Request for Proposals (RFP)
Hiring of an agency for documentation support for the new vaccine introduction (NVI) project in JSIPL - in Delhi
This RFP document includes the following parts:
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PART A:
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Cover Page
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PART B:
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Instructions for Bidders
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PART C:
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Terms of Reference
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Attachment A:
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General Terms and Conditions
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Attachment B:
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Financial Proposal Template
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All proposals, inquiries, and correspondence pertaining to this solicitation are to be directed to the email ID: procurement.in@jsi.org
PART A: COVER PAGE
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Issuance Date:
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04th May 2026
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Questions Due Date/Time:
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11th May 2026 by 1800 Hrs.
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Response to query
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13th May 2026 by 1800 Hrs.
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Proposal Due Date/Time:
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18th May 2026 by 1800 Hrs.
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Background
John Snow India Private Limited (JSIPL) is a subsidiary of John Snow, Inc. (JSI), a health care consulting and research organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities in the U.S. and around the world. JSI's mission is to improve the health of underserved people and communities and to provide a place where people of passion and commitment can pursue this cause. For 35 years, Boston-based JSI and its affiliates have provided high-quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs worldwide. JSI has implemented projects in 106 countries, and currently operates from eight U.S. and 81 international offices, with more than 500 U.S.-based professionals and 1,600 host country staff. In India, JSIPL implements and manages several public health projects in the areas of maternal, child and newborn health; supply chain logistics; immunization; and HIV.
Proposed Task Overview
JSIPL has been providing technical support to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in new vaccine introduction in the Universal Immunization Programme. Since 2016, JSIPL has provided technical assistance to support MoHFW and the states in the introduction of new vaccines, including the Rotavirus vaccine and the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine, in the national immunization programme. Under the guidance of the MoHFW, JSIPL is now the technical partner in the phased HPV vaccine introduction campaign in the country, where we will provide technical and managerial support to the National and State Governments.
JSIPL is looking for proposals from agencies that could support us in the documentation work related to new vaccine introductions. Please submit your most competitive proposal in line with the scope of work -Part C in accordance with the instructions to bidders and terms of reference. Any award issued as a result of this RFP will be subject to all instructions, terms of reference/ specifications, certifications, terms and conditions and funder-required clauses.
Thus, the most effective approach for achieving the expected task is encouraged and the award will be made to the Bidder whose proposal suggests the best value to JSIPL considering technical and cost factors. Agencies with prior experience in undertaking documentation and report writing, with innovative design ideas are encouraged to apply.
JSIPL is committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity in procurement. JSIPL has zero tolerance for fraud and strictly prohibits bribes, kickbacks, gratuities, and any other gifts-in-kind or in monetary form. JSIPL also strictly prohibits collusion (bid-rigging) between vendors and between vendors and JSIPL staff. JSIPL selects vendors purely on merit and will only engage vendors who demonstrate strong business ethics. Vendors must not participate in bid-rigging or attempt to offer any fee, commission, gift, gratuity, or any compensation in-kind or in monetary form to JSIPL employees. Vendors who do so will be disqualified from doing business with JSIPL. Additionally, JSIPL has a conflict- of-interest policy that requires staff to disclose when there is a potential conflict of interest due to the staff member’s relationship with a vendor, and if necessary, to refrain from participation in procurement involving that vendor.
For detailed information, please check the complete version of the RFP attached below.