Opportunity Information: Apply for 72061520RFI000002
Sustainable, Transformational and Accessible WASH Interventions (STAWI) is a USAID/Kenya and East Africa (USAID/KEA) planned activity focused on improving water security in parts of Northern and Eastern Kenya that face recurrent crises. The notice itself is not yet a call for proposals; it is a Request for Information (RFI) issued while USAID is still designing the activity. The central aim is to gather practical input from industry, implementers, and other stakeholders on whether USAID's draft technical approach is feasible, likely to be effective, and appropriately designed to achieve its intended water security goals in crisis-prone contexts.
The RFI is specifically asking respondents to review and comment on USAID's Program Description Framework (referenced as Attachment I in the full package) and to provide feedback in two main areas. First, USAID wants respondents to identify key risks, challenges, or potential omissions in the stated purpose and approach, and to propose alternative options that could reduce or manage those risks. Second, USAID is seeking lessons learned and suggested changes that would strengthen the overall approach, which typically includes implementation design choices such as how interventions are targeted, sequenced, financed, governed, operated, and sustained over time. In short, USAID is trying to pressure-test the design before moving forward with a formal solicitation.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is listed under USAID (Agency for International Development), Kenya USAID-Nairobi, with an opportunity number of 72061520RFI000002 and the title Sustainable, Transformational and Accessible WASH Interventions (STAWI). The activity is categorized under Natural Resources and is associated with CFDA 98.001. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications in the full notice. While the current posting is an RFI, the listing indicates that an assistance instrument is anticipated later, and the funding instrument type shown is a Cooperative Agreement. The posting also references a potential award ceiling of USD 39,000,000 and an expectation of one award, which signals that USAID is considering a single, relatively large activity rather than multiple smaller awards, though this could change in a future solicitation.
The submission instructions are straightforward and fairly strict. Responses are accepted only by email to STAWI@usaid.gov and must be submitted by the deadline indicated on the cover page of the RFI (the source data lists an original closing date of April 6, 2020). Submissions must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format, and every page must be clearly labeled with the responding organization's name and the phrase "Response to RFI Sustainable, Transformational and Accessible WASH Interventions (STAWI)". Responses are limited to no more than three pages, which means USAID is expecting concise, high-value feedback rather than lengthy concept papers.
The disclaimer section is important because it clarifies what this notice is and is not. USAID emphasizes that this is for information and planning purposes only, not a solicitation, and it does not represent a commitment to issue a future solicitation or to make an award. Responding does not create any binding agreement, and USAID will not pay for the time or costs associated with preparing an RFI response. USAID may review what is submitted and may incorporate ideas into a future solicitation, but responses will not be returned and respondents should not expect to be notified about the outcome of USAID's review. Finally, the RFI is being shared publicly via grants.gov and beta.sam.gov, and USAID notes that the RFI does not limit the government's choices about how it may structure any future competitive process.Apply for 72061520RFI000002
- The Agency for International Development, Kenya USAID-Nairobi in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sustainable, Transformational and Accessible WASH Interventions (STAWI)" 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 Mar 13, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 06, 2020. (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 $39,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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FAQs: USAID STAWI (Sustainable, Transformational and Accessible WASH Interventions) - Request for Information (RFI)
1) What is STAWI?
Sustainable, Transformational and Accessible WASH Interventions (STAWI) is a USAID/Kenya and East Africa (USAID/KEA) planned activity aimed at improving water security in parts of Northern and Eastern Kenya that experience recurrent crises.
2) Is this notice a call for proposals or an open funding competition?
No. This notice is a Request for Information (RFI). USAID is still designing the activity and is collecting practical input from stakeholders. It is not a solicitation and is not inviting applications for funding at this stage.
3) What is the purpose of this RFI?
The purpose is to gather input from industry, implementers, and other stakeholders on whether USAID's draft technical approach is feasible, likely to be effective, and appropriately designed to achieve intended water security goals in crisis-prone contexts.
4) What document is USAID asking respondents to review?
USAID is asking respondents to review and comment on the Program Description Framework, referenced as Attachment I in the full RFI package.
5) What specific feedback is USAID requesting?
USAID requests feedback in two main areas: (1) identification of key risks, challenges, or omissions in the stated purpose and approach, plus alternative options to reduce or manage those risks; and (2) lessons learned and suggested changes to strengthen the overall approach, including implementation design choices (for example: how interventions are targeted, sequenced, financed, governed, operated, and sustained over time).
6) Who can respond to this RFI?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications in the full notice.
7) Which USAID office is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under USAID (Agency for International Development), Kenya USAID-Nairobi (USAID/KEA).
8) What is the opportunity number and title?
The opportunity number is 72061520RFI000002, and the title is Sustainable, Transformational and Accessible WASH Interventions (STAWI).
9) What sector or category is this opportunity listed under?
The activity is categorized under Natural Resources and is associated with CFDA 98.001.
10) Does USAID expect to issue funding later?
The listing indicates that an assistance instrument is anticipated later. However, the RFI itself states it is for information and planning only and does not represent a commitment to issue a future solicitation or make an award.
11) What funding instrument type is shown for the anticipated activity?
The funding instrument type shown is a Cooperative Agreement (as part of the anticipated assistance instrument referenced in the listing).
12) How much funding is potentially associated with STAWI?
The posting references a potential award ceiling of USD 39,000,000.
13) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
The listing notes an expectation of one award, signaling a possible single, relatively large activity (though this could change in a future solicitation).
14) How do we submit an RFI response?
Responses are accepted only by email to STAWI@usaid.gov.
15) What is the deadline to submit?
Responses must be submitted by the deadline indicated on the cover page of the RFI. The source data lists an original closing date of April 6, 2020.
16) What file formats are allowed for submission?
Submissions must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
17) Are there labeling requirements for the response document?
Yes. Every page must be clearly labeled with the responding organization's name and the phrase "Response to RFI Sustainable, Transformational and Accessible WASH Interventions (STAWI)".
18) Is there a page limit?
Yes. Responses are limited to no more than three pages, indicating USAID is looking for concise, high-value feedback rather than lengthy concept papers.
19) Will USAID pay for the cost of preparing an RFI response?
No. USAID states it will not pay for the time or costs associated with preparing an RFI response.
20) Does responding to the RFI create any binding agreement with the government?
No. Responding does not create any binding agreement.
21) Will USAID return submitted materials or provide feedback on what was submitted?
USAID notes that responses will not be returned, and respondents should not expect to be notified about the outcome of USAID's review.
22) Can USAID use ideas submitted in RFI responses?
Yes. USAID may review submissions and may incorporate ideas into a future solicitation.
23) Where is this RFI being shared publicly?
The RFI is being shared publicly via grants.gov and beta.sam.gov.
24) Does the RFI limit how USAID will run any future competition?
No. USAID states the RFI does not limit the government's choices about how it may structure any future competitive process.
25) What is USAID trying to "pressure-test" through this RFI?
USAID is pressure-testing the design of the planned activity, specifically whether the draft technical approach is feasible, likely to work in crisis-prone contexts, and appropriately designed to achieve water security goals.
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