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How can I use EPIQ II?

EPIQ II has been designed to develop and implement policy and institutional governance programs to enhance environmental quality, strengthen natural resource management, and promote sustainable and equitable economic development in a wide variety of development settings. The IQC includes the top policy reform and environmental organizations in the world and can be used to support work within and among the following technical areas: (1) Linking Environment and Economic Growth; (2) Environmental Policy Support; (3) Multilateral Environmental Agreements; (4) Global Climate Change; (5) Public-Private Partnerships; and (6) Institutional Development and Strengthening.

Can EPIQ II help me develop a strategy and prepare a task order?

EPIQ II can assist missions to prepare the background materials for a Scope of Work and other documents through a unique funding mechanism – a Technical Assistance Services (TAS) Task Order that has already been awarded to the three EPIQ contractor consortia. The TAS allows rapid technical support services to missions, including diagnostics and analysis in advance of an RFP. Model scopes of work and position descriptions are also available for a variety of activities. This is ideal for missions who may lack the full set of knowledge, resources, and access to personnel to lay the groundwork for a potential project. In all cases, the mission CTO will retain complete control of the task order during development and after award.

What expertise can I tap through EPIQ II?

EPIQ features a core group of 15 senior technical professionals seasoned in USAID work. And there are hundreds more available through the three consortia, many already stationed in USAID countries. All three IQC contractors are leaders in international environmental policy, policy reform, institutional governance, and management of environmental issues and have a rich history of bringing USAID projects to fruition in a successful and sustainable manner. Each contractor brings with it a core group of outstanding subcontractors with wide and varying experience.

How do I get started?

For information on USAID's EPIQ II contact either the CTO or CO in AIDW. The Cognizant Technical Officer (CTO) is Kenneth Baum. The Contract Officer (CO) is Charity Benson (M/OP). Any questions or requests for clarification may be addressed to them: