72027820R00001_-_PFMA_Request_for_Information.pdf

INSTRUCTIONS:

Written responses must be received no later than the closing date of this notice. These submissions must be sent via email ONLY to the following addresses: contracting1@usaid.gov with a courtesy copy to Mr. Alla’a J. Sawaked at asawaked@usaid.gov. In the subject line of the email write: “Public Financial Management and Administration Activity - RFI”. Fax and hand carried submissions will not be accepted. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.

Responses must be submitted in a Microsoft Word format, 12 point Times New Roman font, not to exceed fifteen (15) pages, and shall be written in english. Responses shall include the following:

1. Capacity statement requirements:

Interested parties must demonstrate their experience and ability to perform the services and tasks described in this notice. Firms are requested to provide capability statements that provide relevant examples of both governmental and non-governmental contracts under which the firm has performed. Firms are requested to demonstrate ability to serve as a prime and/or sub-contractor.

The items below must be addressed in the response:

1) Up to a two-page statement describing the firm’s capability to execute the services and tasks described in this notice.

2) Up to a two-page statement describing the firm’s experience in relation to the services being required.

3) One-page table (Sample Table A below) with a list of between three and seven past or current projects demonstrating relevant work experience in the items listed under the Services and Tasks Required section above at the prime or subcontractor level.

TABLE A

Project Overview

Country Year (From

- To)

Point of Contact

Phone Email mailto:Jordan_PFMAcontracting1@usaid.gov mailto:asawaked@usaid.gov

2. Answers and comments:

Interested parties must provide up to an eight-page responses or comments to the technical questions related to the draft Statement of Work (SOW), Attachment I.

1. Is the activity description clear and understandable? If not, which section need additional clarifications? What elements should USAID consider removing? Which elements do you think is critical to add in order to improve PFM in Jordan?

2. How can USAID better support the sustainability of the PFM and to ensure that the GoJ will continue the implementation of the reform agenda after completing this activity?

3. What are your thoughts to ensure a real academic partnership that will be able to support the flow of quality professional staff to the public sector and how can Grants under Contract be utilized in this area?

4. How can USAID support budget execution and tracking in the line ministries with this activity?

5. What do you think about the concept of Public Private Dialogue in PFM? If feasible, how can it be integrated into the Activity's components?

6. Do you foresee any challenges in supporting the IT systems mentioned under this activity?

7. How do you think that the “Emerging GoJ Priorities Supported” component will contribute to the activity’s main objectives?

8. How do you think the Jordanian local institutions and US-based institutions can support the GoJ to do fiscal reform?

Offerors are also requested to answer the two cost questions below. Limit the response to no more than one page per question:

1. Within the context of a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract, what are specific ways the contract should be structured to incentivize superior performance? What can ensure these methods are effective for both USAID and the contractor?

2. From the contractor perspective, what are specific examples of contract language effective at incentivizing cost efficiencies and cost savings? Please be specific.