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Dear Prospective Respondents, The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to collect written information from all interested public and private parties and to identify innovative solutions to... Dear Prospective Respondents, The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to collect written information from all interested public and private parties and to identify innovative solutions to promote economic resilience and inclusive growth in Somalia. This information will be used to help make planning decisions and influence activity design for the new USAID/Somalia economic growth flagship activity (total estimated cost is $50 to $75 million) as well as inform UK Department of International Development’s Supporting Inclusive Growth in Somalia program, and is published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and FAR 15.201 (e). This is an RFI, not a Request for Proposals (RFP), and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government to issue any solicitations or ultimately award a contract on the basis of this RFI, nor to pay for information submitted as a result of this request, nor does it commit the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of any comments. Any funding proposals submitted in response to this request will not be considered. Responses to this notice must be received no later than the due date and time stated above in this notice. All information provided will become the property of USAID, will not be returned, and will not be released publicly. USAID reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for USAID’s own purposes. Proprietary information must not be sent. Submission Instructions Interested parties are invited to submit a response in the form of the attached template (ATTACHMENT 1). In addition to the questions, USAID is contemplating the use of Statement of Objectives (SOO) in the activity design and is requesting feedback on the draft SOO (ATTACHMENT 2). Please submit your responses to the USAID/Kenya and East Africa Office of Acquisition and Assistance through the response email addresses provided no later than the date and time listed above. The issuance of this request will not restrict the Government’s ultimate approach, if any. Respondents are advised that USAID is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information, answer questions, or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. Any information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary. Not responding to this request does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any is issued. Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.