Tuhifadhi Maliasili Activity

The United States Agency for International Development awarded contract 72062121C00001 for the Tuhifadhi Maliasili activity, a five-year initiative based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The primary objective of this activity is to address dynamics that hinder habitat connectivity and ensure the long-term persistence of biodiversity. To achieve this, the project implements interventions designed to increase private sector engagement in conservation and natural resource management, build the capacity of the public sector and civil society, and strengthen the overarching policy and regulatory frameworks. These efforts align with the 2020-2025 Country Development Cooperation Strategy and support Tanzania's journey to self-reliance by enhancing sub-national government leadership in sustainable development and improving civic participation. The procurement process for this award was conducted under solicitation 72062120R00003 using a best value selection process. Evaluation priorities were weighted with the technical approach as the most critical factor, followed by the management approach and past performance. The selection process required comprehensive submissions, including a technical proposal, a cost proposal, a monitoring, evaluation, and learning plan, and a first-year work plan. The activity is managed by USAID/Tanzania and focuses on reducing threats to biodiversity through integrated capacity building and strategic regulatory improvements.