Ordering Essential 

Public Health Supplies

Guidelines for USAID Missions and Country Programs
USAID | DELIVER PROJECT

The USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, Task Order 5, is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development under 

contract no. GPO-I-00-06-00007-00, beginning September 30, 2010. Task Order 5 is implemented by John Snow, Inc., 

in collaboration with PATH; Crown Agents USA, Inc.; FHI; Pharmaceutical Healthcare Distributors; UPS Supply Chain 

Solutions, Inc.; Logenix International, LLC; 3i Infotech; and The Manoff Group, Inc. The project improves essential health 

commodity supply chains by strengthening logistics management information systems, streamlining distribution systems, 

identifying financial resources for procurement and supply chain operation, and enhancing forecasting and procurement 

planning. The project encourages policymakers and donors to support logistics as a critical factor in the overall success of 

their healthcare mandates.

Recommended Citation

USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, Task Order 5. 2011. Ordering Essential Public Health Supplies: Guidelines for USAID Missions 

and Country Programs. Arlington, Va.: USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, Task Order 5. 

Abstract

USAID’s Ordering Essential Public Health Supplies: Guidelines for USAID Missions and Country Programs explains current 

procedures for ordering contraceptives, condoms, and other public health supplies. It is intended for USAID Missions 

and country programs and includes USAID ordering procedures, the steps to be taken before the order can be placed, and 

reference materials. 

USAID | DELIVER PROJECT

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Cover photo: A family planning provider explains the use of an intrauterine device (IUD) to a client at a Clinical Service 

Improvement (CSI) project clinic in Egypt. © 2003 CCP. Courtesy of Photoshare
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Contents

Acronyms and Definitions v

Introductio n 1

Roles 

Role of the CSL Country Backstop 3

Role of FHI 5

Role of the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT 7

Before ordering

Product Registration 9

Quantification 11

Funding Orders 13

The Order 

Ordering Contraceptives and Condoms 15

Ordering Other Essential Public Health Supplies, Commodities, and Medical Equipment 21

Tracking Shipments and Mission Accounts 23

Acknowledging Receipt of Shipments 25

Attac hments 

Quick Ordering Guide 27

Order Form for Contraceptives and Condoms and Order Checklist 29

Contraceptive Commodity Disposal Guidelines 33

Frequently Asked Questions 35

Product Catalo g
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Acronyms and Definitions

AD autodisable 

AIDAR USAID Acquisition Regulation

AIDS acquired immune deficiency syndrome

CBJ Congressional Budget Justification 

CCP Central Contraceptive Procurement (USAID/CSL) project

CF Commodity Fund

cGMP current Good Manufacturing Practice

COP Country Operational Plan

CPIR Commodity Procurement Information Request (form)

CRTU Contraceptive and Reproductive Health Technology Research and Utilization

CSL Commodities Security and Logistics Division (USAID)

ETA estimated time of arrival

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations

FHI FHI (formerly Family Health International)

GH/PRH/CSL Global Health/Population and Reproductive Health/Commodities Security and Logistics Division

HIV human immunodeficiency virus

IQC Indefinite Quantity Contract 

IUD intrauterine device

JSI John Snow, Inc.

MCH maternal and child health 

OAA Office of Acquisition and Assistance (USAID)

OP Operational Plan

OYB Operating Year Budget 

PEPFAR President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

POP population

PipeLine Supply planning and pipeline monitoring software developed by the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT 

(called Pipeline Monitoring and Procurement Planning System)

PPMR Procurement Planning and Monitoring Report

RFP Request for Proposal

RFQ Request for Quote 

RO requisition order

SRA Stringent Regulatory Authority

special order item An item that is not held in inventory 

stock item An item that is held in inventory in a central location
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USAID U.S. Agency for International Development

USAID | DELIVER An IQC that supports the USAID Global Health Bureau with procurement and technical assistance

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USFDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

USG U.S. Government

WHO World Health Organization (Geneva, Switzerland)
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Introduction

This document, Ordering Essential Public Health Supplies: Guidelines for USAID Missions and Country Programs, is 

a resource for Missions and the programs they support that plan to order contraceptives, condoms, and other public 

health commodities, medical equipment and supplies through the Central Contraceptive Procurement (CCP) 

project, within the Commodities Security and Logistics (CSL) Division at USAID.

These guidelines include topics that will lead to a successful ordering process and the receipt of shipments that 

meet the Six Rights of Logistics: 

The Right Product

in the Right Quantities

Delivered to the Right Place

at the Right Time

in the Right Condition

for the Right Cost.

Specific subjects include the following:

• The roles of the CSL country backstop, FHI, and the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT in supporting the preparation 

of the supply plan, order submission process, product quality, order fulfillment, and shipment tracking.

• Background on quantification activities that need to be completed before orders can be submitted, including 

information about PipeLine software.

• Funding options available to Missions and the importance of understanding the funding cycle to ensure that 

orders are not delayed by lack of funding at the time of shipment.

• Procedures for preparing and submitting an order for stock and special order contraceptives and condoms, 

including information about ordering other public health commodities.

• The importance of, and procedure for, acknowledging receipt of each shipment.

• Tracking shipments and monitoring Mission accounts.

• Resources in each section that can answer questions and provide additional information.

• Frequently Asked Questions. 
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Roles

Role of the CSL Country Backstop

Members of the Commodities Security and Logistics Division (CSL) are each assigned a portfolio of countries; 

they serve as the country backstop for those countries. One role for the CSL country backstop is to be a liaison for 

commodity orders and funding. Missions should include the CSL country backstop in discussions of all relevant 

country program orders and activities, and should copy the backstop on all related emails. Responsibilities for the 

role of the CSL country backstop include—

Provide Guidance on Ordering Procedures

• Provide the Mission with information on ordering procedures, funding needs calculation methodology, and 

catalog items.

• Review annual Operational Plans (OP) and Country Operational Plans (COP), as they relate to commodity orders.

• Explain the Commodity Fund (CF) and the policy for accessing it.

• Provide guidance if commodity orders exceed funding availability.

• Review country program supply plans with the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT senior program manager.

Review Orders 

• Provide first-line review of incoming orders; check that orders are complete.

− Have quantification excercises been completed to back up the order? 

− Has the order form been completed fully and correctly?

− For new recipients, are the recipient, consignee, and shipping details provided?

− If the order is for a recipient we have shipped to before, are any changes to the recipient profile necessary, 

such as a new contact person or updated shipping information? 

− If this order is requesting a new item, is verification of registration needed?

− Is this a duplicate order? 

− Are the quantities divisible by case size? 

− Are the desired receipt dates realistic?

− Is the mode of transport requested appropriate for the quantities ordered?

− Does the Mission have adequate funding for this order? 

− Is this an emergency order? If so, is the quantity sufficient to meet the immediate need? If it is greater than 

what is urgently required, can the order be split and the balance scheduled for shipment at a later date? 

− Is this order for a country that has no funding, but the country needs supplies for a start-up program, or to 

fill a gap? 

• Forward Mission orders to the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT for processing.
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Monitor Order Issues

• Proactively monitor Mission account balances as they relate to new and existing orders; work with Missions 

to ensure adequate funding levels to support orders.

• Work with the Mission, FHI, and the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT to determine the level of product 

registration required, and facilitate the registration process. 

• Respond to questions about shipments.

• Contact the Mission if a loan is required to pay for shipments and to determine a repayment plan.

• Alert Missions to issues that may affect shipments, such as product availability or contract awards.

• Review the monthly Procurement Planning and Monitoring Report (PPMR) to stay aware of specific country 

or commodity issues. This monthly report describes the stock status of contraceptives in a number of 

developing countries. The PPMR is a catalyst for action, providing the critical information needed to prevent 

or mitigate stock imbalances: stockouts, shortages, and overstocks. 

Support At-Risk Countries

USAID uses an internal assessment process to determine at-risk countries.

• Work with the Mission to identify performance gaps that have an impact on central procurement and on-time delivery.

• Develop a support plan to address performance gaps.

• Monitor the implementation of the support plan, in collaboration with the Mission.

• Monitor country performance and revise the support plan, as needed.
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Roles

Role of FHI

FHI provides overall quality control and testing of the commodities procured by the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT 

 for the Central Contraceptive Procurement (CCP) project, as part of an agreement with USAID’s 

Contraceptive and Reproductive Health Technology Research and Utilization (CRTU). 

Product Quality Assurance

FHI’s program for overall product quality assurance for the CCP program includes—

• technical review of product specifications 

• preshipment product sampling and testing for medical device products

• confirmatory testing for pharmaceutical products that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug 

Administration (USFDA) or Stringent Regulatory Authority (SRA) 

• reviewing manufacturer quality documentation for all contraceptive and condom products 

• performing stability studies

• processing audits of manufacturing sites for current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) compliance. 

Technical Assistance 

FHI’s support to the CCP program through technical assistance includes—

• investigating product quality issues 

• addressing issues of diversion, theft, counterfeit, and substandard products with USAID and the USAID | 

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• providing supply chain technical assistance, as it relates to product quality

• providing process quality technical assistance.

New Product Development

FHI works closely with USAID on innovations in contraceptive technology and new product development.
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Roles

Role of the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT

The USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC), was awarded to John Snow, Inc. (JSI), 

to provide technical assistance and procurement services to health programs in USAID’s Bureau of Global 

Health. The project supports the Central Contraceptive Procurement (CCP) project in providing essential 

public health supplies to USAID Missions worldwide.

Services

The project provides a number of services to support CCP, including—

• technical review of all supply plans submitted to the project

• procurement services

• processing commodity orders and order fulfillment

• warehousing centrally held inventory

• freight forwarding and related services.

USAID | DELIVER PROJECT Website

The various sections of the project website are a resource for Missions and country programs where they can 

find shipment and technical information.

• My Commodities 

− information on specific shipments 

− shipment reports 

− Mission account statements

− shipping information 

− item list and product catalog

• Procurement News and RFPs

• Countries

− latest news and publications

• Topics

− technical areas

Publications

You can download a wide variety of project publications, presentations, and technical tools from the website. 

Several examples are listed below:

• Contraceptive Forecasting Handbook for Family Planning and HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs

• Quantification of Health Commodities: A Guide to Forecasting and Supply Planning for Procurement

• Contraceptive Procurement Table Guidance

• PipeLine software, PipeLine User’s Guide 4.0, and PipeLine 5: An addendum to the PipeLine 4 User’s Guide

For additional information, visit deliver.jsi.com, or email askdeliver@jsi.com.
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Before ordering

Product Registration

In countries with product registration requirements, each commodity ordered by a Mission must comply with 

the country’s regulations for product registration. Ideally, product registration should be established before an 

order is submitted. If an order includes a commodity to be shipped to a country for the first time, before the 

order can be shipped, the Commodities Security and Logistics Division (CSL) requires that the country receives 

either confirmation that the product is registered in the country or a statement from the Mission that local laws 

do not require registration. 

Product registration can be complicated and the process varies from country to country. In any given country, 

the government authority may require a separate review process to allow the— 

• product to be marketed in the country (commercial product; goods for sale)

• donated product into the country (non-commercial product; goods not for sale). 

The documentation required for each category of product importation is different; it may vary according to the 

country’s regulatory authority and the manufacturer’s own internal regulatory requirements. The manufacturer 

of the product is responsible for the registration, but CSL and the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT can help 

facilitate the process. 

USAID, the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, and FHI have established a team to focus on product access for new 

items that are introduced to the program. To import products as efficiently as possible, this team will work closely 

with the Mission and the CSL country backstop to identify the particular needs and requirements for each country. 

At the global level, we will work with policymakers on strategies for regional registration harmonization, World 

Health Organization (WHO) prequalification, and other initiatives to facilitate access. Ultimately, our goal is to 

allow goods donated by the U.S. Government (USG) to enter a specific country to support country programs 

and the clients they serve. 

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Before Ordering

Quantification

Quantification answers the question—“How much should we procure?”—by estimating the total quantities 

and costs of the commodities required, taking into account the expected demand for commodities, the existing 

stocks, any quantities of stock already on order, lead times, and buffer stocks. Using this information, the total 

commodity requirements and costs are compared with the available financial resources to determine the final 

quantities to procure. 

Forecasting and supply planning are the critical steps in the quantification process that Missions, governments, 

and the programs they support must conduct before they can place orders for contraceptives and condoms. 

Both activities must be completed for all country programs, and for each product, as the basis for determining 

the funding requirements and the order schedule, or supply plan. Below is a general overview of these activities; 

see the Resources section at the end of this document for more information.

Forecasting 

Forecasting answers the question—“How much do we need?”—to meet the health needs of the population and 

to serve customers. Commodity forecasting is estimating the quantities of products that a program expects to 

dispense to users (product consumption) for a specific period of time in the future. 

For each program and type of commodity, estimate the quantity required of each product to meet customer needs 

for the forecast period, based on past and current demand, service capacity, and other programmatic factors. 

The steps in forecasting consumption are—

Step 1. Collect and organize historical data; use multiple kinds of data (consumption data, services data, and 

demographic data), if they are available.

Step 2. Evaluate data quality—use the most complete and most recent data possible.

Step 3. Build forecasting assumptions based on the quality of the data available and the program plans.

Step 4. Calculate forecasted consumption using as many data sources as possible; account for changes in 

program plans, such as behavior change interventions and introduction of new methods. 

Step 5. Reconcile the forecasts from the different data sources to produce a final forecast.

Supply Planning 

After forecasting is completed, supply planning answers the questions—“When should a program receive 

commodities?”—and—“In what quantity?” Country supply plans provide valuable information for central 

procurement and shipment delivery planning. Shipments that are planned in advance, and are based on 

thoughtful quantification, are more likely to be delivered when requested. 

A supply plan should be prepared for every reproductive health and HIV and AIDS program in the country 

that receives donated contraceptives or condoms from the USAID Mission. A supply plan is a schedule of 

expected shipments, usually over a two-year period. 
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The steps in supply planning are—

Step 1. Collect and organize historical data; use multiple kinds of data (timing of funding availability, 

quantities on order, storage capacity, current stock on hand in the program, minimum and maximum 

inventory levels, distribution schedules), if they are available.

Step 2. Evaluate data quality—use the most complete and most recent data possible.

Step 3. Build supply planning assumptions based on funding availability, supplier lead times, and desired 

shipping schedules.

Step 4. Calculate the total commodity requirements and costs. Be sure to take into account the freight estimate 

and a 5.5 percent surcharge on USAID orders. 

Step 5. Develop the supply plan.

Step 6. Compare available funding to the cost estimate and adjust the quantity to procure, if needed.

Step 7. Missions should submit the completed supply plan to the Commodities Security and Logistics 

Division (CSL) country backstop for technical review. 

Step 8. Review your plan after six months in order to update forecasting data and assumptions based on how 

the programs are progressing. During this review, adjustments can be made to the supply plan. 

The quantification process, including routine review and updating of forecasting data and assumptions and 

adjustments to the supply plan, saves time and money, which reduces the need for emergency orders and costly 

shipment changes. To request technical assistance in quantification for forecasting and supply planning, contact 

your CSL country backstop.

Resources

The following publications describe the quantification process in detail; they are available on the USAID |

DELIVER PROJECT website, deliver.jsi.com, or by request.

• Contraceptive Forecasting Handbook for Family Planning and HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs

• Quantification of Health Commodities: A Guide to Forecasting and Supply Planning for Procurement

• Contraceptive Procurement Table Guidance

Many programs that order commodities from USAID use the Pipeline Monitoring and Procurement Planning 

(PipeLine) software tool to assist with supply planning. PipeLine helps program managers gather critical 

forecasting information to help ensure that products arrive on time, maintain consistent stock levels at the 

program or national level, and prevent stockouts. 

PipeLine software (v. 5.1), PipeLine 4.0 User’s Guide, and PipeLine 5: An addendum to the PipeLine 4 User’s Guide can 

be downloaded from the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT website, deliver.jsi.com, in the Resources section under 

Tools. A CD is also available from project staff or your CSL country backstop. Version 5.1 is available in 

English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish; version 4 is also available in Arabic.
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Before Ordering

Funding Orders

Each Mission is responsible for ensuring that the funding levels required to pay for orders are consistent with 

their overall availability of funds. Ideally, funds are made available before the order is placed. 

In addition to the value of commodities ordered, Missions must ensure that their available funding will cover shipping 

costs (freight and related charges), country-specific import or clearance costs, and a surcharge for their orders. 

The surcharge is a percentage of the total value of the commodities. It is evaluated and may be adjusted 

annually, based on actual system costs. 

It covers the costs of—

• transportation to one of the Central Contraceptive Procurement (CCP) project global warehouses and the 

warehousing charges for commodities not shipped directly to recipient programs

• quality assurance monitoring and independent quality surveillance of commodity manufacturers

• a portion of the operating costs for centralized procurement and order fulfillment

• management and maintenance of the CCP management information system. 

The current surcharge is 5.5 percent of the commodity value.

Calculating Funding Requirements

When developing annual budgets for commodities, Missions need to do the following:

Confirm funding levels required for future orders

Review supply plans for contraceptives and condoms and any other public health commodity that will be

ordered through CCP; calculate the level of funding required by the funding type (e.g., population [POP],

maternal and child health [MCH], President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief [PEPFAR]).

Funding estimates must include the costs for—

•	 commodities

•	 surcharge

•	 freight and related services (such as insurance or customs clearance)

•	 any unique, country-specific requirements for importing USAID-provided commodities. 

Calculate the total funds to be obligated

•	 Review the Mission’s current account balance with CCP, by funding type (i.e., POP, MCH, PEPFAR). 

•	 Adjust the budget for commodities accordingly. Increase the total to make up for any existing funding 

shortfall, by funding type; decrease the total if there is a positive account balance for the fund type. 

•	 Ensure that all future existing orders are considered in the calculation.

• Determine the final amount to be obligated, by fund type.
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Make funds available for commodity procurement

Complete the steps required to make funds available for CCP (Project #936-3057), either through the field 

support funding mechanism or a subobligation. 

Special Funding Considerations

Commodity Fund 

Condom availability and use in most countries is inadequate; funding is often unavailable for the procurement 

of condoms in PEPFAR non-focus countries. The Commodity Fund (CF) provides the funds to fill this 

important gap. The CF is used to increase condom availability for HIV and AIDS prevention free of charge to 

non-focus countries. 

Non-focus countries can request condoms free of charge from the CF; they are expected to add these condoms 

to country programs to expand HIV and AIDS activities. To ensure that availability and use remain unchanged, 

Missions cannot swap condom provision responsibilities with other donors. Female condoms are also available 

from the CF, at no charge, to Missions in non-focus countries. 

PEPFAR-focus countries need to budget and pay for the male and female condoms they need; they are not 

eligible to receive condoms free of charge from the CF. They must include condoms for HIV and AIDS 

programs as a budget line item in their Country Operational Plans (COP). 

Loans

Occasionally, a Mission will not have sufficient funding in its account to support the current contraceptive 

or condom orders. When this happens, CSL may agree, on a short-term basis, to forward-fund one or 

more shipments. At that time, the CSL country backstop will review the loan requirements with the 

Mission and, before the order is shipped, determine a repayment plan. 

Resources 

Register on the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT website, deliver.jsi.com, to view shipment and account 

information online. Go to the My Commodities section. You will be able to view existing orders and current 

account balances, by funding type, which will assist in your calculation of funding requirements. 

Missions should address funding questions to their CSL country backstop. 

For current item pricing of contraceptives and condoms, refer to the USAID Contraceptive and Condom Catalog 2011

in the My Commodities section of the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT website. 
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The Order

Ordering Contraceptives and Condoms

The ultimate goal of the Commodities Security and Logistics Division (CSL) is to ensure that orders are delivered 

on time. CSL works toward that end through the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, which holds USAID’s inventory 

of stock items, works closely with suppliers to ensure ongoing supply, and manages freight forwarding for the 

reliable delivery of shipments. By understanding their role in the ordering process, Missions can contribute to successful 

on-time deliveries for the programs they support. 

Missions can order contraceptives, condoms, and personal lubricant, as well as a full range of public health 

and related supplies. While USAID maintains an inventory for a number of stock items of contraceptives and 

condoms, they can also supply special order items. The ordering process for contraceptives, condoms, and 

personal lubricant is described below. For other products refer to Ordering Other Essential Public Health Supplies, 

Commodities, and Medical Equipment.

Ordering for On-Time Delivery

Orders for contraceptives, male and female condoms, and personal lubricant are made through the Central 

Contraceptive Procurement (CCP) project of CSL. After you have completed your forecasting and quantification 

exercises, you are ready to place your orders. Please pay special attention to the following considerations:

Plan adequate funding

After the Mission has determined the level and types of funding required to support orders through the quantification 

process, including forecasting and supply planning, adequate funding must be allocated through the Operating 

Year Budget (OYB) and Congressional 

Budget Justification (CBJ) notices; and must 

be included on Operational Plans (OP) for 

population funds and Country Operational 

Plans (COP) for the President’s Emergency 

Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funds, as 

part of the annual budget process.

For a Mission-funded order, fulfillment may 

be delayed if the account has insufficient 

funds to pay for the order at the scheduled 

time of shipment. When developing or 

reviewing supply plans, check your account 

balance to ensure that sufficient funding of 

each type of funds (PEPFAR, population 

[POP], maternal and child health [MCH], 

etc.) is made available to make up for any 

shortfall and to cover new orders. 

The value of an order must include a 

calculation for the surcharge (5.5 percent of 

commodity cost), freight charges (see table 

1), and other applicable delivery charges 

(e.g., country-specific import or warehouse 

handling requirements).

Table 1. Estimated Freight Calculation Table*

Product 

& Origin

Destination Shipping Mode

Ocean (%) Air (%)

Europe: 

IUDs, 

implants, 

injectables, 

oral 

contraceptive 

pills

East Africa 7 8

West Africa 4 11

Southern Africa 7 5

Asia 2 3

Europe & Eurasia n/a 55

Latin America 6 15

Middle East 5 19

Asia: 

male 

condoms,

female 

condoms, 

CycleBeads, 

lubricant

East Africa 19 50

West Africa 21 44

Southern Africa 15 38

Asia 10 63

Europe & Eurasia 5 70

Latin America 19 36

Middle East 11 55

*Please note that these percentages are estimates based on past 

shipments and can vary significantly based on the current shipping climate. 
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Total cost of an order = Commodity cost + surcharge (commodity cost × .055 or 5.5%) + 

estimated freight cost (see table 1) + other country specific charges

Use table 1 to calculate estimated freight cost. Actual costs will be charged to Mission accounts at the time of shipment.

Estimated freight cost example:

What is the estimated freight cost of an order of 2,000 IUDs shipping by air to Uganda, if the cost of an IUD is $0.50?

1. Calculate the total commodity value (order quantity multiplied by unit price): 2,000 × $0.50 = $1,000.

2. Determine the freight percentage for IUDs to East Africa shipping by Air using the “Calculating Estimated 

Freight Cost” table: 8%.

3. Calculate the estimated freight cost (total commodity value multiplied by the freight percentage): 

$1,000 × .08 = $80.

Order one year ahead

Ordering with adequate lead time will help ensure timely commodity support to country programs. Through

the supply planning process, schedule orders for the current and next year. Orders further out can be entered

into the system with enough lead time to meet desired receipt dates; they will be incorporated into central

forecasts to ensure that sufficient quantities are procured centrally to meet all orders. Missions can adjust order

quantities in the future if new information on program needs becomes available, or if the funding changes.

Understanding Order Lead Time

Many factors can affect the time it takes from receipt of an order until it is delivered, or the order lead time. 

Stock items and special order items

Whether you are ordering a stock item or a special order item, you should understand the amount of order lead 

time you will need. While stock items are ordered routinely and are held in inventory, special order items have 

a longer lead time, as suppliers must produce the item after the order has been placed. 

Stock Items

USAID maintains inventory of several brands of male condoms and contraceptives to meet ongoing orders. 

These stock items include—

• 53mm no-logo condom

• 53mm Blue/Gold condom

• 53mm Protector Plus condom

• FC2 female condom

• Depo-Provera injectable contraceptive 

• Jadelle contraceptive implant

• TCu380A IUD

• Combination 3 combined oral contraceptive pills

• Microgynon combined oral contraceptive pills

• Microlut progestin only oral contraceptive pills
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Order lead time for stock items (standard lead time)

When reasonable quantities are ordered, the standard lead time for these orders is—

one month for order processing 

+ shipping lead time based on country requirements and agreed-to delivery terms, 

usually either to the port or door-to-door. 

Special Order Items

USAID supplies a number of special order condom brands, personal lubricant, and CycleBeads, in addition to 

other essential public health supplies. These items are not held in inventory. 

Special order male condoms 

• Missions must secure approval from CSL for new condom brands and new artwork before an order can be processed. 

• We provide a variety of scents for male condoms; please consult the catalog for options.

− Individual condom packaging artwork must indicate the condom scent.

− Scented condoms have a four-year shelf life.

• We provide a variety of colors for male condoms; please consult the catalog for options. The inner box and case 

labeling will state the condom color.

− If no color is requested, condoms will be natural latex color.

− Colored condoms have a four-year shelf life.

• Missions may order 53mm or 49mm male condoms.

− All 49mm condoms are special order.

• Special order condoms can be ordered for social marketing or public sector programs.

• The minimum order quantity for a special order brand of male condoms is 1.2 million pieces, which is the 

minimum reasonable quantity for shipment in a 20-foot ocean container. 

• Special order condoms will be shipped only by ocean freight. 

Other special order items

Other special order items include—

• CycleBeads

• Implanon contraceptive implant

• Personal lubricant 

• Non-contraceptive public health commodities 

Order lead time for special order items

The lead time for special order items depends on the item. Programs that request special brands should confirm 

the lead time before planning any related country activities. Lead times for condom and personal lubricant 

orders include production and quality testing.

• For special order male condoms the order lead time is—

− six months for processing, production, and testing + shipping lead time, based on agreed-to delivery 

terms, usually to the port or door-to-door. 

• For CycleBead orders the order lead time is— 

− four months for processing and production + shipping lead time, based on agreed-to delivery terms, 

usually to the port or door-to-door. 
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• For Implanon the order lead time is—

− four months for processing, production + shipping lead time, based on agreed-to delivery terms, usually 

to the port or door-to-door. 

• For personal lubricant the order lead time is—

− four months for processing, production, and testing + shipping lead time, based on agreed-to delivery 

terms, usually to the port or door-to-door. 

• For non-contraceptive public health commodities, the lead time depends on the commodities ordered.

− A procurement specialist from the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT will develop a timeline and will work 

closely with the Mission and CSL country backstop throughout the procurement and shipping process.

Shipping lead time

When orders are ready to ship, whether from a supplier or a warehouse, there will be a shipping lead time until 

the order arrives at its destination. A number of countries require that specific procedures be followed before the 

order can ship; this may add to the lead time. A shipment may require a host country waiver, preshipment inspection, 

or import approval. For door-to-door shipments, you must allow time for customs clearance. You can find the 

current Average USAID Shipping Lead Time in Months Report in the My Commodities section of the website. 

Lead time for canceling orders

Orders are prepared for shipment with the desired receipt date in mind. If you need to cancel an order, you 

need to understand the shipment preparation process.

Processing an order begins at least one month before it is scheduled to ship. This allows time to transmit shipping 

instructions to the freight forwarder, pick and pack the order, prepare shipping documentation, book the 

shipment, and deliver it to the origin port. Additional time is allowed if preclearance or preapproval is required.

Canceling orders at the last minute can be difficult. After an order has shipped, it cannot be canceled. Missions 

should support ongoing monitoring of program needs and supply plans to avoid last-minute cancellations.

Stock Items

As a rule, stock item orders should be canceled two months prior to the scheduled ship date. 

Special Order Items

Special order items, such as specialty brand condoms, CycleBeads, personal lubricant, medical equipment, 

and other essential public health supplies, cannot be canceled once the order is put into production. After a 

Mission commits to ordering these products, it must accept and pay for the order in full.
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Ordering for Public Sector and Social Marketing Programs

As a general rule, standard brands and unbranded items are intended for use by public sector programs; most 

branded items are intended for social marketing programs. Use the product list below when ordering. 

Public sector items

• 49mm no-logo condom

• 53mm no-logo condom

• Implanon contraceptive implant

• Microgynon combined oral contraceptive pills

• Microlut oral contraceptive pills

Social marketing items

• 49mm condom, all brands except no-logo

• 53mm condom, all brands except no-logo

• Combination 3 combined oral contraceptive pills

Items used by both public sector and social marketing programs

• CycleBeads 

• Depo-Provera injectable contraceptive

• FC2 female condom

• Jadelle contraceptive implant

• TCu380A IUD

Emergency Orders

Occasionally, you may need to place an order because the stock on hand in the country program will reach 

or go below the minimum stock levels before the planned orders arrive. To avoid stockouts, you can place an 

emergency order for contraceptives and condoms. The CSL country backstop will work with the Mission to 

determine the amount of stock needed in the short term until a replenishment order can be placed, taking into 

consideration proper lead times; the emergency order should not exceed this amount. 

Completing the Order Form for Contraceptives and Condoms

You must complete an order form for each recipient program. A single form may have more than one item and 

more than one desired receipt date; it may also include new, changed, and canceled orders for a recipient.

You will find a blank Order Form for Contraceptives and Condoms on the My Commodities section of the 

USAID | DELIVER PROJECT website, or request a copy from your CSL country backstop. 
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Ensure that recipient and consignee information is complete in the country profile

Incomplete recipient and consignee address information and shipping notes can delay finalizing an order in the 

system and could delay processing an order for shipment. To avoid delays, verify the addresses, including email 

addresses and shipping notes information before you submit an order. 

You will find the shipping notes for Missions and recipients on the My Commodities section of the USAID | 

DELIVER PROJECT website, under the Shipping Information menu item.

Include the desired receipt date for each order

When you place an order for public health commodities with CSL, state the desired receipt date(s) for the 

items ordered. Please try to avoid ASAP orders. We will do our best to ensure that shipments arrive on time. 

Remember that the lead time for stock items may include time for any waivers, preshipment inspection, import 

approval, transit, and customs. The lead time for special order items will also include a production lead time. 

When the order is confirmed, we will advise you of the expected date of arrival in-country. 

 Note: An order is considered on time if it is delivered within 30 days of the desired receipt date.

Ordering other public health commodities and supplies

Through the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, you can procure a wide range of public health and related commodities 

and supplies, in addition to contraceptives and condoms: for example, hospital equipment, laboratory supplies, 

nutritional supplements, vaccines, and medicines. As with contraceptives, orders for these items can be 

funded through CCP (Project #936-3057). Please refer to “Ordering Other Essential Public Health Supplies, 

Commodities and Medical Equipment” for more information.

Resources

Two key websites provide information on specific orders and shipment histories. You can register on the 

websites and receive a login; using the login, you can view shipment details. 

• Reproductive Health Interchange (RHI): www.rhsupplies.org

Use Locate your Supply Shipment to access the RHI database and view shipments for contraceptive products 

from multiple donors, including USAID. You can also access the RHI from the My Commodities section of the 

USAID | DELIVER PROJECT website.

• USAID | DELIVER PROJECT website: deliver.jsi.com

The My Commodities section allows you to research specific information on existing USAID shipments.

• You will find additional documents on the My Commodities section of the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT 

website to assist you in order entry:

− Order Form for Contraceptives and Condoms 

− USAID Contraceptive and Condom Catalog 2011

− Average USAID Shipping Lead Time in Months Report
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Through the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, you can procure a wide range of public health and related commodities 

and supplies, in addition to contraceptives and condoms: for example, hospital equipment, laboratory supplies, 

nutritional supplements, vaccines, and medicines. As with contraceptives, orders for these items can be funded 

through the Central Contraceptive Procurement (CCP) project (Project #936-3057). Please contact your 

Commodities Security and Logistics Division (CSL) country backstop with inquiries, or to initiate these orders. 

Placing the Order

When you are ready to order, you will be assigned a procurement specialist on the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT; 

they will send you a Commodity Procurement Information Request (CPIR) order form and help you develop 

product specifications. The procurement specialist will work closely with the Mission and the CSL country 

backstop throughout the process. 

Funding the Order

Funding sources for all supplies, commodities, and equipment purchased through CCP should be directly related 

to the use of the product. For example, nutritional supplements can be purchased using nutrition funds and 

Oxytocin can be purchased with maternal and child health (MCH) funds, but neither can be purchased using 

population (POP) funds. To ensure the Mission has allocated the proper type and amount of funding to cover 

orders, contact your CSL country backstop.

Order Lead Time

Many factors can affect the time it takes from receipt of an order until it is delivered (order lead time). The lead 

time for delivery depends on the item or items ordered. Lead time may include USAID Office of Acquisition 

and Assistance (OAA) approval for purchase, production time, product testing (when applicable); and import 

approval, shipping lead times, and customs clearance, if sourced outside the ordering country. 

Public health commodities and supplies, except contraceptives, condoms, and personal lubricant, are special order 

items that require specialized procurement action. Once the order is finalized and funding is made available, 

a USAID | DELIVER PROJECT procurement specialist will develop a procurement timeline to share with the 

Mission. Concurrently, the Mission should arrange to transfer funds to CCP. Unless the funds transfer is complete, 

procurement cannot proceed beyond the planning stage. The procurement specialist will source the item or items and 

prepare a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ) from potential suppliers, place the purchase 

order, and track the shipment. They will inform the Mission of progress against the timeline. 

All procurement through the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT is completed following U.S. Government (USG) regulations, 

in particular, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and USAID Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR).

Note: Programs that request special order items should confirm the lead time before planning any 

related country activities.

The Order

Ordering Other Essential Public Health 

Supplies, Commodities, and Medical Equipment
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Shipping Lead Time

After an order is ready to ship, there will be a shipping lead time until the order arrives at its destination. 

Shipping lead times for these orders vary from the lead times established for contraceptives, condoms, and 

personal lubricant. A number of countries require that, before the order can ship, specific procedures be 

followed. These may include a host country waiver, preshipment inspection, or import approval. 

Canceling an Order for a Special Order Item 

After an order for a special item is confirmed and the CPIR is signed, canceling is very difficult. After the 

purchase order has been issued to a supplier, the order cannot be canceled, and the Mission will be charged. 
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The Order

Tracking Shipments and Mission Accounts

With access to the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT website, Missions can view shipment and account information 

and reports online in the My Commodities section. This section provides registered users with real-time information 

about shipments of health supplies procured by the project for USAID’s Central Contraceptive Procurement 

(CCP) project. Missions can click on the REGISTER link on the website, deliver.jsi.com, to apply for access. 

The Job Aids & Training Tools menu in the My Commodities section of the site provides helpful guidance to 

assist in accessing and understanding the reports. Many reports can be exported to Excel or as .pdf files for 

printing. The data that you can view depends on the registration permission granted. 

Using the site, you can select report parameters, such as subcategory, item, and start and end dates. The site 

has a wealth of additional resources and publications on topics related to public health and supply chain 

management, which are available without a login. 

Note: Shipments are included in reports based on their scheduled ship date, if they have not yet shipped, 

or the actual ship date if they have shipped, not the date of receipt.

Report Options

View Shipments 

View shipment history reports, or details of specific orders, including shipping, cost, and batch information.

Shipment Summary Reports 

View global quantities, global values, status, and funding sources for single items, as well as for subcategories of 

products. Six different summary reports are available. The information presented in each summary is listed by 

region and country. 

Account Information 

USAID and USAID | DELIVER PROJECT staff can view past, current, and future financial information 

required for managing commodity activity and funds. To view this information, you must first select a task 

order and a client. 

• The Current Account Status displays the Account Fund with information on the Current Balance, the Balance 

After Outstanding S&H Invoices, and a Projected Balance Inclusive of Future Shipments. 

• The Account Transaction History Report shows users the balance available at the start of a specific period, all 

transactions against the account during the period, and the balance remaining (Ending Balance) at the end of 

the period. 

Shipping Information

• View client and recipient shipping instructions (country profile information), shipment and document 

needs, and document distribution lists, with program-specific information. 

• View a list of items that have shipped to a country; they may be registered, there may be a waiver to ship 

items to the country, or registration may not be required. 
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The Receiving Report is sent after an order has shipped and has arrived, or will soon arrive at its destination, 

based on the estimated time of arrival (ETA) provided by the freight forwarder. On behalf of USAID, the 

USAID | DELIVER PROJECT emails a Receiving Report to both the Mission that placed the order and the 

recipient to request confirmation that the shipment was received. A completed Receiving Report from the Mission is 

the final step in the audit trail for goods shipped against USAID funds. 

Return the Receiving Report as soon as possible after you receive the goods. It is important to complete the 

following steps:

Step 1. Enter the date the goods were received, either at the port for door-to-port shipments, or at the 

recipient’s location for door-to-door shipments.

Step 2. Complete each section of the report, as appropriate:

• Check the box labeled Goods received-in-full at the end of the report.

• For each item in the shipment, enter the quantity received in the Quantity Received column of the report. 

• Enter comments in the box labeled, If goods missing or damaged please explain below. 

Step 3. Sign the report.

Step 4. Enter the title of the signatory.

Step 5. Scan and email the completed report to receivingreport@jsi.com, or you can send an email citing the order 

by Requisition Order (RO) number and all the necessary receipt information, to the same address. 

If the recipient returns a Receiving Report, a copy will be forwarded to the Mission to confirm receipt of the 

goods it ordered.

If neither the Mission nor the recipient reply within 30 days, we will assume that the shipment arrived with no 

problems; it will be marked received-in-full using as the receipt date the date the freight forwarder delivered 

the goods, based on proof-of-delivery documentation. After this time, the Mission cannot make a claim for lost, 

damaged, or undelivered product. Please remember that the Receiving Report completes the audit trail, and it 

helps track shipments and calculate estimated shipping lead times.

See figure 1, Sample Receiving Report.

The Order

Acknowledging Receipt of Shipments
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Figure 1. Sample Receiving Report
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Quick Ordering Guide

Table 1. Estimated Freight Calculation Table*

Product 

& Origin

Destination Shipping Mode

Ocean (%) Air (%)

Europe: 

IUDs, 

implants, 

injectables, 

oral 

contraceptive 

pills

East Africa 7 8

West Africa 4 11

Southern Africa 7 5

Asia 2 3

Europe & Eurasia n/a 55

Latin America 6 15

Middle East 5 19

Asia: 

male 

condoms,

female 

condoms, 

CycleBeads, 

lubricant

East Africa 19 50

West Africa 21 44

Southern Africa 15 38

Asia 10 63

Europe & Eurasia 5 70

Latin America 19 36

Middle East 11 55

*Please note that these percentages are estimates based on past 

shipments and can vary significantly based on current shipping climate. 

Listed below are the steps to successful ordering for on-time delivery:

Step 1. Conduct annual quantification exercises and update the quantification, including forecasting and 

supply plans, at least semi-annually.

Step 2. Develop a supply plan; adjust existing orders, as needed. 

Step 3. Calculate the funding needed for orders. 

• Calculate the value of new orders (see below). You will find contraceptive and condom item prices in the 

product catalog on the My Commodities section of the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT website.

− Calculate the commodity value of each order.

− Add 5.5 percent surcharge to the total commodity cost.

− Add freight charges and other applicable delivery charges (e.g., country-specific import or warehouse 

handling requirements). Use the estimated freight cost as a percentage of commodity value (see table 1). 

• Verify your account balance in the My Commodities section of the website.

• Plan obligations to cover any existing funding shortfall and to pay for new orders. 

Total cost of an order = Commodity cost + 

surcharge (commodity cost × .055 or 5.5%) + 

estimated freight cost (see table to the left) + 

other country specific charges

Use table 1 to calculate estimated freight cost. 

Actual costs will be charged to Mission 

accounts at the time of shipment.

Step 4. Make funds available to the Central 

Contraceptive Procurement (CCP) 

(Project #936-3057) project for 

orders through the field support 

funding mechanism, or through a 

subobligation. 

Step 5. Place orders one year ahead, 

whenever possible. If programmatic 

needs change, you can request 

changes until the order is prepared 

for shipment. 
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Step 6. For contraceptives and condoms, use the Order Form for Contraceptives and Condoms, which is available 

from your Commodity Security and Logistics Division (CSL) country backstop, the My Commodities

section of the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT website, deliver.jsi.com, or the publications list. 

For non-contraceptive commodities, use the Commodity Procurement Information Request (CPIR) 

form. A procurement specialist from the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT will provide you with the 

form after the CSL country backstop has forwarded the Mission’s procurement request to the project.

Step 7. Include order lead time in your supply plan. 

• For stock items (held in inventory), order lead time is—

One month for order processing + shipping lead time

− Stock items include—

53mm no-logo condom

53mm Blue/Gold condom

53mm Protector Plus condom

FC2 female condom

Depo-Provera injectable contraceptive

Jadelle contraceptive implant

TCu380A IUD

Combination 3 oral contraceptive pills

Microlut progestin only oral contraceptive pills

Microgynon combined oral contraceptive pills

• For special order items, order lead time is—

For male condom special orders: 6 months for order processing, production, and testing + shipping lead time

For CycleBeads orders: 4 months for order processing and production + shipping lead time

For Implanon orders: 4 months for order processing and production + shipping lead time

For personal lubricant orders: 4 months for order processing, production, and testing + shipping lead time.

− Special order items include—

49mm condom, all brands

53mm condom, all brands not held in inventory (special order items)

CycleBeads

Implanon contraceptive implant

Personal lubricant

• For non-contraceptive orders, lead times will depend on the commodities ordered. A timeline will be developed 

with the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT procurement specialist after the order has been confirmed.

Step 8. For emergency orders of contraceptives and condoms that are needed immediately, order lead time 

applies, although every effort will be made to process orders so they arrive as quickly as possible. 

Emergency orders for immediate shipment will be satisfied to the extent possible. Work with your 

CSL country backstop to plan subsequent shipments.
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Order Form for Contraceptives and Condoms 

and Order Checklist

For prompt processing of contraceptive and condom orders, use the checklist below to ensure that your order 

is complete. Enter your order information on the Order Form for Contraceptives and Condoms, which you can 

obtain from your Commodities Security and Logistics Division (CSL) country backstop; the My Commodities

section of the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT website, deliver.jsi.com; or the publications list. 

Funding

	 Have you allocated sufficient field support funds (e.g., PEPFAR, POP, and MCH) for this order? If you 

have questions or concerns regarding funding, contact your CSL backstop.

Customer /Country/Recipient

	 Is this order for only one recipient?

	 Is it clear who the recipient is?

	 Have you completed the customer information on the form? The customer is the entity placing the 

order, usually the Mission or regional office.

Shipping Schedule

	 Did you include the item and quantity for each shipment? Is the quantity divisible by case size? 

	 Did you enter the desired receipt date for each order?

	 Did you note any emergency orders that need to ship right away?

	 Did you note any orders with a changed desired receipt date? Please refer to the RO number for the order.

	 Did you note any orders that need to be canceled? Please refer to the RO number for the order.

	 Is the preferred mode of transportation (ocean/air) given for each order?

Customer /Recipient Information

	 If the recipient is new, did you include the recipient and consignee contact and address information?

	 If this is an existing recipient, did you check the shipping notes to be sure they are current, and did you 

include any changes on the order form? You can access Shipping Information on the My Commodities section 

of the website.

	 Are the required shipping documents correct in the shipping information? Did you include any changes 

on the order form?

	 Is the document distribution list correct in the shipping information? Did you include any changes on 

the order form? Note: You can only request distribution for two master bills of lading.

	 Is the door-to-door or door-to-port instruction in the shipping information correct? 

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Order Form No. 

(for CSL use only) 

Shipment information available at http://deliver.jsi.com/dhome/mycommodities

 

ORDER FORM 

for Contraceptives and Condoms 

COUNTRY: DATE: 

USAID Mission: Mission Point of Contact: 

RECIPIENT: 

1. Order the following proposed shipments:

Item Quantity Quantity per Case Shipping Mode In-Country Receipt 

Date 

2. Change the following previously ordered ROs or shipments:

RO Number Current 

Quantity 

Revised 

Quantity 

Current 

Receipt Date 

Revised 

Receipt Date Item 

3. CANCEL the following previously ordered ROs or shipments: 

RO Number Quantity Scheduled Receipt 

Date Item 

 

Please indicate if existing address information should be used: Yes [ ] No [ ] 

If not, please specify address and shipping information below. Fill out one form PER RECIPIENT. 

CONSIGNEE : (Information must be provided in full, in order to fulfill request).

CONSIGNEE: 

POINT OF CONTACT: 

ADDRESS: 

PHONE: 

FAX: 

EMAIL: 

SHIP TO ADDRESS: (RECIPIENT/DELIVERY DESTINATION) 

RECIPIENT NAME: 

POINT OF CONTACT: 

ADDRESS: 

PHONE: 

FAX: 

EMAIL: 
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Order Form No. 

(for CSL use only) 

Shipment information available at http://deliver.jsi.com/dhome/mycommodities

Please indicate delivery requirements: Door-to-Door [ ] Door-to-Port [ ] 

Do you require a donation certificate? Yes [ ] No [ ] 

Do you require a Certificate of Analysis or Conformance? Yes [ ] No [ ] 

Can these shipments be consolidated with other USAID recipients? Yes [ ] No [ ] 

Do you require an import approval before shipping? Yes [ ] No [ ] 

SHIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS: Please indicate any additional shipping documents, special carton markings or 

special handling requirements. 

 

------------------------------------------------------ For Administrative Use ------------------------------------------------------ 

Funding Source 

POP Funds PEPFAR Funds Commodity Fund CSL Donation 

For CSL use ONLY 

 

 

 

_______________ ___________________________________________ 

Date CSL Backstop Signature 

For JSI use ONLY 

This order has been entered; see attached Requisition Order Confirmation Report. 

_______________ ___________________________________________ 

Date JSI COMT Signature 

Notes: 

Notes: 
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Contraceptive Commodity 

Disposal Guidelines

Purpose

These guidelines will ensure USAID’s accountability for the disposal of contraceptive commodities that are no 

longer suitable for use in USAID-supported programs. For information on disposing of other USAID-funded 

commodities, contact your Commodity Security and Logistics Division (CSL) country backstop. 

Disposal is necessary for good logistics management whenever contraceptive commodities provided by USAID have— 

• passed their expiry date

• no longer meet the standards defined for USAID-supplied products because of deterioration or damage

• become excess stock due to USAID phaseout of a product line

• program demand for the product is terminated. 

Continued use of contraceptives with any of these conditions conflicts with USAID’s purposes for providing 

contraceptive support.

Initiating Office

The organization currently holding effective title to USAID-supplied contraceptives should initiate the disposal process. 

In general, consignees of USAID-supported shipments acquire effective title when they accept any shipment. 

Other organizations and/or individuals that are aware of the deterioration of contraceptive supplies should encourage 

the responsible organization to initiate disposal action and inform Global Health/Population and Reproductive 

Health/Commodities Security and Logistics Division (GH/PRH/CSL) about the need for action.

Disposal Actions Required

1. The initiating office should ensure the evidence that prompted the disposal action is clearly documented 

(e.g., test results, etc.), and the specific lots requiring disposal are clearly identified. If the need for disposal 

action is unclear, the initiating office can secure testing services from GH/PRH/CSL to clarify the status of 

the commodities in question.

2. When the value of the commodities identified for disposal action exceeds $100,000, or if there is any 

question about the need for disposal, refer to GH/PRH/CSL for concurrence or decision.

3. Disposal should be carried out according to the laws or ordinances of the place where the disposal occurs. 

The mode of disposal should ensure that the commodities cannot be recovered for use, resale, etc.

4. A USAID witness, or a person designated to witness for USAID, should observe the disposal action.

5. After disposal has been completed, send a record of the action to GH/PRH/CSL; indicate the— 

− stock site

− organization holding effective title to the contraceptives

− product

− quantity

− mode of destruction used to ensure that the product will not be recoverable

− place and date of destruction

− reason the destruction was necessary (for example, inadequate storage conditions, shipping delays/

damage, the expiry of shelf life, etc.), and remedial actions proposed to prevent a recurrence.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is there an order form for my contraceptive or condom order?

Yes. You will find the Order Form for Contraceptives and Condoms in the My Commodities section of the 

USAID | DELIVER PROJECT website, in the publications list, or from the Commodity Security and Logistics 

Division (CSL) country backstop. For other public health commodities, contact your country backstop. 

2. What is the Commodity Fund (CF)?

The Commodity Fund is a centrally-funded mechanism to increase availability and use of condoms for 

HIV and AIDS programs by expanding access. CF-funded condoms are available to PEPFAR non-focus 

countries, freeing other HIV and AIDS funding for expansion of the HIV and AIDS programmatic 

activities. PEPFAR-focus countries need to budget and pay for the condoms they order; they are not 

eligible to receive CF-funded condoms. 

3. How can I find out the name of my country backstop in the CSL Division?

Email askdeliver@jsi.com.

4. Can I source contraceptives and condoms other than through USAID? 

No. At this time, contraceptives and condoms funded by USAID can be procured only through USAID’s 

Central Contraceptive Procurement (CCP) project (#936-3057).

5. Can I order other public health commodities besides contraceptives, condoms, and personal lubricant?

Yes. The USAID | DELIVER PROJECT can procure a wide range of public health commodities. Please 

send inquiries to your CSL country backstop.

6. How far ahead do I need to place an order?

To ensure on-time receipt of contraceptive, condom, and personal lubricant orders, submit orders one year 

in advance. 

7. How can I obtain PipeLine software?

PipeLine software (v. 5.1), PipeLine 4.0 User’s Guide, and PipeLine 5: An addendum to the PipeLine 4 User’s Guide

are available for downloading from the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT website (deliver.jsi.com) in the 

Resources section under Tools. They are also available in a CD from project staff or your CSL country backstop.

8. How can I obtain technical assistance for quantification and procurement planning? 

Contact your CSL country backstop. 

9. Where can I view shipment and account details? 

Register on the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT website, deliver.jsi.com, to view shipment and account 

information online in the My Commodities section. The site has additional resources and publications on 

topics related to public health and supply chain management that are available without a login. 

10. How can I determine my account balance? 

Go to the My Commodities section of the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT website, select <Account 

Information> from the menu on the left. Export the <Current Account Status and Expected Future 

Activity> report. 
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Male Condom

Recommended Storage Conditi ons

Store away from extreme heat (over 40°C, 104°F); protect from 

moisture, direct sunlight, and fluorescent (tube) light.

Special Considerati ons

Do not store for prolonged periods at high temperatures or 

close to a hot radiator, motor, or other source of heat or ozone. 

For Distribution in:

o Public Sector Programs 

o Social Marketing Programs

o Stock Item o Special Order Item

P

P No Logo

(53mm non-colored, silicone lubricated latex)

 Shelf life: 5 years

 Shipping unit: 3,000 foil-laminate wrapped condoms per case

 Dimensions: 

46.04 cm w × 29.85 cm d × 38.1 cm h 

(18.13"w × 11.75"d × 15"h)

 Case volume: 0.052 m3 (1.85 ft3)

 Case weight: 10.52 kg (23.2 lbs)

 30 inner boxes of 100 pieces per case

 24 cases per pallet (ocean and air)

 Approx. 1,512,000 pieces per 20' container 

Approx. 3,024,000 pieces per 40' container 

Approx. 3,456,000 pieces per 40' HC container 

As a general rule, orders for quantities for less than half a 20' container 

that are not consolidated with other orders will ship by air.

Unit Presentation

Inner Box

Case

Recommended Storage Conditi ons

Store away from extreme heat (over 40°C, 104°F); protect 

from moisture, direct sunlight, and fluorescent (tube) light.

Special Considerati ons

Do not store for prolonged periods at high temperatures or 

close to a hot radiator, motor, or other source of heat or ozone.

Male Condom

Blue/Gold

(53mm non-colored, silicone lubricated latex) 

Protector Plus

(53mm non-colored, silicone lubricated latex) 

 Shelf life: 5 years

 Shipping unit: 3,000 foil-laminate wrapped condoms per case

 Dimensions: 

46.04 cm w × 29.85 cm d × 38.1 cm h 

(18.13"w × 11.75"d × 15"h)

 Case volume: 0.052 m3 (1.85 ft3)

 Case weight: 10.52 kg (23.2 lbs)

 30 inner boxes of 100 pieces per case

 24 cases per pallet (ocean and air)

 Approx. 1,512,000 pieces per 20' container 

Approx. 3,024,000 pieces per 40' container 

Approx. 3,456,000 pieces per 40' HC container 

As a general rule, orders for quantities for less than half a 20' container 

that are not consolidated with other orders will ship by air.

For Distribution in:

o Public Sector Programs 

o Social Marketing Programs

o Stock Item o Special Order Item

P

P

USAID’s standard social marketing logo condoms

Blue/Gold Protector Plus

These logos have been developed for distribution in social 

marketing programs in the countries listed. Please contact 

your CSL country backstop for more information. 

Male Condom—Special Order

Aphaw

Myanmar

Protector Plus 

Zimbabwe

Chishango 

Malawi Legal

Angola 

Trust

Lesotho, Swaziland

Number One

Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam

Pante

Haiti, Dominican Republic

Prudence Plus

Benin

Prudence 

Rwanda

Prudence 

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Protec Natural

Senegal 

Sathi

Pakistan 

Maximum

Zambia 

Prudence

Multiple

Panther

Multiple

o Stock Item Po Special Order Item

For Distribution in:

o Public Sector Programs 

Po Social Marketing Programs

• Special order condoms, like stock condoms, are silicone 

lubricated latex. 

• Condoms are 53mm, non-colored unless otherwise specified.

• Missions may order 49mm condoms.

• Missions may special order condoms with both color and scent 

(e.g., yellow banana).

• Missions may order the following colors: black, blue, green, orange, 

pink, purple, red, yellow.

• Missions must order a minimum of 1.2 million condoms for each foil.

• Colored condoms have a 4-year shelf life. 

Blue Denim 

Ethiopia, Tanzania

Male Condom—Scented and Colored

Aphaw

banana scented

Myanmar

Aphaw

strawberry scented

Myanmar

Generic Strawberry

strawberry scented

Laos

Protec Menthe 

mint scented 

Senegal

Red Cola 

red colored , cola scented

Papua New Guinea

Black Cola 

black colored, cola scented

Thailand

Generic Strawberry 

strawberry scented 

Thailand

Protec Fraise

strawberry scented

Senegal

o Stock Item Po Special Order Item

For Distribution in:

o Public Sector Programs 

Po Social Marketing Programs

These logos have been developed for distribution in social marketing programs in the countries listed. 

Please contact your CSL country backstop for more information. 

• Special order condoms, like stock condoms, are silicone lubricated latex. 

• Condoms are 53mm, non-colored unless otherwise specified.

• Missions may order 49mm condoms.

• Missions may special order condoms with both color and scent (e.g. yellow banana).

• Missions may order the following colors: black, blue, green, orange, pink, purple, red, yellow.

• Missions may order the following scents: apple, banana, cola, grape, peppermint, strawberry, tutti frutti, vanilla. 

• Artwork for scented condom logos must indicate the scent.

• Missions must order a minimum of 1.2 million condoms for each foil.

• Scented condoms have a 4-year shelf life. 

Recommended Storage Conditi ons

Store away from extreme heat (over 40°C,104°F); protect 

from moisture, direct sunlight, and fluorescent (tube) light.

Special Considerati ons

Do not store for prolonged periods at high temperatures or 

close to a hot radiator, motor, or other source of heat or ozone.

Female Condom

FC2 

(Synthetic nitrile)

 Shelf life: 3 years

 Shipping unit: 1,000 pieces per case

 Dimensions: 

58 cm w × 38 cm d × 30 cm h 

(22.8"w × 15"d × 11.8"h)

 Case volume: 0.066 m3 (2.33 ft3)

 Case weight: 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)

 1,000 pieces bulk packaging

 15,000 pieces per pallet (ocean and air)

 400,000 pieces per 20'container

800,000 pieces per 40' container 

900,000 pieces per 40' HC container

As a general rule, orders for quantities for less than half a 20' container 

that are not consolidated with other orders will ship by air.

For Distribution in:

o Public Sector Programs 

o Social Marketing Programs

o Stock Item o Special Order Item

P

P

P

Case

Unit Presentation

Unit Presentation (back)

Recommended Storage Conditi ons

Store at room temperature (20-25°C, 68-77°F); protect 

from excessive moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.

Special Considerati ons

Do not dispense open or leaking sachets.

Personal Lubricant

Personal Lubricant 

(4.5g water based)

 Shelf life: 4 years

 Shipping unit: 1,000 sachets per case

 Dimensions: 

38.4 cm w × 19.8 cm d × 26.6 cm h 

(15.2"w × 7.8"d × 10.5"h)

 Case volume: 0.02022 m3 (0.714 ft3)

 Case weight: 6.28 kg (13.85 lbs)

 5 inner trays of 200 sachets per case

 45 cases per pallet (ocean and air)

 1,320,000 sachets per 20'container

2,728,000 sachets per 40' container 

As a general rule, orders for quantities for less than half a 20' container 

that are not consolidated with other orders will ship by air. 

For Distribution in:

o Public Sector Programs 

o Social Marketing Programs

o Stock Item o Special Order Item

P

P

P

Unit Presentation Inner Tray

Inner Case

Case

Model TCu380A (IUD with ruler)

	Shelf life: 7 years (Use life: 10 years)

	Shipping unit: 300 units per case

	Dimensions: 

23.5 cm w × 34 cm d × 57 cm h 

(9.25"w × 13.34"d × 22.44"h)

	Case volume: 0.0455 m3

 (1.6 ft3)

	Case weight : 4.59 kg (10.1 lbs) 

	6 inner boxes of 50 units per case 

 24 cases per pallet (ocean and air)

	129,600 units per 20' container

316,800 units per 40' container 

356,400 units per 40' HC container 

As a general rule, orders for quantities for less than half a 20' container 

that are not consolidated with other orders will ship by air.

	Contraceptive insert: multilingual 

(English, French, Spanish, and Arabic)

Recommended Storage Conditi ons

Store at room temperature (20-25°C, 68-77°F); protect 

from excessive moisture and direct sunlight.

Special Considerati ons

• Any break or perforation of sterile package makes product 

non-sterile. Signs of water damage to packaging indicate 

that sterility is compromised; discard such packages.

• Copper IUDs sometimes tarnish; copper tarnish does 

not affect IUD efficacy or safety and does not indicate 

that package seal has been broken. 

• Do not confuse shelf life with use life; an IUD may be 

inserted at any time during its shelf life, at which time 

its use life begins. 

• IUD insertion requires specialized equipment, disinfectant, 

and a supply of clean gloves, cotton, gauze, and sponges. 

For Distribution in:

o Public Sector Programs 

o Social Marketing Programs

o Stock Item o Special Order Item

P

P

P

Intrauterine Device (IUD)

Inner box

Case

Unit Presentation

Recommended Storage Conditi ons

Store at room temperature (20-25°C, 68-77°F), away from 

direct sunlight. Injectables must always be stored upright and 

protected from freezing.

Special Considerati ons

• All injectables require a sterile syringe and 21- to 23-gauge 

needle for administration.

• Store vials upright to avoid problems with resuspension.

• To safely manage health care waste resulting from the use 

of these supplies, use sharps/safety boxes and correctly 

dispose of used needles, syringes, and open vials. 

Injectable Contraceptive

Depo-Provera®

(150 mg medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension)

 Shelf life: 5 years 

 Shipping unit: 400 single-dose vials, 400 empty autodisable 

syringes (SOLOSHOT IX-1 ml w/22 gauge × 1-inch needle) 

and 4 Polysafe Safety Box sharps containers per case

 Dimensions: 

46.2 cm w × 37.3 cm d × 23.6 cm h 

(18.19"w × 14.69"d × 9.29"h)

 Case volume: 0.04 m3 (1.44 ft3)

 Case weight: 7.00 kg (15.43 lbs)

 2 inner boxes of 200 vials and 200 autodisable syringes 

and 4 sharps containers per case

 24 cases per pallet (ocean and air)

 172,800 doses per 20' container

422,400 doses per 40' container 

475,200 doses per 40' HC container

As a general rule, orders for quantities for less than half a 20' container 

that are not consolidated with other orders will ship by air.

 Contraceptive insert: multilingual 

(English, French, and Spanish)

For Distribution in:

o Public Sector Programs 

o Social Marketing Programs

o Stock Item o Special Order Item

P

P

P

Case Unit Presentation

Sharps Box Inner Case Inner Box

Combination 3 

(0.15 mg levonorgestrel + 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol, 75 mg 

ferrous fumarate)

 Shelf life: 5 years

 Shipping unit: 1,200 cycles per case

 Dimensions: 

40 cm w × 30 cm d × 45 cm h 

(15.75"w × 11.81"d × 17.72"h)

 Case volume: 0.054 m3 (1.9 ft3)

 Case weight: 12.59 kg (27.76 lbs)

 12 inner boxes of 100 cycles per case

 16 cases per pallet (ocean and air)

 422,400 cycles per 20' container

960,000 cycles per 40' container 

1,200,000 cycles per 40' HC container

As a general rule, orders for quantities for less than half a 20' container 

that are not consolidated with other orders will ship by air.

 Contraceptive insert: multilingual 

(English, French, Spanish, and Arabic)

Recommended Storage Conditi ons

Store at controlled room temperature (20-25°C, 68-77°F), 

away from direct sunlight.

Special Considerati ons

Do not dispense cycles (blister packs) with crushed or 

damaged tablets or perforated blisters. 

Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill

For Distribution in:

o Public Sector Programs 

o Social Marketing Programs

o Stock Item o Special Order Item

P

P

Unit Presentation Unit Presentation

Unit Presentation (back)

Inner Box and Unit

Recommended Storage Conditi ons

Store at controlled room temperature (20-25°C, 68-77°F), 

away from direct sunlight.

Special Considerati ons

Do not dispense cycles (blister packs) with crushed or 

damaged tablets or perforated blisters. 

Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill

Microgynon® ED Fe

(0.15 mg levonorgestrel + 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol, 75 mg 

ferrous fumarate)

 Shelf life: 5 years

 Shipping unit: 720 cycles per case

 Dimensions: 

30 cm w × 40 cm d × 45 cm h 

(11.81"w × 15.75"d × 17.72"h)

 Case volume: 0.054 m3 (1.91 ft3)

 Case weight: 6.675 kg (14.72 lbs)

 24 inner boxes of 30 cycles per case

 16 cases per pallet (ocean and air)

 253,440 cycles per 20' container

576,000 cycles per 40' container 

576,000 cycles per 40' HC container 

As a general rule, orders for quantities for less than half a 20' container 

that are not consolidated with other orders will ship by air.

 Contraceptive insert: multilingual 

(English, French, and Spanish)

For Distribution in:

o Public Sector Programs 

o Social Marketing Programs

o Stock Item o Special Order Item

P

P

Unit Presentation (Back)

Unit Presentation

Case

Inner Box (Front) Inner Box (Back)

Recommended Storage Conditi ons

Store at controlled room temperature (20-25°C, 68-77°F), 

away from direct sunlight.

Special Considerati ons

Do not dispense cycles (blister packs) with crushed or 

damaged tablets or perforated blisters. 

progestin only Oral Contraceptive Pill

Microlut®

(0.03 mg levonorgestrel, monophasic)

 Shelf life: 5 years

 Shipping unit: 720 cycles per case

 Dimensions: 

30 cm w × 40 cm d × 44 cm h 

(11.8"w × 15.75"d × 17.3"h)

	Case volume: 0.053 m3

 (1.87 ft3)

	Case weight: 5.6 kg (12.35 lbs)

 24 inner boxes of 30 cycles per case

 24 cases per pallet (ocean and air)

 253,440 cycles per 20' container

576,000 cycles per 40' container 

720,000 cycles per 40' HC container

As a general rule, orders for quantities for less than half a 20' container 

that are not consolidated with other orders will ship by air.

 Contraceptive insert: multilingual 

(English, French, and Spanish)

For Distribution in:

o Public Sector Programs 

o Social Marketing Programs

o Stock Item o Special Order Item

P

P

Unit Presentation (Back)

Unit Presentation

Inner Box (Front) Inner Box (Back)

Case

Recommended Storage Conditi ons

Store at room temperature (20-25°C, 68-77°F) away 

from excess heat and moisture.

Special Considerati ons

• Any break or perforation of sterile package makes 

product non-sterile. Signs of water damage to packaging 

indicate that sterility is compromised; discard such 

packages.

• Shelf life should not be confused with use life; implants inserted at any time during their shelf life have 

a use life that is 3 years from the date of insertion. 

Implanon®

(Etonogestrel 68 mg implant, 1 rod)

 Shelf life: 5 years (Use life: 3 years)

 Shipping unit: 64 sets per case

 Dimensions: 

47 cm w × 28 cm d × 24 cm h 

(18.5"w × 11.02"d × 9.45"h)

 Case volume: 0.031m3 (1.095 ft3)

 Case weight: 4.4 kg (9.70 lbs)

 64 inner boxes of 1 implant set per case 

 Pallet configuration based on order quantity

 23,040 sets per 20' container

51,200 sets per 40' container 

As a general rule, orders for quantities for less than half a 20' container 

that are not consolidated with other orders will ship by air.

 Contraceptive insert: English

Contraceptive Implant

For Distribution in:

o Public Sector Programs 

o Social Marketing Programs

o Stock Item o Special Order Item

P

P

P

Inner Case

Case

Unit Presentation

Complete Presentation including Inner Box

Recommended Storage Conditi ons

Store at room temperature (20-25°C, 68-77°F), away from 

excess heat and moisture.

Special Considerati ons

• Any break or perforation of sterile package makes product 

non-sterile. Signs of water damage to packaging indicate 

that sterility is compromised; discard such packages.

• Shelf life should not be confused with use life; implants 

inserted at any time during their shelf life have a use life 

that is 5 years from the date of insertion. 

JADELLE®

(75 mg levonorgestrel/rod, 2 rods)

 Shelf life: 5 years (Use life: 5 years)

 Shipping unit: 100 sets per case

 Dimensions: 

29.0 cm w × 22.8 cm d × 21.5 cm h 

(11.4"w × 8.9"d × 8.4"h)

 Case volume: .0142m3 (.5 ft3)

 Case weight: 2.170 kg (4.78 lbs)

 10 inner boxes of 10 implant sets, 100 implant sets and 100 

disposable trocars per case.

 Pallet configuration based on order quantity

 118,800 sets per 20' container

270,000 sets per 40' container 

270,000 sets per 40' HC container

Jadelle ® orders ship by air unless consolidated with other commodities. 

As a general rule, orders for quantities for less than half a 20' container 

that are not consolidated with other orders will ship by air.

 Contraceptive insert: multilingual 

(English, French, and Spanish)

Contraceptive Implant

For Distribution in:

o Public Sector Programs 

o Social Marketing Programs

o Stock Item o Special Order Item

P

P

P

Inner Box

Unit Presentation

Inner Box

Case

Recommended Storage Conditi ons

Avoid extreme storage temperatures.

Special Considerati ons

• CycleBeads consist of 32 color-coded beads and a rubber marker (O-ring). 

Each set should be strung in the following order: Bead 1 – Red, Beads 

2-7 – Brown, Beads 8-19 – White, Beads 20-26 – Brown, Bead 27 – Dark 

Brown, Beads 28-32 – Brown. The clasp has an arrow that points to the red 

bead and indicates which direction to move the marker. It is imperative that 

all sets of CycleBeads are strung in this order to ensure effectiveness. 

• White beads glow in the dark. 

• O-ring may break after prolonged use. The ring can be replaced by 

unscrewing clasp. Extra O-ring included with each set. 

• CycleBeads should last indefinitely with proper storage and handling as 

they contain no active ingredients and are made of durable polypropylene plastic, a three-strand nylon string, and a nitrile rubber O-ring. 

CycleBeads®

(color-coded plastic beads)

 Shelf life: Not applicable 

 Shipping unit: 500 units per case

 Dimensions: 

65.5 cm w × 62.5 cm d × 25 cm h 

( 25.8"w × 24.6"d × 9.8"h)

 Case volume: .102 m3 (3.6 ft3)

 Case weight: 22 kgs–24 kgs 

(48.5 lbs–52.9 lbs) 

(depending on whether calendars are included)

 16 cases per pallet (ocean and air)

 160,000 units per 20' container

352,000 units per 40' container 

As a general rule, orders for quantities for less than half a 

20' container that are not consolidated with other orders 

will ship by air.

 Contraceptive insert: All CycleBeads have an insert 

to explain proper use. A standard three-language 

insert (English, Spanish, and French) is the 

basic and most cost effective. Other languages 

available on request. 

English, Spanish, or French 4-year calendars are 

included with the single-language inserts and can 

also be included with the standard three-language 

insert, if requested.

Standard Days Method

For Distribution in:

o Public Sector Programs 

o Social Marketing Programs

o Stock Item o Special Order Item

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Unit Insert Inner pack

Unit Presentation

Price List* 2011 2012 Public Sector Social Marketing

Male Condom 

49mm plain condom, no logo $0.027 $0.03* X

49mm plain condom, all brands $0.027 $0.03* X

49mm colored condom, all brands $0.03018 $0.035* X

49mm scented condom, all brands $0.03018 $0.035* X

53mm plain condom, no logo $0.027 $0.03* X

53mm plain condom, all brands $0.027 $0.03* X

53mm colored condom, all brands $0.03018 $0.035* X

53mm scented condom, all brands $0.03018 $0.035* X

Female Condom 

FC2 $0.55 $0.57* X

Personal Lubricant 

Personal Lubricant $0.044 $0.045* X

Implant 

Implanon® $18.00 $18.00 X X

Jadelle ® $21.00 $21.00 X X

Injectable 

Depo-Provera® $0.78 $0.78* X X

Intrauterine Device (IUD) 

Model TCu380A $0.49* $0.51* X X

Combined Oral Pill 

Combination 3 $0.29 $0.30* X

Microgynon® ED Fe $0.28 $0.29* X

Progestin Only Oral Pill 

Microlut® $0.31 $0.30 X

Standard Days Method 

CycleBeads® $1.16 $1.20* X X

USAID Condom and Contraceptive Price List

* Estimated price


U.S. Agency for International Development

1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20523-3601

Phone: 202-712-4539

Fax: 202-216-3404

Internet: www.usaid.gov