Resonance (“Buyer”) acting on behalf of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Pepsi Co Global Development Alliance (GDA) “Investing in Women to Strengthen Supply Chains” under its Pepsi Co Master Services Agreement (MSA) is seeking proposals from qualified companies and organizations to advise Pepsi Co Vietnam on the opportunities, risks, and priorities for implementing sustainable agricultural practices, including regenerative agriculture practices in potato production, with particular attention to gender considerations in Vietnam.
Resonance anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price subcontract with a period of performance of o/a November 25, 2024 to o/a January 24, 2025 (approximately two months). Offerors are invited to submit proposals in response to this RFP in accordance with the instructions set forth in Section III. More information on the Background & Objective, Scope of Work, Deliverables & Timelines, and Evaluation Criteria can be found in the attached Request for Proposal (RFP).
The following summarizes key dates in the solicitation process. Offerors must strictly follow these deadlines:

• RFP published: October 29, 2024
• Deadline for written questions: November 1, 2024
• Answers provided to questions: November 5, 2024
• Proposal due date: November 15, 2024

The dates above may be modified at the sole discretion of Resonance. Any changes will be published in an amendment to this RFP.
Questions and Clarifications. All questions must be received in writing and submitted to pepsicogda@resonanceglobal.com no later than the date/time specified above. Responses will be in writing and circulated to all RFP recipients who have indicated an interest in this RFP. Only written answers from Resonance will be considered official and considered in the RFP process and subsequent evaluation.
Proposal Due Date. Proposals must be submitted to pepsicogda@resonanceglobal.com no later than the date/time specified above, in accordance with the Submission instructions in Section B.
Attachments

• Annex C
• Annex C.1
• Annex D
• Annex E