingsuchemployees,subawardees,orcontractorfromlawfully
reportingsuchwaste,fraud,orabusetoadesignatedInvestigativeorlawenforcement
representativeofaFederaldepartmentoragencyauthorizedtoreceivesuchinformation.
(b)Therecipientmustnotifyemployeesthattheprohibitionsandrestrictionsofanyinternal
confidentialityagreementscoveredbythisprovisionarenolongerineffect.
(c)Theprohibitioninparagraph(a)ofthisclausedoesnotcontravenerequirementsapplicable
toStandardForm312,Form4414,oranyotherformissuedbyaFederaldepartmentoragency
governingthenondisclosureofclassifiedinformation.
(d)(1)Inaccordancewithsection743ofDivisionE,TitleVII,oftheConsolidatedandFurther
ContinuingResolutionAppropriationsAct,2015(Pub.L.113235),useoffundsappropriated(or
otherwisemadeavailable)underthatoranyotherActmaybeprohibited,iftheGovernment
determinesthattherecipientisnotincompliancewiththerequirementsofthisprovision.(2)The
Governmentmayseekanyavailableremediesintheeventtherecipientfailstocomplywiththe
requirementsofthisprovision.
C. MARKINGANDPUBLICCOMMUNICATIONSUNDERUSAIDFUNDED
ASSISTANCE(DECEMBER2014)

a.TheUSAIDIdentityistheofficialmarkingforUSAID,comprisedoftheUSAIDlogo
andbrandmarkwiththetaglinefromtheAmericanpeople,unlessamendedbyUSAIDto
includeadditionalorsubstituteuseofalogoorsealandtaglinerepresentingapresidential
initiativeorotherhighlevelinteragencyinitiative.TheUSAIDIdentity(includinganyrequired
presidentialinitiativeorrelatedidentity)isontheUSAIDWebsiteatwww.usaid.gov/branding.
RecipientsmustusetheUSAIDIdentity,ofasizeandprominenceequivalenttoorgreaterthan
anyotheridentityorlogodisplayed,tomarkthefollowing:

(1)Programs,projects,activities,publiccommunications,andcommoditiespartiallyor
fullyfundedbyUSAID
(2)Program,project,oractivitysitesfundedbyUSAID,includingvisibleinfrastructure
projectsorotherphysicalsites
(3)Technicalassistance,studies,reports,papers,publications,audiovisualproductions,
publicserviceannouncements,Websites/Internetactivities,promotional,informational,
media,orcommunicationsproductsfundedbyUSAID
(4)Commodities,equipment,supplies,andothermaterialsfundedbyUSAID,including
commoditiesorequipmentprovidedunderhumanitarianassistanceordisasterrelief
programsand
(5)EventsfinancedbyUSAID,suchastrainingcourses,conferences,seminars,
exhibitions,fairs,workshops,pressconferencesandotherpublicactivities.IftheUSAID
identitycannotbedisplayed,therecipientisencouragedtootherwiseacknowledge
USAIDandthesupportoftheAmericanpeople.

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b.Therecipientmustimplementtherequirementsofthisprovisionfollowingtheapproved
MarkingPlanintheaward.
c.TheAOmayrequireapreproductionreviewofprogrammaterialsandpublic
communications(documentsandmessagesintendedforexternaldistribution,includingbutnot
limitedtocorrespondencepublicationsstudiesreportsaudiovisualproductionsapplications
formspressandpromotionalmaterials)usedinconnectionwithUSAIDfundedprograms,
projectsoractivities,forcompliancewithanapprovedMarkingPlan.
d.Therecipientisencouragedtogivepublicnoticeofthereceiptofthisawardandannounce
progressandaccomplishments.Therecipientmustprovidecopiesofnoticesorannouncements
totheAgreementOfficersRepresentative(AOR)andtoUSAID'sOfficeofLegislativeand
PublicAffairsinadvanceofrelease,aspracticable.Pressreleasesorotherpublicnoticesmust
includeastatementsubstantiallyasfollows:TheU.S.AgencyforInternationalDevelopment
administerstheU.S.foreignassistanceprogramprovidingeconomicandhumanitarian
assistanceinmorethan80countriesworldwide.
e.AnypubliccommunicationinwhichthecontenthasnotbeenapprovedbyUSAIDmust
containthefollowingdisclaimer:Thisstudy/report/audio/visual/otherinformation/mediaproduct
(specify)ismadepossiblebythegeneroussupportoftheAmericanpeoplethroughtheUnited
StatesAgencyforInternationalDevelopment(USAID).Thecontentsaretheresponsibilityof
[insertrecipientname]anddonotnecessarilyreflecttheviewsofUSAIDortheUnitedStates
Government.
f.TherecipientmustprovidetheUSAIDAORwithtwocopiesofallprogramand
communicationsmaterialsproducedunderthisaward.
g.TherecipientmayrequestanexceptionfromUSAIDmarkingrequirementswhenUSAID
markingrequirementswould:
(1)Compromisetheintrinsicindependenceorneutralityofaprogramormaterialswhere
independenceorneutralityisaninherentaspectoftheprogramandmaterials
(2)Diminishthecredibilityofaudits,reports,analyses,studies,orpolicy
recommendationswhosedataorfindingsmustbeseenasindependent
(3)Undercuthostcountrygovernmentownershipofconstitutions,laws,regulations,
policies,studies,assessments,reports,publications,surveysoraudits,publicservice
announcements,orothercommunications
(4)Impairthefunctionalityofanitem
(5)Incursubstantialcostsorbeimpractical
(6)Offendlocalculturalorsocialnorms,orbeconsideredinappropriateor
(7)Conflictwithinternationallaw.

h.Therecipientmaysubmitawaiverrequestofthemarkingrequirementsofthisprovisionor
theMarkingPlan,throughtheAOR,whenUSAIDrequiredmarkingwouldposecompelling
political,safety,orsecurityconcerns,orhaveanadverseimpactinthecooperatingcountry.(1)
Approvedwaiversflowdowntosubawardsandcontractsunlessspecifiedotherwise.The
waivermayalsoincludetheremovalofUSAIDmarkingsalreadyaffixed,ifcircumstances
warrant.(2)USAIDdeterminationsregardingwaiverrequestsaresubjecttoappealbythe
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recipient,bysubmittingawrittenrequesttoreconsiderthedeterminationtothecognizant
AssistantAdministrator.
i.Therecipientmustincludethefollowingmarkingprovisioninanysubawardsenteredinto
underthisaward:Asaconditionofreceiptofthissubaward,markingwiththeUSAIDIdentityof
asizeandprominenceequivalenttoorgreaterthantherecipients,subrecipients,other
donors,orthirdpartysisrequired.Intheeventtherecipientchoosesnottorequiremarking
withitsownidentityorlogobythesubrecipient,USAIDmay,atitsdiscretion,requiremarkingby
thesubrecipientwiththeUSAIDIdentity.
D. CONSCIENCECLAUSEIMPLEMENTATION(ASSISTANCE)(FEBRUARY2012)
[ReservedApplicableforHIV/AIDSactivitiesonly]
E. USAIDIMPLEMENTINGPARTNERNOTICES(IPN)PORTALFORASSISTANCE
(JULY2014)
PleaserefertoADS303,Section303.3.31,USAIDImplementingPartnerNotices(IPN)Portal
ForAssistanceforadditionalguidance.
F. UNIVERSALIDENTIFIERANDSYSTEMOFAWARDMANAGEMENT(July2015)
a.RequirementforSystemofAwardManagement(SAM).Unlessyouareexemptedfromthis
requirementunder2CFR25.110,youastherecipientmustmaintainthecurrencyofyour
informationinSAMuntilyousubmitthefinalfinancialreportrequiredunderthisawardor
receivethefinalpayment,whicheverislater.Thisrequiresthatyoureviewandupdatethe
informationatleastannuallyaftertheinitialregistration,andmorefrequently,ifrequiredby
changesinyourinformationoranotherawardterm.
b.RequirementforDataUniversalNumberingSystem(DUNS)numbers.Ifyouareauthorized
tomakesubawardsunderthisaward,you:(1)Mustnotifypotentialsubrecipientsthatnoentity
(seedefinitioninparagraphc.ofthisawardterm)mayreceiveasubawardfromyouunlessthe
entityhasprovideditsDUNSnumbertoyou.(2)Maynotmakeasubawardtoanentityunless
theentityhasprovideditsDUNSnumbertoyou.
c.Definitions.Forpurposesofthisawardterm:(1)SystemofAwardManagement(SAM)means
theFederalrepositoryintowhichanentitymustprovideinformationrequiredfortheconductof
businessasarecipient.Additionalinformationaboutregistrationproceduresmaybefoundat
theSAMInternetsite(currentlyatwww.sam.gov).(2)DataUniversalNumberingSystem
(DUNS)numbermeanstheninedigitnumberestablishedandassignedbyDunandBradstreet,
Inc.(D&B)touniquelyidentifybusinessentities.ADUNSnumbermaybeobtainedfromD&Bby
telephone(currently8667055711)ortheInternet(currentlyatfedgov.dnb.com/webform).(3)
Entity,asitisusedinthisawardterm,meansallofthefollowing,asdefinedat2CFR25,
subpartC:(i)Agovernmentalorganization,whichisaState,localgovernment,orIndiantribe
(ii)Aforeignpublicentity(iii)Adomesticorforeignnonprofitorganization(iv)Adomesticor
foreignforprofitorganizationand(v)AFederalagency,butonlyasasubrecipientunderan
awardorsubawardtoanonFederalentity.(4)Subaward:(i)Thistermmeansalegalinstrument
toprovidesupportfortheperformanceofanyportionofthesubstantiveprojectorprogramfor
whichyoureceivedthisawardandthatyouastherecipientawardtoaneligiblesubrecipient.(ii)
Thetermdoesnotincludeyourprocurementofpropertyandservicesneededtocarryoutthe
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projectorprogram(forfurtherexplanation,see2CFR200SubpartFAuditRequirements).(iii)
Asubawardmaybeprovidedthroughanylegalagreement,includinganagreementthatyou
consideracontract.(5)Subrecipientmeansanentitythat:(i)Receivesasubawardfromyou
underthisawardand(ii)IsaccountabletoyoufortheuseoftheFederalfundsprovidedbythe
subaward.ADDENDUM(JUNE2012):a.Exceptions.Therequirementsofthisprovisionto
obtainaDataUniversalNumberingSystem(DUNS)numberandmaintainacurrentregistration
intheSystemofAwardManagement(SAM)donotapply,attheprimeawardorsubawardlevel,
to:(1)Awardstoindividuals(2)Awardslessthan$25,000toforeignrecipientstobeperformed
outsidetheUnitedStates(basedonaUSAIDdetermination)(3)AwardswheretheAgreement
Officerdetermines,inwriting,thattheserequirementswouldcausepersonalsafetyconcerns.b.
Thisprovisiondoesnotneedtobeincludedinsubawards.
G. REPORTINGSUBAWARDSANDEXECUTIVECOMPENSATION(DECEMBER2014)
a.Reportingoffirsttiersubawards.(1)Applicability.Unlessyouareexemptasprovidedin
paragraphd.ofthisawardterm,youmustreporteachactionthatobligates$25,000ormorein
FederalfundsthatdoesnotincludeRecoveryfunds(asdefinedinsection1512(a)(2)ofthe
AmericanRecoveryandReinvestmentActof2009,Pub.L.1115)forasubawardtoanentity
(seedefinitionsinparagraphe.ofthisawardterm).(2)Whereandwhentoreport.(i)Youmust
reporteachobligatingactiondescribedinparagrapha.(1)ofthisawardtermtowww.fsrs.gov.
(ii)Forsubawardinformation,reportnolaterthantheendofthemonthfollowingthemonthin
whichtheobligationwasmade.(Forexample,iftheobligationwasmadeonNovember7,2010,
theobligationmustbereportedbynolaterthanDecember31,2010.)(3)Whattoreport.You
mustreporttheinformationabouteachobligatingactionthatthesubmissioninstructionsposted
atwww.fsrs.govspecify.
b.ReportingTotalCompensationofRecipientExecutives.(1)Applicabilityandwhattoreport.
Youmustreporttotalcompensationforeachofyourfivemosthighlycompensatedexecutives
fortheprecedingcompletedfiscalyear,if(i)ThetotalFederalfundingauthorizedtodateunder
thisawardis$25,000ormore(ii)Intheprecedingfiscalyear,youreceived(A)80percentor
moreofyourannualgrossrevenuesfromFederalprocurementcontracts(andsubcontracts)
andFederalfinancialassistancesubjecttotheTransparencyAct,asdefinedat2CFR170.320
(andsubawards)and(B)$25,000,000ormoreinannualgrossrevenuesfromFederal
procurementcontracts(andsubcontracts)andFederalfinancialassistancesubjecttothe
TransparencyAct,asdefinedat2CFR170.320(andsubawards)and(iii)Thepublicdoesnot
haveaccesstoinformationaboutthecompensationoftheexecutivesthroughperiodicreports
filedundersection13(a)or15(d)oftheSecuritiesExchangeActof1934(15U.S.C.78m(a),
78o(d))orsection6104oftheInternalRevenueCodeof1986.(Todetermineifthepublichas
accesstothecompensationinformation,seetheU.S.SecurityandExchangeCommissiontotal
compensationfilingsatwww.sec.gov/answers/execomp.htm.)(2)Whereandwhentoreport.
Youmustreportexecutivetotalcompensationdescribedinparagraphb.(1)ofthisawardterm:
(i)Aspartofyourregistrationprofileatwww.sam.gov.(ii)Bytheendofthemonthfollowingthe
monthinwhichthisawardismade,andannuallythereafter.
c.ReportingofTotalCompensationofSubrecipientExecutives.(1)Applicabilityandwhatto
report.Unlessyouareexemptasprovidedinparagraphd.ofthisawardterm,foreachfirsttier
subrecipientunderthisaward,youmustreportthenamesandtotalcompensationofeachofthe
subrecipientsfivemosthighlycompensatedexecutivesforthesubrecipientspreceding
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completedfiscalyear,if(i)Inthesubrecipient'sprecedingfiscalyear,thesubrecipient
received(A)80percentormoreofitsannualgrossrevenuesfromFederalprocurement
contracts(andsubcontracts)andFederalfinancialassistancesubjecttotheTransparencyAct,
asdefinedat2CFR170.320(andsubawards)and(B)$25,000,000ormoreinannualgross
revenuesfromFederalprocurementcontracts(andsubcontracts),andFederalfinancial
assistancesubjecttotheTransparencyAct(andsubawards)and(ii)Thepublicdoesnothave
accesstoinformationaboutthecompensationoftheexecutivesthroughperiodicreportsfiled
undersection13(a)or15(d)oftheSecuritiesExchangeActof1934(15U.S.C.78m(a),78o(d))
orsection6104oftheInternalRevenueCodeof1986.(Todetermineifthepublichasaccessto
thecompensationinformation,seetheU.S.SecurityandExchangeCommissiontotal
compensationfilingsatwww.sec.gov/answers/execomp.htm.)(2)Whereandwhentoreport.
Youmustreportsubrecipientexecutivetotalcompensationdescribedinparagraphc.(1)ofthis
awardterm:(i)Totherecipient.(ii)Bytheendofthemonthfollowingthemonthduringwhich
youmakethesubaward.Forexample,ifasubawardisobligatedonanydateduringthemonth
ofOctoberofagivenyear(forexample,betweenOctober1and31),youmustreportany
requiredcompensationinformationofthesubrecipientbyNovember30ofthatyear.
d.Exemptions.If,intheprevioustaxyear,youhadgrossincome,fromallsources,under
$300,000,youareexemptfromtherequirementstoreport:(1)Subawards,and(2)Thetotal
compensationofthefivemosthighlycompensatedexecutivesofanysubrecipient.
e.Definitions.Forpurposesofthisawardterm:(1)Entitymeansallofthefollowing,asdefined
in2CFR25:(i)Agovernmentalorganization,whichisaState,localgovernment,orIndiantribe
(ii)Aforeignpublicentity(iii)Adomesticorforeignnonprofitorganization(iv)Adomesticor
foreignforprofitorganizationand(v)AFederalagency,butonlyasasubrecipientunderan
awardorsubawardtoanonFederalentity.(2)Executivemeansofficers,managingpartners,or
anyotheremployeesinmanagementpositions.(3)Subaward:(i)Thistermmeansalegal
instrumenttoprovidesupportfortheperformanceofanyportionofthesubstantiveprojector
programforwhichyoureceivedthisawardandthatyouastherecipientawardtoaneligible
subrecipient.(ii)Thetermdoesnotincludeyourprocurementofpropertyandservicesneeded
tocarryouttheprojectorprogram(forfurtherexplanation,see2CFR200SubpartFAudit
Requirements).(iii)Asubawardmaybeprovidedthroughanylegalagreement,includingan
agreementthatyouorasubrecipientconsidersacontract.(4)Subrecipientmeansanentity
that:(i)Receivesasubawardfromyou(therecipient)underthisawardand(ii)Isaccountable
toyoufortheuseoftheFederalfundsprovidedbythesubaward.(5)Totalcompensation
meansthecashandnoncashdollarvalueearnedbytheexecutiveduringtherecipientsor
subrecipientsprecedingfiscalyearandincludesthefollowing(formoreinformationsee17CFR
229.402(c)(2)):(i)Salaryandbonus.(ii)Awardsofstock,stockoptions,andstockappreciation
rights.Usethedollaramountrecognizedforfinancialstatementreportingpurposeswithrespect
tothefiscalyearinaccordancewiththeStatementofFinancialAccountingStandardsNo.123
(Revised2004)(FAS123R),SharedBasedPayments.(iii)Earningsforservicesunder
nonequityincentiveplans.Thisdoesnotincludegrouplife,health,hospitalization,ormedical
reimbursementplansthatdonotdiscriminateinfavorofexecutives,andareavailablegenerally
toallsalariedemployees.(iv)Changeinpensionvalue.Thisisthechangeinpresentvalueof
definedbenefitandactuarialpensionplans.(v)Abovemarketearningsondeferred
compensationwhichisnottaxqualified.(vi)Othercompensation,iftheaggregatevalueofall
suchothercompensation(forexample,severance,terminationpayments,valueoflifeinsurance
paidonbehalfoftheemployee,perquisitesorproperty)fortheexecutiveexceeds$10,000.
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H. TRAININGRESULTSANDINFORMATIONNETWORK(TRAINET)
ExchangeVisitorsandTraining
TherecipientwillconformtoUSAIDAutomatedDirectivesSystem(ADS)Chapter252Visa
ComplianceforExchangeVisitorsandADS253ParticipantTrainingforCapacity
Development,aswellasUSAID/BangladeshspecificrequirementsforprocessingofJ1
ExchangeVisitors.
TherecipientwillenterapplicableinformationintoTraiNetforanyparticipantTraining,
thirdcountrytrainingandincountrytrainingthatisfundedthroughthisaward.
InformationandassistanceonADS253requirementsiscurrentlyavailablefromthefollowing
USAID/Bangladeshpersonnel:MuhammedMoinuddin:mmoinuddin@usaid.gov
I. NONFEDERALAUDITS
Inaccordancewith22C.F.R.Part226.26,recipientsandsubrecipientsaresubjecttotheaudit
requirementscontainedintheSingleAuditActAmendmentsof1996(31U.S.C.75017507)
andrevisedOMBCircularA133,AuditsofStates,LocalGovernments,andNonProfit
Organizations.Recipientsandsubrecipientsmustuseanindependent,nonFederalauditoror
auditorganizationwhichmeetsthegeneralstandardsspecifiedingenerallyaccepted
governmentauditingstandards(GAGAS)tofulfilltheserequirements.
J. LENDINGLIMITATIONS
WithoutthepriorwrittenconsentofUSAIDnoassistancewillbeprovidedto1)anygovernment
officialoremployee2)nortoanyprospectiveclientinvolvedinactivitiesrelatingtosurveillance,
abortion,luxurygoods,gambling,weathermodification,thepoliceorthemilitary.
K. SALARYSUPPLEMENT
Nopaymentshallbemadetooronbehalfofanyemployeeofanygovernmentwithoutthe
advancewrittenapprovaloftheAgreementOfficer.Anypaymentsbytherecipienttoemployees
atanyleveloftheGovernmentofBangladeshshallbesubjecttotheUSAIDpolicyonsalary
supplements(DepartmentofStateCableno.119780datedApril15,1988orasamended).
L. TRAFFICKINGINPERSONS(July2015)
a.Therecipient,subawardee,orcontractor,atanytier,ortheiremployees,laborrecruiters,
brokersorotheragents,mustnotengagein:
(1)Traffickinginpersons(asdefinedintheProtocoltoPrevent,Suppress,andPunish
TraffickinginPersons,especiallyWomenandChildren,supplementingtheUNConvention
againstTransnationalOrganizedCrime)duringtheperiodofthisaward
(2)Procurementofacommercialsexactduringtheperiodofthisaward
(3)Useofforcedlaborintheperformanceofthisaward
(4)Actsthatdirectlysupportoradvancetraffickinginpersons,includingthefollowingacts:
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i.Destroying,concealing,confiscating,orotherwisedenyinganemployeeaccesstothat
employee'sidentityorimmigrationdocuments
ii.Failingtoprovidereturntransportationorpayforreturntransportationcoststoan
employeefromacountryoutsidetheUnitedStatestothecountryfromwhichthe
employeewasrecruitedupontheendofemploymentifrequestedbytheemployee,
unless:a)exemptedfromtherequirementtoprovideorpayforsuchreturn
transportationbyUSAIDunderthisawardorb)theemployeeisavictimofhuman
traffickingseekingvictimservicesorlegalredressinthecountryofemploymentora
witnessinahumantraffickingenforcementaction
iii.Solicitingapersonforthepurposeofemployment,orofferingemployment,bymeans
ofmateriallyfalseorfraudulentpretenses,representations,orpromisesregardingthat
employment
iv.Chargingemployeesrecruitmentfeesor
v.Providingorarranginghousingthatfailstomeetthehostcountryhousingandsafety
standards.
b.Intheeventofaviolationofsection(a)ofthisprovision,USAIDisauthorizedtoterminatethis
award,withoutpenalty,andisalsoauthorizedtopursueanyotherremedialactionsauthorized
asstatedinsection1704(c)oftheNationalDefenseAuthorizationActforFiscalYear2013
(Pub.L.112239,enactedJanuary2,2013).
c.Forawardsthatexceedanestimatedvalueof$500,000,therecipientmustsubmittothe
AgreementOfficer,theannualCertificationregardingTraffickinginPersons,ImplementingTitle
XVIIoftheNationalDefenseAuthorizationActforFiscalYear2013asrequiredpriortothis
award,andmustimplementacomplianceplantopreventtheactivitiesdescribedabovein
section(a)ofthisprovision.Therecipientmustprovideacopyofthecomplianceplantothe
AgreementOfficeruponrequestandmustposttheusefulandrelevantcontentsoftheplanor
relatedmaterialsonitswebsite(ifoneismaintained)andattheworkplace.
d.Therecipientscomplianceplanmustbeappropriatetothesizeandcomplexityoftheaward
andtothenatureandscopeoftheactivitiestobeperformed.Theplanmustinclude,ata
minimum,thefollowing:
(1)Anawarenessprogramtoinformemployeesaboutthetraffickingrelatedprohibitions
includedinthisprovision,theactivitiesprohibitedandtheactionthatwillbetaken
againsttheemployeeforviolations.
(2)Areportingprocessforemployeestoreport,withoutfearofretaliation,activity
inconsistentwiththepolicyprohibitingtrafficking,includingameanstomakeavailableto
allemployeestheGlobalHumanTraffickingHotlineat1844888FREEanditsemail
addressathelp@befree.org.
(3)Arecruitmentandwageplanthatonlypermitstheuseofrecruitmentcompanieswith
trainedemployees,prohibitschargingofrecruitmentfeestotheemployee,andensures
thatwagesmeetapplicablehostcountrylegalrequirementsorexplainsanyvariance.
(4)Ahousingplan,iftherecipientoranysubawardeeintendstoprovideorarrange
housing.Thehousingplanisrequiredtomeetanyhostcountryhousingandsafety
standards.
(5)Proceduresfortherecipienttopreventanyagentsorsubawardeeatanytierandat
anydollarvaluefromengagingintraffickinginpersonsactivitiesdescribedinsection(a)
ofthisprovision.Therecipientmustalsohaveprocedurestomonitor,detect,and
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terminateanyagentsorsubawardeeorsubawardeeemployeesthathaveengagedin
suchactivities.
e.IftheRecipientreceivesanycredibleinformationfromanysourcethatallegesthatthe
recipient,contractor,subawardee,oragenthasengagedinanyoftheprohibitedactivities
identifiedinthisprovision,therecipientmustimmediatelynotifythecognizantAgreementOfficer
andtheUSAIDOfficeoftheInspectorGeneralandmustfullycooperatewithanyFederal
agenciesresponsibleforaudits,investigations,orcorrectiveactionsrelatingtotraffickingin
persons.
f.TheAgreementOfficermaydirecttheRecipienttotakespecificstepstoabateanalleged
violationorenforcetherequirementsofacomplianceplan.
g.Forpurposesofthisprovision,employeemeansanindividualwhoisengagedinthe
performanceofthisawardasadirectemployee,consultant,orvolunteeroftherecipientorany
subrecipient.
h.Therecipientmustincludeinallsubawardsandcontractsaprovisionprohibitingtheconduct
describedina(1)(9)bythesubrecipient,contractororanyoftheiremployees.

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SectionVII.FederalAwardingAgencyContacts

TheAgreementOfficerforthisAwardis:
AbdullahAkbar
AgreementOfficer
USAID/Bangladesh
C/OAmericanEmbassy
MadaniAvenue,Baridhara
Dhaka1212,Bangladesh
abakbar@usaid.gov
TheAcquisitionandAssistanceSpecialistforthisAwardis:
TariqBinAzam
Sr.AcquisitionandAssistanceSpecialist
USAID/Bangladesh
C/OAmericanEmbassy
MadaniAvenue,Baridhara
Dhaka1212,Bangladesh
tazam@usaid.gov

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activity will be used primarily by theGovernmentofBangladesh(GOB)toguideimplementation

A rapid, institutionalassessment(includingamultistakeholderanalysis)willbedone atthestart

The applicant should propose someinitialsitesfor implementationofthe researchbasedonthe

The applicant will propose someinitialresearchquestionsintheirapplicationhowever,thefinal

In Bangladesh, cultural, social and religious sensitivities aroundgenderplayasignificantrolein

Subject to funding availability, USAID intends to provide up to$21,800,000intotalfundingover

The period of performance anticipatedhereinisfive (5)years,beginningontheeffectivedateof

USAID intends to award a Cooperative Agreement as USAID intends to be substantially

In addition to therequirementsin2CFR200and2CFR 700andotherapplicableregulationsor

Concurrence on the substantive provisions of subawards. Note that 2 CFR

Agency monitoring to permit specified kinds of direction or redirection because of

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