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Request for Proposals (RFP) RFP No: USAID-TIFA India – Tuberculosis Prevention and Communication Transformation (TB-PACT) RFP Title:USAID-TIFA India – Tuberculosis Prevention and Communication Transformation (TB-PACT) RFP No.: USAID-TIFA India – TB Pact Schedule: Issuance Date: September 15, 2023 Questions Due Date/Time:September 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) Responseof Questions Due Date /Time:September 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) Proposal Due Date/Time:October 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) The Tuberculosis Implementation Framework Agreement (TIFA) project is part of the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Global Accelerator to End TB, and aims to increase country ownership and accountability to accelerate countries’ progress toward TB elimination. TIFA is funded by USAID and implemented by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) with partner Open Development. TIFA is seeking proposals on behalf of the National TB Elimination Program and USAID/India from interested organizations that can undertake the development and evaluation of training and communication materials geared towards TB prevention, including vaccinations. Please submit your most competitive proposal in accordance with the instructions to offerors and terms of reference.Any award issued as a result of this RFP will be subject to all instructions, terms of reference/ specifications, certifications, terms and conditions and funder required clauses.This RFP document includes the following parts: PART A: Cover Page PART B: Instructions to Offerors PART C: Terms of Reference PART D: Certifications Attachment A: General Terms & Conditions Attachment B: Funder Required Clauses All proposals, inquiries, and correspondence pertaining to this solicitation are to be directed to the attention of: Tien Ngo Senior Agreements Management OfficerJSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. tifa_india@in.jsi.com JSI is committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity in procurement.JSI has zero tolerance for fraud and strictly prohibits bribes, kick-backs, gratuities, and any other gifts in-kind or in monetary form.JSI also strictly prohibits collusion (bid rigging) between vendors and between vendors and JSI staff. JSI selects vendors on merit and will only engage vendors who demonstrate strong business ethics. Vendors must not participate in bid-rigging or attempt to offer any fee, commission, gift, gratuity or any compensation in-kind or in monetary form to JSI employees. Vendors who do so will be disqualified from doing business with JSI. Additionally, JSI has a conflict-of-interest policy that requires staff to disclose when there is a potential conflict of interest due to the staff-member’s relationship with a vendor, and if necessary, to refrain from participation in a procurement involving that vendor.If at any time your organization has concerns that an employee has violated JSI policy, you may submit a report via JSI’s Code of Conduct Helpline at: www.jsi.ethicspoint.com. PART B: INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS 1.DEFINITIONS Offeror:The firm providing proposals for the supplies or services requested under this RFP. Contractor/Vendor: The firm awarded the services requested under the RFP in the form of a contract. Buyer: JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) 2.PROPOSAL SUBMISSION AND REQUIREMENTS Offerors are encouraged to read the RFP document in its entirety and ensure that their proposal addresses all of the items cited in the proposal instructions and meets the selection criteria.All proposals must be submitted by the deadline established on the cover page of this RFP. Proposals received after this due date and time will not be accepted for consideration. Questions: All questions or clarifications regarding this RFP must be in writing and submitted totifa_india@in.jsi.com, no later than21 September, 2023, 6.00 pm IST. Questions and requests for clarification, and the responses thereto, will be shared by 26 September, 2023, 6.00 pm IST. Only written answers from JSI authorized representatives will be considered o |