The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify pharmaceutical and medical suppliers in Ethiopia. Published on February 22, 2026, responses are due by March 2, 2026. The RFI aims to establish a database of qualified suppliers valid for two years.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Ethiopia Country Program published a Request for Information (RFI) on February 22, 2026, for pharmaceutical and medical supplies. Referenced as IRC/ETH/RFI/PHARMA/2026, responses must be submitted by March 2, 2026.
The IRC is a non-profit humanitarian agency that delivers relief, rehabilitation, protection, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees, displaced persons, and victims of oppression and violent conflict. Operating in Ethiopia since 1999, the IRC implements integrated, community-managed programs to improve quality of life and livelihood recovery for disaster-affected populations. These efforts promote individual participation, strengthen institutions, and enhance emergency responses. The program works in Gambella, Benishangul Gumuz, Tigray, SNNPR, Sidama, Somali, and Oromia regions, focusing on refugee assistance and livelihoods.
The RFI's objective is to identify and shortlist pharmaceutical and medical suppliers with capacity and experience in Ethiopia. It will create a database for future selections based on needs, valid for two years and potentially renewable. The scope covers medicines, medical supplies and consumables; medical equipment and surgical instruments; laboratory reagents and supplies; and cold chain commodities for lab reagents. Interested suppliers are advised to review the full RFI document before responding. This prequalification process ensures reliable sourcing for IRC's humanitarian activities.