Operating Procedures of the PAHO Revolving Fund for the Purchase of Vaccines, Syringes, and Other Related Supplies

The establishment of the PAHO Revolving Fund (RF) was authorized by Resolution CD25.R27 of the 25th Meeting of the Directing Council (1977). The RF is a procurement mechanism for essential vaccines, syringes, and other related supplies of immunization programs for Member States and Institutions.

Based on consolidated forecasting requirements received from participating Member States and Institutions, the Pan American Health Organization, Regional Office of the World Health Organization (hereinafter PAHO or PAHO/WHO), extends an annual arrangement with selected suppliers that fulfill the requirements for the purchase of vaccines and syringes. It is understood that PAHO acts as a procurement agent, through these annual arrangements with the suppliers, on behalf of the Member States and Institutions, after the bidding process has been completed.