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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30
1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF
2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE
DATE
4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE
DATE
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)
8. OFFER DUE DATE/
LOCAL TIME
9. ISSUED BY
13b. RATING
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
CODE
15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE
18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/
OFFEROR
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FACILITY
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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN
OFFER
18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK
BELOW IS CHECKED
RFQ IFB RFP
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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
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QUANTITY
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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN
COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND
DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY
ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED
29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER
DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION
(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE
SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR
30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED
31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)
31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR
NAICS:
SIZE STANDARD:
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
RATED ORDER UNDER
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27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA
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RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:
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REPRESENTATIVE
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77344420Q0007
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions
2. Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs
3. Packaging and Marking
4. Inspection and Acceptance Terms
5. Delivery or Performance
6. Contract Administration Data
7. List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments
8. Contract Clauses
1. Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions
Incorporated Purchase Requisition Numbers:
2. Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs
Item Number Base Item Number
Supplies/Services Quantity Unit
0001 Advanced Financial Modeling Training
1 EAC
Contract Type:Firm Fixed Price Unit Price
Extended Price
Description:
Advanced Financial Modeling Training. One (1) 2-day course conducted at the U.S. International Finance Development Corporation in Washington, D.C., in-person or via webinar, for 10 to 12 finance professionals in accordance with the Statement of Objectives. Training shall occur on two consecutive days between May 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020.
Purchase Requisitions
IDC Type: Not Applicable NAICS Code: 611430 Professional and Management Development Training
3. Packaging and Marking
None
4. Inspection and Acceptance Terms
Supplies/Services will be inspected/accepted at:
Line Number Inspect At Inspect By Accept At 0001 Destination
1100 New York Avenue, NW Washington
DC
20527
Government Destination 1100 New York Avenue, NW Washington
DC
20527
US US
5. Delivery or Performance
Line Item: 0001 Period Of Performance Start Date Period Of Performance End Date Period Of Performance Address
5/15/20 6/30/20
OPIC
1100 New York Avenue, NW Washington
US 20527
6. Contract Administration Data
Requesting Office Address
DFC
1100 New York Avenue, NW Washington DC 20527 Phone: (202) 312-2160 Fax:
Contact Details:
RASPITHA, ELENA MARIA
elena.raspitha@dfc.gov
Property Administration Office Address
DFC
1100 New York Avenue, NW Washington DC 20527 Phone: Fax:
Contact Details:
COR Office Address
DFC
1100 New York Avenue, NW Washington DC 20527 Phone: Fax:
Contact Details:
HALPERN, CHRISTINA K.
christina.halpern@dfc.gov
Issuing Office Address
DFC
1100 New York Avenue, NW Washington DC 20527 Phone: (202) 312-2160 Fax:
Contact Details:
RASPITHA, ELENA MARIA
elena.raspitha@dfc.gov
7. List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments
None
8. Contract Clauses
Clauses incorporated by reference
Article Number Reference Text 52.203-15 52.203-15 Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009 (JUNE 2010)
52.203-19 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements
(JAN 2017)
52.204-9 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (MAY 2014)
52.204-13 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)
52.204-19 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014)
52.209-9 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018)
52.209-10 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)
52.219-28 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUL 2013)
52.222-3 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003)
52.222-19 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (OCT 2019)
52.222-21 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)
52.222-26 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016)
52.222-50 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019)
52.223-5 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011)
52.223-6 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001)
52.223-18 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)
52.225-13 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008)
52.232-18 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)
52.232-23 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014)
52.232-33 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018)
52.232-39 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)
52.232-40 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013)
52.233-4 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)
52.237-2 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984)
52.209-2 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation
(NOV 2015)
52.225-25 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran--Representation and Certifications (AUG 2018)
52.204-7 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)
Clauses incorporated by full text
Statement of Objectives Statement of Objectives (SOO) for the Advanced Financial Modeling for Project Finance training class
1) Agency Background The United States International Development Finance Corporation ("DFC") was established as the U.S. Government's development finance institution in 2020 as the successor to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. It mobilizes private investment to help address critical development challenges and in doing so, advances U.S. foreign policy and national security priorities. Because DFC works with the U.S. and international private sector, it helps U.S. businesses gain footholds in emerging markets, catalyzing revenues, jobs and growth opportunities both at home and abroad. DFC achieves its mission by providing investors with debt financing, political risk insurance, and support for private equity investment funds, technical assistance and direct equity authority. DFC supports a wide range of investments, including extractive industries, agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure. DFC is required by U.S. law (Title IV of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961) to evaluate certain policy issues for every project it supports.
2) Department Mission/Purpose
a) DFC's Office of Structured Finance and Insurance Department ("OSFI") is responsible for the underwriting, credit approval, and loan negotiation of debt financing and the underwriting and approval of political risk insurance for businesses investing overseas in less developed countries where DFC operates. In addition, the political risk insurance team also monitors project performance to ensure that projects comply with the terms and conditions of the DFC contract. It is the responsibility of the OSFI officers to ensure that these projects are implemented in a manner consistent with DFC's credit policy mandates and statutory requirements. OSFI utilizes complex project finance-style computer models to help determine whether a project will be able to adequately repay its loan to DFC and other co-lenders. In order to try to improve the skillset and to instruct officers on how to review these project finance models in a more efficient manner, the department is looking for commercially available advanced financial modeling training.
3) Scope
a) DFC requires in-house training for 10 – 12 finance professionals on advanced financial modeling for project finance for projects located in emerging markets, particularly of those located in frontier markets with current actual case studies. Examples of project finance are infrastructure, energy, healthcare, telecommunications deals.
b) Training may be delivered in-person or via webinar and shall be taught by a live instructor.
c) The training shall provide an important foundation on which the professional team can build more systematic and robust project finance models that are based on more simplified models that are provided by project sponsors to ensure DFC's work is consistent with current analysis techniques.
4) Period of Performance and Contract Type
a) Training is anticipated to be conducted in two consecutive mutually agreed-upon business days between May 15, 2020 and June 30, 2020 subject to availability of DFC staff.
b) The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type contract.
5) Key Objectives
a) The contractor will provide in-depth in-classroom training on the techniques used to build more advanced financial models in project finance transactions, specifically in the power market, energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, and healthcare industries. The training should include the following:
i. Reserved.
ii. Using examples in a variety of industries such as energy production, infrastructure, telecommunications, and healthcare industries.
iii. Train staff on methodologies to efficiently build complex financial models and articulate the most common risks and problems.
iv. Providing familiar technical tips, toolkits, templates, and shortcuts that can be utilized.
6) Contractor Provided Items:
a) The contractor will provide all instructional materials including case studies to support the training. The contractor shall provide their own computer for accessing training materials.
7) Government Provided Items:
a) The government will provide the training facility, with Audio Visual support and internet access for 10 to 12 finance professionals at DFC offices in Washington, DC.
b) Trainers will be able access the internet via WIFI using their own corporate computers.
8) Deliverables
a) The contractor shall prepare, deliver and update as needed the following deliverables.
Number Deliverable Due
1 Final Instructor Resume(s) Two weeks in advance of course start date
2 Final Agenda Two weeks in advance of course start date
3 Final Course Materials Two weeks in advance of course start date
4 Course Completion Certificate One week after course end date
9) Operating Constraints
a) Instructor(s) shall be subject matter experts on building advanced financial models for project finance transactions.
Instructor(s) must have current and demonstrated expert-level experience with and an expert-level knowledge of the building project finance models using examples from developing markets.
b) Instructor(s) must provide sufficient analytic data to support discussion of topics and case studies.
c) The vendor shall arrange training for two consecutive mutually agreed-upon business between May 15, 2020 – June
30, 2020 subject to DFC staff availability.
52.212-4 Commercial Items Terms and Conditions
Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2018)
(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights-
(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and
(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.
(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.
(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.
(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.
(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.
(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.
(g) Invoice.
(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include-
(i) Name and address of the Contractor;
(ii) Invoice date and number;
(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;
(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;
(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;
(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;
(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;
(viii)Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and
(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.
(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.
(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.
(B)If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.
(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.
(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.
(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.
(i) Payment.-
(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.
(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.
(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.
(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.
(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall-
(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the-
(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);
(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;
(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and
(D) Contractor point of contact.
(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.
(6) Interest.
(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.
(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.
(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if–
(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;
(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or
(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).
(iv)If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.
(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:
(A) The date fixed under this contract.
(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.
(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-
(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;
(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or
(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.
(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract.
(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:
(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or
(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b.
destination.
(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.
(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.
(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.
(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.
(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.
(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.
(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.
(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; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 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.
(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
(1) The schedule of supplies/services.
(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;
(3) The clause at 52.212-5.
(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.
(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.
(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.
(7) The Standard Form 1449.
(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.
(9) The specification.
(t)[Reserved]
(u) Unauthorized Obligations.
(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any 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:
(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.
(ii) 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 EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement 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.
(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.
(2) Paragraph (u)(1) 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.
(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.
(End of clause)
52.222-36 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014)
(a) Equal opportunity clause. The Contractor shall abide by the requirements of the equal opportunity clause at 41 CFR 60- 741.5(a), as of March 24, 2014. This clause prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by the Contractor to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
(b) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the terms of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order in excess of $15,000 unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The Contractor shall act as specified by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the U.S. Department of Labor, to enforce the terms, including action for noncompliance. Such necessary changes in language may be made as shall be appropriate to identify properly the parties and their undertakings.
52.252-2 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/these address(es):
www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far
52.212-1 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (OCT 2018)
The following paragraphs are hereby amended:
(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.
Para(b) Replace subparagraph (4) with the following:
(a)If a Quoter believes that the requirements in these instructions contain anerror, omission, or are otherwise unsound,the Quoter shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer (KO) in writing with supporting rationale.
FACTOR I: TECHNICAL. Quoters shall explain how they comply with the requirements in the RFQ by submitting a written technical quote that has addressed the following subfactors:
Subfactor 1: Instructor qualification. Instructors must be subject matter experts on Model Audits. They must have current and demonstrated expert-level experience with and an expert-level knowledge of the audit process of project finance models in developing markets.
Subfactor 2: Coursework. Instructor shall provide sufficient analytic data to support discussion of topics and case studies.
Course work agenda and materials meet Key Objectives in SOO Paragraph 5.
Subfactor 3: Availability. The vendor shall schedule training for two consecutive business days between May 15 – June 30, 2020 subject to DFC staff availability.
FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE. Quoters shall submit a list of no less than three (3) and no more than five (5) references from contracts or agreements performed during the past five (5) years and must have been of a similar size and scope of the agreement that will be issued as a result of this solicitation. Contracts listed may include those entered into with the U.S.
Government, local government, and commercial customers. Quoters will provide the names of references for each contract, their telephone number s and e-mail addresses in order for the Government to contact them regarding offeror's past performance. The Government may contact independent sources not provided by the quoter.
Past Performance Questionnaire Areas of Focus for Response:
1. Quoter's ability to comply with contract terms and conditions.
2. Quoter's ability to consistently meet performance timelines.
3. Quality of the contractor's management relationship with Government (or customer) counterparts, responsiveness to contract changes, and accuracy of invoices.
4. Overall rating of the contractor's performance and recommendation regarding a future contract award to the Quoter.
FACTOR 3: Price: Proposed price will be reviewed to determine if the quote is adequate, complete, and reasonable. The price evaluation will be conducted for each proposal to ensure completeness. Price should also reflect fair market value and be reasonable when compared to the independent Government estimate, current market prices for same or similar services and/or when compared among other technically acceptable offerors.
Paragraph52.212-1(c) is hereby replaced with the following:
The quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quotation firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotations, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the Request for Quotation.
Paragraph 52.212-1(d) does not apply to this RFQ.
Paragraph52.212-1(i) does not apply to this RFQ.
Add the following:
Paragraph 52.212-1 (h)(ii) Only one Purchase Order will be awarded from this RFQ. Award will be on an "All OR NONE" basis. Quotes for less than all of the solicited line items will be rejected as nonconforming and unacceptable to the RFQ.
Paragraph 52.212-1(m) ELECTRONIC Quotation. The quotation must be submitted via email to elena.raspitha@dfc.gov by the quotation due date/local time as specified in Block 8. Vendors may call Elena Raspitha at 202-312-2160 to verify receipt of the quote. If the vendor chooses to email the quote, the Government will not be responsible for any failure of transmission or receipt of the quote, or any failure of the vendor to verify receipt of the emailed quote.
Paragraph 52.212-1(n) QUESTIONS. Prospective quoters shall submit any questions regarding this Request for Quotation no later than five business days prior to the request for quote due date specified in Block 8. All questions received will be answered officially through an amendment to the Request for Quotation for distribution to all prospective quoters. Questions received after the Eastern Standard Time cut-off date/time will not be accepted by the Government.
Paragraph 52.212-1 (o) The non-FAR Part 12 discretionary FAR provisions included herein are incorporated into this Request for Quotation either by reference or in full text. If incorporated by reference, see provision 52.252-1 herein for locations where full text can be found.
Paragraph 52.212-1(p) If a Quoter believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Quoter shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer (KO) in writing with supporting rationale.
ACQUISITION PROCEDURE: This is a commercial item under FAR Part 12 and the acquisition procedures to be used for this purchase will be in accordance with FAR Part 13.5.
SPECIAL NOTE: All vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM)prior to award, and lack of registration shall make a quotation ineligible for award. Vendors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via Internet at https://www.sam.gov.
(End of Provision)
52.212-2 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 2014)
(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
FACTOR I: TECHNICAL. Quoters shall explain how they comply with the requirements in the RFQ by submitting a written technical quote that has addressed the following subfactors:
Subfactor 1: Instructor qualification. Instructors must be subject matter experts on building advanced financial models for project finance transactions. Instructor(s) must have current and demonstrated expert-level experience with and an expert-level knowledge of the building project finance models using examples from developing markets.
Subfactor 2: Coursework. Instructor shall provide sufficient analytic data to support discussion of topics and case studies.
Course work agenda and materials meet Key Objectives in SOO Paragraph 5.
Subfactor 3: Availability. The vendor shall schedule training for two consecutive business days between May 15 – June 30, 2020 subject to DFC staff availability.
FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE. Quoters submitted a list of no less than three (3) and no more than five (5) references from contracts or agreements performed during the past five (5) years and must have been of a similar size and scope of the agreement that will be issued as a result of this solicitation. Quoters provided the names of references for each contract, their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses in order for the Government to contact them regarding offeror's past performance.
The Government may contact independent sources not provided by the quoter.
FACTOR 3: Price: Proposed price will be reviewed to determine if the quote is adequate, complete, and reasonable. The price evaluation will be conducted for each proposal to ensure completeness. Price should also reflect fair market value and be reasonable when compared to the independent Government estimate, current market prices for same or similar services and/or when compared among other technically acceptable offerors.
Technical and past performance, when combined, are more important than price. Therefore, award may be made to other than the lowest-price offeror.
The following ratings will be used to evaluate technical:
Unsatisfactory. The offeror's technical submission,fails to meet any of the technical factors.
Marginal. The offeror's technical submissionfails to meet one of the technical factors.
Satisfactory.The offeror's technical submission meets the technical factors.
Very Good. The offeror's technical submission,exceeds one of the technical factors.
Exceptional. The offeror's technical submission,exceeds all technical factors.
The following ratings will be used to evaluate past performance:
Unsatisfactory/Very High Performance Risk. Based on the offeror's performance record, extreme doubt exists that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.
Marginal/High Performance Risk. Based on the offeror's performance record, substantial doubt exists that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.
Satisfactory/Moderate Performance Risk. Based on the offeror's performance record, some doubt exists that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort. Normal contractor emphasis should preclude any problems.
Very Good/Low Performance Risk. Based on the offeror's performance record, little doubt exists that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.
Exceptional/Very Low Performance Risk. Based on the offeror's performance record, no doubt exists that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.
Unknown Performance Risk. No performance record is identifiable. The performance rating is "Neutral."
Paragraph (b) does not apply to this solicitation.
(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
(End of provision)
52.212-3 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (OCT 2018) The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u)) of this provision.
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision -
"Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.
"Highest-level owner" means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.
"Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.
"Inverted domestic corporation", means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).
"Manufactured end product" means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except -
(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;
(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;
(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;
(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;
(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;
(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;
(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;
(8) PSC 9610, Ores;
(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and
(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.
"Place of manufacture" means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.
"Predecessor" means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.
"Restricted business operations" means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate -
(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;
(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;
(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;
(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;
(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or
(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.
"Sensitive technology" -
(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically -
(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or
(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and
(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C.
1702(b)(3)).
"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern" -
(1) Means a small business concern -
(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and
(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.
(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).
"Small business concern" means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.
"Small disadvantaged business concern", consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that -
(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by -
(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and
(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and
(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.
"Subsidiary" means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned -
(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or
(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.
"Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern -
(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and
(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.
"Successor" means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.
"Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.
"Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern -
(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and
(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.
"Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program" (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States.
(b)(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.
(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs __.
[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (u) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.
These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.
Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]
(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.
(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it…
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