Improved quality of life of persons with disabilities in provinces heavily sprayed with agent orange in Ca Mau and Quang Ngai

Solicitation OFOP0003897 is a cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Mission to Vietnam under the Department of State to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities in the Ca Mau and Quang Ngai provinces. With a total available funding amount of 28,500,000 dollars, the initiative specifically prioritizes individuals with severe physical, mobility, cognitive, or developmental disabilities in areas heavily sprayed with Agent Orange/dioxin. The project scope encompasses four primary objectives: expanding medical support and rehabilitation services, increasing social services and participation, improving policy implementation and public attitudes, and strengthening capacity for training and management at all levels. The anticipated period of performance begins on December 26, 2026, and concludes by December 31, 2031. Applications must be submitted electronically via the MyGrants portal by November 19, 2026. The selection process is based on a merit review of equal weight across three categories: organizational capacity and experience, project methods and design, and the management plan. Applicants are required to have a Unique Entity Identifier and active registration in SAM.gov, as well as valid Vietnamese government tax registration. Key submission requirements include a technical proposal limited to 25 pages, a comprehensive budget using form SF-424A, and a staffing plan identifying at least three critical key personnel positions. Award recipients must also adhere to strict U.S. Department of State branding guidelines and, for services exceeding 500,000 dollars outside the U.S., implement a Trafficking in Persons compliance plan.