USAID/MALAWI EARLY READING ACTIVITY (EGRA)

The USAID/Malawi Early Grade Reading Activity (EGRA), solicitation number SOL-612-13-000004, is a request for proposals issued by USAID Southern Africa to provide early grade reading services within selected districts of Malawi. The project is intended to be executed under a cost-reimbursement completion-type contract with an estimated performance period of 40 months. The scope of work includes early grade reading services, local capacity development, and specific performance management and data requirements to achieve defined intermediate results. The procurement process involved several amendments that refined the budget structure, updated key personnel replacement rules, and clarified evaluation criteria. Notably, a strict organizational conflict of interest policy prohibits any contractor or subcontractor from being awarded contracts under both this solicitation and SOL-612-13-000003. Proposals require detailed mandatory budget spreadsheets covering up to four years of labor, travel, and indirect costs, as well as the submission of past performance questionnaires to evaluate quality, timeliness, and cost control.