Request for Proposal: Digital Traceability
Request for Proposal
The USAID Digital Forward Project, implemented by Cadmus, is seeking proposals from eligible firms with experience in conducting a comprehensive study analysis on digital traceability. The study aims to examine the use of digital tools to facilitate smallholder farmers in low- and middle-income countries’ ability to contribute field and production data for traceability purposes, including those needed for certification and/or regulatory compliance (such as the European Union Regulation on Deforestation Free Products and others). It should be based on desk research and key informant interviews and/or focus groups with agribusinesses, technology companies, government agencies, producer organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.
The objective of this assignment is to provide USAID, BMZ, and their partners with a better understanding of the current state of digital technologies that are being used to facilitate traceability and compliance in the agriculture sector, with a particular focus on smallholder farmers. It aims to provide tangible and actionable recommendations for policymakers, donors, agribusinesses, technology companies, and organizations that support smallholders to be better equipped to benefit from digital traceability and compliance tools.
Tasks are to include the following:
- Rapid Analysis and Report;
- Stakeholder Feedback Sessions; and
- Public Dialogue
Deadlines
Questions regarding the RFP are due on October 11, 2024 by 5:00 PM EDT
Proposals are due November 8, 2024, by 5:00 PM EDT
The full RFP, Amendment 1 & 2, Responses to Questions from Offerors, instructions, and budget template for potential offerors are provided in the following links:
CP, Digital Traceability Amendment 02
CP, Digital Traceability Amendment 01
Section J.3 Responses to Questions from Offerors
