Rti International Rtiinternational #RFP_SG_LIFT_P4P_08_2026

Independent Post-Monetization Market Assessment for USDA Food for Progress Projects in East Africa

This opportunity seeks an independent contractor to conduct a post-monetization market assessment for USDA Food for Progress projects in East Africa. - Government Buyer: - Research Triangle Institute (RTI International), Global Communities, and Counterpart International, funded by USDA Food for Progress - Scope of Work: - Independent assessment of the effects of monetizing 188,000 metric tons of Hard Red Winter wheat in Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda - Analyze impacts on commodity markets, commercial trade, market functioning, domestic production, supply chains, storage, transportation, and regional trade dynamics - Use a rigorous mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative market analysis and qualitative stakeholder consultations - Triangulate primary and secondary data sources - Deliverables: - Comprehensive regional report with country-specific and comparative analyses - Summary brief - Final presentation - Work plan, data collection tools, baseline market profile, datasets, draft and final reports - Notable Requirements: - In-country data collection and stakeholder engagement - Analysis of market impacts over a defined period (from 30 days prior to first sale through one year after delivery) - Adherence to USDA Food for Progress post-monetization assessment guidelines - Firm fixed-price contract, approximately 9-12 months duration - No OEMs, product part numbers, or hardware/software products are specified, as this is a service-based procurement.

Description

This solicitation is for an independent third-party contractor to conduct a post-monetization market assessment related to the USDA Food for Progress funded projects SunGold, LIFT, and P4P. The assessment will analyze the effects of monetization of Hard Red Winter wheat in Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda during 2026. The contractor will evaluate impacts on commodity markets, commercial trade, market functioning, domestic production, supply chains, storage, transportation, and regional trade dynamics. The assessment will use a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative market analysis and qualitative stakeholder consultations, culminating in a comprehensive regional report with country-specific and comparative analyses.

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