20343119Q00002-2_English_Solicitation_2.pdf

20343119Q00002

SPECIAL NOTICE

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Please:

1. DO NOT send by email a copy of an identification card with a photograph such as a driver’s license, social security card, or passport, etc. with your application.

2. DO NOT include your physical and mailing address, etc. in your Cover Letter, Resume, body of the email, and supporting Education Diploma or Training Certificates in your email response.

Please mark out with permanent black marker your physical or mailing address only in your Education Diploma or Training Certificates.

Your name still needs to be on all of the above documents.

The Government will request a hard copy of one or more of the aforementioned items as proof after award as part of the security access requirements and background check.

You are strongly encouraged to send your quote in response to this request securely by encrypting it if any of your documents contain PII and cannot be removed effectively.

The Offeror assumes full responsibility for ensuring all electronic materials and attachments submitted are formatted in accordance with the Bureau of the Fiscal Service Security Requirements. The following file extensions are not allowable and application materials/data submitted with these extensions cannot be considered:

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June 6th, 2019

SUBJECT: INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION (IAF) PROFESSIONAL LOCAL LIAISON ADVISORY

SERVICE (LLAS) CONTRACTOR FOR GUATEMALA AND BELIZE

Dear potential applicants.

The Bureau of the Fiscal Service, on behalf of the Inter-American Foundation (IAF), is seeking applications from qualified citizens living in Guatemala to provide services as an LLAS Contractor in Guatemala and Belize under a Personal Services Contract (PSC), as described in the following solicitation: 20343119Q00002. This document describes the job of the LLAS Contractor. Please read it carefully.

This contract will be awarded for a twelve-month Base Period and four (4), twelve-month Option Periods in accordance with the following Statement of Work (SOW) and Contract Terms and Conditions. Option periods are not guaranteed and will be exercised at the discretion of IAF based, in part, on the Contractor’s performance. The number of hours needed for this position is estimated at full time in the Base and Option Periods. The estimated base period salary with benefits for this LLAS Contractor position is estimated at $81,680.25; but may be negotiated based upon capabilities to perform, qualifications, educational background, experience, previous salary and work history. The LLAS Contractor position may have optional sub-contracting possibilities available for an Administrative Assistant, and a Technical Consultant.

The applicant assumes full responsibility for ensuring that their responses are received at the place as delineated herein and by the date and time identified below. The Respondent assumes full responsibility for ensuring electronic submissions are formatted in accordance with Security Requirements. The following file extensions are unacceptable: BAT; CMD; EXE; PIF; RAR; SCR; VBS; HTA; AND CPL FILES. Microsoft Office compatible documents and Adobe PDF are acceptable. Submitted materials with unacceptable or unreadable formats may be found non-responsive.

Applications shall be e-mailed to purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov, with the subject line “Applications for 20343119Q00002 LLAS CONTRACTOR, Attn: RGoff/AForeman and received on or before 3:00 pm EST, July 5th 2019. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Only complete applications submitted to the e-mail address above will be considered.

A complete application shall include the following six (6) items:

1. Provide a Cover Letter in Spanish that demonstrates the applicant’s capability to perform each of the required work responsibilities identified in the SOW.

2. Provide a resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) that demonstrates the applicant has the required qualifications identified the statement of work. Furthermore,

a. The resume or CV must be written in Spanish

b. Write “20343119Q00002 LLAS CONTRACTOR” on the front page of the resume or CV.

c. Applicant should hand sign the last page of the resume or CV.

3. A list of three (3) references with contact information (telephone number and if available, email).

4. A copy of applicant's educational diploma.

5. A copy of applicant’s identification card with photograph (driver’s license, national identification card, or passport acceptable).

6. Provide applicant’s salary history for last three jobs.

Thank you for your interest in IAF. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Anna Foreman Contracting Officer Fiscal Service/OSS/DPS

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

The Government will evaulate applications in the following phases:

1.0 EVALUATION OF APPLICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS

Evaluation Criteria 1: Technical Capability Applicants shall provide a Cover Letter that clearly and sufficiently addresses in written form their capabilities to perform each of the work responsibilities identified in the Statement of Work (3 pages herein).

GO / NO-GO Factors: Late or incomplete applications will not be evaluated and will be considered non-responsive. A complete application shall contain the following items or documentation of these factors:

____ 1. A CV/resume, written in Spanish or English demonstrating the ability to perform the required services as described in the SOW with the applicant’s signature on the last page of the CV or resume.

_____2. The candidate currently resides in Guatemala, _____3. The candidate possesses a B.A. or better, in an appropriate field, _____4. Has at least 10 years of professional experience working in grassroots development, business development, economic development, banking, monitoring and evaluation, and/or management of international development programs. At least half of this experience must be in-country (Guatemala), _____5. Is fluent in Spanish.

2.0 Application Evaluation Process

Applicants qualified for this position shall demonstrate, in the documents/information submitted and through the Application Evaluation Process described in Section 1.0, the ability to provide the services as described in the attached Scope of Work (SOW) as they apply to the following evaluation criteria:

Phase I – Initial Review

(A) EVALUATION CRITERIA 1 – REQUIRED TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

A bachelor’s degree, or better, from an accredited university in social science, humanities, or a related field.

High level of motivation, personal commitment, and ethical standards.

Native in spoken and written Spanish Willingness to travel extensively throughout Guatemala and Belize Demonstrated ability to operate independently in high visibility, high-pressure environments and operate in complex office environment, emergency and/or political crisis situations with minimal supervision.

Knowledge of grant management.

(B) EVALUATION CRITERIA 2 – REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Experience working with marginalized groups and/or community-based enterprises in Guatemala.

Experience managing client relationships, especially in a grants management, banking, business development, or international development context.

Experience with financial management/accounting and preparation of programmatic and financial reports.

Experience monitoring or evaluating international development programs and/or monitoring development projects within Guatemala and Belize.

Experience in business development, finance, banking, auditing, monitoring and evaluation, and/or management of international development programs in Guatemala and Belize.

Experience working with international donors.

Experience with grant management.

Experience with participatory development methods.

Applicants are not guaranteed an interview. The Technical Evaluation Team will determine a range of the highest rated applicants in Phase I to move to Phase II - Interview. If, in Phase II, applicants fail to get an acceptable rating the government reserves the right to interview the next highest rated applicants from Phase I.

PHASE II – Interview All interviews will be completed with the same interviewer(s). If more than one individual conducts each interview, each interviewer will complete an individual interview evaluation score sheet and a consensus interview score will be agreed upon by all interviewers.

Questions asked during the interview will be consistent among applicants and relevant to the requirements as described in the solicitation. An individual record of questions asked and responses received from the applicant will be included with this worksheet as documentation supporting the chosen rating.

Phase III – Reference Check The Evaluation Panel will select applicant(s) from Phase II for the reference check. The reference questions will be consistent for all past performance references and will be relevant to similar work performed in comparison to this requirement. A record of references contacted, questions asked, and responses received will be included with this worksheet as documentation supporting the chosen rating.

IAF will practice diligence to contact all references provided for applicants being considered for Award.

However, time will dictate the number of contacts made. If at all possible, at least 1 direct reference contact should be made for all applicants considered for award.

If an applicant has received negative reference responses, fair opporuntiy to address such will be given, in compliance with FAR 15.305(a)(2)(ii).

3.0 AWARD

An offer for award will be made to the applicant receiving the highest score in Phase II, considering references and availability. If the offer is not accepted, the Government reserves the right to make an offer to the next preferred applicant without further discussion.

The Contractor shall obtain a satisfactory security certification through the United States Embassy within ninety (90) days of the effective date of the contract. This certification will be initiated and costs assumed by IAF.

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PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT (PSC) ADDITIONAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND CLAUSES

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/far

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

1052.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION 2017-00001) (JULY 2017)

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

1052.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) APPOINTMENT AND AUTHORITY (APR 2015)

(a) The COR(s) are named on the award form. Should a change to the COR(s) be necessary in the future, they will be named on the modification SF-30.

(b) Performance of work under this contract is subject to the technical direction of the COR identified above, or a representative designated in writing. The term “technical direction” includes, without limitation, direction to the contractor that directs or redirects the labor effort, shifts the work between work areas or locations, and/or fills in details and otherwise serves to ensure that tasks outlined in the work statement are accomplished satisfactorily.

(c) Technical direction must be within the scope of the contract specification(s)/work statement. The COR does not have authority to issue technical direction that:

(1) Constitutes a change of assignment or additional work outside the contract specification(s)/work statement;

(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the clause entitled “Changes”;

(3) In any manner causes an increase or decrease in the contract price, or the time required for contract performance;

(4) Changes any of the terms, conditions, or specification(s)/work statement of the contract;

(5) Interferes with the contractor's right to perform under the terms and conditions of the contract; or

(6) Directs, supervises or otherwise controls the actions of the contractor's employees.

(d) Technical direction may be oral or in writing. The COR must confirm oral direction in writing within five workdays, with a copy to the Contracting Officer.

(e) The Contractor shall proceed promptly with performance resulting from the technical direction issued by the COR. If, in the opinion of the contractor, any direction of the COR or the designated representative falls within the limitations of (c) above, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer no later than the beginning of the next Government work day.

(f) Failure of the Contractor and the Contracting Officer to agree that technical direction is within the scope of the contract shall be subject to the terms of the clause entitled “Disputes.”

1052.210-70 CONTRACTOR PUBLICITY (APR 2015)

The Contractor, or any entity or representative acting on behalf of the Contractor, shall not refer to the supplies or services furnished pursuant to the provisions of this contract in any news release or commercial advertising, or in connection with any news release or commercial advertising, without first obtaining explicit written consent to do so from the Contracting Officer. Should any reference to such supplies or services appear in any news release or commercial advertising issued by or on behalf of the Contractor without the required consent, the Government shall consider institution of all remedies available under applicable law, including 31 U.S.C. 333, and this contract. Further, any violation of this clause may be considered during the evaluation of past performance.

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days of contract expiration.

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within the final 30 days of each contract period; provided, that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months.

52.225-14 Inconsistency between English Version and Translation of Contract (FEB 2000)

In the event of inconsistency between any terms of this contract and any translation into another language, the English language meaning shall control.

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

LAPSE FUNDING

In the event of a lapse funding resulting in a government shutdown, the status of Fiscal Year funding and any necessary action required of the Contractor will be made available at the following website:

https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsfaq/fs_doing_business.htm. It is the Contractor's responsibility to monitor this website for information regarding Fiscal Year funding.

1052.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS.(DEVIATION 00002)(JANUARY 2016)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause-

"Commercialsupplier agreements" means terms and conditions customarily offered to the public by vendors of supplies or services that meet the definition of commercialitem set forth in FAR 2.101and intended to create a binding legal obligation on the end user. Commercialsupplier agreements (CSA) are particularly common in information technology acquisitions,including acquisitions of commercialcomputer software and commercialtechnicaldata, but they may apply to any supply or service. The term applies-

(1) Regardless of the format or style of the document. For example, a CSA may be styled as standard terms of sale or lease, Terms of Service (TOS),End User License Agreement (EULA), or another similar legal instrument or agreement, and may be presented as part of an offer or quotation responding to a solicitation;

(2) Regardless of the media or delivery mechanism used. For example, a CSA may be presented as one or more paper documents or may appear on a computer or other electronic device screen during a purchase, software installation,other product delivery, registration for a service, or another transaction.

(b) Except as stated in paragraph (c) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any CSA, that includes any language,provision, or clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti- Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C.1341), the following shall govern:

(1) Any such language, provision, or clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(2) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the CSA. If the CSA is invoked through an "I agree" click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., "click-wrap" or "browse-wrap" agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(3) Any such language, provision, or clause is deemed to be stricken from the CSA.

(c) Paragraph (b) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

INVOICES/PAYMENTS

The Contractor shall submit invoices and timesheets to the COR or designee for time worked on a monthly basis. Any overtime hours claimed must be accompanied by the associated written request and COR advance approval for compensatory time off as indicated in Article 7. Payment shall be made upon approval of the invoice, timesheet, and required reports by the COR by electronic fund transfer. The COR or designee, on behalf of the Contractor, will then submit invoices electronically to the e-mail address shown in Block 18a, page 1 of the contract. Protected Microsoft Excel files are the preferred format; however, Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) and Microsoft Word are also acceptable.

PAYMENT AND INVOICE QUESTIONS (FOREIGN BANK ACCOUNT)

For Payment and Invoice questions, contact Accounting Services Division, Pensions, Grants and Loans branch at 304-480-8300 or via email at ForeignMisc@fiscal.treasury.gov. Invoices shall be submitted via email to ForeignMisc@fiscal.treasury.gov.

OVERPAYMENTS

In accordance with 52.212-4 section (i) 5 Overpayments: Accounts Receivable Conversion of Check Payments to electronic funds transfer (EFT): If the Contractor sends the Government a check to remedy duplicate contract financing or an overpayment by the government, it will be converted into an EFT. This means the Government will copy the check and use the account information on it to electronically debit the Contractor's account for the amount of the check. The debit from the Contractor's account will usually occur within 24 hours and will be shown on the regular account statement.

The Contractor will not receive the original check back. The Government shall destroy the Contractor's original check, but will keep a copy of it. If the EFT cannot be processed for technical reasons, the Contractor authorizes the Government to process the copy in place of the original check.

MARKING OF SHIPMENTS

The Contractor shall ensure the contract number is clearly visible on all shipping/service documents, containers, and invoices.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

This award is subject to a performance evaluation via the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at www.cpars.gov. Following the end of each 12 month performance period and at completion, a completed Government evaluation shall be forwarded to the Contractor. The Contractor may submit written comments, if any, within the time period specified in the evaluation transmittal. The Contractor’s comments shall be considered in the issuance of the final evaluation document. Any disagreement between the parties regarding the evaluation shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer. The final evaluation of the Contractor’s performance is the decision of the Contracting Agency and will be reviewed at least one level above the Contracting Officer. A copy of the final performance evaluation report will be sent to the Contractor and to the Government’s past performance database at www.ppirs.gov.

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2018) ((Deviation 2017-00001) (JULY 2017))

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(3) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(4) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19

U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

_X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995)

(41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June

2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_X_ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (April 2014) (41 U.S.C. 4712) relating to whistleblower protections).

_X_ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub. L.

109- 282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (6) [Reserved].

__ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L.

111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (9) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (10) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41

U.S.C. 2313).

__ (11) [Reserved].

__ (12)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

__ (13)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

__ (14) [Reserved] __ (15)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

__ (16)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

__ (17) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (18)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (19) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (20) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

__ (21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.

657 f).

__ (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-

Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns

Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

__ (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2018) (E.O. 13126).

_X_ (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

__ (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

__ (30) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_ (31) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (32) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (33) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O.

13496).

__ (34)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

_X_ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13 627).

__ (35) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (36)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (37) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN

2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (38) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners

(JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (39)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (40)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (41) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (42)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X_ (43) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O.

13513).

__ (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (45) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

_X_ (46)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (47) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (48)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter

83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (49) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (50) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (51) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016)

(Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

__ (52) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (53) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

__ (54) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10

U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (55) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X_ (56) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31

U.S.C. 3332).

__ (57) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013)

(31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (58) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (59) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (60) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).

__ (61)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx.

1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

__ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495).

__ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple

Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (May 2014)

(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

__ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

__ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

__ (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)

(section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iv) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(v) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015)

(vi) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(vii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(viii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(ix) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212)

(x) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O.

13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xii) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627). Alternate I

(Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(xiii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E.O. 12989).

(xvi) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xvii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xxviii)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xix) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016)

(Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C.

2302 Note).

(xx) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx.

1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

52-249-12 – TERMINATION (PERSONAL SERVICES) (1984)

The Government may terminate this contract at any time upon at least 15 days’ written notice by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor. The Contractor, with the written consent of the Contracting Officer, may terminate this contract upon at least 15 days’ written notice to the Contracting Officer.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.203-16, Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest. Further, the Contractor shall not advise the IAF to take any action that will benefit, or appear to benefit, the Contractor beyond the scope of this contract. The Contractor shall inform the IAF if the appearance of such a conflict exists. For example, the Contractor shall not influence the IAF to enter into financial arrangements with entities that the Contractor expects to have future business dealings with, unless the IAF has been advised of the prospect of that future business.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND ATTACHMENTS

Inter-American Foundation Statement of Work

Local Liaison Advisory Services (LLAS)

BACKGROUND

Created by Congress and established as part of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1969, the Inter-American Foundation is an independent agency of the United States government that channels development assistance directly to the organized poor development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IAF responds with grant support to the best ideas it receives in response to its call for proposals. Successful proponents offer grassroots solutions to the problems of poverty, demonstrate substantial beneficiary participation in the design and management of their projects, and contribute counterpart resources in cash and in kind toward the success of their efforts. Since beginning operations in 1972, the Inter-American Foundation has awarded nearly 5,000 grants, valued at more than $700 million, to fund projects in agriculture, enterprise development, education and training, environmental conservation, culture, housing, and health care and other services.

The position is located in Country and reports directly to the IAF Foundation Representative.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Development and Management Prepare and submit monthly work plans, reports and invoices.

Contribute to the analysis of grant proposals as requested by the IAF representative;

Keep IAF representative apprised of important events in country and the situation of grantees in the country;

Facilitate communication between IAF grantees and IAF staff and contractors, such as Data Verifier and Auditor including coordination and exchange of information virtually or through face-to-face periodic meetings.

Assist in monitoring and managing the portfolio, may help with outreach related to the IAF program in these countries and provides in-country support on a variety of program-related, logistical and administrative issues and activities.

Participate in an orientation visit with all new IAF grantees. This may be conducted in conjunction with the FR, auditor and data verifier.

Conduct visits with FR to each IAF-funded project in this country approximately once per year, or as requested, to review project activities, progress, accomplishments, and provide in-depth analysis to the IAF.

Review grantee financial, programmatic and other related reports, and provide comments to the FR and grantees.

Attend meetings with donor agencies, public officials, and/or with public and private sector entities who are interested in collaborating to support grassroots development through partnerships, resource mobilization, or public education about grassroots participatory development.

Manage technical consultants as needed.

Facilitate ongoing exchanges among IAF grantees within country, including developing and establishing a system for grantees to request exchange opportunities, recommending possible exchange ideas to grantees and FR, and providing support with travel, lodging and logistics.

Facilitate the coordination and exchange of information with other IAF contractors in country virtually and through periodic meetings.

Technical Support Provide guidance to grantees in topics such as: incorporating efficient management and institutional strengthening practices for NGOs; designing strategic work and fund-raising plans;

incorporating best practices for engaging target populations; implementing successful programs and project activities; supporting and encouraging the formation of democratic and participatory practices; analyzing program impact within local and national contexts, or any others as they arise.

Arrange for the provision of technical assistance to grantees on specialized topics upon request by the grantee. Identify learning topics and assist in identifying other consultants who can carry out learning projects. May supervise multiple technical consultants providing technical support to grantees or carrying out research projects on the portfolio.

Accompany the FR and other IAF staff and contractors on visits as requested;

Orient grantees to IAF grant agreements, administrative and reporting procedures.

Facilitate provision of technical assistance and capacity building to IAF grantees.

Conduct visits and organize regional presentations of information to organizations that wish to submit proposals for funding to the IAF, being sure to clarify all necessary application criteria and requirements. Provide same information to potential proponents by telephone and email as necessary.

Conduct occasional IAF information dissemination events targeted at community-based groups and other development actors who are interested in economic development at the local level and community initiated partnerships with local governments.

Conduct or participate in occasional additional activities, e.g., presentations, speeches, delegations, writing articles, etc.

Review proposals, as referred by Foundation Representative, and participate in screening visits;

Conduct research on proponent organizations and their proposed activities

Travel and Logistics Coordination Organize, plan and coordinate the IAF representative and other IAF staff, board or delegation visits to country Coordinate and conduct at least one field-based learning exchange for grantees per year in order to facilitate the sharing of information about lessons learned, best practices, and program results with respect to current IAF grants/projects. The agendas and other details for the learning exchanges will be decided in the work plan.

Participate in and facilitate the coordination of exchanges with IAF grantees in other countries.

Coordinate or attend conferences in country and assist with the planning and logistics as requested.

Other Performs other duties as assigned.

The Contractor is subject to worldwide availability and may be requested by the IAF to perform temporary duties (TDY) or attend conferences/meetings as required and to travel to other assignments within IAF as assigned. Any such reassignment or transfer shall be subject to agreement of the Contractor. The Statement of Work as defined will remain the same; however the duties may be subject to change as determined by the Contracting Officer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university in business administration, management, public administration, finance, community development, economics, sociology or a related field.

2. Minimum of ten years of professional experience working in grassroots development, business development, economic development, banking, monitoring and evaluation, and/or management of international development programs. At least half of this experience must be in country of performance.

3. Reside in country of performance

4. Fluency in language of country of performance

5. Experience working with marginalized groups and/or community-based enterprises

6. Experience managing client relationships, especially in grants management, banking, business development, or international development context

7. Ability to travel throughout country/region

8. Experience with participatory development methods

9. Competence with standard Microsoft Office suite of computer programs – Word, Excel, etc.

10. Network of contacts in host country (government, NGO, etc.)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience working with U.S. Federal Government

2. Experience working with grant management

3. Knowledge of IAF priorities

4. Valid driver’s license

Attachment A – Active Grants List – Guatemala and Belize Attachment B – ADV Pay Guide Attachment C – ADV Pay Form Attachment D – Questions for References - English Attachment E – PSC Contract Articles Template Attachment F – Contractor’s Release Form

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS--REPRESENTATION

(NOV 2015)

(a) Definitions. “Inverted domestic corporation” and “subsidiary” have the meaning given in the clause of this contract entitled Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (52.209-10).

(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-2(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-4.

(c) Representation. The offeror represents that—

(1) It is, is not an inverted domestic corporation; and

(2) It is, is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation.

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Personal Service Contract with firm-fixed-pricing resulting from this solicitation..

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR

TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN—REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2015)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as…