Opportunity Information: Apply for 72051421RFI00003
USAID Colombia (USAID/Bogota) issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Equitable and Resilient Finance" (Funding Opportunity No. 72051421RFI00003) to gather market feedback on an attached concept paper for a potential future activity. The purpose is strictly to collect comments, suggestions, and answers to the specific questions included in the RFI so USAID can refine its thinking and design. This notice is not a request for proposals or applications, does not represent a promise that USAID will launch a formal solicitation later, and does not commit the U.S. Government to fund anything or reimburse any costs related to preparing a response.
The opportunity is listed under a discretionary category and framed within a regional development funding activity area (CFDA 98.001). Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning USAID is open to receiving input from a wide range of entities rather than limiting feedback to a narrow set of organization types. While the notice references an award ceiling of $25,000,000, it is important to read that figure as a planning-level reference tied to the concept paper and not as a guaranteed funding amount, since an RFI itself does not make awards. The listing also shows no expected awards, which is consistent with the fact that this is an information-gathering step rather than a procurement or assistance competition.
USAID emphasizes several procedural and fairness points. Submitting a response will not provide any competitive advantage in any later procurement, and it will not create an organizational conflict of interest. Responses will be kept confidential, and respondents should not expect individualized replies from the U.S. Government to their recommendations. USAID also asks respondents to stay focused: responses should be limited to the RFI questions and to comments on the concept paper, and the agency notes that not every question must be answered.
In terms of submission requirements, USAID requests that responses be no longer than seven pages, written in English or Spanish, and formatted in 11-point font. Responses had to be submitted by the stated closing date and time (original closing date: July 2, 2021). The RFI provides three points of contact for submission by email: Heather Wirick (Agreement Officer) at hwirick@usaid.gov, Paula Cubillos Olano (Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist) at pcubillos@usaid.gov, and Andrea Naranjo (Acquisition and Assistance Specialist) at anaranjo@usaid.gov. Overall, the notice is best understood as an early-stage request for stakeholder input to shape a prospective "Equitable and Resilient Finance" activity in Colombia, rather than a funding competition that organizations can apply to at this stage.Apply for 72051421RFI00003
- The Colombia USAID-Bogota in the regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "REQUEST FORINFORMATION - Equitable and Resilient Finance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2021-06-03.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-07-02. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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FAQs: USAID Colombia RFI - Equitable and Resilient Finance (72051421RFI00003)
What is this opportunity?
This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by USAID Colombia (USAID/Bogota) titled "Equitable and Resilient Finance" under Funding Opportunity No. 72051421RFI00003. It is a market feedback request tied to an attached concept paper for a potential future activity.
Is this a grant application or a request for proposals?
No. USAID explicitly states this notice is not a request for proposals or applications. It is only intended to collect comments, suggestions, and answers to the questions included in the RFI so USAID can refine its thinking and design.
Will USAID definitely issue a future solicitation after this RFI?
No. The RFI does not represent a promise that USAID will launch a formal solicitation later. It is an information-gathering step and may or may not lead to a future procurement or assistance opportunity.
Does responding to the RFI mean USAID will fund my organization?
No. The RFI does not commit the U.S. Government to fund anything. Responding is only a way to provide input on the concept paper and answer the RFI questions.
Will USAID reimburse costs for preparing or submitting an RFI response?
No. USAID states it does not commit the U.S. Government to reimburse any costs related to preparing a response.
What is USAID trying to learn from respondents?
USAID is seeking market feedback on the concept paper and responses to the specific questions included in the RFI. The purpose is to gather comments and suggestions that can help USAID refine and design a potential future "Equitable and Resilient Finance" activity in Colombia.
Who is eligible to respond to this RFI?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted. That means USAID is open to receiving input from a wide range of entities rather than limiting feedback to a narrow set of organization types.
Is this opportunity categorized under a specific program area?
Yes. The listing is framed within a regional development funding activity area and references CFDA 98.001.
What does the "$25,000,000 award ceiling" mean in an RFI?
The notice references an award ceiling of $25,000,000, but in the context of an RFI it should be read as a planning-level reference connected to the concept paper. It is not a guaranteed funding amount, because an RFI itself does not make awards.
How many awards does USAID expect to make under this notice?
The listing shows no expected awards. This is consistent with the purpose of an RFI, which is to gather information rather than run a procurement or assistance competition.
Does submitting a response provide an advantage in a later competition?
No. USAID states that submitting a response will not provide any competitive advantage in any later procurement.
Does responding create an organizational conflict of interest?
No. USAID states that submitting a response will not create an organizational conflict of interest.
Will my response be kept confidential?
USAID states that responses will be kept confidential.
Will USAID reply directly to my recommendations or questions?
Respondents should not expect individualized replies from the U.S. Government to their recommendations.
Do I have to answer every question in the RFI?
No. USAID notes that not every question must be answered, but responses should stay focused on the RFI questions and comments on the concept paper.
What should my response include?
Responses should be limited to answering the specific questions included in the RFI and providing comments on the attached concept paper. USAID emphasizes staying focused on those items.
What are the formatting and length requirements for submissions?
USAID requests responses that are no longer than seven pages, written in English or Spanish, and formatted in 11-point font.
When was the response due?
The RFI had a stated closing date and time, with an original closing date of July 2, 2021.
How do I submit a response?
Submissions were to be sent by email to the points of contact listed in the RFI.
Who are the points of contact for this RFI?
The RFI lists three email contacts for submission: Heather Wirick (Agreement Officer) at hwirick@usaid.gov, Paula Cubillos Olano (Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist) at pcubillos@usaid.gov, and Andrea Naranjo (Acquisition and Assistance Specialist) at anaranjo@usaid.gov.
What is the best way to interpret this notice overall?
This notice is best understood as an early-stage request for stakeholder input to help shape a prospective "Equitable and Resilient Finance" activity in Colombia, not as a funding competition that organizations can apply to at this stage.
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