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USAID Armenia has released a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for its “Promoting Human Rights in Armenia” activity, under the funding number 72011124RFI00001. The initiative, with an anticipated budget of $10 million, aims to address critical human rights issues in Armenia, including torture, LGBTQI+ violence, labor violations, trafficking, and gender-based violence. This SSN is part of the market research process to identify potential partners capable of implementing this important project.
This initiative seeks to improve Armenia’s human rights environment by enhancing legal frameworks, strengthening institutions, and increasing public support for human rights protection. Interested U.S. and non-U.S. organizations are invited to provide input, shaping the program’s direction ahead of a planned funding opportunity release in April 2024. This effort aligns with USAID’s broader strategy to support democracy and governance by promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms globally.
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Opportunity ID: 351070
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General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72011124RFI00001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promoting Human Rights in Armenia Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Democracy and Governance. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 08, 2023 December 8, 2023, 15:00, Yerevan Time |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 08, 2023 December 8, 2023, 15:00, Yerevan Time |
| Archive Date: | Jan 07, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Sources Sought Notice is open for U.S. or non-U.S. organizations. No final decision regarding limiting eligibility/competition and the instrument type (acquisition or assistance) has been made. Therefore, this SSN is being posted on both grants.gov and www.sam.gov. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Armenia USAID-Yerevan |
| Description: | REFERENCE: 72011124RFI00001
SUBJECT: Sources Sought Notice PRELIMINARY ACTIVITY TITLE: Promoting Human Rights in Armenia Activity ISSUANCE DATE: November 21, 2023 CLOSING DATE AND TIME: December 8, 2023, 15:00, Yerevan Time To All Interested Parties: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to Armenia is designing an activity with the preliminary title of “Promoting Human Rights in Armenia” that aims to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in Armenia by preventing, responding to human rights violations, and enhancing rights protection, as further described in Attachment 1 “Draft Activity Outline.” The purpose of the Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is to conduct market research and determine the level of interest of capable organizations to support USAID/Armenia with the implementation of the Promoting Human Rights in Armenia activity. A NOFO or solicitation is expected to be released in April 2024. The Sources Sought Notice is open for U.S. or non-U.S. organizations. No final decision regarding limiting eligibility/competition and the instrument type (acquisition or assistance) has been made. Therefore, this SSN is being posted on both grants.gov and www.sam.gov. This SSN is not an actual application, bid, or proposal solicitation or funding opportunity. Instead, it is a solicitation of interest issued solely for USAID’s information and planning purposes. Do not submit applications/proposals at this time. Only the information that is requested in Attachment 2, “Sources Sought Notice Response Form” will be reviewed. Responses will be treated as confidential. USAID is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of any information, answer questions, provide feedback to respondents, or revise the structure and concept of the activity. Any information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary. Not responding to this SSN does not preclude participation in any future solicitation or funding opportunity. Similarly, responding to this SSN will not give any added weight to an organization responding to a future solicitation or funding opportunity. Please note that release of this SSN is not construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. USAID is not responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this SSN. Responses received may be used for planning and design purposes. All comments and submissions must be in English and must be submitted electronically to the following email addresses: yerevanaidaao@usaid.gov and copied to nsarkisian@usaid.gov with the subject “Sources Sought Notice: No. 72011124RFI00001, Promoting Human Rights in Armenia Activity” no later than the date and time stated above. Thank you for your interest in USAID/Armenia’s programs and we look forward to your responses. Sincerely, Sascha Kemper Regional Contracting/Agreement Officer Attachments: 1. Draft Activity Outline 2. Sources Sought Notice Response Form Attachment 1 – Draft Activity Outline Preliminary Activity Title: Promoting Human Rights in Armenia Activity Purpose: Promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in Armenia by preventing, responding to human rights violations, and enhancing rights protection. Period of Performance: TBD – up to five years Anticipated Funding: USD 10 million Instrument Type: To be determined Anticipated Number of Awards: One award Background and Problem Statement: According to the State Department’s 2022 Human Rights Report, significant human rights issues remain in Armenia. Most common rights violations in the country include credible reports of torture by the members of law enforcement bodies; crimes involving violence or threats of violence targeting LGBTQI+ persons; violations of workers’ rights; child labor; trafficking in persons; and gender-based violence. According to the assessment of civil society organizations and human rights defenders, the legal and regulatory environment for human rights protection is imperfect in Armenia with gaps remaining in legislation and many relevant laws lacking mechanisms for application and enforcement. The monitoring, identification, and protection mechanisms that should uphold human rights are further considered to fall short of being effective and comprehensive. Simultaneously, marginalized groups have limited access to human rights protection due to the low public awareness and support for human rights as well as incoherent adherence to human rights norms and legislation. Human rights protection bodies further require bolstered technical capacities, systems, and practices to be able to effectively safeguard the protection of human rights. USAID/Armenia is currently designing a stand alone human rights program to address these development challenges.
Relationship to USAID/Armenia Strategy and Government of Armenia Priorities: The Activity will contribute to USAID/Armenia’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy Objective 1: Democratic Transition Advanced. The Activity aligns with the Government of Armenia priorities as stated in the 2021-2026 government program and the draft 2023-2025 National Human Rights Action Plan.
Theory of Change: IF the legal and regulatory environment for human rights protection is improved; and IF the human rights institutions and oversight mechanisms are strengthened; and IF the public demand and access to rights protection are improved; THEN human rights will be better protected and rights violations will be better prevented and remedied.
Goals, Components, and Expected Results: Goal: Promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in Armenia by preventing, responding to human rights violations, and enhancing rights protection.
Activity Components and Expected Results: Component 1: Legal and regulatory frameworks for human rights protection improved.
Expected result:
● The legal and regulatory environment for human rights protection, including for labor rights protection and anti-discrimination, is improved. Component 2: Human rights institutions and oversight mechanisms strengthened.
Expected results:
● Human Rights Defender’s Office’s (HRDO) technical capacities, systems, and processes to promote and protect human rights are improved ● Institutional capacities of select rights enforcement bodies are strengthened ● Monitoring, prevention, and response mechanisms to human rights violations, including torture, trafficking in persons, child labor, and gross violations for human rights; are enhanced. Component 3: Public demand and access to human rights protection improved.
Expected results:
● Human rights defenders’ advocacy for rights protection is bolstered ● Adherence to human rights norms and legislation is improved through strategic litigation and advocacy efforts ● Platforms/mechanisms for evidence-based civic oversight of human rights protection bodies, including HRDO, are strengthened ● Public awareness and support for human rights is enhanced. Attachment 2 – Sources Sought Notice Response Form I. General Information (not to exceed 1 page): Name of Organization: _______________________________________________ UEI Number (if any): _________________________________________ Type of Organization: ____ US Organization, Large Business, For Profit ____ US Organization, Small Business, For Profit ____ US Organization, Not-for-Profit ____ Armenian Organization, For Profit ____ Armenian Organization, Not-for-Profit ____ Other – Please indicate: _________________________________ Do you have an active SAM registration? _____________________ Contact Person: Name: _______________________________________________ Position Title: _______________________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________________________ II. Organization’s Interest, Capacity, Capability, and Past Performance (not to exceed 2 pages): 1. Provide a brief statement of interest indicating the role your organization envisions in a potential USAID activity to support implementation of the Promoting Human Rights in Armenia activity. 2. Describe your organization’s capacity, knowledge, and experience to perform the aspects of the activity described above. If it does not include all aspects, which focus areas does your organization possess capability to perform? 3. Describe your organizations’ capacity, experience, and methods demonstrating capability to achieve the expected results and activity goals. 4. Provide up to 3 past performance information with brief descriptions from projects your organization has implemented that had the same or similar focus as the planned activity, particularly focusing on components 2 and 1. |
| Link to Additional Information: | |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Narine Sarkisian
Grantor Phone 0037410494364 |
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