**LEADERS OF INFLUENCE (LOI) PROGRAM**

RFA Number: Bangladesh 388-06-003

Issuance Date: July 19, 2006

Deadline for Questions: August 10, 2006

Closing Date: August 31, 2006

Closing Time: 1400 Hours Bangladesh Time

**SUBJECT:** Request for Applications (RFA) Number Bangladesh 388-06-001

> Leaders of Influence (LOI) Program

Dear Prospective Applicant:

The United States Agency for International Development in Dhaka,
Bangladesh (USAID/Bangladesh) is seeking applications for a Cooperative
Agreement from qualified U.S. organizations that are interested in
implementing an outreach program titled \"Leaders of Influence (LOI)
Program.\" The authority for this RFA is found in the Foreign Assistance
Act of 1961, as amended.

USAID/Bangladesh intends to award one Cooperative Agreement to implement
LOI Program. The Prime Recipient will be responsible for ensuring
achievement of the program objectives. Please refer to the Program
Description in Section C of this RFA for a complete statement of goals
and expected results.

Pursuant to 22 CFR 226.81, it is USAID policy not to award profit under
assistance instruments. However, all reasonable, allocable, and
allowable expenses, direct and indirect, which are related to the
Cooperative Agreement and are in accordance with applicable cost
standards (22 CFR 226, OMB Circular A-122 for non-profit organizations,
OMB Circular A-21 for universities, and the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) Part 31 regarding for-profit organizations) may be paid
under the Award.

Subject to the availability of funds, USAID plans to provide
approximately \$3,600,000 in total USAID funding for this activity to be
allocated over a four-year period. The estimated amount to be obligated
for year 1 is estimated to be \$1,000,000. USAID reserves the right to
fund any or none of the applications submitted. Although it is planned
to make an award of one cooperative agreement under this RFA, USAID in
its discretion may make awards to more than one organization.

For the purposes of this program, this RFA is being issued and consists
of this cover letter and the following:

1\. Section A - Application Format;

2\. Section B - Selection Criteria;

3\. Section C - Program Description; and

4\. Section D - Certifications, Assurances, and Other Statements of
Applicant/Grantee

For the purposes of this RFA, the term \"Grant\" is synonymous with
\"Cooperative Agreement\"; \"Grantee\" is synonymous with \"Recipient\";
and \"Grant Officer\" is synonymous with \"Agreement Officer\".

Any questions regarding this RFA should be submitted in writing to Mr.
Patrick J. Wilson, Regional Agreement Officer via e-mail to
[pwilson@usaid.gov](mailto:pjwilson@usaid.gov) or via fax at (880-2)
881-5050. Questions should be submitted no later than August 10, 2006 to
provide sufficient time to address the questions and made part of the
modification to the solicitation. If you decide to submit an
application, it must be received by the closing date and time indicated
at the top of this cover letter at the place designated below for
receipt of applications.

The federal grant process is now web-enabled. As of December 19, 2005,
grant and cooperative agreement Request for Application (RFA) and Annual
Program Statement (APS) announcements, modifications to the
announcements, and the corresponding application packages must be posted
via Grants.gov on the World Wide Web (www) to allow for electronic
submission of applications. Applicants may upload applications to
[www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/), however, **hard copy
submissions or email attachments are still preferred by
USAID/Bangladesh**. This RFA and any future amendments can be downloaded
from this website [www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/). It is the
responsibility of the recipient of the application document to ensure
that it has been received from [www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/)
in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting
from transmission or conversion processes associated with electronic
submissions.

Faxed proposals are not acceptable. Applicants may also submit their
applications by e-mail attachment formatted in Microsoft Word (up to 2MB
limit per email), with hard copies to follow.
**[Important:]{.underline}** **please see Section A.IV.D of the RFA for
detailed instructions regarding submission of applications via email.**
Applications and modifications thereof shall be submitted with the name
and address of the applicant and the RFA number (referenced above)
inscribed thereon, via email, to
[pwilson@usaid.gov](mailto:pjwilson@usaid.gov).

Applicants shall confirm with Mr. Wilson that their e-mail submissions
were successfully received by the required due date. In addition to the
submission of applications via email, an original and one hard copy of
the technical applications, and an original and one hard copy of the
cost proposals, in envelopes with the name and address of the applicant
and RFA number (referenced above) inscribed thereon, shall be sent to:

> USAID/Bangladesh
>
> American Embassy
>
> Madani Avenue, Baridhara,
>
> Dhaka-1212
>
> Bangladesh
>
> Attn: Patrick J.Wilson
>
> Telephone No: (880-2) 885-5500

If an application has been timely submitted by email, the hard copies
are not required to be received by the due date specified above. It is
recommended that applicants use courier service instead of international
mail for the hard copies. Applications will be accepted for
consideration as long as they arrive in USAID/Bangladesh by the time
stipulated. Applicants are requested to submit both technical and cost
portions of their applications in separate volumes. Award will be made
to the responsible applicant(s) whose application(s) offers the greatest
value to the U.S. Government as determined by the Agreement Officer.

Issuance of this RFA does not constitute an award commitment on the part
of the Government, nor does it commit the Government to pay for costs
incurred in the preparation and submission of an application. Further,
USAID reserves the right to reject any or all applications received. In
addition, final award of any resultant grant(s) cannot be made until
funds have been fully appropriated, allocated, and committed through
internal USAID procedures. While it is anticipated that these procedures
will be successfully completed, potential applicants are hereby notified
of these requirements and conditions for award. Applications are
submitted at the risk of the applicant; should circumstances prevent
award of a cooperative agreement, all preparation and submission costs
are at the applicant\'s expense.

In the event of any inconsistency between the documents comprising this
RFA, it shall be resolved by the following descending order of
precedence:

\(a\) Section B - Selection Criteria;

\(b\) Section A - Application Format;

\(c\) Section C - Program Description;

\(d\) This Cover Letter.

Applicants should take account of the expected delivery time required by
the proposal transmission method they choose, and are responsible to
ensure that proposals are received at USAID/Bangladesh in Dhaka by the
due date and time specified above.

Applicants should retain for their records one copy of all enclosures
which accompany their application.

Thank you for your interest in USAID's programs and activities.

> Sincerely,
>
> Patrick J. Wilson
>
> Regional Agreement Officer
>
> USAID Bangladesh

Table of Contents Page

SECTION A - APPLICATION FORMAT 5

PREPARATION GUIDELINES 5

TECHNICAL APPLICATION FORMAT 5

COST APPLICATION FORMAT [7](#CL_URFASEA_PH000014)

SECTION B - SELECTION CRITERIA [12](#CL_URFASEBHD_PH000001)

SECTION C - PROGRAM DESCRIPTION [15](#section)

SECTION D 29

PART I - CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES 29

PART II - OTHER STATEMENTS OF RECIPIENT [36](#CL_URFASED2_PH000002)

PART III - STANDARD PROVISIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
[42](#CL_URFACERT300_PH000003)

# SECTION A - APPLICATION FORMAT

## 1. PREPARATION GUIDELINES

All applications received by the deadline will be reviewed for
responsiveness to the specifications outlined in these guidelines and
the application format. Section B addresses the technical evaluation
procedures for the applications. Applications which are submitted late
or are incomplete run the risk of not being considered in the review
process. Late applications will be considered for award if, in the sole
discretion of the Agreement Officer, it is determined that it is in the
U.S. Government\'s interest and if the evaluation process has not yet
commenced.

Applications shall be submitted in two separate parts: (a) technical and
(b) cost or business application. An original and one (1) hard copy of
the technical application and an original and one (1) hard copy of the
cost application shall be submitted in addition to the email submission,
as described in the cover letter of this RFA.

The application should be prepared according to the structural format
set forth below. Applications must be submitted no later than the date
and time indicated on the cover page of this RFA, to the location
indicated in the cover letter accompanying this RFA.

Technical applications should be specific, complete and presented
concisely. The applications should demonstrate the applicant\'s
capabilities and expertise with respect to achieving the goals of this
program. Applications shall take into account the technical evaluation
criteria found in Section B.

Applicants should retain for their records one copy of the application
and all enclosures which accompany it. Erasures or other changes must be
initialed by the person signing the application.

The length of the Technical Application shall not exceed 25
single-spaced typed pages. Past performance references, the performance
monitoring and evaluation plan, and personnel resumes are excluded from
the 25-page limitation and may be included as annexes to the technical
application. There is no page limitation on the Cost Proposal. However,
unnecessarily elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond those
sufficient to present a complete and effective application in response
to this RFA are not desired and may be construed as an indication of the
prospective recipient\'s lack of cost consciousness. Elaborate art work,
expensive paper and bindings, and expensive visual and other
presentation aids are neither necessary nor wanted.

## TECHNICAL APPLICATION FORMAT

1. Technical approach: The technical application must set forth in
sufficient detail the conceptual approach, methodology, and techniques
for the accomplishment of the stated objectives.  It should outline
specific, focused activities; explain how the approach is expected to
achieve the proposed objectives, and describe a plan that will enable
the activities to continue after the cooperative agreement is completed.
Applicants will submit an implementation plan that outlines how the
recipient proposes to achieve the results stated in this RFA. Particular
attention will be given to the plan's proposal to engage the leaders of
influence from diverse groups, particularly the religious leaders, in
activities as outlined in the Program Description to attain the program
objectives. The implementation plan must state clear and specific
descriptions of the activities, outcomes, and results anticipated. These
in turn must be measured by quantifiable and qualitative indicators
throughout the life of the activity, as defined in a performance
monitoring and evaluation plan.

The analysis should be informed, compelling, and clearly cite source(s)
of information used in the analysis, including relevant stakeholders
consulted and involved in the analytical process.

Executive Summary ( Not to exceed 3 pages): Provide a clear summary of
the results to be achieved, total program cost and total amount of USAID
funding and non-Federal cost share proposed, if any, milestone or
benchmark measures of progress towards achievement and brief summary of
applicant's experience in initiating and administering activities like
those described on the program description.

Implementation Plan: The application must provide an implementation plan
for achieving expected program results. The implementation plan should
clearly outline links between the proposed results, conceptual approach,
performance milestones and a realistic timeline for achieving the
semi-annual, annual, and end-of-program results. (The Recipient will be
required to submit an initial annual work plan, 45 days after the award
date.)

2\. Key Personnel and Professional Staff: Applicants must propose which
positions should be designated as Key Personnel and provide personnel
qualifications for key and professional staff who would be utilized on
this program if an award is made and provide references for the
candidates proposed for such positions.  Specify the qualifications and
abilities of proposed key personnel that are suited to successfully
implementing the proposed technical approach. The Chief of Party should
have a proven track record of managing such programs. The applicant
shall also include, in an annex, resumes for all key personnel
candidates and personnel of significant positions. Resumes may not
exceed three pages in length and shall be in chronological order
starting with most recent experience.  Each resume shall be accompanied
by a SIGNED letter of commitment from each candidate indicating his/her:
(a) availability to serve in the stated position, in terms of days after
award; (b) intention to serve for a stated term of the service; and (c)
agreement to the compensation levels which corresponds to the levels set
forth in the cost application. As references may be checked for all
proposed long-term personnel, a minimum of three references for each
proposed long-term person is required.  Applicants should provide
current phone, fax and email address for each reference contact.

3. Institutional Capability: Applicants must provide evidence of their
technical and managerial resources and expertise (or their ability to
obtain such) in program management, grants management and training and
their experience in managing similar programs in the past. Information
in this section should include (but is not limited to) the following:

\(1\) Brief description of organizational history/expertise;

\(2\) Past experience and examples of accomplishments in developing and
implementing similar programs;

\(3\) Relevant experience with proposed approaches;

\(4\) Institutional strength as represented by breadth and depth of
experienced personnel in project relevant disciplines/areas;

\(5\) Sub-awardee or subcontractor capabilities and expertise; and

\(6\) Financial controls

4. Past Performance: Applicants must submit a list of the ten most
recent U.S. Government and/or privately-funded contracts, grants,
cooperative agreements, etc., and the name, address, email address and
telephone number of the Project Officer, activity manager or other
contact person.  Include the following for each award:

Name of awarding organization or agency;

Address of awarding organization or agency;

Place of performance of services or program;

Award number;

Amount of award;

Term of award (begin and end dates of services/program);

Name, current telephone number, current fax number, and email address
(if one is available) of a responsible technical representative of that
organization or agency;

Brief description of the program.

5. Management Plan: The applicant shall describe its proposed management
plan for accomplishing the objectives, results and goals described in
the program description. Applications shall: (1) Specify the composition
and organizational structure of the entire project team and describe
each staff member's role, technical expertise and estimated amount of
time each will devote to the project.  Applicants may propose a mix of
advisors and specialists to cover the full range of objectives and
activities.

6\. Innovation**:** Applications needs to introduce innovative ideas
that improve the potential for greater impact and efficiency.
Furthermore, the recipient must meaningfully engage a broad array of
Leaders of Influence and their communities.

7\. Applications shall discuss how resources will be organized to obtain
expected results. The applicant should discuss fully the \"what\" and
the \"how\" of its plan. The purpose of this approach is to allow the
applicant greater creative freedom to develop a plan for resource
organization and use.

The suggested outline for the technical application is:

I. Table of Contents, listing all page numbers and attachments;

II\. Executive Summary;

III. Goal and Objectives;

> IV\. Technical Approach;
>
> V. Proposed Outcomes/Results;
>
> VI\. Implementation Schedule;

VII. Management Plan (include partnership and subaward arrangements
     where applicable);

VIII. Annexes: a. Relevant Past Performance Information (Recipient and
      Key Partner Organizations, if applicable); b. Curriculum Vitae for
      Key Personnel; c. Performance Monitoring Plan.

8\. Monitoring Evaluation Plan: Provide a monitoring and evaluation plan
explaining how the applicant will monitor the program and evaluate the
activities.

9. Subgrantees/Subcontracts: Organizations may not possess all the
skills required to achieve all the results identified in this RFA.
Organizations may enter into partnerships with other non-profit and for
profit organizations as sub-grantees or sub-contractors to supplement
skills. However, one organization shall be designated to serve as the
prime organization and will be responsible for the achievement of
results and the implementation of the program.  If the applicant plans
to collaborate with other organizations, government agencies or
indigenous organizations for the implementation of the award, the
services to be provided by each agency or organization shall be
described.  Applicants which intend to utilize subgrantees and/or
subcontractors shall indicate the extent intended, the method of
identifying them and the tasks/functions they will be performing. 
Applicants shall state whether or not they have existing relationships
with these other organizations and the nature of the relationship (e.g.,
subgrantee, subcontractor, partnership etc).  The applicant must specify
the technical resources and expertise of proposed
subcontract/subrecipient organizations. Technical plan information for
proposed major subgrantees and/or subcontractors should follow the same
format as that submitted by the applicant.

[]{#CL_URFASEA_PH000014 .anchor}10. Marking under Assistance
Instruments. USAID's mandatory branding/marking requirements for all
U.S. NGOs became effective on January 2, 2006. The three new Standard
Provisions are set forth in Section D of this RFA. The Recipient also
can review and download the regulations, guidance, graphics at
[www.usaid.gov/branding](http://www.usaid.gov/branding). Applicants
selected for award will be required to provide a "Branding Strategy" and
a "Marking Plan" for review and inclusion in the final award by the
Grant officer. **See Section D for the full text of the Branding and
Marking provisions under Assistance Instruments.**

## 3. COST APPLICATION FORMAT

The Cost or Business Application is to be submitted under separate cover
from the technical application. Certain documents are required to be
submitted by an applicant in order for a Grant Officer to make a
determination of responsibility. However, it is USAID policy not to
burden applicants with undue reporting requirements if that information
is readily available through other sources.

The following sections describe the documentation that applicants for an
assistance award must submit to USAID prior to award. While there is no
page limit for this portion, applicants are encouraged to be as concise
as possible, but still provide the necessary detail to address the
following:

A. Include a budget with an accompanying budget narrative which provides
in detail the total costs for implementation of the program your
organization is proposing. In addition to the detailed budget, a summary
of the budget must be submitted using Standard Form 424 and 424A which
can be downloaded from the USAID web site,
<http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms/sf424/>. The
detailed budget shall include:

1\. the breakdown of all costs associated with the program according to
costs of, if applicable, headquarters

and/or country offices;

2\. the breakdown of all costs according to each partner organization
involved in the program;

3\. the costs associated with external, expatriate technical assistance
and those associated with local in-country technical assistance;

4\. the breakdown of the financial and in-kind contributions, if any of
all organizations involved in implementing this Cooperative Agreement;

B. A current Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) if your
organization has such an agreement with an agency or department of the
U.S. Government.

C.  Required certifications and representations (as attached).

D. Applicants who do not currently have a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate
Agreement (NICRA) from their cognizant agency shall also submit the
following information:

1\. copies of the applicant\'s financial reports for the previous 3-year
period, which have been audited by a certified public accountant or
other auditor satisfactory to USAID;

2\. projected budget, cash flow and an organizational chart for the
applicant; and

3\. a copy of the organization\'s accounting manual.

E. Applicants should submit any additional evidence of responsibility
deemed necessary for the Grant Officer to make a determination of
responsibility. The information submitted should substantiate that the
Applicant:

1\. has adequate financial resources or the ability to obtain such
resources as required during the performance of the award;

2\. has the ability to comply with the award conditions, taking into
account all existing and currently prospective commitments of the
applicant, nongovernmental and governmental;

3\. has a satisfactory record of performance. Past relevant
unsatisfactory performance is ordinarily sufficient to justify a finding
of non-responsibility, unless there is clear evidence of subsequent
satisfactory performance.

4\. has a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics; and

5\. is otherwise qualified and eligible to receive a grant under
applicable laws and regulations (e.g., EEO).

F. Applicants that have never received a grant, cooperative agreement or
contract from the U.S. Government are required to submit a copy of their
accounting manual. If a copy has already been submitted to the U.S.
Government, the applicant should advise which Federal office has a copy.

G. Certificate of Compliance: Please submit a copy of your Certificate
of Compliance if your organization\'s systems have been certified by the
USAID/Washington\'s Office of Acquisition and Assistance (M/OAA,
formerly known as M/OP).

## 4. APPLICATION SUBMISSION PROCEDURES

In addition to the aforementioned guidelines, the applicant is requested
to take note of the following:

A. Receipt of Applications - Applications must be received at the place
designated and by the date and time specified in the cover letter of
this RFA, to the location stated in the cover letter accompanying this
RFA. Applications which are submitted late or are incomplete run the
risk of not being considered in the review process. Late applications
will be considered for award if, in the sole discretion of the Agreement
Officer, it is determined that it is in the U.S. Government\'s interest
and if the evaluation process has not yet commenced.

B. Submission of Applications:

1\. See RFA cover letter. Hard copies of applications and modifications
thereof shall be submitted in sealed envelopes or packages (1) addressed
to the office specified in the Cover Letter of this RFA, and (2) showing
the date and time specified for receipt (i.e., the due date and time),
the RFA number, and the name and address of the applicant.

2\. Faxed applications will not be considered; however, applications may
be modified by written or faxed notice, if that notice is received by
the time specified for receipt of applications.

C. Preparation of Applications:

1\. Applicants are expected to review, understand, and comply with all
aspects of this RFA. Failure to do so will be at the applicant\'s risk.

2\. Each applicant shall furnish the information required by this RFA.
The applicant shall sign the application form (SF 424) and print or type
its name on the Cover Page of the technical and cost applications.
Erasures or other changes must be initialed by the person signing the
application. Applications signed by an agent shall be accompanied by
evidence of that agent\'s authority, unless that evidence has been
previously furnished to the issuing office.

3\. Applicants who include data that they do not want disclosed to the
public for any purpose or used by the U.S. Government except for
evaluation purposes, should:

> a\. Mark the title page with the following legend:
>
> \"This application includes data that shall not be disclosed outside
> the U.S. Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed -
> in whole or in part - for any purpose other than to evaluate this
> application. If, however, a grant is awarded to this applicant as a
> result of - or in connection with - the submission of this data, the
> U.S. Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose
> the data to the extent provided in the resulting grant. This
> restriction does not limit the U.S. Government\'s right to use
> information contained in this data if it is obtained from another
> source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are
> contained in sheets\_\_\_\_." ; and,
>
> b\. Mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following
> legend:
>
> \"Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the
> restriction on the title page of this application.\"

D. Submission of Applications by Email (Important):

1\. Preferred software for email attachment: Microsoft Word (for
narrative text) or Excel (for tables). Please convert your documents to
one of these software programs before sending them to USAID, or provide
scanned copies of pages if they include signatures or forms. USAID
cannot accept .zip files, as they will be blocked by USAID's firewall.

2\. After you have sent your proposals by email, please immediately
check your own email to confirm that the attachments you intended to
send were indeed sent. If you discover an error in your transmission,
please send the material again and note in the subject line of the email
that it is a \"corrected\" submission. Please do not wait for USAID to
advise you that certain documents intended to be sent were not sent, or
that certain documents contained errors in formatting, missing sections,
etc. Each applicant is responsible for its submissions, so please
inspect your own emails.

3\. If you send your application by multiple emails, please indicate in
the subject line of the email the name of the applicant, whether the
email relates to the technical or cost proposal, and the desired
sequence of multiple emails (if more than one is sent) and of
attachments (e.g. \"no. 1 of 4\", etc.). For example, if your
organization\'s name is Acme Consulting, and your cost proposal is
divided and being sent in as two emails, the first email should have a
subject line which says: \"Acme, Cost Proposal, Part 1 of 2\" and the
second email's subject line should say "Acme, Cost Proposal, Part 2 of
2." If you do not do this clearly, we may not be sure of the correct
order of the separate parts of your application or be sure we have
received all parts. Our preference would be that each technical and each
cost proposal be submitted as a single email attachment, e.g. that you
consolidate the various parts of a technical proposal into a single
document before sending it. But if this is not possible, because it
would create too large a file, please provide instructions on how the
multiple parts are supposed to fit together, especially the sequence.
What is obvious to you as the preparer of the document may not be
obvious to us. Your application may not get optimal treatment if we are
confused regarding the order and composition of your application.

E. Explanations to Prospective Recipients: Any prospective applicant
desiring an explanation or interpretation of this RFA must request it in
writing to the Agreement Officer at the email address set forth in the
RFA cover letter. The questions and answers (Q&A) will be posted as an
amendment to the RFA on [www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/). The
deadline for receipt of questions is August 10, 2006, 4:00 PM, Dhaka
local time.

F. Grant Award:

The Government may award one or more cooperative agreements resulting
from this RFA to the responsible applicant(s) whose application(s)
conforming to this RFA offers the greatest value (see also Section B of
this RFA on evaluation criteria). The Government may (a) reject any or
all applications, (b) accept other than the lowest cost application, (c)
accept more than one application, (d) accept alternate applications, and
(e) waive informalities and minor irregularities in applications
received.

G. Authority to Obligate the Government - The Grant Officer is the only
individual who may legally commit the Government to the expenditure of
public funds. No costs chargeable to the proposed Grant may be incurred
before receipt of either a fully executed Grant or a specific, written
authorization from the Grant Officer.

H. The Contractor/Recipient is reminded that U.S. Executive Orders and
U.S. law prohibits transactions with, and the provision of resources and
support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. It
is the legal responsibility of the contractor/recipient to ensure
compliance with these Executive Orders and laws. This provision must be
included in all subcontracts/subawards issued under this
contract/agreement.

**- END OF SECTION A -**

**SECTION B - SELECTION CRITERIA**

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The criteria presented below have been tailored to the requirements of
this particular RFA. Applicants should note that these criteria serve
to: (a) identify the significant matters which applicants should address
in their applications and (b) set the standard against which all
applications will be evaluated. To facilitate the review of
applications, Applicants are requested to organize the narrative
sections of technical proposals according to the evaluation criteria set
forth below.

The recipient will be selected on the basis of its written proposal,
technical approach, its past experience working in this field of
expertise, and a demonstrated capacity to manage human and financial
resources. Innovation and creativity are highly encouraged and will be
rewarded as specified below. Proposals will be reviewed by a committee
of USAID representatives and rated based on the criteria listed below
(with total possible score of 100).

USAID intends to make this award without any oral presentation. The
selection process will entail a "best value" approach in which the
evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are
significantly more important than cost or price.

To the extent that they are necessary, negotiations will be conducted
with the applicant or applicants whose application(s), has a reasonable
chance of being selected for award. Award will be made to responsible
applicant or applicants whose applications offer the greatest value,
cost and other factors considered.

The selection will be based upon the following factors. They are listed
in no particular order of importance. To be selected for the award, the
proposal must contain, at a minimum, these elements. The maximum point
awarded in evaluating each element is provided in each number line in
bold.

Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation
criteria set forth below:

# 1. Technical Approach 45

Offerors will submit an implementation plan that outlines how the
recipient proposes to achieve the results stated in this RFA. Particular
attention will be given to the plan's proposal to engage the leaders of
influence from diverse groups, particularly the religious leaders, in
activities as outlined in the Program Description to attain the program
objectives. The implementation plan must state clear and specific
descriptions of the activities, outcomes, and results anticipated. These
in turn must be measured by quantifiable and qualitative indicators
throughout the life of the activity, as defined in a performance
monitoring and evaluation plan. The following elements will be
evaluated:

\- Responsiveness to program description

\- Potential for imparting lasting capacities

\- Selection criteria for the leaders of influence and their
organizations/associations

\- Sound rationale for relative priorities, level of effort and
scheduling of work

\- Clarity in scope and focus of activities to be carried out

\- Well-thought out partnership relationships

\- Feasibility of achieving objectives

\- Integration of gender, anti-corruption and youth aspects into
programming approaches

\- Synergies with other sectors

# 2. Personnel & Institutional Capability and Experience 25

Key personnel include all full-time, long-term professional personnel
and home office management staff proposed by the recipient, whose
participation in the proposed activities is considered to be essential.

The proposed Chief of Party/Field Coordinator must have demonstrated
relevant field activity experience in a developing setting over a period
of at least several years.  He or she must also have strong professional
credibility and experience in at least one specialty area addressed by
this scope.  He or she must also have proven technical and managerial
experience and skills through past work in South and/or Southeast Asia. 
He or she must have demonstrated leadership and administrative skills in
program management, including managing budgets and personnel, motivating
and supervising team efforts and achieving success in relatively complex
activities.  He or she must also have proven effectiveness in
relationships with counterparts, partners and clients; excellent writing
and other communications skills; and written and spoken fluency in
English.

All key personnel must possess practical experience in establishing and
operating programs in their specific areas of expertise. They must be
able to demonstrate an understanding of value systems, traditions and
social norms and practices of different cultures and religions,
including Islam. They must have experience in implementation of outreach
programs in South and/or Southeast Asia.

**Furthermore, all offerors must ensure that key personnel are available
to carry out the duties they are assigned in the proposal.**

Implementing institutions must have a strong past record with donors
(past performance) and experience in working on outreach and public
relations building programs in Asia. The recipient must have experience
in establishing and operating programs in the democracy and governance
sector in developing countries. Prior work must demonstrate an
understanding of value systems, traditions and social norms and
practices of different cultures and religions, including Islam, of South
or Southeast Asia; broader knowledge of the region; and ability to work
in the region.

**3. Overall Innovation 20**

Applicants need to introduce innovative ideas that improve the potential
for greater impact, efficiency and resource allocation. Furthermore, the
recipient must meaningfully engage a broad array of Leaders of Influence
and their communities.

4.  **Cost Proposal 10**

In evaluating the cost proposal, USAID will consider the distribution of
costs between field presence and home office support. USAID will also
look for an effective use of resources towards developing local
partners' institutional capacity to promote program sustainability.

Cost will also be evaluated for cost reasonableness, allocability,
allowability, cost effectiveness and realism, adequacy of budget detail
and financial feasibility and cost sharing. While cost may be a
determining factor in the final decision of an awardee(s), especially
between closely ranked applicants, the technical merit of applications
is substantially more important under this RFA.

**Cost Sharing:**

Although there is no requirement that applicants propose a specific cost
share, USAID policy is that cost sharing is an important element of the
USAID-recipient relationship. USAID encourages applicants to demonstrate
their commitment to program success by addressing the issue of
cost-sharing. The amount of cost sharing, i.e. cash and/or in-kind
contributions, will be evaluated in accordance with 22 CFR 226.23.

Award of the Cooperative Agreement will be made based on the ranking of
applications according to the selection criteria identified above to the
responsible Applicant whose costs are reasonable, allowable, and
allocable and whose application offers the **greatest value** to the
U.S. Government as determined by the Agreement Officer.

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# SECTION C - PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

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# USAID/BANGLADESH

**Leaders of Influence (LOI) Program**

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# PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Table of Contents

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I.  PURPOSE 15

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II. BACKGROUND 15

    a.  The Challenge 15

    b.  Key Constraints 16

    c.  USAID/Bangladesh Response and Strategy 17

III. STRATEGIC EFFECTS FOR USAID/BANGLADESH 19

     a.  Gender 19

     b.  Anti-Corruption 20

     c.  Youth 20

     d.  Linkages 20

IV. EXPECTED RESULTS AND ILLUSTRATIVE ACTIVITIES 22

V.  IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK AND GUIDELINES 26

VI. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING 27

    a.  Monitoring and Reporting 28

    b.  External Evaluations 29

**I. PURPOSE**

This Program Description provides the basis for a USAID/Bangladesh award
to implement the Mission's Leaders Outreach Initiative, also known as
the Leaders-of-Influence (LOI) Program. **Through this award,
USAID/Bangladesh seeks to support and expand USAID's current program by
engaging and exposing leaders of influence to modern practices of
development and democracy with the overall objective of promoting values
of tolerance, diversity, social harmony and understanding in Bangladeshi
society.**

The follow on to LOI program will specifically focus on the current and
potential development challenges and opportunities within Bangladesh.
The follow on phase broadens the scope of the activity by expanding the
Program's target beneficiaries from predominantly Muslim religious
leaders to include leaders of other faiths (Hinduism, Christianity, and
Buddhism) as well as community, social and professional leaders of
influence. Additionally, the program will more closely address and
incorporate filters such as gender, youth, corruption and cross-sectoral
synergies of the Mission's new Strategy. The program will integrate
lessons learned from other successful and innovative initiatives focused
on religious and community leaders that USAID has piloted in the past or
may pilot in the future.

**II.** **BACKGROUND**

**a. The Challenge**

Bangladesh is a moderate Muslim-majority country of approximately 145
million inhabitants, 85 percent of whom are Muslim. Bangladesh has
traditionally been a good example of syncretism between Hindu, Christian
and Muslim heritages. This religious tolerance is present despite acute
endemic poverty and the highest population density rate in the world. In
this environment it is of utmost importance to promote Bangladesh's
tolerant societal views and to ensure it continues down the path of
democratic development. Given endemic political and economic corruption
and the deep gap between the rich and poor, Bangladesh can ill afford a
wrong turn or even to maintain the status quo. Thus the LOI initiative
may well prove to be a very significant step in the struggle for
increased tolerance, social harmony and understanding.

Community, professional, academic and religious leaders in Bangladesh
have great influence over the public. As such, they are significant
players at both the grassroots and elite levels. Targeting these leaders
of Bangladesh fits well within the overall USAID objective of
introducing leaders of influence to a comprehensive development
portfolio implemented by USAID partners.

In Bangladesh, imams are also leaders of influence in their communities.
There are at least 220,000 imams associated with 220,000 official
mosques. There is a national association of imams registered as an NGO
and engaged in social welfare activities. However, the Islamic
Foundation, an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Religious
Affairs, is responsible for the training and professional development of
all imams in Bangladesh. The Islamic Foundation, founded in 1979, is a
fairly unique institution in South Asia. Its operating budget is limited
and so far it has been able to reach only 45,000 of the 220,000 imams.

Shortly after September 11, 2001, USAID/Bangladesh initiated
experimental outreach activities to engage local leaders in open
dialogue. A unique, albeit limited, approach evolved and has provided
opportunities for USAID/Bangladesh and its partners to link with Islamic
leaders on development topics that are important to both local
communities and the country. Because of the opportunity to train imams,
USAID/Bangladesh chose to partner with the Islamic Foundation. This
relationship is significant because it is based upon shared values and
interests. This recent partnership has already benefited USAID
anti-trafficking programs, HIV/AIDS prevention and family health
promotion.

Imams' counterparts in Bangladesh are from other faiths including
Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity and are leaders of influence in
their respective communities. Apart from religious leaders, there are
also important leaders of influence in rural communities, professional
groups, social and cultural groups, youth organizations, university
groups, etc. who all plays a vital role is shaping public opinion and
promoting the social value system in Bangladeshi society.

The LOI Program will highlight what the U.S. is doing to accelerate
modern development and practices of democracy, to fight diseases,
improve education, promote respect for human rights and improve the
quality of life for the vast majority of people in Bangladesh. The
underlying objective of exposing the leaders of influence, including
religious leaders, to what the U.S. is doing is to increase tolerance,
dispel erroneous myths about the U.S. The engagement of leaders of
influence in candid dialogue about new technologies and practices, their
exposure to activities that represent modern democratic practices of
participatory governance, greater respect for human rights and
successful sustainable economic growth will go a long way toward
increasing understanding and demonstrating that U.S. goals in Bangladesh
are ones which are shared by all who care for development and progress
of Bangladesh and its people.

Frustration by common Bangladeshis with the often inefficient and
non-transparent political system, and their lack of confidence in
political leaderships has prompted people to seek guidance and direction
from leaders outside the formal political system. This, among other
things, has contributed to increased recognition of community and
religious leaders as leaders of influence in Bangladeshi society.
Interest in working with them is also growing among different donors,
NGOs, other development organizations and even the private sector. For
example, UNFPA has recently approached the Islamic Foundation with
interest in training imams on issues of violence against women and
women's reproductive health. Prompted by USAID's initiative, a number of
USAID partners have participated in the Islamic Foundation's training by
offering orientation sessions and participating in training field visits
in Dhaka, Chittagong and Khulna.

**b. Key Constraints**

Several issues concerning the reality of today's Bangladesh and the U.S.
need to be taken into account in planning for the implementation of the
LOI program. Judicious consideration of these issues will avoid serious
pitfalls or mistakes. Avoidance or lack of recognition of these issues
could seriously imperil implementation and actually become
counterproductive.

-   **High sensitivity of the targeted population.** Nothing related to
    the Program must be interpreted or perceived as a U.S. effort to
    interfere with the religious and social value system of the land,
    its practices and beliefs. This will require a constant and close
    working relationship between the prime recipient and
    USAID/Bangladesh and also between the prime recipient and its
    sub-contractors/sub-grantees. The recipient must be fully aware that
    due to the highly sensitive nature of the activity, flexibility and
    responsiveness to participants' needs will be required. To the
    greatest degree possible, the prime recipient should be able to
    predict changes that can affect effective implementation of the
    Program.

-   **Proselytism.** As identified above, religious leaders are also one
    set of leaders-of-influence. There is an inherent danger that
    working with religious leaders may be misconstrued and be used as a
    forum for proselytism. There always are a few individuals and small
    groups among the leaders of influence who will view any intervention
    from the U.S. Government with suspicion. Therefore, every step must
    be taken by all stakeholders to avoid even the appearance of
    impropriety.

-   **Positive discrimination.** Favoritism, nepotism, regionalism,
    political party affiliation, or any form of favoring one religious
    leader, one religion, one person, one village or one idea over the
    other can be fatal to the Program, particularly in Bangladesh where
    corruption is endemic. The religious and social institutions and the
    leaders of influence involved must clearly understand and accept
    that transparency is one of the key ingredients in open and
    democratic societies. Likewise, the implementing partners need to
    comply with the highest ethical standards and also respect the
    social value system.

-   **Monitoring and evaluation.** USAID/Bangladesh must be able to
    adequately report to Washington (State Dept. and any other relevant
    U.S. Government institutions) on the what, where, when and who of
    the activities and be able to answer the final "so what" question at
    the end of the project period. The prime recipient will be required
    to provide to USAID/Bangladesh periodic reporting that satisfies all
    of the above.

-   **Expectations.** To the degree possible, the prime recipient must
    be careful not to create undue expectations among the leaders of
    influence or with their institutions (e.g. direct funding, trips,
    particular equipment, infrastructure, building, etc.).

All of the above constraints have the same weight. One is not more
important than the other and they could also occur simultaneously. The
prime recipient needs to be continuously vigilant and in close
communication with USAID and other institutions involved to avoid
mistakes or pitfalls. At the same time, the prime recipient is
encouraged to be creative and share with USAID/Bangladesh any additional
initiative or activity that would enhance the LOI Program and maximize
its impact.

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#### c. USAID/Bangladesh Response and Strategy

In response to these issues and opportunities, USAID awarded a two-year
grant with a total ceiling price of \$656,022 in the form of a
cooperative agreement to The Asia Foundation (TAF) for a formative
program referred to as the Leaders-of-Influence (LOI) Program. The
Program began on September 23, 2004 and will end in September 2006.

TAF is managing the Program in cooperation with the Imam Training
Academy (ITA) of the Islamic Foundation Bangladesh (IFB) and USAID
development partners. The current LOI program includes three principle
components:

**(1) An Imam Orientation Program** that strengthens the capacity of
religious leaders to enhance public understanding of and commitment to
national development issues through exposure to the development work of
USAID's international and domestic partner organizations in a variety of
sectors. Three-day Imam Orientation sessions are conducted as a
practical supplement to ITA's existing 45 Imam Training Program and
shorter refresher training courses.

**(2) An Islam Study** that aims to inform dialogue on issues related to
religious tolerance and stability in Bangladesh and to explore how
modern development initiatives, the principles of democratic governance
and the equitable participation of women in society can be supported in
accordance with religious values.

**(3) A South-Asia Exchange Program** that allows ITA, USAID partners
and TAF to share their experience in implementing the Imam Orientation
Program with counterparts in other South Asian countries.

The initial overall outreach objective was to reach "People of
Influence" (e.g., business people, journalists, professional
associations, religious practitioners and leaders, etc). However,
growing interest for working with religious leaders prompted this
Program to focus on Bangladesh and to include a simple exchange program
for Afghanistan. Thus, the primary focus of the LOI program became
engaging Muslim religious leaders in raising awareness of the principles
of development and democratic governance at the grassroots level and
promoting greater citizen participation in public-decision making
processes. The initial activity design also envisioned that significant
inroads would be made and important lessons learned during the initial
24 month phase that could pave the way for future expansion of
USAID/Bangladesh specific initiatives.

Since the beginning of the LOI program, significant, and unfortunately
mostly adverse changes have taken place in the political and security
environment in Bangladesh. The rapid rise of fundamentalism and the
terrorist techniques utilized by some groups has shaken the fragile
tolerance of Bangladeshi society. A handful of derailed fundamentalist
groups in the name of establishing "Islamic Rule" in Bangladesh have
posed a serious threat to the security, stability and development of the
country. Their terrorist activities have included the killing of
innocent people through bombings, arson and looting. Recently, a few
high profile leaders of the terrorist groups have been arrested.
However, simply capturing the heads of these groups does not necessarily
destroy the organizations. Continued diligence is needed to minimize the
opportunities for extremism to grow. If not contained, the destructive
activities of the groups which have sowed the seeds of fundamentalism
and which operate within the political vacuum created by the unhealthy
acrimony among the major political groups could further destroy the
values of democracy, tolerance and social harmony in Bangladesh.

The good news is that an overwhelming majority of the population,
Muslims and people from other faiths (Hindus, Christians, Buddhists and
others), do not support or sympathize with the fundamentalist and
terrorist groups and the beliefs that guide them. Muslim religious
leaders across the country have rejected these actions outright and have
called for greater unity of Muslim and other religious communities to
fight this menace. Leaders from other religious and ethnic groups have
expressed similar views.

Building strong, productive relationships with LOI will assist in
consolidating the foundation for democratic governance and should assist
in deterring extremism. USAID/Bangladesh's innovative outreach
initiative reaches out to "people of influence," through its portfolio
of development activities. The objective is to expose leaders to and
strengthen their understanding of U.S. funded programs designed to
improve the quality of life for Bangladeshis. Community and religious
leaders have the power to influence their communities in a variety of
ways. These leaders are also significant agents of change. They can be
positive agents of change by espousing the benefits of good citizenship,
education and literacy (including girls), good preventive health
(immunizations, nutrition, HIV/AIDS), or advocating against human
trafficking, for example. USAID/Bangladesh hopes that a great number of
leaders of influence through the LOI program and exposure to the variety
of socio/economic activities implemented through different partners will
become positive agents of change, spokesmen for new practices and
technologies and beacons of tolerance and moderation that will help
Bangladesh remain a stable and moderate state.

The above backdrop not only confirms the need and validity of continuing
the LOI program, but also, in the light of lessons learned, calls for
further intensification, expansion and modification of the program to
better respond to the prevailing challenges and eventually achieve the
overall objectives of the program.

**III. STRATEGIC EFFECTS FOR USAID/BANGLADESH**

As outlined in the five-year Mission Strategy FY 2006 -- FY 2010,
USAID/Bangladesh supports a broad programmatic vision to reduce poverty
by promoting democratic institutions and practices, improving the
quality of life and expanding economic opportunities for the people of
Bangladesh. Every activity in the portfolio will directly address one or
more of the following three goal areas: ***democracy and human rights;
economic prosperity;* and *investing in human capital*.** The LOI
activity will both directly and indirectly contribute to achieving the
vision and goals by sensitizing and securing support and participation
of the leaders of influence of Bangladeshi society. The activity will
also neatly fit with the end of the established Mission Strategy period.

The Mission Strategy is based *inter alia* on the new realities on the
ground in Bangladesh. These realities include: 1) rising security
concerns caused by general deterioration in governance, law and order;
2) a perception of rising political violence, particularly as the
parliamentary election nears; and 3) growing apprehensions about
extremism. The proposed LOI will need to take into consideration and
address these realities. Involving Leaders of Influence from across
communities, professions and faiths as well as from a broad range of
development initiatives is likely to generate a better appreciation of
developmental policies and strategies aimed at addressing the above
realities.

In developing the Strategy, several important cross-cutting themes
emerged. "Outreach" is one of these important themes. The core of this
theme is to engage and nurture direct relationships with professional,
media, community and religious leaders as well as other people of
influence. Carefully cultivating these relationships over a long period
is a condition precedent to promoting positive images and sentiments
regarding the development work being carried out in the country and for
fostering greater respect for freedom and tolerance, deepening the
understanding of the need for good governance, improving respect for
basic human rights and promoting economic growth and stability in
Bangladesh.

**a. Gender:**

USAID/Bangladesh seeks to reduce poverty in Bangladesh through sustained
economic growth, good governance and investment in human capital. Absent
strong promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women, the
goal of poverty reduction will remain elusive. After USAID/Bangladesh
conducted an in-depth gender audit in 2003-2004, the Mission Gender Team
formulated a gender action plan to act on specific recommendations to
mainstream gender across sectors.

USAID gender requirements call for understanding how women and men are
impacted differently by the work carried out through USAID projects (all
male or all female programs can be justified for many reasons). For
social, cultural, traditional and other reasons, the majority of the
"leaders of influence" are men. This activity targeting "people of
influence" will make deliberate and special efforts to target women
leaders in Bangladesh. Even at the grassroots level, there are many
women leaders who are executive directors of NGOs, heads of professional
associations and who are elected leaders of their union parishad or City
Corporation. It is imperative that these women leaders of influence are
included in this next phase.

The intended impact is that the leaders of influence will have a greater
understanding of development issues and of how USAID works, which
includes the work that is done that specifically works to correct gender
inequities. It is expected that community and religious leaders will see
from USAID programs that advancing "gender equity" helps build a strong
democratic society (there is literature that demonstrates the link
between gender equity and democracy). Programs such as anti-trafficking,
health, education and human rights raise awareness and promote greater
participation of both women and men in society.

Another goal of the program is to demonstrate how US interventions
improve the quality of life of Bangladeshis. Most social indicators in
Bangladesh show that women lag behind men, e.g., nutritional status,
legal rights and education completion rates, among others.
USAID/Bangladesh programs work to correct these imbalances.
Demonstrating to leaders of influence that improving women's status can
help communities to improve everyone's life should help in the overall
effort to improve the lot of the rural and urban poor in Bangladesh.
Finally, the program should add knowledge to the Mission and enable it
to better navigate the cultural, traditional and religious realities of
Bangladesh as it impacts both men and women.

**b. Anti-Corruption:**

The expanded LOI program provides an opportunity among the target
leaders of influence to enhance public awareness of the negative impact
of corruption in economic, political and social life. The
anti-corruption theme, particularly its moral and ethical dimension,
fits in well with the theme of the LOI program as a majority of LOI
program participants are anticipated to be community, social and
religious leaders who are carriers and promoters of the social values
system. Anti-corruption and good governance issues can clearly be
incorporated into the training curriculum and orientation program
modules described below. Likewise, the public events and media
activities can also be designed to include public awareness building
issues against corruption. It is anticipated that strong, clear
connections will be made between ethics and anti-corruption. A variety
of key professional groups and associations will need to be involved in
this activity.

**c. Youth:**

Youth are the future leaders and working with them can be addressed by
making a conscious effort to include the youth and their organizations
(such as youth clubs, Leo Clubs, JCI, Scouts & Girl Guides, university
groups, etc. for example) as LOIs. Young professional groups and their
members are an important place to start. There is also a cadre of key
young people within different religious groups who should be tapped as
future LOIs. The training and public events programs can also include
areas of specific interest for the youth population such as education
and entry level access to the job market. USAID partner projects
focusing on youth should also be incorporated.

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#### d. Linkages to Other Strategic Objectives:

The LOI activity will need to complement and supplement the initiatives
taken under each of the above SOs through involvement of the leaders of
influence who enjoy respect and play a critical role in forming public
opinion in Bangladeshi society. As mentioned earlier, "Outreach" is an
important theme for the Mission Strategy and this will have a
significant impact in achieving the results under the following
Strategic Objectives (SOs):

-   *SO 11: More effective and responsive democratic institutions and
    practices;*

-   *SO 12: Expanded economic opportunities created through equitable
    economic growth;*

-   *SO 13: A better educated, healthier and more productive
    population*; and

-   *SO 14: Improved food security and disaster mitigation, preparedness
    and relief*.

Program components under SO 11 are: (1) Promote and Support
Anti-Corruption Reforms; (2) Promote and Support Free and Fair
Elections; (3) Reduce Trafficking in Persons; (4) Protect Human Rights
and Equal Access to Justice; (5) Strengthen Democratic Political
Parties; (6) Support Democratic Local Government and Decentralization;
and (7) Improve Sustainable Management of Natural Resources. For more
information please see:
<http://www.usaid.gov/bd/files/strategic_statement.pdf>

Social mobilization, public awareness building, citizens' participation
and engagement of community organizations are key to the success of the
above activities. Leaders of influence can play a critical role in all
of these processes. They can be an effective constituency for
anti-corruption reforms and vigilant watchdogs for free and fair
elections. The religious leaders have already proven their worth as
activists at the community level for prevention of trafficking, violence
against women and other human rights abuses. This role of the religious
leaders can be further strengthened and diversified through the LOI
program. For local governments to emerge as effective service delivery
organizations accountable to their constituencies, citizens' active
participation in the affairs of local governments is critical. The
leaders of influence can help promote this participation. Transparent
and accountable management of the country's scarce natural resources is
a monumental challenge. Local governments, stakeholders, community
groups and leaders of influence can play a pioneering role in preserving
and managing the environment in which they work and live.

Under SO 12 the selected program components are: (1*)* Increase Private
Sector Growth; (2) Improve Quality of Workforce; (3) Expand and Improve
Access to Economic and Social Infrastructure; and (4) Improve Economic
Policy and Governance.

The LOI contributes to strengthening SO 12 program components because
leaders of influence in the business and professional arenas have the
potential to be instrumental in promoting business support services,
applied research and development and the use of information
communication technology (ICT) as a productivity tool, among other
things. As leaders of influence promote these messages, there is
potential for increased broad-based participation and economic impact.

USAID/Bangladesh will direct special emphasis toward identifying and
providing skills that improve the options for women to participate more
fully in the economy. Leaders of influence belonging to associations
such as the Chambers of Commerce and Industries at different levels,
young professional business associations, women's business associations
and other similar organizations can play a pivotal role in the
development of the modern workforce, particularly in creating new
options for women in the private sector.

USAID/Bangladesh will work closely with the GOB, other donors, the
private sector and NGOs to identify critical policy and regulatory needs
and advocate for specific reforms that are most needed to stimulate
private sector development. In doing so, USAID will assist selected
institutions and stakeholder groups that are well situated to advocate
for reforms. Leaders of influence in the business community can play a
critical role in this advocacy work. Where applicable, USAID/Bangladesh
will promote e-governance as a tool for increasing public access to
information, improving service delivery and promoting transparency and
accountability. USAID will develop the capacity of private business
associations to better represent their members, promote ethical business
practices, adhere to international labor standards, and institute
self-regulated industry "seal of quality" type programs. Again, leaders
of influence both among the private owners and the workforce can help
promote best practices in business.

SO 13 has six program components. These are: (1) Reduce Unintended
Pregnancy and Improve Healthy Reproductive Behavior; (2) Improve Child
Survival, Health and Nutrition; (3) Reduce Transmission and Impact of
HIV/AIDS; (4) Improve Maternal Health and Nutrition; (5) Prevent and
Control Infectious Diseases of Major Importance; and (5) Improve the
Quality of Basic Education.

This SO focuses on enhancing the health and wellness of one of the
country's most important resources -- its human capital -- by improving
quality and access in the provision of education and health services. A
healthier society contributes to a variety of different development
indicators such as better decision-making, increased productivity and
championing for a brighter future. The Mission places emphasis on
designing sustainable health programs as well as developing synergies
and cross-cutting programming with education. The primary technical
areas of concentration include family planning, general preventive
services delivery, HIV/AIDS mitigation, adolescent reproductive health
and safe motherhood/neonatal health. Activities under this SO will also
seek to improve performance and retention of children at the primary
school level by: introducing innovative teaching and learning methods;
improving access to effective learning opportunities through pre-schools
and mass media interventions; and encouraging greater community
participation to drive institutional change for educational quality and
accountability.

Community and religious leaders can have a positive impact by
encouraging women and children to attend medical clinics and other types
of health services offered by the government and NGOs and by encouraging
men to pay increased attention to family health. Likewise, LOIs can
serve as strong advocates in the fight against HIV/AIDS. In many
communities, the imam is the only person who has access to a public
address system. A loudspeaker and the Friday "sermon" are two powerful
tools that can and must be used for positive social marketing of healthy
behavior and practices. Community and religious leaders can also adopt
initiatives to increase the enrollment and retention of children,
particularly girl children, in primary and pre-primary schools.
Community leaders can help improve the quality of education and the
school management system by actively participating in School Management
Committees (SMCs).

The program components of SO 14 are: (1) Improve Emergency Preparedness
and Disaster Mitigation; (2) Increase Food Security of Vulnerable
Populations; and (3) Provide Emergency Assistance.

The success of all programs under this SO is largely dependent on active
community participation and community mobilization in which the leaders
of influence play a crucial role. These programs include increased food
production, home gardening, crop and animal diversification, community
based disaster preparedness, mitigation and relief mechanisms to protect
the lives and livelihoods of high risk, vulnerable, poor communities,
flood proofing activities, emergency assistance etc. In times of
emergency and natural disaster when the government service delivery
agencies and their response mechanisms are unable to respond adequately
to crises, community and social leaders can play a very effective role
in mobilizing emergency assistance. This has been proven time and time
again in Bangladesh, a frequent victim of natural disasters.

**IV. EXPECTED RESULTS AND ILLUSTRATIVE ACTIVITIES**

**Result - 1**

Statistically sound, and methodologically consistent information
gathered on perceptions of Leaders of Influence, their respective
communities, and the wider populace regarding values of tolerance,
diversity, social harmony and understanding. This information will be
required at the onset and end of the activity.

**Result - 2**

At least 20,000 Leaders of Influence, from diverse communities,
demonstrate new knowledge and skills related to the development
challenges and the opportunities provided through USG assistance in
their respective communities and beyond.

**Result - 3**

Leaders of Influence across South and Southeast Asia have met on a
regular basis and shared ideas on USG programs to promote development
and democracy in their respective countries. 

**Result - 4**

The wider populace of Bangladesh has been sensitized to values of
tolerance, diversity, social harmony and understanding through a robust
media outreach and public events campaign highlighting the opportunities
provided through USG assistance in development and democracy.

**Illustrative Activities**

**The following illustrative activities are merely examples of how the
implementer could achieve the expected results of the activity. USAID
encourages applicants to be resourceful and innovative in proposing
appropriate approaches in their activities.**

The items in the list are not necessarily sequential as some of the
elements may occur simultaneously.

**Activity 1: Perception surveys**

Perception surveys will help gauge the levels of tolerance,
understanding and acceptance in the country, both within the general
populace as well as with leaders of influence (LOI). A survey may be
carried out at the beginning of the Program to establish a baseline of
these perceptions and also to help inform any necessary adjustments in
the design of the Program. An exit perception survey may be conducted at
the end of the activity period using the same methodology as in the
first survey. Data and information gathered through this survey can be
compared with those gathered through the baseline survey. The success of
the Program and its various components may be assessed indirectly
through this comparison.

Qualified consultants/experts may be hired and/or sub-contract may be
executed with a qualified U.S. and/or Bangladeshi consulting
organization(s) to conduct the perception surveys. The recipient would
need to prepare sufficiently in terms of planning and hiring
consultants/survey organization(s) to conduct the first survey
immediately after the execution of the award. This is extremely
important as the survey findings would then be used in adjusting the
detailed program design.

**Activity 2: Training and orientation of 20,000 Leaders of Influence**

Over a period of four years approximately 20,000 leaders of influence
could be trained and oriented. The current program works only through
the Imam Training Academy under the Islamic Foundation, an autonomous
government organization. In addition to the Imam Training Academy, the
new program would anticipate working through other types of
organizations and associations of the LOIs, including, for example, the
Bangladesh Mosque Council, *Imam Shamity* (Imam Council) of the Muslim
community, the Bangladesh Christian Welfare Association, the Hindu
Welfare Association, the Bangladesh Buddhist Welfare Association or
other inter-faith organizations such as *Bangladesh
Hindu-Boiddha-Christian Oikkaya Parishad,* as well as civil society
organizations including NGOs.

Professional organizations, youth groups, academics, media
representatives, business and cultural associations could also be
included. Training on specific topics such as combating human
trafficking could also be explored as part of the exposure of LOIs to
development issues. Specific orientation activities on selected topics
as well as development challenges in general may be included in the
offerors' proposals.

Participation and engagement of all appropriate partners in planning
orientation and training components would be critical. The recipient
could then work with each partner to schedule different orientation
sessions. It would be critical to ensure that all materials produced by
the different participating partners are available during the
orientation sessions and that quality materials are produced in Bangla
(for a largely rural population). USAID CTO concurrence would be
required on all proposed partners prior to their participation in the
Program. There could also be a separate orientation plan for each
training year. Each plan would target, on average about 5,000 leaders of
influence a year and as many USAID partners as possible. It would be
important to identify partners in those regions where the seven Islamic
Foundation training centers (Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna,
Dinajpur, Sylhet and Barishal), similar institutions of other faiths and
community-based activities of the NGOs are located. This activity could
be strengthened by accommodating other successful and innovative
initiatives focusing on religious and community leaders that USAID has
piloted. The community orientation program for the Imams on
anti-trafficking issues implemented by Uddipan (a local NGO) is a good
example.

**Activity 3: 20,000 leaders of influence are exposed to field
activities funded by USAID and other USG Agencies**

Close working relationship with the selected and potential counterpart
organizations such as the Islamic Foundation, organizations of other
religions or inter-faith organizations*,* NGOs, professional
associations, community organizations, academic and media groups and
other USAID partner organizations is important. LOI participants could
participate in the orientation and training programs and attend field
visits to observe USAID activities first hand. Field trip events for the
LOIs may also include journalists, professional groups, and business
leaders and government officials to observe USAID funded projects of
special interest in the field. In designing field visit activities,
experience and lessons learned from outreach events such as journalist
bus trips and the U.S. Embassy sponsored America Week can be used.

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The LOIs would have materials from the orientation sessions to assist
them when addressing their constituents. Examples of topics for the
materials would include promoting good citizenship, school attendance
(particularly girls), benefits received by women and children who attend
health clinics, the value of preventive medicine and timely
vaccinations, protection of human rights, gender issues, and talking
points against human trafficking (including violence against women and
children).

**Activity 4: Regional Exchange Programs between Bangladesh and
countries of South and South-East Asia take place**

The recipient, in coordination with USAID and organizations representing
the leaders of influence, could arrange for a selected number of LOIs
from Bangladesh to visit other country (ies) in South/Southeast Asia.
Similarly, the recipient could make arrangements to bring a selected
group of LOIs from that country or countries to Bangladesh to meet with
their counterparts and other "people of influence". The objective would
be to expose the LOIs of the participating countries to modern
development practices and ideas and exchange views and ideas with their
fellow colleagues in respective countries.

The LOI participants would have the opportunity to witness the nature
and scope of development assistance provided to different countries of
the region and how this assistance helps improve the quality of life in
those countries. The recipient would remain informed and engage USAID
Missions in the participating countries. The recipient would be expected
to arrange both inbound-outbound visits each year. Ensuring transparency
in the selection process for exchange visit participants would be
critical, and would need to be conducted in consultation with the USAID
CTO. Approval for selected participants from the USAID CTO would be
required. Gender equity on such exchanges would have to be respected.

**Activity 5: Media and public events** **to reach** **a large number
of** **Leaders of Influence** **in urban areas and remote**
**communities and disseminate information about USAID funded
activities**

The success of the LOI program and its longer-term impact will, to a
great extent, depend on the dissemination of information and lessons
learned to the wider Bangladeshi society through the electronic and
print media. By its very nature, the LOI program is of interest to the
media. The program could capitalize on this situation by extending the
reach of its core messages to a wide range of people who otherwise would
not have direct knowledge of this program. The media can be an effective
tool for implementing the project activities on the ground. Fortunately,
the print media in Bangladesh is reasonably free and the majority of the
people in Bangladesh generally respect the media. Thus, the LOI program
could make good use of the media. Just as importantly, members of the
media are LOI in their own right. Activities aimed specifically at media
strengthening, training and exposure to new ways of thinking could be
included in this Activity.

The Mission has rich experience in media outreach and public events type
activities. These experiences can be applied to the LOI program.
Moreover, there is already some familiarity with LOI in the government
and NGO circles.

A positive and visible impact of the LOI program also depends on
reaching a "critical mass" both through direct inclusion in the program
(training & orientation, exposure trips and exchange visits) and public
sensitization initiatives. In addition to media activities, organized
public events such as seminars, workshops, dialogue sessions,
roundtables and focus group discussions could be extremely useful for
engaging the leaders of influence in dialogue on issues of development
and democracy. Expansion of the program through these types of public
events could help reach this critical mass, thus helping to better
achieve the overall objectives of the program. When such events are
organized around the issues of US development assistance in Bangladesh,
it would help the leaders to better appreciate US policies, strategies
and values.

**V. IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK AND GUIDELINES**

The recipient, in close coordination with USAID/Bangladesh, will
implement the LOI program activity within a common framework drawing on
the combined experience of all participating USAID implementing
partners. It is anticipated that the lead organization will contract or
partner with Bangladeshi implementing partners from the private sector
(such as NGOs, consulting firms, academic/research bodies, etc.) through
a subgrant/subcontract mechanism to handle many of these tasks,
including the perceptions survey if necessary. This would allow for the
involvement of a few key additional partners focusing on particular
aspects of this initiative and adding to the overall effectiveness and
reach of the program. Although relationships with local groups are
encouraged the offeror should also evaluate the number of relationships
being proposed to maintain them within a manageable number.

The recipient will recruit the necessary staff to manage and administer
the implementation of program activities, including, for example,
training and orientation sessions, field visits to project sites,
preparation and distribution of orientation materials, development of
monitoring and evaluation tools, and all logistics for exchange visits.
It will be the recipient's responsibility to communicate effectively
with the participating implementing partners and define a priori each
partner's responsibilities and deliverables.

It is anticipated that the staff recruited shall include an
international recruited expatriate as the lead professional who is
familiar with South Asia, familiar with the culture and religions of
Bangladesh, including Islam, and is willing to work in close
coordination with USAID/Bangladesh. The expatriate professional will be
supported by a Bangladeshi national with experience working with a major
international bilateral institution and who is also intellectually
respected in Bangladesh.

The recipient is expected to quickly establish working relationships
with all the other partners that will participate in the Program. In
addition to the partners indicated above, the recipient will also try to
identify any other possible USAID partners that could participate in the
Program. The recipient is also expected to establish a solid trustworthy
relationship with the religious, including Islamic Foundation,
professional and social and community organizations to facilitate the
national-level implementation of the program.

The prime recipient is expected to become the main interlocutor with the
organizations/associations or other types of entities and is expected to
work directly with them coordinating and administering all program
activities. The prime recipient will be responsible for the financial
management of the funds, coordination and administration of all partners
participating in the Program and organization of all relevant field
visits.

The recipient's role will include, but not be limited to, the following:

1\. Provide overall program coordination and financial accountability,
including a financial management system;

2\. Ensure technical direction and management oversight, including all
administrative and logistical requirements for program operations;

3\. Assure quality control and rigorous monitoring and evaluation;

4\. Complete any remaining design and development of activities and
implement individual LOI components, including orientation sessions,
field visits and organization and implementation of the exchange program
and media and public events;

5\. Achieve agreed-upon results; and

6\. Liaise with USAID/Bangladesh and other relevant donors.

Sub-grantees can play a key role in the LOI implementation. The
potential bidders are encouraged to indicate in their proposals the
percentage of program funds they intend to channel through the
sub-grantees under the agreement.

It is expected that the sub-grantees/contractors will:

1\. participate in the development and implementation of the LOI within
a unified program framework developed by the prime grantee;

2\. conduct discrete activities within their designated areas, drawing
on their local experience, skills, and relationships (i.e. deliver
orientation sessions, organize and conduct filed trips, follow-up with
individual program participants);

3\. contribute to project monitoring, evaluation, and reporting; and

4\. contribute to attainment of LOI program activity results and
objectives.

USAID/Bangladesh shall be substantially involved in the Leaders Outreach
Initiative program in accordance with ADS 303.3.11. The Regional
Assistance and Acquisition (RAA) Office located at the Mission will
designate a Cognizant Technical Officer (CTO).

The CTO or designee will be responsible for Mission program oversight,
monitoring and reporting including site visits and technical and
programmatic liaison with the recipient. Substantial USAID/Bangladesh
involvement will also occur in the selection of expatriate staff,
approval of participating partners, and the selection of participants,
including the LOIs participating in the exchange program. Finally, there
will also be substantial USAID participation when policy dialogue and
other matters of mutual interest arise with religious and other types of
organizations including the Islamic Foundation, the Government of
Bangladesh, and/or, as appropriate, with other donors.

**VI. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING**

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This LOI Program will build on the lessons learned under the current and
all previous outreach initiatives. Recipients will develop indicators
collect data to gauge the success of the Program, track the
effectiveness of the program at the end of this agreement and propose
future initiatives. The recipient will use the proposed perception
surveys' findings to establish baseline data and measure the success of
the program. The recipient will develop indicators and evaluation
systems to provide continuous assessment of progress toward targets and
benchmarks, in particular LOI's reaction to and dissemination of the
information received during the training/orientation session and field
visits. Within 30 days of submitting its first annual work plan, the
prime recipient shall submit a monitoring and evaluation plan. In
addition, the recipient will develop a Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP)
specifying performance indicators and targets. The recipient will also
develop data collection and analysis procedures to facilitate USAID
reporting on the Program. The PMP will serve as a management tool to
assess and report progress toward achieving the targets of the program.

USAID/Bangladesh's oversight of program progress and of the financial
management aspects of the award will occur through review of different
documents prepared by the recipient (i.e. work plans, semi-annual
reports and two annual assessments, correspondence, site visits, and
other appropriate means). A final report with lessons learned, best
practices, prospects for replication, etc. will be produced and
delivered to USAID/Bangladesh no later than 30 days after completion of
activities.

**A. Monitoring and Reporting**

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The recipient will submit four annual work plans, semi-annual
performance reports on an October-March and April-September schedule, as
well as quarterly financial reports. The first annual work plan is due
within 45 days of the signing of the agreement. Its approval by
USAID/Bangladesh will serve as a reference point for subsequent reports.
Additionally a final report will be due no later than 60 days after
project closure.

**Monitoring and evaluation plan** to include, at a minimum:

-   Plan/schedule for measuring results

-   Approach to conduct annual assessment

-   Means of communicating findings and data among partners and to
    stakeholders, primarily USAID

-   Level of effort involved in M&E

**Annual work plans** shall include, at a minimum:

-   Anticipated staffing of key positions

-   Schedule of activities, including performance milestones

-   Activity and events schedule

-   Exchange visit travel plans

**Semi-annual performance reports** shall include, at a minimum:

-   Updated data on progress towards results

#### Status of activities

-   A comparison of actual accomplishments with the goals and objectives
    established for the period

-   Points of interaction and synergy with other USAID/Bangladesh
    activities

-   Deviations from the work plan and explanations

-   Problems that have arisen and plans for addressing those problems

-   LOI's involvement with different topics covered in
    training/orientation sessions

-   LOI's motivation and interest in learning and practicing messages of
    subjects presented

-   Modifications in activities and approaches to capitalize on most
    promising and effective developments and the LOI resource
    "investments"

**Final report** will address such aspects of the program as:

-   Use of best practices in the training/orientation of LOIs

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-   Effectiveness of different activity tools and methods

-   Receptivity to and adoption of change and innovation in training,
    orientation, exposure trips, etc.

-   Proposed next steps

-   Issues that the program faced

-   Success stories

**Financial reports** shall include:

-   All reports required as described in 22 CFR 226.52

Within 60 days of completion of the Agreement, the recipient shall
submit a final report, and within 90 days of completion a final
financial report. The recipient should also compile electronically all
products produced under this agreement on CDs or other relevant media as
a historical record of the initiative. All offerors are also encouraged
to evaluate and discuss the potential of creating or posting a website
that could serve as an interactive dialogue as well as source of
information on this initiative.

**B. External Evaluations**

USAID may decide to conduct external evaluations to assess and
substantiate performance, targets, and overall achievement of the LOI
objective: the LOIs become positive agents of social change and
encourage members of their communities to participate in various
development programs.

**- END OF SECTION C -**

**SECTION D**

**U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT**

**CERTIFICATIONS, ASSURANCES, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF RECIPIENT
\[1\]\[2\]**

## PART I - CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES

**1. ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING
NON-DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS**

\(a\) The recipient hereby assures that no person in the United States
shall, on the bases set forth below, be excluded from participation in,
be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination
under, any program or activity receiving financial assistance from
USAID, and that with respect to the grant for which application is being
made, it will comply with the requirements of:

\(1\) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L. 88-352, 42
U.S.C. 2000-d), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color or national origin, in programs and activities receiving Federal
financial assistance;

\(2\) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794),
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap in programs and
activities receiving Federal financial assistance;

\(3\) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (Pub. L. 95-478),
which prohibits discrimination based on age in the delivery of services
and benefits supported with Federal funds;

\(4\) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681, et
seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education
programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance (whether
or not the programs or activities are offered or sponsored by an
educational institution); and

\(5\) USAID regulations implementing the above nondiscrimination laws,
set forth in Chapter II of Title 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

\(b\) If the recipient is an institution of higher education, the
Assurances given herein extend to admission practices and to all other
practices relating to the treatment of students or clients of the
institution, or relating to the opportunity to participate in the
provision of services or other benefits to such individuals, and shall
be applicable to the entire institution unless the recipient establishes
to the satisfaction of the USAID Administrator that the institution\'s
practices in designated parts or programs of the institution will in no
way affect its practices in the program of the institution for which
financial assistance is sought, or the beneficiaries of, or participants
in, such programs.

\(c\) This assurance is given in consideration of and for the purpose of
obtaining any and all Federal grants, loans, contracts, property,
discounts, or other Federal financial assistance extended after the date
hereof to the recipient by the Agency, including installment payments
after such date on account of applications for Federal financial
assistance which was approved before such date. The recipient recognizes
and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in
reliance on the representations and agreements made in this Assurance,
and that the United States shall have the right to seek judicial
enforcement of this Assurance. This Assurance is binding on the
recipient, its successors, transferees, and assignees, and the person or
persons whose signatures appear below are authorized to sign this
Assurance on behalf of the recipient.

**2. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS**

\(a\) Instructions for Certification

\(1\) By signing and/or submitting this application or grant, the
recipient is providing the certification set out below.

\(2\) The certification set out below is a material representation of
fact upon which reliance was placed when the agency determined to award
the grant. If it is later determined that the recipient knowingly
rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements
of the Drug-Free Workplace Act, the agency, in addition to any other
remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized
under the Drug-Free Workplace Act.

\(3\) For recipients other than individuals, Alternate I applies.

\(4\) For recipients who are individuals, Alternate II applies.

\(b\) Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements

Alternate I

\(1\) The recipient certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace
by:

\(A\) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful
manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled
substance is prohibited in the applicant\'s/grantee\'s workplace and
specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for
violation of such prohibition;

\(B\) Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees
about\--

1\. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;

2\. The recipient\'s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;

3\. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee
assistance programs; and

4\. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse
violations occurring in the workplace;

\(C\) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the
performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by
paragraph (b)(1)(A);

\(D\) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph
(b)(1)(A) that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the
employee will\--

1\. Abide by the terms of the statement; and

2\. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a
violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such
conviction;

\(E\) Notifying the agency within ten days after receiving notice under
subparagraph (b)(1)(D)1, from an employee or otherwise receiving actual
notice of such conviction;

\(F\) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 days of receiving
notice under subparagraph (b)(1)(D)2., with respect to any employee who
is so convicted\--

1\. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to
and including termination; or

2\. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug
abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by
a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate
agency;

\(G\) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug- free
workplace through implementation of paragraphs (b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(B),
(b)(1)(C), (b)(1)(D), (b)(1)(E) and (b)(1)(F).

\(2\) The recipient shall insert in the space provided below the site(s)
for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant:

Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code)

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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Alternate II

The recipient certifies that, as a condition of the grant, he or she
will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing,
possession or use of a controlled substance in conducting any activity
with the grant.

**3. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER
RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS \-- PRIMARY COVERED TRANSACTIONS \[3\]**

\(a\) Instructions for Certification

1\. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective primary
participant is providing the certification set out below.

2\. The inability of a person to provide the certification required
below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this
covered transaction. The prospective participant shall submit an
explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below.
The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with
the department or agency\'s determination whether to enter into this
transaction. However, failure of the prospective primary participant to
furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such person
from participation in this transaction.

3\. The certification in this clause is a material representation of
fact upon which reliance was placed when the department or agency
determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined
that the prospective primary participant knowingly rendered an erroneous
certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal
Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for
cause or default.

4\. The prospective primary participant shall provide immediate written
notice to the department or agency to which this proposal is submitted
if at any time the prospective primary participant learns that its
certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by
reason of changed circumstances.

5\. The terms \"covered transaction,\" \"debarred,\" \"suspended,\"
\"ineligible,\" lower tier covered transaction,\" \"participant,\"
\"person,\" \"primary covered transaction,\" \"principal,\"
\"proposal,\" and \"voluntarily excluded,\" as used in this clause, have
the meaning set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of the
rules implementing Executive Order 12549. \[4\] You may contact the
department or agency to which this proposal is being submitted for
assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.

6\. The prospective primary participant agrees by submitting this
proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into,
it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction
with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction,
unless authorized by the department or agency entering into this
transaction.

7\. The prospective primary participant further agrees by submitting
this proposal that it will include the clause titled \"Certification
Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary
Exclusion\--Lower Tier Covered Transaction,\" \[5\] provided by the
department or agency entering into this covered transaction, without
modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all
solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.

8\. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification
of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it
is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the
covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is
erroneous. A participant may decide the methods and frequency by which
it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may,
but is not required to, check the Nonprocurement List.

9\. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require
establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith
the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information
of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally
possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business
dealing.

10\. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these
instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters
into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended,
debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this
transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal
Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for
cause or default.

\(b\) Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other
Responsibility Matters\--Primary Covered Transactions

\(1\) The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its
knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:

\(A\) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment,
declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions
by any Federal department or agency;

\(B\) Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been
convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for
commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining,
attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local)
transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal
or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft,
forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false
statements, or receiving stolen property;

\(C\) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly
charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with
commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(B) of this
certification;

\(D\) Have not within a three-year period preceding this
application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State
or local) terminated for cause or default.

\(2\) Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to
any of the statements in this certification, such prospective
participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

**4. CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING**

The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and
belief, that:

\(1\) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by
or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member
of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal
contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal
loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension,
continuation, renewal, amendment or modification of any Federal
contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

\(2\) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid
or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence
an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer
or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL,
\"Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,\" in accordance with its
instructions.

\(3\) The undersigned shall require that the language of this
certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at
all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under
grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients
shall certify and disclose accordingly.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which
reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into.
Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or
entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, United
States Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification
shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than \$10,000 and not
more than \$100,000 for each such failure.

Statement for Loan Guarantees and Loan Insurance

The undersigned states, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief,
that: If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this commitment
providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan, the
undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, \"Disclosure
Form to Report Lobbying,\" in accordance with its instructions.
Submission of this statement is a prerequisite for making or entering
into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any
person who fails to file the required statement shall be subject to a
civil penalty of not less than \$10,000 and not more than \$100,000 for
each such failure.

**5. PROHIBITION ON ASSISTANCE TO DRUG TRAFFICKERS FOR COVERED COUNTRIES
AND INDIVIDUALS (ADS 206)**

USAID reserves the right to terminate this \[Agreement/Contract\], to
demand a refund or take other appropriate measures if the \[Grantee/
Contractor\] is found to have been convicted of a narcotics offense or
to have been engaged in drug trafficking as defined in 22 CFR Part 140.
The undersigned shall review USAID ADS 206 to determine if any
certification is required for Key Individuals or Covered Participants.

If there are COVERED PARTICIPANTS: USAID reserves the right to terminate
assistance to, or take or take other appropriate measures with respect
to, any participant approved by USAID who is found to have been
convicted of a narcotics offense or to have been engaged in drug
trafficking as defined in 22 CFR Part 140.

The recipient has reviewed and is familiar with the proposed grant
format and the applicable regulations, and takes exception to the
following (use a continuation page as necessary):

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Solicitation No.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Application/Proposal No.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Date of Application/Proposal
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Name of Recipient
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Typed Name and Title
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Signature
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Date \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\[1\] FORMATS\\GRNTCERT: Rev. 06/16/97 (ADS 303.6, E303.5.6a) \[2\] When
these Certifications, Assurances, and Other Statements of Recipient are
used for cooperative agreements, the term \"Grant\" means \"Cooperative
Agreement\". \[3\] The recipient must obtain from each identified
subgrantee and (sub)contractor, and submit with its
application/proposal, the Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension,
Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion \-- Lower Tier Transactions, set
forth in Attachment A hereto. The recipient should reproduce additional
copies as necessary. \[4\] See ADS Chapter E303.5.6a, 22 CFR 208,
Annex1, App A. \[5\] For USAID, this clause is entitled \"Debarment,
Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion (March 1989)\" and is
set forth in the grant standard provision entitled \"Debarment,
Suspension, and Related Matters\" if the recipient is a U.S.
nongovernmental organization, or in the grant standard provision
entitled \"Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters\" if
the recipient is a non-U.S. nongovernmental organization.

## PART II - OTHER STATEMENTS OF RECIPIENT

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**1. AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS**

The recipient represents that the following persons are authorized to
negotiate on its behalf with the Government and to bind the recipient in
connection with this application or grant:

Name Title Telephone No. Facsimile No.

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**2. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN)**

If the recipient is a U.S. organization, or a foreign organization which
has income effectively connected with the conduct of activities in the
U.S. or has an office or a place of business or a fiscal paying agent in
the U.S., please indicate the recipient\'s TIN:

TIN: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**3. CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER - DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM
(DUNS) NUMBER**

\(a\) In the space provided at the end of this provision, the recipient
should supply the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number
applicable to that name and address. Recipients should take care to
report the number that identifies the recipient\'s name and address
exactly as stated in the proposal.

\(b\) The DUNS is a 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet
Information Services. If the recipient does not have a DUNS number, the
recipient should call Dun and Bradstreet directly at 1-800-333-0505. A
DUNS number will be provided immediately by telephone at no charge to
the recipient. The recipient should be prepared to provide the following
information:

\(1\) Recipient\'s name.

\(2\) Recipient\'s address.

\(3\) Recipient\'s telephone number.

\(4\) Line of business.

\(5\) Chief executive officer/key manager.

\(6\) Date the organization was started.

\(7\) Number of people employed by the recipient.

\(8\) Company affiliation.

\(c\) Recipients located outside the United States may obtain the
location and phone number of the local Dun and Bradstreet Information
Services office from the Internet Home Page at
http://www.dbisna.com/dbis/customer/custlist.htm. If an offeror is
unable to locate a local service center, it may send an e-mail to Dun
and Bradstreet at globalinfo@dbisma.com.

The DUNS system is distinct from the Federal Taxpayer Identification
Number (TIN) system.

DUNS:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**4. LETTER OF CREDIT (LOC) NUMBER**

If the recipient has an existing Letter of Credit (LOC) with USAID,
please indicate the LOC number:

LOC:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**5. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION**

\(a\) Applicability. This applies to the procurement of goods and
services planned by the recipient (i.e., contracts, purchase orders,
etc.) from a supplier of goods or services for the direct use or benefit
of the recipient in conducting the program supported by the grant, and
not to assistance provided by the recipient (i.e., a subgrant or
subagreement) to a subgrantee or subrecipient in support of the
subgrantee\'s or subrecipient\'s program. Provision by the recipient of
the requested information does not, in and of itself, constitute USAID
approval.

\(b\) Amount of Procurement. Please indicate the total estimated dollar
amount of goods and services which the recipient plans to purchase under
the grant:

\$\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(c\) Nonexpendable Property. If the recipient plans to purchase
nonexpendable equipment which would require the approval of the
Agreement Officer, please indicate below (using a continuation page, as
necessary) the types, quantities of each, and estimated unit costs.
Nonexpendable equipment for which the Agreement Officer\'s approval to
purchase is required is any article of nonexpendable tangible personal
property charged directly to the grant, having a useful life of more
than one year and an acquisition cost of \$5,000 or more per unit.

TYPE/DESCRIPTION QUANTITY ESTIMATED UNIT COST

(Generic)

\(d\) Source, Origin, and Componentry of Goods. If the recipient plans
to purchase any goods/commodities which are not of U.S. source and/or
U.S. origin, please indicate below (using a continuation page, as
necessary) the types and quantities of each, estimated unit costs of
each, and probable source and/or origin. \"Source\" means the country
from which a commodity is shipped to the cooperating country or the
cooperating country itself if the commodity is located therein at the
time of purchase. However, where a commodity is shipped from a free port
or bonded warehouse in the form in which received therein, \"source\"
means the country from which the commodity was shipped to the free port
or bonded warehouse. Any commodity whose source is a non-Free World
country is ineligible for USAID financing. The \"origin\" of a commodity
is the country or area in which a commodity is mined, grown, or
produced. A commodity is produced when, through manufacturing,
processing, or substantial and major assembling of components, a
commercially recognized new commodity results, which is substantially
different in basic characteristics or in purpose or utility from its
components. Merely packaging various items together for a particular
procurement or relabeling items does not constitute production of a
commodity. Any commodity whose origin is a non-Free World country is
ineligible for USAID financing. \"Components\" are the goods which go
directly into the production of a produced commodity. Any component from
a non-Free World country makes the commodity ineligible for USAID
financing.

TYPE/ QUANTITY EST. GOODS PROBABLE GOODS PROBABLE

DESCRIPTION UNIT COMPONENTS SOURCE COMPONENTS ORIGIN

(Generic) COST

\(e\) Restricted Goods. If the recipient plans to purchase any
restricted goods, please indicate below (using a continuation page, as
necessary) the types and quantities of each, estimated unit costs of
each, intended use, and probable source and/or origin. Restricted goods
are Agricultural Commodities, Motor Vehicles, Pharmaceuticals,
Pesticides, Rubber Compounding Chemicals and Plasticizers, Used
Equipment, U.S. Government-Owned Excess Property, and Fertilizer.

TYPE/ QUANTITY ESTIMATED PROBABLE PROBABLE INTENDED

DESCRIPTION UNIT COST SOURCE ORIGIN USE

(Generic)

\(f\) Supplier Nationality. If the recipient plans to purchase any goods
or services from suppliers of goods and services whose nationality is
not in the U.S., please indicate below (using a continuation page, as
necessary) the types and quantities of each good or service, estimated
costs of each, probable nationality of each non-U.S. supplier of each
good or service, and the rationale for purchasing from a non-U.S.
supplier. Any supplier whose nationality is a non-Free World country is
ineligible for USAID financing.

TYPE/ QUANTITY ESTIMATED PROBABLE NATIONALITY RATIONALE

DESCRIPTION UNIT COST SUPPLIER for

(Generic) (Non-US Only) NON-US

\(g\) Proposed Disposition. If the recipient plans to purchase any
nonexpendable equipment with a unit acquisition cost of \$5,000 or more,
please indicate below (using a continuation page, as necessary) the
proposed disposition of each such item. Generally, the recipient may
either retain the property for other uses and make compensation to USAID
(computed by applying the percentage of federal participation in the
cost of the original program to the current fair market value of the
property), or sell the property and reimburse USAID an amount computed
by applying to the sales proceeds the percentage of federal
participation in the cost of the original program (except that the
recipient may deduct from the federal share \$500 or 10% of the
proceeds, whichever is greater, for selling and handling expenses), or
donate the property to a host country institution, or otherwise dispose
of the property as instructed by USAID.

TYPE/DESCRIPTION QUANTITY ESTIMATED PROPOSED DISPOSITION

(Generic) UNIT COST

**6. PAST PERFORMANCE REFERENCES**

On a continuation page, please provide a list of the ten most current
U.S. Government and/or privately-funded contracts, grants, cooperative
agreements, etc., and the name, address, and telephone number of the
Contract/Agreement Officer or other contact person.

**7. TYPE OF ORGANIZATION**

The recipient, by checking the applicable box, represents that -

\(a\) If the recipient is a U.S. entity, it operates as \[ \] a
corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of, \[ \] an
individual, \[ \] a partnership, \[ \] a nongovernmental nonprofit
organization, \[ \] a state or loc al governmental organization, \[ \] a
private college or university, \[ \] a public college or university, \[
\] an international organization, or \[ \] a joint venture; or

\(b\) If the recipient is a non-U.S. entity, it operates as \[ \] a
corporation organized under the laws of
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (country), \[
\] an individual, \[ \] a partnership, \[ \] a nongovernmental nonprofit
organization, \[ \] a nongovernmental educational institution, \[ \] a
governmental organization, \[ \] an international organization, or \[ \]
a joint venture.

**8. ESTIMATED COSTS OF COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS**

The following are the estimate(s) of the cost of each separate
communications product (i.e., any printed material \[other than non-
color photocopy material\], photographic services, or video production
services) which is anticipated under the grant. Each estimate must
include all the costs associated with preparation and execution of the
product. Use a continuation page as necessary.

##  9. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION LOWER TIER COVERED TRANSACTIONS

\(a\) Instructions for Certification

1\. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier
participant is providing the certification set out below.

2\. The certification in this clause is a material representation of
fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered
into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier
participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition
to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or
agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available
remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.

3\. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate
written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at
any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its
certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by
reason of changed circumstances.

4\. The terms \"covered transaction,\" \"debarred,\" \"suspended,\"
ineligible, \"lower tier covered transaction,\" \"participant,\"
\"person,\" \"primary covered transaction,\" \"principal,\"
\"proposal,\" and \"voluntarily excluded,\" as used in this clause, has
the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules
implementing Executive Order 12549. 1/ You may contact the person to
which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of
those regulations.

5\. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this
proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into,
it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction
with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction,
unless authorized by the department or agency with which this
transaction originated.

6\. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting
this proposal that it will include this clause titled \"Certification
Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary
Exclusion\--Lower Tier covered Transaction,\" 2/ without modification,
in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for
lower tier covered transactions.

7\. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification
of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it
is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the
covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is
erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it
determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but
is not required to, check the Non procurement List.

8\. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require
establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith
the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information
of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally
possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business
dealings.

9\. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these
instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters
into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended,
debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this
transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal
Government, the department or agency with which this transaction
originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or
debarment.

\(b\) Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and
Voluntary Exclusion\--Lower Tier Covered Transactions

\(1\) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of
this proposal, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred,
suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal
department or agency.

\(2\) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify
to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective
participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

Solicitation No.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Application/Proposal No.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Date of Application/Proposal
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Name of Applicant/Subgrantee
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Typed Name and Title
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Signature
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

1/ See ADS Chapter 303, 22 CFR 208.

2/ For USAID, this clause is entitled \"Debarment, Suspension,
Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion (March 1989)\" and is set forth
in the USAID grant standard provision for U.S. nongovernmental
organizations entitled \"Debarment, Suspension, and Related Matters\"
(see ADS Chapter 303), or in the USAID grant standard provision for
non-U.S. nongovernmental organizations entitled \"Debarment, Suspension,
and Other Responsibility Matters\" (see ADS Chapter 303).

## 10. KEY INDIVIDUAL CERTIFICATION NARCOTICS OFFENSES AND DRUG TRAFFICKING

I hereby certify that within the last ten years:

1\. I have not been convicted of a violation of, or a conspiracy to
violate, any law or regulation of the United States or any other country
concerning narcotic or psychotropic drugs or other controlled
substances.

2\. I am not and have not been an illicit trafficker in any such drug or
controlled substance.

3\. I am not and have not been a knowing assistor, abettor, conspirator,
or colluder with others in the illicit trafficking in any such drug or
substance.

Signature: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Name: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Title/Position: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Organization:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Date of Birth:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

NOTICE:

1\. You are required to sign this Certification under the provisions of
22 CFR Part 140, Prohibition on Assistance to Drug Traffickers. These
regulations were issued by the Department of State and require that
certain key individuals of organizations must sign this Certification.

2\. If you make a false Certification you are subject to U.S. criminal
prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001.

## 11. PARTICIPANT CERTIFICATION NARCOTICS OFFENSES AND DRUG TRAFFICKING

1\. I hereby certify that within the last ten years:

a\. I have not been convicted of a violation of, or a conspiracy to
violate, any law or regulation of the United States or any other country
concerning narcotic or psychotropic drugs or other controlled
substances.

b\. I am not and have not been an illicit trafficker in any such drug or
controlled substance.

c\. I am not or have not been a knowing assistor, abettor, conspirator,
or colluder with others in the illicit trafficking in any such drug or
substance.

2\. I understand that USAID may terminate my training if it is
determined that I engaged in the above conduct during the last ten years
or during my USAID training.

Signature:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Name:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Date:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Date of Birth:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

NOTICE:

1\. You are required to sign this Certification under the provisions of
22 CFR Part 140,Prohibition on Assistance to Drug Traffickers. These
regulations were issued by the Department of State and require that
certain participants must sign this Certification.

2\. If you make a false Certification you are subject to U.S. criminal
prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001.

FORMATS\\GRNTCERT: Rev. 06/16/97 (ADS 303.6, E303.5.6a) When these
Certifications, Assurances, and Other Statements of Recipient are used
for cooperative agreements, the term \"Grant\" means \"Cooperative
Agreement\". The recipient must obtain from each identified subgrantee
and (sub)contractor, and submit with its application/proposal, the
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and
Voluntary Exclusion \-- Lower Tier Transactions, set forth in Attachment
A hereto. The recipient should reproduce additional copies as necessary.
See ADS Chapter E303.5.6a, 22 CFR 208, Annex1, App A. For USAID, this
clause is entitled \"Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary
Exclusion (March 1989)\" and is set forth in the grant standard
provision entitled \"Debarment, Suspension, and Related Matters\" if the
recipient is a U.S. nongovernmental organization, or in the grant
standard provision entitled \"Debarment, Suspension, and Other
Responsibility Matters\" if the recipient is a non-U.S. nongovernmental
organization.

## 12. CERTIFICATION REGARDING MATERIAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES

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As a condition of entering into the referenced agreement,
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ hereby certifies that it has
not provided and will not provide material support or resources to any
individual or entity that it knows, or has reason to know, is an
individual or entity that advocates, plans, sponsors, engages in, or has
engaged in terrorist activity, including but not limited to the
individuals and entities listed in the Annex to Executive Order 13224
and other such individuals and entities that may be later designated by
the United States under any of the following authorities: § 219 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (8 U.S.C. § 1189), the
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. § 1701 et seq.),
the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. § 1601 et seq.), or §
212(a)(3)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by the
USA Patriot Act of 2001, Pub. L. 107-56 (October 26, 2001)(8 U.S.C.
§1182). \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ further certifies
that it will not provide material support or resources to any individual
or entity that it knows, or has reason to know, is acting as an agent
for any individual or entity that advocates, plans, sponsors, engages
in, or has engaged in, terrorist activity, or that has been so
designated, or will immediately cease such support if an entity is so
designated after the date of the referenced agreement.

For purposes of this certification, \"material support and resources\"
includes currency or other financial securities, financial services,
lodging, training, safe houses, false documentation or identification,
communications equipment, facilities, weapons, lethal substances,
explosives, personnel, transportation, and other physical assets, except
medicine or religious materials.

For purposes of this certification, \"engage in terrorist activity\"
shall have the same meaning as in section 212(a)(3)(B)(iv) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (8 U.S.C. § 1182(a)(3)(B)
(iv)).

For purposes of this certification, \"entity\" means a partnership,
association, corporation, or other organization, group, or subgroup.

This certification is an express term and condition of the agreement and
any violation of it shall be grounds for unilateral termination of the
agreement by USAID prior to the end of its term.

Signature:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Name:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Date:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

NOTICE:

If you make a false Certification you are subject to U.S. criminal
prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001.

##   {#section-8 .unnumbered}

## PART III -- STANDARD PROVISIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

**1. implementation of E.O. 13224 - Executive Order on Terrorist
Financing:**

The Recipient is reminded that U.S. Executive Orders and U.S. law
prohibits transactions with, and the provision of resources and support
to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. It is the
legal responsibility of the contractor/recipient to ensure compliance
with these Executive Orders and laws. This provision must be included in
all subcontracts/sub-awards issued under this contract/agreement.

**2. REVISED REGULATIONS CONCERNING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION AND
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE APPLICABLE TO ASSISTANCE**

**A. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JANUARY
2004)**

\(1\) The recipient agrees to notify the Agreement Officer immediately
upon learning that it or any of its principals:

\(a\) Are presently excluded or disqualified from covered transactions
by any Federal department or agency;

\(b\) Have been convicted within the preceding three-years period
preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment
rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in
connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public
(Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public
transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or
commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or
destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, receiving
stolen property, making false claims, or obstruction of justice;
commission of any other offense indicating a lack of business integrity
or business honesty that seriously and directly affects your present
responsibility;

\(c\) Are presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly
charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with
commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b); and

\(d\) Have had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or
local) terminated for cause or default within the preceding three years.

\(2\) The recipient agrees that, unless authorized by the Agreement
Officer, it will not knowingly enter into any subagreements or contracts
under this grant with a person or entity that is included on the
Excluded Parties List System (http://epls.arnet.gov). The recipient
further agrees to include the following provision in any subagreements
or contracts entered into under this award:

**B. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY, AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION
(DECEMBER 2003)**

The recipient/contractor certifies that neither it nor its principals is
presently excluded or disqualified from participation in this
transaction by any Federal department or agency.

\(3\) The policies and procedures applicable to debarment, suspension,
and ineligibility under USAID-financed transactions are set forth in 22
CFR Part 208.

**C. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (JANUARY 2004)**

\(1\) The recipient agrees that it will publish a drug-free workplace
statement and provide a copy to each employee who will be engaged in the
performance of any Federal award. The statement must:

\(a\) Tell the employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited
in its workplace;

\(b\) Specify the actions the recipient will take against employees for
violating that prohibition; and

\(c\) Let each employee know that, as a condition of employment under
any award, he or she

\(1\) Must abide by the terms of the statement, and

\(2\) Must notify you in writing if he or she is convicted for a
violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace, and
must do so no more than five calendar days after the conviction.

\(3\) The recipient agrees that it will establish an ongoing drug-free
awareness program to inform employees about

\(a\) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;

\(b\) Your policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;

\(c\) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee
assistance programs; and

\(d\) The penalties that you may impose upon them for drug abuse
violations occurring in the workplace.

\(4\) Without the Agreement Officer's expressed written approval, the
policy statement and program must be in place as soon as possible, no
later than the 30 days after the effective date of this award, or the
completion date of this award, whichever occurs first.

\(5\) The recipient agrees to immediately notify the Agreement Officer
if an employee is convicted of a drug violation in the workplace. The
notification must be in writing, identify the employee's position title,
the number of each award on which the employee worked. The notification
must be sent to the Agreement Officer within ten calendar days after the
recipient learns of the conviction.

\(6\) Within 30 calendar days of learning about an employee's
conviction, the recipient must either

\(a\) Take appropriate personnel action against the employee, up to and
including termination, consistent with the requirements of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 794), as amended, or

\(b\) Require the employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse
assistance or rehabilitation program approved for these purposes by a
Federal, State or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate
agency.

\(7\) The policies and procedures applicable to violations of these
requirements are set forth in 22 CFR Part 210.

**3. Anti-Trafficking Activities \-- Limitation on the Use of Funds;
Restriction on Organizations Promoting, Supporting or Advocating
Prostitution:**

> **ORGANIZATIONS ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE (JULY 2004)**
>
> The U.S. Government is opposed to prostitution and related activities,
> which are inherently harmful and dehumanizing, and contribute to the
> phenomenon of trafficking in persons. None of the funds made available
> under this agreement may be used to promote, support or advocate the
> legalization or practice of prostitution. Nothing in the preceding
> sentence shall be construed to preclude assistance designed to
> ameliorate the suffering of, or health risks to, victims while they
> are being trafficked or after they are out of the situation that
> resulted from such victims being trafficked. Foreign organizations,
> whether prime or sub-recipients, that receive U.S. Government funds to
> fight trafficking in persons cannot promote, support or advocate the
> legalization or practice of prostitution when they are engaged in
> overseas activities. The preceding sentence shall not apply to
> organizations that provide services to individuals solely after they
> are no longer engaged in activities that resulted from such victims
> being trafficked.
>
> **PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT, OR
> ADVOCATE FOR THE LEGALIZATION OR PRACTICE OF PROSTITUTION - ASSISTANCE
> (JULY 2004)**
>
> \(a\) The U.S. Government is opposed to prostitution and related
> activities, which are inherently harmful and dehumanizing, and
> contribute to the phenomenon of trafficking in persons. None of the
> funds made available under this agreement may be used to promote,
> support, or advocate the legalization or practice of prostitution.
> Nothing in the preceding sentence shall be construed to preclude
> assistance designed to ameliorate the suffering of, or health risks
> to, victims while they are being trafficked or after they are out of
> the situation that resulted from such victims being trafficked.
>
> \(b\) \[This subsection (b) only applies to foreign non-governmental
> organizations and PIOs receiving U.S. Government funds to carry out
> programs that target victims of severe forms of trafficking as either
> prime awardees or subawardees.\]
>
> \(1\) For programs that target victims of severe forms of trafficking,
> as a condition of entering into this agreement or subagreement, the
> recipient/subrecipient agrees that in its activities outside of the
> United States and its possessions it does not promote, support, or
> advocate the legalization or practice of prostitution. The preceding
> sentence shall not apply to organizations that provide services to
> individuals solely after they are no longer engaged in activities that
> resulted from such victims being trafficked.
>
> \(2\) The following definitions apply for purposes of this clause:
>
> **FOREIGN NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION** -- The term "foreign
> non-governmental organization" means an entity that is not organized
> under the laws of any State of the United States, the District of
> Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
>
> **SEVERE FORMS OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS**. \-- The term ''severe
> forms of trafficking in persons'' means---
>
> \(A\) sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by
> force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform
> such act has not attained 18 years of age; or
>
> \(B\) the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or
> obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force,
> fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary
> servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery.
>
> \(c\) The recipient shall insert this provision in all sub-agreements
> under this award.
>
> \(d\) This provision includes express terms and conditions of the
> agreement and any violation of it shall be grounds for unilateral
> termination, in whole or in part, of the agreement by USAID prior to
> the end of its term.

**4. CERTIFICATION REGARDING TERRORIST FINANCING IMPLEMENTING E.O.
13224**

Certification

By signing and submitting this application, the prospective recipient
provides the certification set out below:

1\. The Recipient, to the best of its current knowledge, did not
provide, within the previous ten years, and will take all reasonable
steps to ensure that it does not and will not knowingly provide,
material support or resources to any individual or entity that commits,
attempts to commit, advocates, facilitates, or participates in terrorist
acts, or has committed, attempted to commit, facilitated, or
participated in terrorist acts, as that term is defined in paragraph 3.

2\. The following steps may enable the Recipient to comply with its
obligations under paragraph 1:

> a\. Before providing any material support or resources to an
> individual or entity, the Recipient will verify that the individual or
> entity does not (i) appear on the master list of Specially Designated
> Nationals and Blocked Persons, which list is maintained by the U.S.
> Treasury\'s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and is available
> online at OFAC\'s website :
> http://www.treas.gov/offices/eotffc/ofac/sdn/t11sdn.pdf, or (ii) is
> not included in any supplementary information concerning prohibited
> individuals or entities that may be provided by USAID to the
> Recipient.
>
> b\. Before providing any material support or resources to an
> individual or entity, the Recipient also will verify that the
> individual or entity has not been designated by the United Nations
> Security (UNSC) sanctions committee established under UNSC Resolution
> 1267 (1999) (the \"1267 Committee\") \[individuals and entities linked
> to the Taliban, Usama bin Laden, or the Al Qaida Organization\]. To
> determine whether there has been a published designation of an
> individual or entity by the 1267 Committee, the Recipient should refer
> to the consolidated list available online at the Committee\'s website:
> http://www.un.org/Docs/sc/committees/1267/1267ListEng.htm.
>
> c\. Before providing any material support or resources to an
> individual or entity, the Recipient will consider all information
> about that individual or entity of which it is aware and all public
> information that is reasonably available to it or of which it should
> be aware.
>
> d\. The Recipient also will implement reasonable monitoring and
> oversight procedures to safeguard against assistance being diverted to
> support terrorist activity.

3\. For purposes of this Certification-

> a\. \"Material support and resources\" means currency or monetary
> instruments or financial securities, financial services, lodging,
> training, expert advice or assistance, safehouses, false documentation
> or identification, communications equipment, facilities, weapons,
> lethal substances, explosives, personnel, transportation, and other
> physical assets, except medicine or religious materials.\"

b\. \"Terrorist act\" means-

> \(i\) an act prohibited pursuant to one of the 12 United Nations
> Conventions and Protocols related to terrorism (see UN terrorism
> conventions Internet site:
> http://untreaty.un.org/English/Terrorism.asp); or
>
> \(ii\) an act of premeditated, politically motivated violence
> perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or
> clandestine agents; or
>
> \(iii\) any other act intended to cause death or serious bodily injury
> to a civilian, or to any other person not taking an active part in
> hostilities in a situation of armed conflict, when the purpose of such
> act, by its nature or context, is to intimidate a population, or to
> compel a government or an international organization to do or to
> abstain from doing any act.

c\. \"Entity\" means a partnership, association, corporation, or other
organization, group or subgroup.

> d\. References in this Certification to the provision of material
> support and resources shall not be deemed to include the furnishing of
> USAID funds or USAID-financed commodities to the ultimate
> beneficiaries of USAID assistance, such as recipients of food, medical
> care, micro-enterprise loans, shelter, etc., unless the Recipient has
> reason to believe that one or more of these beneficiaries commits,
> attempts to commit, advocates, facilitates, or participates in
> terrorist acts, or has committed, attempted to commit, facilitated or
> participated in terrorist acts.
>
> e\. The Recipient\'s obligations under paragraph 1 are not applicable
> to the procurement of goods and/or services by the Recipient that are
> acquired in the ordinary course of business through contract or
> purchase, e.g., utilities, rents, office supplies, gasoline, etc.,
> unless the Recipient has reason to believe that a vendor or supplier
> of such goods and services commits, attempts to commit, advocates,
> facilitates, or participates in terrorist acts, or has committed,
> attempted to commit, facilitated or participated in terrorist acts.

This Certification is an express term and condition of any agreement
issued as a result of this application, and any violation of it shall be
grounds for unilateral termination of the agreement by USAID prior to
the end of its term.

Signed:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(Typed Name and Title) Date

(Name of Organization)

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**5. SUPPORTING USAID'S DISABILITY POLICY IN CONTRACTS, GRANTS AND
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS**

**USAID Disability Policy - Assistance (December 2004):**

> \(a\) The objectives of the USAID Disability Policy are (1) to enhance
> the attainment of United States foreign assistance program goals by
> promoting the participation and equalization of opportunities of
> individuals with disabilities in USAID policy, country and sector
> strategies, activity designs and implementation; (2) to increase
> awareness of issues of people with disabilities both within USAID
> programs and in host countries; (3) to engage other U.S. government
> agencies, host country counterparts, governments, implementing
> organizations and other donors in fostering a climate of
> nondiscrimination against people with disabilities; and (4) to support
> international advocacy for people with disabilities. The full text of
> the policy paper can be found at the following website:
> <http://www.usaid.gov/about/disability/DISABPOL.FIN.html>.
>
> \(b\) USAID therefore requires that the recipient not discriminate
> against people with disabilities in the implementation of USAID funded
> programs and that it make every effort to comply with the objectives
> of the USAID Disability Policy in performing the program under this
> grant or cooperative agreement. To that end and to the extent it can
> accomplish this goal within the scope of the program objectives, the
> recipient should demonstrate a comprehensive and consistent approach
> for including men, women and children with disabilities.

**6. REVISED STANDARD PROVISIONS FOR NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS**

> **APPLICABILITY OF 22 CFR PART 226 (MAY 2005)**
>
> \(a\) All provisions of 22 CFR 226 and all Standard Provisions
> attached to this agreement are applicable to the Recipient and to
> Sub-recipients which meet the definition of "Recipient" in Part 226,
> unless a section specifically excludes a sub-recipient from coverage.
> The Recipient shall assure that subrecipients have copies of all the
> attached standard provisions.

(b) For any sub-awards made with Non-US sub-recipients, the Recipient
    shall include the applicable "Standard Provisions for Non-US
    Non-governmental Grantees." Recipients are required to ensure
    compliance with sub-recipient monitoring procedures in accordance
    with OMB Circular A-133.

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##### 7. MARKING UNDER ASSISTANCE INSTRUMENTS

**I. BRANDING STRATEGY - ASSISTANCE (December 2005)**

\(a\) **Definitions**

***Branding Strategy*** means a strategy that is submitted at the
specific request of a USAID Agreement Officer by an Apparently
Successful Applicant after evaluation of an application for USAID
funding, describing how the program, project, or activity is named and
positioned, and how it is promoted and communicated to beneficiaries and
host country citizens. It identifies all donors and explains how they
will be acknowledged.

***Apparently Successful Applicant(s)*** means the applicant(s) for
USAID funding recommended for an award after evaluation, but who has not
yet been awarded a grant, cooperative agreement or other assistance
award by the Agreement Officer. The Agreement Officer will request that
the Apparently Successful Applicants submit a Branding Strategy and
Marking Plan. Apparently Successful Applicant status confers no right
and constitutes no USAID commitment to an award.

***USAID Identity (Identity)*** means the official marking for the
Agency, comprised of the USAID logo and new brandmark, which clearly
communicates that our assistance is from the American people. The USAID
Identity is available on the USAID website and is provided without
royalty, license, or other fee to recipients of USAID-funded grants or
cooperative agreements or other assistance awards or subawards.

\(b\) **Submission**

The Apparently Successful Applicant, upon request of the Agreement
Officer, will submit and negotiate a Branding Strategy. The Branding
Strategy will be included in and made a part of the resulting grant or
cooperative agreement. The Branding Strategy will be negotiated within
the time that the Agreement Officer specifies. Failure to submit and
negotiate a Branding Strategy will make the applicant ineligible for
award of a grant or cooperative agreement. The Apparently Successful
Applicant must include all estimated costs associated with branding and
marking USAID programs, such as plaques, stickers, banners, press events
and materials, and the like.

\(c\) **Submission Requirements**

At a minimum, the Apparently Successful Applicant's Branding Strategy
will address the following:

**[(1) Positioning]{.underline}**

*What is the intended name of this program, project, or activity?*

[Guidelines:]{.underline} USAID prefers to have the USAID Identity
included as part of the program or project name, such as a \"title
sponsor,\" if possible and appropriate. It is acceptable to \"co-brand\"
the title with USAID's and the Apparently Successful Applicant's
identities. For example: \"The USAID and \[Apparently Successful
Applicant\] Health Center.\"

If it would be inappropriate or is not possible to \"brand\" the project
this way, such as when rehabilitating a structure that already exists or
if there are multiple donors, please explain and indicate how you intend
to showcase USAID\'s involvement in publicizing the program or project*.
For example: School #123, rehabilitated by USAID and \[Apparently
Successful Applicant\]/ \[other donors\].* Note: the Agency prefers
\"made possible by (or with) the generous support of the American
People\" next to the USAID Identity in acknowledging our contribution,
instead of the phrase \"funded by.\" USAID prefers local language
translations.

*Will a program logo be developed and used consistently to identify this
program? If yes, please attach a copy of the proposed program logo.*

Note: USAID prefers to fund projects that do NOT have a separate logo or
identity that competes with the USAID Identity.

**[(2) Program Communications and Publicity]{.underline}**

*Who are the primary and secondary audiences for this project or
program?*

[Guidelines:]{.underline} Please include direct beneficiaries and any
special target segments or influencers. *For Example: Primary audience:
schoolgirls age 8-12, Secondary audience: teachers and
parents--specifically mothers.*

*What communications or program materials will be used to explain or
market the program to beneficiaries?*

[Guidelines:]{.underline} These include training materials, posters,
pamphlets, Public Service Announcements, billboards, websites, and so
forth.

*What is the main program message(s)?*

[Guidelines:]{.underline} *For example: \"Be tested for HIV-AIDS\" or
\"Have your child inoculated.\"* Please indicate if you also plan to
incorporate USAID's primary message -- this aid is \"from the American
people\" -- into the narrative of program materials. This is optional;
however, marking with the USAID Identity is required.

*Will the recipient announce and promote publicly this program or
project to host country citizens? If yes, what press and promotional
activities are planned?*

[Guidelines:]{.underline} These may include media releases, press
conferences, public events, and so forth.

Note: incorporating the message, "USAID from the American People", and
the USAID Identity is required.

*Please provide any additional ideas about how to increase awareness
that the American people support this project or program.*

[Guidelines:]{.underline} One of our goals is to ensure that both
beneficiaries and host-country citizens know that the aid the Agency is
providing is \"from the American people.\" Please provide any initial
ideas on how to further this goal.

**[(3) Acknowledgements]{.underline}**

*Will there be any direct involvement from a host-country government
ministry? If yes, please indicate which one or ones. Will the recipient
acknowledge the ministry as an additional co-sponsor*?

Note: it is perfectly acceptable and often encouraged for USAID to
\"co-brand\" programs with government ministries.

*Please indicate if there are any other groups whose logo or identity
the recipient will use on program materials and related communications.*

**[Guidelines:]{.underline}** Please indicate if they are also a donor
or why they will be visibly acknowledged, and if they will receive the
same prominence as USAID.

\(d\) **Award Criteria**. The Agreement Officer will review the Branding
Strategy for adequacy, ensuring that it contains the required
information on naming and positioning the USAID-funded program, project,
or activity, and promoting and communicating it to cooperating country
beneficiaries and citizens. The Agreement Officer also will evaluate
this information to ensure that it is consistent with the stated
objectives of the award; with the Apparently Successful Applicant's cost
data submissions; with the Apparently Successful Applicant's project,
activity, or program performance plan; and with the regulatory
requirements set out in 22 CFR 226.91. The Agreement Officer may obtain
advice and from technical experts while performing the evaluation.

**II. MARKING PLAN -- ASSISTANCE (December 2005)**

(a)**Definitions**

***Marking Plan*** means a plan that the Apparently Successful Applicant
submits at the specific request of a USAID Agreement Officer after
evaluation of an application for USAID funding, detailing the public
communications, commodities, and program materials and other items that
will visibly bear the USAID Identity. Recipients may request approval of
Presumptive Exceptions to marking requirements in the Marking Plan.

***Apparently Successful Applicant(s)*** means the applicant(s) for
USAID funding recommended for an award after evaluation, but who has not
yet been awarded a grant, cooperative agreement or other assistance
award by the Agreement Officer. The Agreement Officer will request that
Apparently Successful Applicants submit a Branding Strategy and Marking
Plan. Apparently Successful Applicant status confers no right and
constitutes no USAID commitment to an award, which the Agreement Officer
must still obligate.

***USAID Identity (Identity)*** means the official marking for the
Agency, comprised of the USAID logo and new brandmark, which clearly
communicates that our assistance is from the American people. The USAID
Identity is available on the USAID website and USAID provides it without
royalty, license, or other fee to recipients of USAIDfunded grants,
cooperative agreements, or other assistance awards or subawards.

A ***Presumptive Exception*** exempts the applicant from the general
marking requirements for a *particular* USAID-funded public
communication, commodity, program material or other deliverable, or a
*category* of USAID-funded public communications, commodities, program
materials or other deliverables that would otherwise be required to
visibly bear the USAID Identity. The Presumptive Exceptions are:
Presumptive Exception (i). USAID marking requirements may not apply if
they would compromise the intrinsic independence or neutrality of a
program or materials where independence or neutrality is an inherent
aspect of the program and materials, such as election monitoring or
ballots, and voter information literature; political party support or
public policy advocacy or reform; independent media, such as television
and radio broadcasts, newspaper articles and editorials; and public
service announcements or public opinion polls and surveys (22 C.F.R.
226.91(h)(1)).

[Presumptive Exception (ii)]{.underline}. USAID marking requirements may
not apply if they would diminish the credibility of audits, reports,
analyses, studies, or policy recommendations whose data or findings must
be seen as independent (22 C.F.R. 226.91(h)(2)).

[Presumptive Exception (iii)]{.underline}. USAID marking requirements
may not apply if they would undercut host-country government "ownership"
of constitutions, laws, regulations, policies, studies, assessments,
reports, publications, surveys or audits, public service announcements,
or other communications better positioned as "by" or "from" a
cooperating country ministry or government official (22 C.F.R.
226.91(h)(3)).

[Presumptive Exception (iv)]{.underline}. USAID marking requirements may
not apply if they would impair the functionality of an item, such as
sterilized equipment or spare parts (22 C.F.R. 226.91(h)(4)).

[Presumptive Exception (v)]{.underline}. USAID marking requirements may
not apply if they would incur substantial costs or be impractical, such
as items too small or otherwise unsuited for individual marking, such as
food in bulk (22 C.F.R. 226.91(h)(5)).

[Presumptive Exception (vi)]{.underline}. USAID marking requirements may
not apply if they would local cultural or social norms, or be considered
inappropriate on such items as condoms, toilets, bed pans, or similar
commodities (22 C.F.R. 226.91(h)(6)).

[Presumptive Exception (vii)]{.underline}. USAID marking requirements
may not apply if they would conflict with international law (22 C.F.R.
226.91(h)(7)).

\(b\) **Submission.** The Apparently Successful Applicant, upon the
request of the Agreement Officer, will submit and negotiate a Marking
Plan that addresses the details of the public communications,
commodities, program materials that will visibly bear the USAID
Identity. The marking plan will be customized for the particular
program, project, or activity under the resultant grant or cooperative
agreement. The plan will be included in and made a part of the resulting
grant or cooperative agreement. USAID and the Apparently Successful
Applicant will negotiate the Marking Plan within the time specified by
the Agreement Officer. Failure to submit and negotiate a Marking Plan
will make the applicant ineligible for award of a grant or cooperative
agreement. The applicant must include an estimate of all costs
associated with branding and marking USAID programs, such as plaques,
labels, banners, press events, promotional materials, and so forth in
the budget portion of its application. These costs are subject to
revision and negotiation with the Agreement Officer upon submission of
the Marking Plan and will be incorporated into the Total Estimated
Amount of the grant, cooperative agreement or other assistance
instrument.

\(c\) **Submission Requirements**.

The Marking Plan will include the following:

> \(1\) A description of the public communications, commodities, and
> program materials that the recipient will be produced as a part of the
> grant or cooperative agreement and which will visibly bear the USAID
> Identity. These include:
>
> \(i\) program, project, or activity sites funded by USAID, including
> visible infrastructure projects or other programs, projects, or
> activities that are physical in nature;
>
> \(ii\) technical assistance, studies, reports, papers, publications,
> audio-visual productions, public service announcements, Web
> sites/Internet activities and other promotional, informational, media,
> or communications products funded by USAID;
>
> \(iii\) events financed by USAID, such as training courses,
> conferences, seminars, exhibitions, fairs, workshops, press
> conferences, and other public activities; and (iv) all commodities
> financed by USAID, including commodities or equipment provided under
> humanitarian assistance or disaster relief programs, and all other
> equipment, supplies and other materials funded by USAID, and their
> export packaging.
>
> \(2\) A table specifying:

\(i\) the program deliverables that the recipient will mark with the
USAID Identity,

> \(ii\) the type of marking and what materials the applicant will be
> used to mark the program deliverables with the USAID Identity, and
>
> \(iii\) when in the performance period the applicant will mark the
> program deliverables, and where the applicant will place the marking.
>
> \(3\) A table specifying:
>
> \(i\) what program deliverables will not be marked with the USAID
> Identity, and (ii) the rationale for not marking these program
> deliverables.

\(d\) **Presumptive Exceptions.**

> \(1\) The Apparently Successful Applicant may request a Presumptive
> Exception as part of the overall Marking Plan submission. To request a
> Presumptive Exception, the Apparently Successful Applicant must
> identify which Presumptive Exception applies, and state why, in light
> of the Apparently Successful Applicant's technical proposal and in the
> context of the program description or program statement in the USAID
> Request For Application or Annual Program Statement, marking
> requirements should not be required.
>
> \(2\) Specific guidelines for addressing each Presumptive Exception
> are:
>
> \(i\) For Presumptive Exception (i), identify the USAID Strategic
> Objective, Interim Result, or program goal furthered by an appearance
> of neutrality, or state why the program, project, activity, commodity,
> or communication is 'intrinsically neutral.' Identify, by category or
> deliverable item, examples of program materials funded under the award
> for which you are seeking exception 1.
>
> \(ii\) For Presumptive Exception (ii), state what data, studies, or
> other deliverables will be produced under the USAID funded award, and
> explain why the data, studies, or deliverables must be seen as
> credible.
>
> \(iii\) For Presumptive Exception (iii), identify the item or media
> product produced under the USAID funded award, and explain why each
> item or product, or category of item and product, is better positioned
> as an item or product produced by the cooperating country government.
>
> \(iv\) For Presumptive Exception (iv), identify the item or commodity
> to be marked, or categories of items or commodities, and explain how
> marking would impair the item's or commodity's functionality.
>
> \(v\) For Presumptive Exception (v), explain why marking would not be
> cost-beneficial or practical.
>
> \(vi\) For Presumptive Exception (vi), identify the relevant cultural
> or social norm, and explain why marking would violate that norm or
> otherwise be inappropriate.
>
> \(vii\) For Presumptive Exception (vii), identify the applicable
> international law violated by marking.
>
> \(3\) The Agreement Officer will review the request for adequacy and
> reasonableness.
>
> In consultation with the Cognizant Technical Officer and other agency
> personnel as necessary, the Agreement Officer will approve or
> disapprove the requested Presumptive Exception. Approved exceptions
> will be made part of the approved Marking Plan, and will apply for the
> term of the award, unless provided otherwise.

\(e\) **Award Criteria**: The Agreement Officer will review the Marking
Plan for adequacy and reasonableness, ensuring that it contains
sufficient detail and information concerning public communications,
commodities, and program materials that will visibly bear the USAID
Identity. The Agreement Officer will evaluate the plan to ensure that it
is consistent with the stated objectives of the award; with the
applicant's cost data submissions; with the applicant's actual project,
activity, or program performance plan; and with the regulatory
requirements of 22 C.F.R.226.91. The Agreement Officer will approve or
disapprove any requested Presumptive Exceptions (see paragraph (d)) on
the basis of adequacy and reasonableness. The Agreement Officer may
obtain advice and recommendations from technical experts while
performing the evaluation.

**III. MARKING UNDER USAID-FUNDED ASSISTANCE INSTRUMENTS (December
2005)**

**(a) Definitions**

> ***Commodities*** mean any material, article, supply, goods or
> equipment, excluding recipient offices, vehicles, and non-deliverable
> items for recipient's internal use, in administration of the USAID
> funded grant, cooperative agreement, or other agreement or
> sub-agreement.
>
> ***Principal Officer*** means the most senior officer in a USAID
> Operating Unit in the field, e.g., USAID Mission Director or USAID
> Representative. For global programs managed from Washington but
> executed across many countries, such as disaster relief and assistance
> to internally displaced persons, humanitarian emergencies or immediate
> post conflict and political crisis response, the Cognizant Principal
> Officer may be an Office Director, for example, the Directors of
> USAID/W/Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance and Office of Transition
> Initiatives. For non-presence countries, the Cognizant Principal
> Officer is the Senior USAID officer in a regional USAID Operating Unit
> responsible for the non-presence country, or in the absence of such a
> responsible operating unit, the Principal U.S Diplomatic Officer in
> the non-presence country exercising delegated authority from USAID.
>
> ***Programs*** mean an organized set of activities and allocation of
> resources directed toward a common purpose, objective, or goal
> undertaken or proposed by an organization to carry out the
> responsibilities assigned to it.
>
> ***Projects*** include all the marginal costs of inputs (including the
> proposed investment) technically required to produce a discrete
> marketable output or a desired result (for example, services from a
> fully functional water/sewage treatment facility).
>
> ***Public communications*** are documents and messages intended for
> distribution to audiences external to the recipient's organization.
> They include, but are not limited to, correspondence, publications,
> studies, reports, audio visual productions, and other informational
> products; applications, forms, press and promotional materials used in
> connection with USAID funded programs, projects or activities,
> including signage and plaques; Web sites/Internet activities; and
> events such as training courses, conferences, seminars, press
> conferences and so forth.
>
> ***Sub-recipient*** means any person or government (including
> cooperating country government) department, agency, establishment, or
> for profit or nonprofit organization that receives a USAID sub-award,
> as defined in 22 C.F.R. 226.2.
>
> ***Technical Assistance*** means the provision of funds, goods,
> services, or other foreign assistance, such as loan guarantees or food
> for work, to developing countries and other USAID recipients, and
> through such recipients to sub-recipients, in direct support of a
> development objective -- as opposed to the internal management of the
> foreign assistance program.
>
> ***USAID Identity (Identity)*** means the official marking for the
> United States Agency for International Development (USAID), comprised
> of the USAID logo or seal and new brandmark, with the tagline that
> clearly communicates that our assistance is "from the American
> people." The USAID Identity is available on the USAID website at
> www.usaid.gov/branding and USAID provides it without royalty, license,
> or other fee to recipients of USAID-funded grants, or cooperative
> agreements, or other assistance awards.

**(b) Marking of Program Deliverables**

> \(1\) All recipients must mark appropriately all overseas programs,
> projects, activities, public communications, and commodities partially
> or fully funded by a USAID grant or cooperative agreement or other
> assistance award or sub-award with the USAID Identity, of a size and
> prominence equivalent to or greater than the recipient's, other
> donor's, or any other third party's identity or logo.
>
> \(2\) The Recipient will mark all program, project, or activity sites
> funded by USAID, including visible infrastructure projects (for
> example, roads, bridges, buildings) or other programs, projects, or
> activities that are physical in nature (for example, agriculture,
> forestry, water management) with the USAID Identity. The Recipient
> should erect temporary signs or plaques early in the construction or
> implementation phase. When construction or implementation is complete,
> the Recipient must install a permanent, durable sign, plaque or other
> marking.
>
> \(3\) The Recipient will mark technical assistance, studies, reports,
> papers, publications, audio-visual productions, public service
> announcements, Web sites/Internet activities and other promotional,
> informational, media, or communications products funded by USAID with
> the USAID Identity.
>
> \(4\) The Recipient will appropriately mark events financed by USAID,
> such as training courses, conferences, seminars, exhibitions, fairs,
> workshops, press conferences and other public activities, with the
> USAID Identity. Unless directly prohibited and as appropriate to the
> surroundings, recipients should display additional materials, such as
> signs and banners, with the USAID Identity. In circumstances in which
> the USAID Identity cannot be displayed visually, the recipient is
> encouraged otherwise to acknowledge USAID and the American people's
> support.
>
> \(5\) The Recipient will mark all commodities financed by USAID,
> including commodities or equipment provided under humanitarian
> assistance or disaster relief programs, and all other equipment,
> supplies, and other materials funded by USAID, and their export
> packaging with the USAID Identity.
>
> \(6\) The Agreement Officer may require the USAID Identity to be
> larger and more prominent if it is the majority donor, or to require
> that a cooperating country government's identity be larger and more
> prominent if circumstances warrant, and as appropriate depending on
> the audience, program goals, and materials produced.
>
> \(7\) The Agreement Officer may require marking with the USAID
> Identity in the event that the recipient does not choose to mark with
> its own identity or logo.
>
> \(8\) The Agreement Officer may require a pre-production review of
> USAID-funded public communications and program materials for
> compliance with the approved Marking Plan.
>
> \(9\) Sub-recipients. To ensure that the marking requirements "flow
> down\'\' to sub-recipients of sub-awards, recipients of USAID funded
> grants and cooperative agreements or other assistance awards will
> include the USAID-approved marking provision in any USAID funded
> sub-award, as follows: *"As a condition of receipt of this sub-award,
> marking with the USAID Identity of a size and prominence equivalent to
> or greater than the recipient's, sub-recipient's, other donor's or
> third party's is required. In the event the recipient chooses not to
> require marking with its own identity or logo by the sub-recipient,
> USAID may, at its discretion, require marking by the sub-recipient
> with the USAID Identity."*
>
> \(10\) Any 'public communications', as defined in 22 C.F.R. 226.2,
> funded by USAID, in which the content has not been approved by USAID,
> must contain the following disclaimer: *"This
> study/report/audio/visual/other information/media product (specify) is
> made possible by the generous support of the American people through
> the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The
> contents are the responsibility of \[insert recipient name\] and do
> not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States
> Government."*
>
> \(11\) The recipient will provide the Cognizant Technical Officer
> (CTO) or other USAID personnel designated in the grant or cooperative
> agreement with two copies of all program and communications materials
> produced under the award. In addition, the recipient will submit one
> electronic or one hard copy of all final documents to USAID's
> Development Experience Clearinghouse.

**(c) Implementation of marking requirements.**

> \(1\) When the grant or cooperative agreement contains an approved
> Marking Plan, the recipient will implement the requirements of this
> provision following the approved Marking Plan.
>
> \(2\) When the grant or cooperative agreement does not contain an
> approved Marking Plan, the recipient will propose and submit a plan
> for implementing the requirements of this provision within **45 days**
> after the effective date of this provision. The plan will include:
>
> \(i\) A description of the program deliverables specified in paragraph
> (b) of this provision that the recipient will produce as a part of the
> grant or cooperative agreement and which will visibly bear the USAID
> Identity.
>
> \(ii\) the type of marking and what materials the applicant uses to
> mark the program deliverables with the USAID Identity,
>
> \(iii\) when in the performance period the applicant will mark the
> program deliverables, and where the applicant will place the marking,
>
> \(3\) The recipient may request program deliverables not be marked
> with the USAID Identity by identifying the program deliverables and
> providing a rationale for not marking these program deliverables.
> Program deliverables may be exempted from USAID marking requirements
> when:
>
> \(i\) USAID marking requirements would compromise the intrinsic
> independence or neutrality of a program or materials where
> independence or neutrality is an inherent aspect of the program and
> materials;
>
> \(ii\) USAID marking requirements would diminish the credibility of
> audits, reports, analyses, studies, or policy recommendations whose
> data or findings must be seen as independent;
>
> \(iii\) USAID marking requirements would undercut host-country
> government "ownership" of constitutions, laws, regulations, policies,
> studies, assessments, reports, publications, surveys or audits, public
> service announcements, or other communications better positioned as
> "by" or "from" a cooperating country ministry or government official;
>
> \(iv\) USAID marking requirements would impair the functionality of an
> item;
>
> \(v\) USAID marking requirements would incur substantial costs or be
> impractical;
>
> \(vi\) USAID marking requirements would offend local cultural or
> social norms, or be considered inappropriate;
>
> \(vii\) USAID marking requirements would conflict with international
> law.
>
> \(4\) The proposed plan for implementing the requirements of this
> provision, including any proposed exemptions, will be negotiated
> within the time specified by the Agreement Officer after receipt of
> the proposed plan. Failure to negotiate an approved plan with the time
> specified by the Agreement Officer may be considered as noncompliance
> with the requirements is provision.

**(d) Waivers.**

> \(1\) The recipient may request a waiver of the Marking Plan or of the
> marking requirements of this provision, in whole or in part, for each
> program, project, activity, public communication or commodity, or, in
> exceptional circumstances, for a region or country, when USAID
> required marking would pose compelling political, safety, or security
> concerns, or when marking would have an adverse impact in the
> cooperating country. The recipient will submit the request through the
> Cognizant Technical Officer. The Principal Officer is responsible for
> approvals or disapprovals of waiver requests.
>
> \(2\) The request will describe the compelling political, safety,
> security concerns, or adverse impact that require a waiver, detail the
> circumstances and rationale for the waiver, detail the specific
> requirements to be waived, the specific portion of the Marking Plan to
> be waived, or specific marking to be waived, and include a description
> of how program materials will be marked (if at all) if the USAID
> Identity is removed. The request should also provide a rationale for
> any use of recipient's own identity/logo or that of a third party on
> materials that will be subject to the waiver.
>
> \(3\) Approved waivers are not limited in duration but are subject to
> Principal Officer review at any time, due to changed circumstances.
>
> \(4\) Approved waivers "flow down" to recipients of sub-awards unless
> specified otherwise. The waiver may also include the removal of USAID
> markings already affixed, if circumstances warrant.
>
> \(5\) Determinations regarding waiver requests are subject to appeal
> to the Principal Officer's Cognizant Assistant Administrator. The
> recipient may appeal by submitting a written request to reconsider the
> Principal Officer's waiver determination to the Cognizant Assistant
> Administrator.

**(e) Non-retroactivity.**

The requirements of this provision do apply to any materials, events, or
commodities produced prior to January 2, 2006. The requirements of this
provision do not apply to program, project, or activity sites funded by
USAID, including visible infrastructure projects (For example, roads,
bridges, buildings) or other programs, projects, or activities that are
physical in nature (for example, agriculture, forestry, water
management) where the construction and implementation of these are
complete prior to January 2, 2006 and the period of the grant does not
extend past January 2, 2006.

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