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RFP Title: Strengthening Small-Scale Soil Input Enterprises at Woreda/Kebele Level under the TRANSFORM Program

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) has been awarded a four-year grant by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the European Union to implement the Transform Soil Fertility Management in Ethiopia (TRANSFORM) Program.

IFDC serves as the lead implementer in partnership with local and international consortium partners. The program aims to transform soil health and fertility management in Ethiopia by sustainably increasing the productivity of 100,000 smallholder food producers and improving the sustainable use of 65,000 hectares of farmland. One of the program’s four strategic intervention areas is the development of a vibrant soil input sector through the active engagement of private-sector actors. To support this objective, IFDC invites qualified and experienced consulting firms to submit technical and financial proposals to assess enterprise potential, develop investment-ready business plans, provide incubation and technical support, and facilitate market and financial linkages for small-scale soil input enterprises under the TRANSFORM Program.

The assignment aims to strengthen the capacity, competitiveness, and sustainability of these enterprises while improving their access to formal finance and market opportunities. The intervention will support the growth of small-scale soil input enterprises at woreda and kebele levels, thereby enhancing the availability, accessibility, and adoption of quality soil inputs among smallholder farmers across 12 districts in the Amhara, Oromia, and Central Ethiopia regions.

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  • Detailed scope, responsibilities, and deliverables are provided in the Terms of Reference (ToR). Interested bidders may obtain the ToR and related annexes by sending a formal request via email to [email protected]. 
Requirement Skill
Communication
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Proposal Submission:

Technical proposals shall be submitted electronically in both Word and PDF formats to[email protected] : and financial proposals shall be submitted in hard copy in a sealed envelope to IFDC office in Addis Ababa, located near St. Urael Church, Axum building, 2nd floor.  The final deadline for submission of both technical and financial proposals shall be August 21, 2026. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that proposals are submitted in the method and format and within the stated timeline as prescribed herein. Late submissions will not be considered under any circumstances. 

Evaluation Methodology:

All proposals will be evaluated based on completeness, compliance with administrative requirements, technical responsiveness and financial competitiveness. IFDC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, at any time without obligation to provide justification for its decision. 

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IFDC

IFDC, established in October 1974, is known for its expertise in fertilizers that service developing countries.

IFDC Headquarters and Offices

IFDC opened its headquarters in Muscle Shoals, Alabama on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Reservation in 1976. Division offices opened in Lomé, Togo in 1987 and Dhaka, Bangladesh in 1992. Today, IFDC operates four divisions in over 20 countries.

IFDC’s Background

IFDC originated as a private, nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Alabama, United States.

In March 1977, IFDC qualified as a Public International Organization by Presidential Decree 11977. IFDC received widespread support, cooperation and backing from the global community for which it was created and continues to thrive upon its successes.

Outgrowth of TVA

When Dr. Donald L. McCune, IFDC’s founder and former managing director, joined TVA’s National Fertilizer Center (NFDC) in the early 1960’s, he recognized the center’s capabilities of contributing to foreign assistance in developing countries. Thus IFDC became an outgrowth of TVA.

IFDC was established in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, in late 1974. Construction of the IFDC complex began at its present site in March 1976. Partial occupancy began in late 1976 and full occupancy followed in August 1977.

Although numerous locations in developing countries were considered, building a site on TVA’s property had several advantages including:

Close proximity to TVA’s Office of Agricultural and Chemical Development, which facilitated the transfer of U.S. technology.

TVA furnished at cost, the materials (phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, urea solution, etc.) needed for IFDC’s research activities.

Usage of the OACD Library recognized at the time as the best working library on fertilizers in existence.

Access to TVA’s medical facilities.

A contract with TVA for fire protection, security, ground maintenance and other services.

In July 1975, TVA transferred their international staff to IFDC to become the nucleus of the organization.

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RFP Title: Strengthening Small-Scale Soil Input Enterprises at Woreda/Kebele Level under the TRANSFORM Program

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) has been awarded a four-year grant by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the European Union to implement the Transform Soil Fertility Management in Ethiopia (TRANSFORM) Program.

IFDC serves as the lead implementer in partnership with local and international consortium partners. The program aims to transform soil health and fertility management in Ethiopia by sustainably increasing the productivity of 100,000 smallholder food producers and improving the sustainable use of 65,000 hectares of farmland. One of the program’s four strategic intervention areas is the development of a vibrant soil input sector through the active engagement of private-sector actors. To support this objective, IFDC invites qualified and experienced consulting firms to submit technical and financial proposals to assess enterprise potential, develop investment-ready business plans, provide incubation and technical support, and facilitate market and financial linkages for small-scale soil input enterprises under the TRANSFORM Program.

The assignment aims to strengthen the capacity, competitiveness, and sustainability of these enterprises while improving their access to formal finance and market opportunities. The intervention will support the growth of small-scale soil input enterprises at woreda and kebele levels, thereby enhancing the availability, accessibility, and adoption of quality soil inputs among smallholder farmers across 12 districts in the Amhara, Oromia, and Central Ethiopia regions.

About You
  • Detailed scope, responsibilities, and deliverables are provided in the Terms of Reference (ToR). Interested bidders may obtain the ToR and related annexes by sending a formal request via email to [email protected]. 
Requirement Skill
Communication
How To Apply

Proposal Submission:

Technical proposals shall be submitted electronically in both Word and PDF formats to[email protected] : and financial proposals shall be submitted in hard copy in a sealed envelope to IFDC office in Addis Ababa, located near St. Urael Church, Axum building, 2nd floor.  The final deadline for submission of both technical and financial proposals shall be August 21, 2026. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that proposals are submitted in the method and format and within the stated timeline as prescribed herein. Late submissions will not be considered under any circumstances. 

Evaluation Methodology:

All proposals will be evaluated based on completeness, compliance with administrative requirements, technical responsiveness and financial competitiveness. IFDC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, at any time without obligation to provide justification for its decision. 

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)

 2026-08-23

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