Opportunity Information: Apply for 72052320RFI00001
This opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by USAID/Mexico (Agency for International Development, Mexico USAID-Mexico City) under the title "Request for Information - Strategic Communications Services - USAID/Mexico" (Funding Opportunity Number 72052320RFI00001). It is not a funding solicitation or a call for grant proposals; instead, it is a market research step USAID uses to gather practical input from potential service providers before deciding whether and how to launch a future procurement or assistance action. Because it is an RFI, the listed award ceiling and expected number of awards are both zero, reflecting that USAID is not planning to make an award directly from this notice.
The main goal of the RFI is to collect information from entities that have expertise in strategic communications in Mexico. USAID/Mexico is explicitly interested in hearing from two groups in particular: local Mexican firms and U.S. small businesses. Responses are meant to help USAID understand what capabilities exist in the market, what approaches are most effective in the Mexican context, and what realistic options USAID has for sourcing strategic communications support.
USAID indicates that the strategic communications services are intended to support and build capacity among its Mexican implementing partners (IPs). In practice, this implies that USAID is looking beyond simply buying one-off communications products and is considering support that strengthens how partner organizations plan, execute, and sustain communications functions over time. The emphasis on capacity building suggests potential interest in activities like developing communications strategies, improving messaging and audience targeting, strengthening stakeholder engagement, improving internal communications processes, supporting digital and traditional media outreach, and training partner staff so they can manage communications more independently.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses an "Other" instrument type and "Other" funding activity category (with the note to see the full notice text for clarification). The CFDA number is listed as 98.001. The RFI was created and issued on October 29, 2019, and it closed on November 27, 2019, at 9:00 AM local time in Mexico City. Eligible applicants are broadly described as "Others," with additional eligibility details expected to be explained in the full RFI document, but the notice clearly signals priority interest in Mexican firms and U.S. small businesses.
Overall, this RFI is best understood as USAID/Mexico testing the waters: gathering industry feedback and capability statements so the mission can design an effective, context-appropriate way to obtain strategic communications services that help Mexican implementing partners improve their communications performance and organizational capacity.Apply for 72052320RFI00001
- The Agency for International Development, Mexico USAID-Mexico City in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Request for Information - Strategic Communications Services - USAID/Mexico" 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 Oct 29, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 27, 2019 Issuance Date October 29, 2019 Closing Date November 27, 2019 Closing Time 900 AM Local Time (Mexico City). (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: Request for Information - Strategic Communications Services - USAID/Mexico (72052320RFI00001)
1) What is this opportunity?
This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) from USAID/Mexico titled "Request for Information - Strategic Communications Services - USAID/Mexico" (Funding Opportunity Number 72052320RFI00001). It is a market research step used to collect practical input from potential service providers about strategic communications services in Mexico.
2) Is this a grant or funding solicitation I can apply for?
No. This is not a funding solicitation, not a call for grant proposals, and not a notice that will result in an award by itself. USAID is gathering information to help decide whether and how to launch a future procurement or assistance action.
3) Why does the notice show an award ceiling of zero and an expected number of awards of zero?
Because this is an RFI (not a solicitation), USAID is not planning to make an award directly from this notice. The zero ceiling and zero expected awards reflect that status.
4) What is USAID/Mexico trying to learn from RFI responses?
USAID/Mexico is seeking information about what strategic communications capabilities exist in the market in Mexico, what approaches work well in the Mexican context, and what realistic options USAID has for sourcing strategic communications support in the future.
5) Who is USAID/Mexico especially interested in hearing from?
USAID/Mexico explicitly indicates priority interest in two groups: local Mexican firms and U.S. small businesses.
6) What types of services are being explored under "strategic communications"?
The RFI is focused on strategic communications services intended to support USAID/Mexico and build communications capacity among its Mexican implementing partners (IPs). The notice suggests interest beyond one-off communications products and points toward longer-term communications strengthening support.
7) What does "capacity building" mean in the context of this RFI?
In this context, capacity building implies support that strengthens how implementing partner organizations plan, execute, and sustain communications functions over time. It suggests services that help partners improve their communications performance and operate more independently.
8) What are examples of activities that may fit the RFI's capacity-building emphasis?
Based on the notice description, examples may include developing communications strategies, improving messaging and audience targeting, strengthening stakeholder engagement, improving internal communications processes, supporting digital and traditional media outreach, and training partner staff to manage communications more independently.
9) Who are the "implementing partners (IPs)" mentioned in the notice?
The notice uses "IPs" to refer to Mexican implementing partners that work with USAID/Mexico. The strategic communications services discussed are intended to support and build capacity among these partners.
10) What is the instrument type and funding activity category listed for this notice?
The notice lists the instrument type as "Other" and the funding activity category as "Other," with a note indicating that the full notice text should be consulted for clarification.
11) What is the CFDA number associated with this RFI?
The CFDA number listed is 98.001.
12) When was the RFI issued and when did it close?
The RFI was created and issued on October 29, 2019. It closed on November 27, 2019, at 9:00 AM local time in Mexico City.
13) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The notice indicates the RFI closed on November 27, 2019 at 9:00 AM Mexico City local time.
14) Where is the issuing office located?
The RFI was issued by USAID/Mexico (Agency for International Development, Mexico), with the location shown as USAID-Mexico City.
15) Who is eligible to respond, based on the notice?
Eligible applicants are broadly described as "Others." The notice also clearly signals priority interest in Mexican firms and U.S. small businesses, and indicates that additional eligibility details would be explained in the full RFI document.
16) Does responding to the RFI guarantee a future contract, grant, or award?
No. As an RFI, it is intended to gather information and does not commit USAID to make an award. Responses are used to inform USAID's thinking about potential next steps.
17) What is the overall purpose of this RFI in plain terms?
The RFI is USAID/Mexico "testing the waters" by collecting industry feedback and capability information so the mission can design a context-appropriate way to obtain strategic communications services that strengthen Mexican implementing partners over time.
18) What should someone do if they need the missing details referenced in the notice?
The notice indicates that some items (such as clarification of the "Other" instrument type and eligibility details) should be checked in the full RFI document.
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