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U.S. Agency for International Development

(USAID), is seeking quotations for a consultant to perform as the Senior Immunization Consultant as described in the below Statement of WorK.

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

Issue Date: December 11, 2024

Closing Date: December 27, 2024

Dear Sir/Madam:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking quotations for a consultant to perform as the Senior Immunization Consultant as described in the below Statement of Work.

You are invited to submit your offer quotations in accordance with the requirements specified in this Request for Proposals (RFP). Your offer should be valid for at least 90 days from the submission date.

Should you be interested, please submit any questions by December 18, 2024. Proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. on December 27, 2024. Questions and proposals will be sent to Frehiwot Woldsemayat at – addisprocurement@usaid.gov.

This RFP in no way obligates USAID to award a contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal. The Government reserves the right to reject any offer, if such action is considered to be in the best interest of the Government. Be aware that all interested offerors must register for a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and complete the registration process in SAM.gov before any award can be made. For detailed information on how to obtain the UEI, please refer to the resources available on SAM.gov.

Sincerely, Reid H. Ahl, CM Contracting Officer mailto:addisprocurement@usaid.gov

Senior Consultant

Immunization Program in Ethiopia

PURPOSE

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) invites individuals or a consultancy company to take part in a competitive process to submit pricing, delivery details, and terms for providing consultancy services related to immunization.

CONTRACT TYPE

USAID will award a firm, fixed price purchase order for a list of tasks and deliverables over a set period. A firm-fixed price purchase order provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract. The contractor shall provide the services and deliverables as described in the Statement of Work (SOW)..

BUDGET AND CEILING PRICE

The consultant or firm offering the best value (lowest cost, technically acceptable) offer will be awarded a firm, fixed price purchase order. The consideration offered will be based on the offers received, and compared to the Independent Government Cost Estimate.

This is not a contract with a floor or ceiling budget.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

A payment schedule will be negotiated with the successful offeror. The vendor will be authorized to invoice on a monthly basis citing the hours worked and deliverables accomplished. The Contractor shall submit a request letter along with the “Public Voucher

SF- 1034” to Addis Payment Section, USAID/Ethiopia, for payment indicating the contract number and description of tasks/deliverables completed. All invoices should be submitted electronically to: addispaymentsectionofm@usaid.gov mailto:addispaymentsectionofm@usaid.gov

Background

USAID considers immunization a core strategy in reducing maternal and child mortality. It collaborates with various global health organizations and governments to establish sustainable health systems that offer comprehensive immunization services. Ethiopia, a priority country for USAID's immunization efforts, has seen a significant decline in child mortality rates since launching its Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). However, the country's immunization coverage has decreased since 2020 due to conflicts, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other systemic challenges. These include limited program capacity, coordination issues, and funding constraints, which have hindered immunization efforts and led to disease outbreaks. To combat these challenges, USAID, in partnership with other organizations, is supporting integrated campaigns, catch-up vaccinations, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at strengthening Ethiopia's immunization program and expanding vaccine coverage. Within this context, the Senior Immunization Consultant will play a crucial role in providing technical expertise and program support to USAID's Family Health Team in Ethiopia.

OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE

Objective

To issue a firm fixed-price Purchase Order for 2,496 hours of Level of Effort for a Senior Immunization Consultant to support the Family Health Team (FHT) in the USAID/Ethiopia Health Office.

Scope The Senior Immunization Consultant will:

● Provide high-level technical guidance on immunization to the Mission, Ethiopian

Government, and partners.

● Ensure immunization activities align with USAID's strategic objectives.

● Offer technical assistance and oversight to implementing partners.

● Lead efforts to address zero-dose children and support the Big Catch-up initiative.

● Stay updated on immunization advancements and promote best practices.

● Collaborate with M&E colleagues to measure impact and outcomes.

● Provide technical guidance for planning and reporting documents.

● Support site visits and prepare orientation materials for delegations.

● Provide programmatic oversight to ensure contracts and grants achieve results.

● Conduct site visits to monitor progress and provide recommendations.

● Participate in designing project mechanisms for improved service delivery.

● Represent USAID at national, regional, and international immunization meetings.

● Respond to information requests from stakeholders.

● Establish strategic working relationships with key stakeholders.

Specific Deliverables

Deliverable Timing Estimated Date

Individual Consultant Work Plan

Quarterly NLT the last day of each quarter

Individual Consultant Report

Quarterly NLT the last day of each quarter

Field Trip Plan Quarterly NLT the last day of each quarter

Field Trip Report After each trip

Within five days of the completion of each trip

Contributing update to FHT Update

Weekly By noon on each Friday

Technical Session on Immunization on issues identified in discussion with the POC

Quarterly NLT the last day of each quarter

Period of Performance: Twelve-month period starting from the date of contract with possible extensions based on successful performance and availability of funds.

Delivery: These services will be provided in Addis Ababa to the USAID/Ethiopia Mission Health Office.

Government Furnished Property: The Consultant will be provided with a laptop and a mobile phone to use for work purposes.

Security Considerations: No classified information will be shared or discussed with the successful offeror. The selected consultant must adhere to U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa security procedures. The consultant will only request information needed to perform the tasks and is required to protect personally identifiable information (PII). The consultant may be provided information that is sensitive but unclassified. All information must only be shared with those with a need to know, and not shared with individuals outside of the U.S. government without prior approval as per FAR 52.204-2 and AIDAR 752.204-2.

USAID Facility Access: The USAID COR will facilitate USAID facility access through a Visitor

Access Request for the Consultant as needed.

Travel Requirement and Compensation Plan: The offeror is expected to conduct in-country travel as approved by the FHT Point of Contact. The contractor will be compensated for a maximum of six workdays per week, six workdays per week for fieldwork, and seven workdays per week when traveling. The total number of billable hours cannot exceed 2496 hours (312 days)..

USAID will denominate compensation in USD for services performed hereunder (including on travel days) which will be paid in Ethiopian Birr (ETB) at the prevailing local exchange rate. USAID anticipates the consultant will travel six times per year for five days, NTE 30 days of travel during the period of performance. For travel outside Addis Ababa, per diem and lodging will be paid as per the organization policy.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

Instruction to offeror USAID/Ethiopia intends to issue a firm fixed price contract purchase order to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Offerors shall submit a quotation package which must include all necessary administrative costs materials, supplies, technology, overhead and related costs. The Consultant will be provided with a laptop and a mobile phone as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) for this contract. All other necessary materials, equipment, and resources required to fulfill the contract obligations are the sole responsibility of the contractor. The contractor must ensure that they have the appropriate resources to complete the work as specified in the contract.

Required Experience and Educational Level

a. Master’s degree in public health, international health, or other related field relevant to the above duties.

b. At least 10 years of proven experience of working in health program management with a focus on immunization.

c. The offer should be eligible to work in Ethiopia and can speak the local language Amharic

COST and Technical PROPOSAL

USAID/Ethiopia will evaluate the technical and budget proposals separately. The offerors whose technical proposals are best rated, based on the unique requirements and demonstrated abilities to perform the necessary tasks, will then be evaluated based on the budget proposed. The technically qualified offer with the lowest cost will be awarded the Purchase Order.

Offerors will submit two proposals:

a. A technical proposal outlining qualifications and experience to support the scope and deliverables. This can be met by providing a CV and a cover letter outlining the experience and ability to meet the requirements of the scope and submit the deliverables when due.

b. A financial (budget) proposed to complete the work, in the format provided below:

The technical and budget proposal shall be submitted separately to addisprocurement@usaid.gov NO LATER THAN December 27, 2024 11:59 p.m.

CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AUTHORITY

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in the requirements of this purchase order and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this purchase order, the said authority remains solely in the Contracting

Officer. In the event the Contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment shall be made in the purchase order terms and conditions, including ceiling price.

CLAUSES

752.202-1 Definitions. (JAN 1990)

752.211-70 Language and measurement. (JUN 1992)

Consultant for Senior Immunization Consultant

Performance period for budget: Twelve months from date of contract Item unit Unit Cost #of Units Total

1 Compensation Hour $ 2496

3 Administrative Services -monthly phone/internet service per month $ 12

4 Travel & per Diem - Airfare within Ethiopia per trip $ 6 Trip outside A.A Max per diem rate Per day $157.00 30 4,710.00

Total mailto:addisprocurement@usaid.gov

752.222-70 USAID Disability Policy. (DEC 2004)

752.222-71 Nondiscrimination. (JUN 2012)

752.7006 Notices. (APR 1984)

752.7025 Approvals. (APR 1984)

752.7036 USAID Implementing Partner Notices (IPN) portal for acquisition. (JUL 2014)

752.7037 Child safeguarding standards. (AUG 2016)

752.7038 Nondiscrimination against End-Users of Supplies or Services. (OCT 2016)

G - Required Clause; Merge into UCF Section G

752.7003 Documentation for payment. (NOV 1998)

(a) Claims for reimbursement or payment under this contract must be submitted to the Paying Office indicated in the schedule of this contract. The contracting officer's representative (CTO) is the authorized representative of the Government to approve vouchers under this contract. The Contractor must submit either paper or fax versions of the SF-1034 -Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other Than Personal. Each voucher shall be identified by the appropriate USAID contract number, in the amount of dollar expenditures made during the period covered.

(1) The SF 1034 provides space to report by line item for products or services provided

(2) The fiscal report shall include the following certification signed by an authorized representative of the Contractor:

The undersigned hereby certifies to the best of my knowledge and belief that the fiscal report and any attachments have been prepared from the books and records of the Contractor in accordance with the terms of this contract and are correct: the sum claimed under this contract is proper and due, and all the costs of contract performance (except as herewith reported in writing) have been paid, or to the extent allowed under the applicable payment clause, will be paid currently by the Contractor when due in the ordinary course of business; the work reflected by these costs has been performed, and the quantities and amounts involved are consistent with the requirements of this Contract; all required contracting officer approvals have been obtained; and appropriate refund to USAID will be made promptly upon request in the event of disallowance of costs not reimbursable under the terms of this contract.

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(b) Local currency payment. The Contractor is fully responsible for the proper expenditure and control of local currency, if any, provided under this contract. Local currency will be provided to the Contractor in accordance with written instructions provided by the Mission Director. The written instructions will also include accounting, vouchering, and reporting procedures. A copy of the instructions shall be provided to the Contractor's Chief of Party and to the contracting officer. The costs of bonding personnel responsible for local currency are reimbursable under this contract.

(c) Upon compliance by the Contractor with all the provisions of this contract, acceptance by the Government of the work and final report, and a satisfactory accounting by the Contractor of all Government-owned property for which the Contractor had custodial responsibility, the Government shall promptly pay to the Contractor any moneys (dollars or local currency) due under the completion voucher. The Government will make suitable reduction for any disallowance or indebtedness by the Contractor by applying the proceeds of the voucher first to such deductions and next to any unliquidated balance of advance remaining under this contract.

(d) The Contractor agrees that all approvals of the Mission Director and the contracting officer which are required by the provisions of this contract shall be preserved and made available as part of the Contractor's records which are required to be presented and made available by the clause of this contract entitled "Audit and Records - Negotiation".

B - Buy America

752.225-9 Buy American Act - Trade Agreements Act - Balance of Payments Program.

The clause prescribed by FAR 25.408(a)(2) is not generally included in USAID contracts when more stringent source requirements are stated in the contract or when inclusion is not appropriate under FAR 25.403, or 725.403 of this chapter. (See Executive Order No.

11223, dated May 12, 1965, 30 FR 6635.) The clause setting forth USAID's source restrictions is shown in section 752.225-70.

CC - Classified Contracts

752.204-2 Security Requirements. (FEB 1999)

CI - Cargo Insurance

752.228-9 Cargo insurance. (DEC 1998)

CO - Conflict of Interest - in accordance with FAR 9.507-1 or FAR 9.507-2

752.209-71 Organizational conflicts of interest discovered after award. (JUN 1993)

DBA - Worker's Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act)

752.228-3 Worker's Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act). (DEC 1991)

F - Family Planning or Population Activities

752.7016 Reserved.

752.7101 Voluntary Population Planning Activities. (JUN 2008)

FC - Funded Conference

FT - Reporting Foreign Taxes

H - Research using Human Subjects

752.7012 Protection of the Individual as a Research Subject. (AUG 1995)

HG - Host Government Employees

752.231-71 Salary supplements for Host Government employees. (MAR 2015)

LG - Letter of Credit Payment Type; Merge into UCF Section G

752.232-70 Letter of Credit Advance Payment. (MAR 2015)

(a) Payment under this contract must be by means of a Letter of Credit (LOC) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the LOC and any instructions issued by the USAID, Bureau for Management, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Cash Management and Payment Division (M/CFO/CMP).

(b) Immediately upon award, or as soon as the Letter of Credit payment method is approved by the contracting officer, contractors without an established LOC account must submit the following forms with original signatures, to the address specified below:

Forms:

(1) A signed original SF-1199A (Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form); and

(2) "Division of Payment Management Payment Management System Access Form" found at the Department of State and Human Services (DHHS) Web site.

Address: ATTN: James DuBois, U.S. Agency for International Development, M/CFO/CMP-LOC Unit, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., SA-44, Room 430-J, Washington, DC 20523-7700.

Contractors must also submit the forms specified above electronically to loc@usaid.gov.

(c) As long as the LOC is in effect, the terms and conditions of the LOC and any instructions issued by M/CFO/CMP constitute the payment conditions of this contract, superseding and taking precedence over any other clause of this contract concerning payment.

(d) If the LOC is revoked, payment may be made on a cost-reimbursement basis, in accordance with the other clauses of this contract concerning payment.

(e) Revocation of the LOC is at the discretion of M/CFO/CMP after consultation with the contracting officer. Notification to the contractor of revocation must be in writing and must specify the reasons for such action. The contractor may appeal any such revocation to the contracting officer, in accordance with the Disputes clause of this contract. Pending final decision, payments under the contract will be in accordance with paragraph (d) of this clause.

M - Publications, Videos, or other Information Media Products

752.7034 Acknowledgment and Disclaimer. (DEC 1991)

(a) USAID shall be prominently acknowledged in all publications, videos or other information/media products funded or partially funded through this contract, and the product shall state that the views expressed by the author(s) do not necessarily reflect those of USAID. Acknowledgments should identify the sponsoring USAID Office and Bureau or Mission as well as the U.S. Agency for International Development substantially as follows: "This [publication, video or other information/media product (specify)] was made possible through support provided by the Office of [ ], Bureau for [ ], U.S. Agency for International Development, under the terms of Contract No. [ ]. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S.

Agency for International Development."

(b) Unless the contractor is instructed otherwise by the cognizant technical office publications, videos or other information/media products funded under this contract and intended for general readership or other general use will be marked with the USAID logo and/or U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT appearing either at the top or at the bottom of the front cover or, if more suitable, on the first inside title page for printed products, and in equivalent/appropriate location in videos or other information/media products. Logos and markings of co-sponsors or authorizing institutions should be similarly located and of similar size and appearance.

(End of clause)

O - Performance Overseas

752.228-7 Insurance - liability to third persons. (JUL 1997)

752.229-70 Federal, state and local taxes.

752.7013 Contractor-Mission Relationships. (OCT 1989)

752.7027 Personnel. (DEC 1990)

752.7033 Physical fitness. (JUL 1997)

OD - Performance Overseas; Merge into UCF Section D

752.7009 Marking. (JAN 1993)

OS - Performance Overseas and Strategic Objective Agreement (SOAG)

752.245-71 Title to and Care of Property. (APR 1984)

OT - Ocean Transportation Services

752.247-70 Preference for privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels. (OCT 1996)

PF - Program Funded

752.225-70 Source and nationality requirements. (FEB 2012)

PI - Public Interest

752.7035 Public notices. (DEC 1991)

T - Participant Training

752.7018 Health and accident coverage for USAID participant trainees. (JAN 1999)

752.7019 Participant training. (JAN 1999)

752.7023 Required Visa Form for USAID Participants. (APR 1984)

TE - Participant Training with an Educational Institution

752.7021 Changes in Tuition and Fees. (APR 1984)

752.7022 Conflicts Between Contract and Catalog. (APR 1984)

752.7024 Withdrawal of Students. (APR 1984)

TO - Travel Overseas

752.7004 Emergency locator information. (JUL 1997)

752.7032 International Travel Approval and Notification Requirements (APR 2014)

U - USAID Small Business - when using FAR 19.708

752.219-8 Utilization of small business concerns and small disadvantaged business concerns. (MAR 2015)