USAID Maintained Epidemic Control of HIV (MECH) Activity

The contract pertains to the USAID Maintained Epidemic Control of HIV (MECH) Activity under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), focused on HIV prevention efforts in Zambia. The solicitation, issued on April 23, 2021, is limited to local organizations within Zambia to promote more targeted and effective implementation of HIV prevention programs. This limitation on competition is justified to ensure engagement with entities that have a deeper understanding of the local context and can therefore better contribute to epidemic control efforts. The contract is managed by USAID's office in Lusaka, Zambia, operating under NAICS Code 541990, which generally covers professional, scientific, and technical services. Key contacts for the solicitation include the Contracting Officer, Mohib U. Ahmed, and Senior Acquisition & Assistance Specialist, Charles Nyanoka, both reachable via the provided USAID Lusaka solicitation email. The focus on local organizations aligns with strategic goals to enhance capacity building and sustainable impact within the region’s HIV response programs.