Management Sciences for Health (MSH) announced today that it has been selected by USAID as a winner of the Global Health Supply Chain NextGen Comprehensive Technical Assistance contract. This indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract award means that MSH is one of five large organizations that will partner with USAID to provide countries with technical assistance on their supply chain needs for the next 10 years. Under this contract, MSH and its consortium partners can work with countries to develop the capacity of local systems, networks, institutions, and individuals to sustainably manage supply chains and strengthen local pharmaceutical systems. MSH can also advise governments as they shift from providing supply chain and pharmaceutical services themselves to overseeing private-sector innovations and efficiencies.

Since the early 1990s, MSH has partnered with governments and the private sector across dozens of countries in supply chain and pharmaceutical system strengthening to ensure access to safe, quality-assured, affordable medicines and health technologies. MSH’s 2023–2030 strategy maps out how the organization’s work will contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The strategy prioritizes supporting local leaders to develop resilient, people-centered health systems that are prepared for pandemics, disease outbreaks, and climate change. Supply chain management and pharmaceutical systems strengthening are crucial to building these resilient health systems.

MSH President and CEO Marian W. Wentworth said, “This award creates incredible opportunities for lifesaving and world-changing impact. We are thrilled that USAID has recognized MSH’s thought leadership and implementation excellence in supply chain and pharmaceutical systems strengthening and our ability to bring together and lead impressive consortia of partners. We are excited to work with USAID and local leaders over the next decade to get medicines and technologies into the hands of the health workers and the people who need them to live healthy lives.”