INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS (IFES)
Request for Applications
Omnibus Law Initiative
RFA No. 13-161
1.1. Purpose
IFES is currently engaged in implementing the Elections 2014 Administration Program (EAP) funded by theUnited States Agency for International Development (USAID). The purpose of this Request for Applications(RFA) is to invite prospective applicants to submit an application to lead and conduct the initiative ofcreating a consolidated and comprehensive electoral legal framework in the form of an omnibus modelelection law for Indonesia.
IFES is planning to award a six months sub-‐grant, with a total estimated cost not to exceed USD 98,000 or IDR 957,967,000.
An award will be made only after IFES makes a positive determination that the applicant possesses, or has the ability to obtain, the necessary management
competence to carry out the grant activity, and will practice mutually agreed upon methods of accountability for funds and other assets funded by the United States Agency for International Development. IFES must be fully satisfied that the applicant
has the capacity to adequately perform in accordance with the principles established by the Department of State and 22 CFR 145.
1.2. Coverage & Participation
Issuance of this RFA does not constitute a commitment on the part of IFES to make an award nor does it commit IFES to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of any application in response to this RFA. Further, IFES reserves the right to reject any or all applications received.
2. General Information
2.1. Background
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is an independent, non-governmentalorganization providing professional support to electoral democracy.
Request for Applications
Omnibus Law Initiative
RFA No. 13-161
1.1. Purpose
IFES is currently engaged in implementing the Elections 2014 Administration Program (EAP) funded by theUnited States Agency for International Development (USAID). The purpose of this Request for Applications(RFA) is to invite prospective applicants to submit an application to lead and conduct the initiative ofcreating a consolidated and comprehensive electoral legal framework in the form of an omnibus modelelection law for Indonesia.
IFES is planning to award a six months sub-‐grant, with a total estimated cost not to exceed USD 98,000 or IDR 957,967,000.
An award will be made only after IFES makes a positive determination that the applicant possesses, or has the ability to obtain, the necessary management
competence to carry out the grant activity, and will practice mutually agreed upon methods of accountability for funds and other assets funded by the United States Agency for International Development. IFES must be fully satisfied that the applicant
has the capacity to adequately perform in accordance with the principles established by the Department of State and 22 CFR 145.
1.2. Coverage & Participation
Issuance of this RFA does not constitute a commitment on the part of IFES to make an award nor does it commit IFES to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of any application in response to this RFA. Further, IFES reserves the right to reject any or all applications received.
2. General Information
2.1. Background
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is an independent, non-governmentalorganization providing professional support to electoral democracy.
IFES promotes democratic stability by providing technical assistance and applying field-based research to the electoral cycle worldwide to enhance citizen participation and strengthen civil societies, governance and transparency. In recognition of this commitment, USAID has awarded IFES with the Election Administration Program
(EAP).
Under the EAP, the goals of IFES’ electoral law analysis are: promoting a public involvement through an active dialogue among a wide range of stakeholders for early identification of legal issues likely to negatively impact the implementation of election and its areas for improvement of the current election laws; and support the development of draft omnibus election law and advocate for new reforms and consolidation of 5 election laws into one pioneer omnibus election law for future national elections post 2014.
2.2. RFA Schedule
The following is a tentative schedule that will apply to this RFA, but may change in accordance with IFES’needs or unforeseen circumstances. Changes will be communicated by e-mail to all parties.
Issuance of RFA 29 July 2013
Technical Questions/Inquiries due 19 August 2013, 9:00 AM
EDT Answers/Addenda from IFES 21 August 2013
RFA Closes 27 August 2013, 6:00 PM
(EAP).
Under the EAP, the goals of IFES’ electoral law analysis are: promoting a public involvement through an active dialogue among a wide range of stakeholders for early identification of legal issues likely to negatively impact the implementation of election and its areas for improvement of the current election laws; and support the development of draft omnibus election law and advocate for new reforms and consolidation of 5 election laws into one pioneer omnibus election law for future national elections post 2014.
2.2. RFA Schedule
The following is a tentative schedule that will apply to this RFA, but may change in accordance with IFES’needs or unforeseen circumstances. Changes will be communicated by e-mail to all parties.
Issuance of RFA 29 July 2013
Technical Questions/Inquiries due 19 August 2013, 9:00 AM
EDT Answers/Addenda from IFES 21 August 2013
RFA Closes 27 August 2013, 6:00 PM
EDT For RFA details (program description, responsibilities and requirement), please
download the documents at
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qbpo64ptkmtb5fs/IFES-ID%20RFA%20Omnibus%20Law%20Inititative%202013-07-29.pdf
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hla62pe239b46eg/IFES-ID%20RFA%2013-161-%20Attachment%20A%20Pre-award%20Survey.pdf
Applicant Inquiries.
Inquiries, questions, and requests for clarification related to this RFA should be submitted in writing, no later than 19 August 2013 and be directed to:
IFES Indonesia
Intiland Tower, 19th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman 32
Jakarta 10220 Indonesia
Attention: Salima Wiggins, Administrator, C&G / Zulkarnain Lubis, Program Officer
Telephone: +62 21 5795 6795
Fax: +62 21 5795 6807
E-‐mail: swiggins@ifes.org AND zulkarnain@ifesindonesia.org
Application
Submission Applicants must send applications in electronic copy via e-‐mail, on or prior to 27 August 2013, 6:00 PM EDT to Salima Wiggins, Administrator, Contracts and Grants, Asia and Europe Team at swiggins@ifes.org AND Zulkarnain Lubis, Program Officer at zulkarnain@ifesindonesia.org
