This is a Request for Information (RFI) to obtain information, opinions, and recommendations from all interested parties with respect to the proposed new fishery activity in the Philippines. This is not a Request for Proposals, a Request for Quotation, an Invitation for Bids, or a Solicitation, nor is it an indication that USAID/Philippines will issue a solicitation to address the goals, objectives or challenges described herein. Responses to this notice are not offers, and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. USAID will not pay respondents for information provided in response to this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned, and respondents will not be notified of the result of the review. If a Solicitation is issued, it will be posted on SAM.gov or Grants.gov. Parties are responsible to regularly check those websites for updates or solicitations, and must respond to such a solicitation separately from any response to this announcement. Respondents are solely responsible for bearing any expenses associated with preparation and submission of their response to this RFI. Responses to this RFI are strictly voluntary. Parties may respond to all or to some of the questions. Responding or not responding to this RFI will neither advantage nor disadvantage any organization or lead to an organizational conflict of interest in any subsequent solicitation. USAID will not publicize responses nor acknowledge receipt of answers in response to this RFI. Responses will be held confidential within USAID.
