USAID Bangladesh Request for Information on Feed the Future Bangladesh Agricultural Growth Activity

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development, is requesting information and comments on the attached draft Statement of Objectives (SOO) for the agricultural activity entitled "Feed the Future Bangladesh Agricultural Growth Activity". The final SOO will be incorporated into a subsequent Request for Proposals for the offeror's development of a Performance Work Statement, leading to a negotiated contract with a five-year period of performance, at a total estimated cost of $19 million. To catalyze systemic changes in the agricultural sector USAID/Bangladesh partnering with private sector and local actors in Bangladesh aims to provide agricultural development support through a facilitation and inclusive market systems approach. These supports will be provided in the form of technical assistances, services, and appropriate interventions (which could include sub-grants) through the Feed the Future Bangladesh Agricultural Growth Activity. The implementing partner will accomplish this goal though achieving three objectives: (1) Inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led economic growth through a market systems approach, (2) Strengthened resilience among people and system and, (3) A well- nourished population, especially women and children. The overall objective is "A prosperous, resilient, and inclusive agricultural sector".