Extension of Deadline: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – INNOVATIONS IN COVID-19 ANTIGEN RDT ROLLOUT IN UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

Innovations in Covid-19 Antigen RDT Rollout in Underserved Populations

Extension of Deadline for proposal submission

FIND and IRD are pleased to announce extension in the deadline for submission of proposals against the Request for Proposals (RFP): Innovations in COVID-19 antigen RDT rollout in underserved populations. Applicants can now submit their proposals till Monday, June 14, 2021.

On behalf of the ACT-Accelerator, FIND and IRD are seeking proposals from organizations with a proven track record of training & capacity building in healthcare and community outreach settings utilizing innovative approaches to implement screening using SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Diagnostics tests (Ag-RDTs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

The Partners

The Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator is a global collaboration focused on accelerating the development, production, and equitable access to COVID-19 tests, treatments, and vaccines.

FIND is a global non-profit organization that drives innovation in the development and delivery of diagnostics to combat major diseases affecting the world’s poorest populations.

IRD Global is a global health delivery and research organization committed to improving the lives of vulnerable communities by building networks that share ideas and innovations for global impact.

Who should apply

Organizations from the private, not-for-profit, public, or parastatal sector operating in underserved healthcare and community outreach settings of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and with demonstrated experience in training and capacity building of healthcare workers and test-providers in programmatic screening and referrals are encouraged to apply. Organizations proposing innovative engagement of non-public sector partners, coverage of populations lacking access to molecular tests, and the screening in non-clinical settings will have competitive advantages.

Scope of work & deliverables

The project will involve customization of training materials, conducting training and proficiency assessment of trainees, implementing and monitoring testing conducted by trained users on SARS-CoV-2 Ag-RDTs within the country in accordance with local guidelines.

Submitting the proposal

The extended date for proposal submission is now Monday, June 14, 2021, close of business [23:59 Singapore time (GMT+8); 15:59 UTC].

Applicants must send their proposals via email to training.grant@ird.global. All documents, except the budget, should be in PDF format only. Email subject lines must include the reference: ‘Ag-RDT innovation grant:’.

All costs incurred to prepare and submit an application must be borne by the submitting party.

Question and Answer sessions for applicants

IRD will arrange an online live Question and Answer session to respond to questions by potential applicants on the RFP requirements.

The live session will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 18:00 Singapore time (GMT+8), using the Zoom platform. Interested organizations can email at training.grant@ird.global and they will be provided login credentials.

Any queries related to this RFP document and the process may be directed only at the email address training.grant@ird.global. IRD will respond in writing via the same email. Additionally, frequently asked questions (FAQs) and responses will be published on the IRD website.  Queries through any other medium will not be entertained

For more details on the project, scope of work, deliverables, and instructions on submitting the proposal, please refer to the Request for Proposal document accessible through the following link: Request For Proposal – COVID-19 Antigen RDT Rollout in Underserved Populations

IRD will only accept proposals prepared in accordance with the guidelines provided in the RFP document.

Applicants who have already submitted their proposals within the previous deadline, may resubmit their proposals, only if they deem necessary, by highlighting the changes made in the earlier submission.