Sole Source Procurement for Project ECHO Support – Alphonse

This contract is a sole‑source award by the University of New Mexico to a specialist consultant who will support Project ECHO’s health‑system strengthening initiatives across Francophone Africa. The consultant will provide strategic planning, technical assistance, program management, stakeholder coordination, and bilingual (English/French) cultural expertise for an 18‑month period. The award value is $269,873.60 and the contract runs from early June 2026 through the end of October 2027. • Provides on‑the‑ground expertise for ECHO programs in multiple African countries. • Requires bilingual (English/French) consulting, cultural insight, and existing relationships with African health ministries. • Sole‑source justification is “Unique Expertise” – no other vendor with comparable experience was identified.