SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- International Development and Public Private Partnership Specialist - Benin, Guatemala and Indonesia - Package #1
- Notice Date
- 1/26/2016
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541219
— Other Accounting Services
- Contracting Office
- Millennium Challenge Corporation, MCC, Washington DC, 875 Fifteenth Street, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia, 20005
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Solicitation Number
- MCC-16-RFQ-0064
- Archive Date
- 9/30/2016
- Point of Contact
- Merle Phillips,
- E-Mail Address
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MCCConsultants@mcc.gov
(MCCConsultants@mcc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- BIODATA FORM ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS STATEMENT OF WORK International Development and Public Private Partnership Specialist Benin, Guatemala and Indonesia MCC-16-RFQ-0064 1) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information including in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation number is MCC-16-RFQ-0064 and is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates all mandatory commercial item provisions and clauses that are in effect through the most recent Federal Acquisition Regulation amendments which can be found at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html 2) FAR Clauses 52.212-1 through 52.212-5 apply to this procurement. The exact text and wording of clauses and provisions may be obtained from the Internet at http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html. The Government contemplates the award of a Time and Materials Order resulting from this solicitation. NOTE: An Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, (Alt I) is attached. 3) The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. Government corporation whose mission is to provide assistance that will support economic growth and poverty reduction in carefully selected countries that demonstrate a commitment to just and democratic governance economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. For more information on the MCC, please visit www.mcc.gov. 4) THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT AND IS NOT FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT DIRECT WITH MCC. PLEASE VISIT: http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Independent-Contractor-Defined FOR INFORMATION REGARDING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. Note: MCC will assist the consultant in coordinating with an Independent Contractor Engagement Services Provider for payroll, travel, international travel insurance, etc., therefore, a DUNS number and registration in System for Award Management (SAMS) is not required. 5) Description of Services: The Millennium Challenge Corporation has a requirement for a senior level International Development and Public Private Sector Partnership Specialist with demonstrated practical experience in developing countries, familiar with the MCC development model, excellent analytical and communications skills and working knowledge of French and/or Spanish, amongst others. The consultant shall principally be supporting the Finance Investment and Trade (FIT) team with specific needs (e.g. research, analysis and assessments) to explore potential public private sector partnerships and/or other types of engagement with the private sector. However, CT-specific tasks to both the DPE (Threshold Programs) and the Africa and EAPLA regions. 6) This combined synopsis and solicitation notice is a request for competitive quotations. Therefore, all quotations received prior to the RFQ close date will be considered. 7) The Government will award an order to the responsible independent consultants(s) whose quote conforming to this notice represents the best value in terms of technical criteria, past performance and price. All non-price factors (technical criteria and past performance) are more important than price. If options are included, quotes will be evaluated by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the options(s). 8) Evaluation Factors. Only quotes which meet the mandatory technical evaluation criteria will be considered. Evaluation Criteria: Technical Qualifications of Consultant: The Consultant shall possess the following qualifications/experience: (a) A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in international development, including experience evaluating, conceptualizing, structuring and implementing cross-sector partnerships (i.e. private, non-government organization, and government), or leveraging complementary investment programs. (MANDATORY) (b) Demonstrated experience of at least 2 years in a developing country working on a large-large development project as a field coordinator, project or program manager. (MANDATORY) (c) Demonstrated experience incorporating development theory into applied practices on the ground to address poverty. (d) Demonstrated experience working with private sector partners and non-government organizations in the nutrition/food industries. (MANDATORY) (e) Demonstrated experience working in the fields of development, development assistance, and private sector partnership in areas such as Africa and EAPLA (MANDATORY) (f) Business level fluency in verbal and written French and/or Spanish is desirable. Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in business, economics, international relations, program management, health, engineering, law or other field of study with bearing to international relations and development. (MANDATORY) Past Performance: Three (3) professional references for relevant work performed during the past three years. Price: The government will examine the proposed rate for reasonableness. *Please note: The Government shall evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options, including options under FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). 9) Evaluation Methodology. The Government will perform a comparative analysis of quotes and will assess the advantages and disadvantages of each quote as related to the Evaluation Factors. Multiple awards may be made from this notice and all quotes will be retained and may be utilized for requirements for a period of 12 months. 10) Quote Deadline. Independent Consultants are invited to submit their quotations in response to this notice by 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST), Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at MCCConsultants@mcc.gov by 12:00 pm eastern standard time on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number MCC-16-RFQ-0064 AND description in the subject line and be signed, dated and submitted via email to MCCConsultants@mcc.gov. The maximum file size is 10mb. 11) Quote Submission. The Individual Consultant shall submit the following documents: a. Technical: (1) Cover letter that addresses all technical criteria as listed in this solicitation; (2) Curriculum Vitae (25 page maximum) b. Past Performance: Three professional references c. Price: Bio-Data Form which includes the independent consultant's proposed rate and salary history (See link below). PLEASE DO NOT COMBINE YOUR SUBMISSION INTO ONE (1) DOCUMENT. DOCUMENTS (a), (b), &(c) MUST BE SUBMITTED AS SEPARATE DOCUMENTS IN ONE (1) EMAIL. 12) FAR 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items shall be required from the selected consultant, prior to the time of award. 13) There are no additional contract requirements(s) necessary for this acquisition other than those consistent with customary commercial practices. 14) See attached documents, (1) Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I); (2) MCC Bio-Data Sheet and (3) Statement of Work.
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