Strengthening Agribusinesses and Fostering Rural Alimentation (SAFRA) Project in Mozambique

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mozambique plans to negotiate and award a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) completion contract for the Strengthening Agribusinesses and Fostering Rural Alimentation Project (SAFRA). This five-year initiative aims to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of Mozambique's agribusiness sector while improving the nutritional status of pregnant and lactating women and children under five, in line with the Feed the Future/Mozambique program. The project focuses on increasing rural household incomes, boosting private sector investment, expanding exports, creating employment opportunities, and promoting better health and nutrition outcomes in rural areas. Emphasis is placed on gender roles, capacity building of local partners including governmental and non-governmental organizations, and leveraging information and communication technologies. SAFRA supports the Government of Mozambique and private sector efforts under the G8 New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition and the country's Nutrition plan. The project targets small and medium-sized enterprises, farmer associations, and cooperatives involved in farming, agro-processing, marketing, and export activities, as well as rural households to promote improved nutrition and healthy behaviors. It comprises three core components: Agribusiness Value Chains and Food Security, Increasing Agribusiness Competitiveness, and Nutrition, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene. Activities will be conducted primarily in the Manica, Tete, Zambezia, and Nampula provinces. The total project cost is estimated not to exceed $85 million. The solicitation allows for full and open competition among eligible US and regional organizations, with proposals due within 60 calendar days after the Request for Proposal issuance.