Request for Proposals (RFP)

Proposal Development Support Services

Issue Date: May 31, 2023

Due Date for Questions: June 7, 2023 Questions reviewed on a rolling basis)

Closing date: June 30, 2023 (Proposals reviewed on a rolling basis)

RFP No: NBD-2023-01

Place of Performance: Washington, DC preferred; remote work as mutually agreed

Application submission: To:Lindsey Coleman, Program Development Officer, lcoleman@cnfa.org

CC to: Patricia Costa, Vice President Program Development, pcosta@cnfa.org

1. Background:

CNFA (Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture) is dedicated to increasing the quality of life of rural households by empowering farmers and rural entrepreneurs worldwide. CNFA brings more than 35 years of experience promoting private-sector and agriculture development programs in Africa, Europe, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean facilitating productive partnerships between smallholders, agribusinesses, financial institutions, investors, and other private-sector, civil society, and government stakeholders. CNFA is seeking service providers to deliver proposal support through a five year purchase agreement through which CNFA will order specific consulting services at predetermined rates (similar to an IDIQ but without a minimum order requirement). Interested service providers should respond to this solicitation by submitting a proposal by the due date above in compliance with the Statement of Work and Instructions below. While this solicitation will remain open through the closing date, submissions will be accepted and approved for award on a rolling basis. Early submissions are strongly encouraged.

Please see the attached PDF for full instructions.