Opportunity Information: Apply for 72048621RFIRDMA
The USAID/RDMA Regional Inclusive Digital Economy Activity notice is a Request for Information (RFI), not a funding solicitation. Issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development's Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA) in Bangkok, the RFI is meant to gather ideas and market input to help USAID shape and design a future regional activity focused on building more inclusive digital ecosystems across Southeast Asia. In practical terms, USAID is using this step to learn from the field before deciding what a later program should look like, what problems it should prioritize, and what approaches might work best at a regional (multi-country) level.
The opportunity was released on June 16, 2021, with responses due July 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Bangkok local time. It is identified by RFI number 72048621RFI00001, and the related opportunity number is listed as 72048621RFIRDMA. The activity sits in the "Business and Commerce" area (CFDA 98.001). Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of organization or individual can respond, as long as they follow any additional eligibility clarifications included in the full text. Because it is an RFI, there is no award ceiling and no commitment to issue an award; the listing may show an expected number of awards, but that does not change the fact that this specific notice is strictly for information gathering.
USAID is specifically inviting interested parties to provide recommendations on approaches to develop inclusive digital ecosystems in Southeast Asia, with "significant emphasis" on regional issues. That regional emphasis signals that USAID is looking for insights that go beyond single-country projects, such as cross-border policy alignment, regional digital trade and interoperability, shared infrastructure challenges, regional approaches to cybersecurity and consumer protection, harmonized standards, and methods to ensure underserved populations can participate in and benefit from digital economic growth across the region.
The RFI clarifies that USAID is not requesting technical proposals or cost applications at this stage. Submissions are voluntary, respondents can answer any or all questions posed in the RFI, and they may also submit additional relevant information they believe USAID should consider. USAID also states it will not pay respondents for the preparation of responses, and that the RFI does not represent any promise or commitment by the U.S. Government to fund a program or reimburse any costs associated with responding.
Finally, the notice explains where any future, actual funding opportunities would be announced. If USAID decides to move forward with a funded activity, the formal solicitation would be posted later on official U.S. government procurement and assistance portals, specifically SAM.gov (formerly FedBizOpps) and/or Grants.gov. The RFI is signed by the Regional Contracting/Agreement Officer, Craig A. Smith, on behalf of USAID/RDMA in Bangkok, Thailand.Apply for 72048621RFIRDMA
- The Agency for International Development, Thailand USAID-Bangkok in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID/RDMA Regional Inclusive Digital Economy Activity" 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 Jun 16, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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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