About this opportunity
AI summaryThe World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program of the American Soybean Association seeks proposals from qualified consulting firms or individuals for monitoring, evaluation, learning, data analysis, research oversight, and strategic insights services. The scope of work includes technical oversight for evaluations and research, conducting data quality reviews, analyzing MEL and market information for decision-making, delivering technical support to regional teams, strengthening knowledge systems, and providing capacity building to staff and partners. Work will be performed offsite. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations that are officially licensed to do business in the country. Proposals are evaluated based on skills and relevant MEL/research experience (25%), experience with USDA-funded or international development programs (20%), technical approach (20%), cost reasonableness and competitiveness (30%), and availability to meet the required timeline (5%), with special consideration given to certified WMOSBs. Questions must be submitted via email to [email protected] (cc: [email protected]) by October 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT. Final proposals are due by email by November 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT. The initial contract term runs from November 16, 2026, to January 30, 2027, with an anticipated signed contract date of November 13, 2026, and a potential follow-on engagement for 2027.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- World Initiative for Soy in Human Health
Scope of work
- Performance Monitoring and Donor Reporting
- Evaluation and Research Management
- Data Management, Data Quality, and M&E Systems
- Strategic Analysis and Organizational Learning
- Technical Support to Program and Regional Teams
- Knowledge Management and Institutional Learning
- Capacity Building
- Specialized or Separately Scoped Services
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Soundness of proposal and technical approach | 35% |
| Skills and relevant MEL / research experience | 25% |
| Experience with USDA-funded and/or international agricultural programs | 15% |
| Quality control and data-management approach | 10% |
| Availability and ability to meet required timeline | 5% |
| Financial competitiveness | 10% |
Minimum qualifications
- Officially licensed to do such business in the country of business operation
- Able to receive USDA funds
- Not identified as a terrorist prior to being awarded a contract
Documents to include with your response
- Capabilities and experience description or CV
- Proposal executive summary
- Action plan
- Proposed budget
- Attachment A Technical Proposal Authorization Cover Page Completed and Signed
- 100-word executive summary of the proposal
- Full detailed proposal
- Proposal detailed budget
- WMOSB Proof of Certification if applicable
Key dates
- RFP posted
- October 22, 2026
- Questions due to ASA/WISHH
- 5pm CDT on October 27, 2026
- Questions posted to WISHH website
- October 29, 2026
- Proposals due to ASA/WISHH
- 5:00 PM CDT on November 6, 2026
- Contract awarded
- November 11 2026
- Contract signed
- November 13, 2026
- Activities begin
- November 16, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit via email with subject line M&E Consulting Services Proposal. Proposals must include a completed and signed Attachment A cover page and be a maximum of 10 pages.
Contract details
- Term
- Initial period of performance between November 16, 2026 and January 30, 2027, with potential subsequent engagement for calendar year 2027 (February 1 – January 30, 2028).
- Set-aside / preference
- Special consideration will be given to Women or Minority Owned Small Business (WMOSB) entities with SBA certifications.
- Place of performance
- Offsite
- Funding
- USDA