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Summary of Changes

Header Information

Close Date is changed from 27-APR-20 14:00:00 to 12-MAY-20 14:00:00.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Line Item Details:

The following changes are made to line item: 1001

Estimated Quantity is decreased by 1,760.00 from 3,520.00 to 1,760.00.

The following changes are made to line item: 1002

Estimated Quantity is decreased by 1,760.00 from 3,520.00 to 1,760.00.

The following changes are made to line item: 1003

Estimated Quantity is decreased by 1,760.00 from 3,520.00 to 1,760.00.

The following changes are made to line item: 1004

Estimated Quantity is decreased by 1,760.00 from 3,520.00 to 1,760.00.

The following changes are made to line item: 1005

Estimated Quantity is decreased by 1,760.00 from 3,520.00 to 1,760.00.

The following changes are made to line item: 2001

Estimated Quantity is decreased by 1,760.00 from 3,520.00 to 1,760.00.

The following changes are made to line item: 2002

Estimated Quantity is decreased by 1,760.00 from 3,520.00 to 1,760.00.

The following changes are made to line item: 2003

Estimated Quantity is decreased by 1,760.00 from 3,520.00 to 1,760.00.

The following changes are made to line item: 2004

Estimated Quantity is decreased by 1,760.00 from 3,520.00 to 1,760.00.

The following changes are made to line item: 2005

Estimated Quantity is decreased by 1,760.00 from 3,520.00 to 1,760.00.

The following changes are made to line item: 3001

Estimated Quantity is decreased by 1,760.00 from 3,520.00 to 1,760.00.

The following changes are made to line item: 3002

Estimated Quantity is decreased by 1,760.00 from 3,520.00 to 1,760.00.

The following changes are made to line item: 3003

Estimated Quantity is decreased by 1,760.00 from 3,520.00 to 1,760.00.

The following changes are made to line item: 3004

Estimated Quantity is decreased by 1,760.00 from 3,520.00 to 1,760.00.

The following changes are made to line item: 3005

Estimated Quantity is decreased by 1,760.00 from 3,520.00 to 1,760.00.

Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

The following clauses are added:

Clauses incorporated by full text

Questions and Answers

1. Would DFC please share the Independent Government Estimate (IGE) established for this requirement? If the IGE is not available, please share a numerical range. This would be useful for offerors to leverage as a benchmark for staffing.

Answer 1: No, the IGCE is procurement sensitive and price quotes shall be based on the Quoters' knowledge of costs to provide the requirements in the PWS.

2. If the offeror provides a cover page to each of volume 1 and 2, will it be counted in the 15-page limit?

Answer 2: No, cover pages will not count against the 15-page limit.

3. For items 0006, 1006, 2006, and 3006 Travel Reimbursement, are offerors required to submit an estimate of these expenses? If so, would DFC please provide parameters for such an estimate? Alternatively, would DFC prefer to provide offerors with a plug figure for comparison/evaluation purposes?

Answer 3: CLINs 0006, 1006, 2006, and 3006 state "DO NOT QUOTE THIS CLIN" in the body of the RFQ. No estimate is required. No amounts will be added to these CLINs during price comparison/ evaluation. Price will only be evaluated on CLINs 0001 through 0005 and their related option period CLINs.

4. The estimated quantity of 3520 hours in each single option year matches the estimated hours in the two-year base period. Is it correct that each option year is double the amount of one base year?

Answer 4: The base period is two years. All option periods are one-year. The quantities of hours in the option year CLINs is revised to 1760 hours in Amendment 1.

5. One of the required qualifications for the AIAs is that they should have the "Ability to obtain facility access in the Embassy or Consulate of their respective place of performance as described in 1.7.11 herein." Would DFC please confirm this requirement is that same as the "Contractor Personnel Security/ Suitability Clearance Requirements" described in 1.15?

Answer 5: Yes, RFQ is amended to state "as described in 1.15 herein."

6. Can the DFC confirm that offerors are free to allocate the 15 pages of Volume 1 and 2 between the two volumes as they see fit?

Answer 6: Yes, the 15 pages may be allocated as offerors see fit. Note that the only requirement for past performance is a list with the information requested in Factor II on page 37. The Government will send Past Performance Questionnaires to the references listed.

7. Under the 'personnel' subfactor of the technical proposal it states that the "Offeror shall provide a minimum of one resume per location to demonstrate their ability to provide AIAs…". Would DFC please confirm that resumes are to be included as an annex and are not subject to the page limitation? Is there any limit to the number of resumes that can be submitted for a given location?

Answer 7: RFQ is revised to state "The resumes are included as an annex and are not subject to the page limitation." RFQ is revised to state: "No more than two (2) resumes shall be submitted per performance location as part of the Offeror's response to this RFQ."

8. Is there a preferred format and/or page limit to the resumes included by the offeror? Are resumes required to include all elements listed on page 19, 1.4.2.1-5?

Answer 8: No, there is no preferred format for a resume. No, there is no page limit for a resume. Please note the page limit for the cover letter, as described in section 1.4.2.2. Yes, the resume should include the information listed in Section 1.4.2.1.-1.4.2.4.

9. Page 37 discusses a: "Past Performance Questionnaire Areas of Focus for Response." Would DFC please confirm that this questionnaire will be sent directly by the government to the contacts provided by the offeror?

Answer 9: Yes, questionnaire will be sent directly by the government to the contacts provided by the offeror.

10. Would DFC please provide a template for submission of the past performance factor?

Answer 10: Vendors may use the following template for past performance. This format is not required however, references shall contain the following information:

RFQ 773444-20-Q-0008

Past Performance Reference

Organization Name:

Point of Contact:

Title:

Email address:

Phone number:

Contract Number or Project Name under which services were performed:

Total Dollar Value of Service:

Services Performed:

11. Would DFC confirm that offerors are only required to submit the SF1499 to satisfy the requirement for Volume 3 (Price Factor). Would DFC accept an accompanying narrative? If so, please confirm this accompanying narrative is not subject to the page limitation.

Answer 11: DFC confirms that offerors are only required to submit the SF1499 to satisfy the requirement for Volume

3 (Price Factor). DFC will accept an accompanying narrative. The narrative is not included in the 15-page limit for Factors I and II. However, the narrative shall not exceed 2 pages in type which is no smaller than Times New Roman 10 Font, single spaced, on plain white paper.

12. Are cover letters required as part of the solicitation response? (PWS 1.4 Personnel)

Answer 12: Yes, see answer to Question 8.

13. What are the page limitations for resumes?

Answer 13: See answer to Question 8.

14. What is the expectation for contractors maintaining continuity between the support operations at various locations (e.g., Executive Office in Washington, DC, and 21 regions with 92 field office locations nationwide) within the USTP? (PWS 1.7.2.1.)

Answer 14: RFQ is amended to delete the following, "The contractor must maintain continuity between the support operations in the GCAs and the contractor's corporate office."

15. Could an AIA be located in an "additional place of performance" rather than the one indicated in the RFQ? Kigali as opposed to Nairobi, for example?

Answer 15: DFC determines the place of performance for each AIA. Offerors shall quote only on places of performance listed in the RFQ. A single AIA will only be located in one place of performance at a given time. DFC reserves the right to change the place of performance to an alternate location, noted as an "additional place of performance." DFC may also choose to procure additional AIAs to support a Geographic Coverage Area and such additional personnel may be located in an alternate location, or "an additional place performance."

16. Could an AIA also serve as the program manager?

Answer 16: Yes, it is possible. If an individual is a program manager and AIA, DFC expects the individual to work the appropriate number of hours to complete the duties of both positions.

17. Can this requirement be facilitated as an SBA 8 (A) Set-Aside?

Answer 17: DFC will not further set-aside this requirement.

18. Can this requirement be facilitated as a HUBZone Small Business Set Aside?

Answer 18: See answer 17.

19. Can this requirement be facilitated on the GSA PSS (00CORP PSS) 874-1 SIN Schedule as a Small Business 8(a) Set-Aside? If so, will the government add this contract vehicle to allow small businesses an adequate opportunity to compete and support this requirement?

Answer 19: No, GSA will not be used to compete this requirement.

20. Can you guide the level of effort expected (Total Labor Hours, Labor Hours by Key Team Members, etc.) to complete the Performance Work Statement (PWS)?

Answer 20: AIAs are full-time positions. Level of effort is expected to comprise the equivalent of 220 eight-hour working days per year for a total of 1,760 hours per year.

21. Does the DFC anticipate that required personnel (Key & Non-Key) supporting 77344420Q0008 work remotely or on client site at DFC offices in Washington District of Columbia?

Answer 21: DFC anticipates the AIAs to be based in the designated Places of Performance. The AIAs can work at the Offeror's local offices in that place or at another location. DFC does not anticipate any of the personnel working at DFC's offices in Washington, D.C. The Program Manager can be located anywhere in the world.

22. In trying to calculate annual work hours for this project (77344420Q0008), does DFC use 2,080 (i.e., 40 hours/week *52 weeks) for employees/contractors according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Federal Standard? If NO, Please advise on how many hours per year are established for a full time under this contract? Does the DFC calculate annual work hours based on 2,080, 1920, 1860, or "other" please state?

Answer 22: See answer to Question 20.

23. Is this the first issue of this solicitation (is this a re-compete of an existing DFC requirement or a new requirement?

Answer 23: This is the first issue of this solicitation. This is a new requirement.

24. 8. Can you advise on if there were/are an incumbent provider(s) for these services? If Yes – Who is/are the incumbent(s) and can you provide a previous contract number?

Answer 24: This is a new requirement with no incumbent.

25. If there is an incumbent, is there a reason the known incumbent may be precluded from bidding on this new or existing requirement?

Answer 25: See Answer 24.

26. Is this requirement part of a Multiple Award Schedule/Contract or a Single Award Schedule/Contract?

Answer 26: No, this requirement is not part of any other contract.

27. Has United States International Development Finance Corporation held preliminary meetings with specific contractors interested in responding to this solicitation?

Answer 27: No, the DFC has not held any preliminary meetings.

28. Is it estimated that full funding exists for this solicitation? If so, is there an intended Maximum/Minimum funding threshold?

Answer 28: Funding exists for the base period of the solicitation based on the Independent Government Cost Estimate. The contract Minimum and Maximum will be determined at award and will change from a quantity of FTEs to a dollar value.

29. 13. Is the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination in force with this RFQ? If so, can you advise a) What SCA/Wage numbers are applicable? And b) What City and State SCA Wage Determination takes precedence?

Answer 29: No, the SCA does not apply as the services requested are those of employees performing in a professional capacity as defined at 29 CFR § 541.301 - Learned professionals.

30. Does this requirement stipulate that the proposed bidder must hold an active Form DD254 Facility Clearance "Before BEING AWARDED" this contract?

Answer 30: No, the Contractor is expected to obtain facility access within the timeframe specified in Section 1.15.

31. If an active Form DD254 Facility Clearance is required will arrangements be made to assist and provide adequate time to process the required paperwork or are bidders without DD254 Facility Clearance not advised to participate?

Answer 31: See answer to Question 30.

32. For areas where strict requirements exist for an active Secret/Top-Secret Facility Clearance would government accept a Contractor Teaming Agreements (CTA) under The GSA Construct that fulfills Facility Clearance requirement?

Answer 32: None of the contract personnel will be expected to obtain a Secret or Top Secret Clearance. Facility access is a distinct level of background check. Please see Section 1.15.

33. For areas where strict requirements exist for the number and types of past performance as a PRIME Vendor; would the government accept a Contractor Teaming Agreements (CTA) under The GSA Construct that fulfills Past Performance requirements?

Answer 33: Addendum 52.212-1, Factor II, Past Performance requires references from "contracts or subcontracts performed during the past five (5) years that have been of a similar size and scope of the contract that will be awarded as a result of this solicitation."

34. What is the DFC's anticipated hourly rate for AIAs? For both periods i.e. years 1-2 and 3-5.

Answer 34: See Answer 1.

35. Given the MOU between the DFC and AFDB, what deal flow/pipeline does the DFC anticipate from this channel?

Answer 35: The DFC and AfDB anticipate jointly catalyzing up to $5 billion in investment. There are no specific requirements for an AIA to support a particular level of co-financing between DFC and the AfDB.

36. Will the pipeline from the AFDB channel be included in each AIA's quarterly requirement of $200MM?

Answer 36: See answer to Question 35.

37. Can the contractor structure a secondment for its AIAs with local firms in the target cities?

Answer 37: The duties and responsibilities of each AIA position are full-time. The Contractor is free to work out an arrangement with local firms, provided such an arrangement does not inhibit an AIA from performing his/her duties.

38. Can the DFC provide additional details (in addition to 1.7.2.2.) on the expected qualifications of the Program Manager?

Answer 38: The Program Manager must be able to fulfil the duties required in Section 1.7.2.2. DFC does not have an additional list of prescribed qualifications.

39. Has the Covid-19 pandemic changed any requirements/performance criteria?

Answer 39: The pandemic may result in reduced near to medium term travel and greater reliance on virtual meetings. The pandemic may also delay deployment of an AIA to a Place of Performance where he/she is not currently based.

40. DFC Brand Use and Representation: What are DFC's expectations for how AIA represent DFC in African markets?

Specifically, what do they have on their business cards read when they introduce themselves to prospects and clients? "John/Jane Doe, DFC Contractor?" This is crucial to establishing the credibility of AIAs in markets prone to fraud and misrepresentation.

Answer 40: DFC and the Contractor will work appropriate arrangements in response to this question post-award.

Note the requirement to establish an email domain in Section 1.18.

41. Restrictions Against Disclosure: Do the partner firms that we engage with and their leadership team providing directing the activities of the AIA qualify them as "need to know" partners? Or are the AIAs forbidden from discussing their work with anyone but ProSidian/DFC? Or are we to rely on this clause – "The Contractor agrees that it will not disclose any information described in paragraph 1 of this section to any persons or individual unless prior written approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer. The Contractor agrees to insert the substance of this clause in any consultant agreement or subcontract hereunder."

Answer 41: RFQ is amended in Section 1.10 to state: "The Contractor agrees that it will not disclose any information described in paragraph 1 of this section to any persons or individual unless prior written approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer's Representative. The Contractor agrees to insert the substance of this clause in any consultant agreement or subcontract hereunder."

41a. Conflicts of Interest – If we were to engage local Investment Firms as partners, can they provide deals they are working on as prospects for the AIA's pipeline?

Answer 41a: DFC is not clear on what is mean by "partner." If a local firm or the Contractor is receiving compensation directly or indirectly from DFC in connection with its performance of this PWS, that firm or Contractor may not receive additional compensation or have received past compensation in connection with any pipeline opportunities.

42. Are they precluded from earning advisory, syndication or underwriting income those leads should the deals advance to close?

Answer 42: Yes, they are so precluded. See answer to Question 41a.

43. AIA Introduction to local Investment community: Is DFC open to the idea of organizing an introductory Investment Forum in Dakar, Lagos, Nairobi, Addis Ababa and Johannesburg following the hiring of AIAs? Such a forum, bringing together Development Finance Institutions, Financial Institutions, Investment Banks and Regulators, affords the AIAs a great opportunity to build relationships as DFC's representatives.

Answer 43: Yes, DFC is open to discussing this idea post-Award, but is not required to do so per the PWS.

44. What is the minimum size range in $$USD floor threshold that the DFC would consider for underwriting for commercial transactions, including project finance, insurance and, private equity fund investments (i.e. 300K+ or greater floor threshold)?

Answer 44: The investment floor for DFC is $1 million. AIAs will receive detailed training on DFC's investment criteria during the two-week orientation program (Section 1.5.1) and while new to the job.

45. When the AIA identifies and pre-screens transaction opportunities can these opportunities also be funds or portfolios or is this initiative solely focused on direct investments in businesses in each GCA?

Answer 45: DFC can invest in funds and portfolios in addition to making direct investments into a company or project. DFC.gov details the agency's product offerings and bidders are encouraged to conduct their own research based on publicly available information, including information on DFC's website, about DFC products. See also answer to Question 44.

46. Will there be a standard due-diligence platform (Screening Memo) for transaction execution for presentations to the DFC Credit and Investment Committee for all DFC product lines or can we leverage proprietary platforms?

Answer 46: AIAs will receive detailed training on DFC's origination process, including screening, during the two-week orientation program (Section 1.5.1) and while new to the job. AIAs will not need to leverage proprietary platforms.

47. Will post-execution performance monitoring and transaction support utilize a standard Dashboard platform or will the AIA Team be required to provide a dashboard for transactions that have reached financial close within their

GCA?

Answer 47: The AIA team will be required to update transaction information on a pipeline tracker provided by DFC, substantially similar to "Attachment A- Pipeline Tracker," included in the RFQ. AIAs will conduct post-execution support as directed by the COR and will not be required to support transactions that have reached financial close within their GCA.

48. What are the standard parameters of what can be represented visive the relationship between the DFC and the AIA in terms of Field Presence Support for their GCA?

Answer 48: The AIAs will be permitted to represent themselves as contractors working on behalf of the DFC in Africa. Specific details, including items such as representation at public forums, on business cards, by email, to external parties, and to other U.S. Government officials will be worked out post-Award. See also answer to Question 40.

49. Will the AIA's be compensated for AIA Orientation Program Onboarding time and travel [two (2) weeks in Washington, DC) including cost of logistics (visa, lodging, etc.)

Answer 49: AIAs will be compensated at their usual hourly rate for DFC mandatory onboarding and training.

Travel-related expenses will be reimbursed against CLIN 0006 and its related option period CLIN(s).

50. Will the AIA's be compensated for On-Going Job Training [annual two (2) additional weeks of job training] scheduled by the DFC at a regional or international location?

Answer 50: See answer to Question 49.

51. PWS Guidance states that Security and Medical Evacuation Service Coverage shall be provided by contractor for medical evacuation service coverage to all U.S. citizen, U.S. resident alien, and Third Country National employees and their authorized dependents while overseas under an DFC-financed direct contract. Can the DFC detail the formal policy guidance with clarifications on "authorized dependents" in addition to the citizen, U.S. resident alien, and Third Country National employee?

Answer 51: Please refer to the Department of State's definition of "Eligible Family Member" provided in 3 FAM 7120; this is the applicable definition of "authorized dependents" to be used by DFC.

52. Section 1.15. Subcontracting | 1.15.1. Notification of Intent to Subcontract states that As required in FAR 44.201-1, The AIA Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of its intent to subcontract any portion of the contract requirements. The Government reserves the right to recommend potential sources for subcontracts to whom https://www.dfc.gov/what-we-offer/eligibility solicitations must be mailed during the performance of this contract. Can the government recommend potential sources for subcontracts in each GCA headquarters country?

Answer 52: The Government declines to recommend potential sources at this time. This can be revisited with the Contractor post-Award, but is not a requirement for the Government under this PWS.

53. Section 1.18. Computer Equipment posits that the AIA Contractor is responsible for furnishing all computer equipment, technology and hardware associated with the performance of this contract. At a minimum, The AIA Contractor must provide internet connectivity, laptop, mobile phone, and printing / scanning access. Can secure Dedicated Managed Cloud Server be utilized for data storage or is there a strict requirement for local secured file storage?

Answer 53: No, there is no strict requirement for local secured file storage in hard copy. DFC will provide appropriate software licenses for cloud storage of work product, draft work project, and related files to the AIAs and Program Manager post-Award.

54. Will the government require specific security processing – If so, what process? MRPT?

Answer 54: See Section 1.15, clarifying the requirement for facility access for AIAs. There is no requirement for additional security processing.

55. The government states that there are 6 key personnel resumes required, due to the 15-page limitation, can the resumes be included in an appendix outside the page count?

Answer 55: See answer to Question 7.

56. Attachment A, the Pipeline Tracker appears to be missing from the RFQ. Will the government please provide?

Answer 56: Attachment A and B are included in Amendment 0001.

57. Are travel costs for the Washington, DC based Orientation included in the Travel CLIN?

Answer 57: Please see answer to Question 49.

58. What is the work schedule used to arrive at the 3520-hour Estimated quantity?

Answer 58: Please see answer to Question 20. The base period is for 24 months.

59. Will Uplifts/Danger pay be included in the Travel CLIN?

Answer 59: Yes, danger pay can be included and invoiced under the Travel CLIN.

60. Will the government authorize dependents?

Answer 60: Yes, see answer to Question 51.

61. Does the Government intend for the AIA and PM resumes included in the proposal to be key personnel or representative? Both are referenced in the RFP.

Answer 61: DFC requests resumes for AIAs in response to the RFQ per SubFactor 1 of the RFQ; and as a deliverable post-Award per section 1.4.2. There is no requirement for providing resumes of a Program Manager.

62. Will the Government provide housing for the AIAs?

Answer 62: No, the RFQ (PWS 1.3. Description of Work) requires that, "The Contractor shall perform all administrative and supervisory functions not limited to the following; all recruiting, placement, relocation if applicable, training, payroll and benefits, information technology, office space, logistical support, travel arrangements, visa requirements, and repatriation services for its AIAs." Housing is included in logistical support. PWS 1.3 is amended to specifically list housing.

63. Will the AIAs be provided workspace at the Embassy or some other USG location?

Answer 63: No. See Answer to Question 62.

63a. If not, is the Contractor expected to provide office space separate from the AIA's residence?

Answer 63a: Separate office space is not required and is at the discretion of the Contractor. The AIA is required to be able to conduct meetings and business with potential and actual DFC clients, and it is within the Contractor's discretion to determine what type of office space is required to meet the performance metrics in the PWS.

64. "DFC reserves the right to inspect related background check results and information ascertained." Can we use our own background check company? If so, does that company need to be submitted in the proposal or vetted by DFC prior to award?

Answer 64: It is the Contractor's responsibility to determine the requirements for obtaining facility access for the AIAs. The Contractor will have to adhere to the standards of the local U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the Place of Performance for obtaining facility access. See Section 1.15.

Performance Work Statement

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Africa Investment Advisors

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 General Requirements

SECTION 2 Definitions and Acronyms

SECTION 3 Government Furnished Property and Services

SECTION 4 Contractor Furnished Supplies and Services

SECTION 5 Specific Tasks

SECTION 6 Performance Requirements Summary

ATTACHMENT A Transaction Pipeline Tracker

ATTACHMENT B Weekly Work Plan

1.0 General Requirements

1.1 Background. The United States International Development Finance Corporation's (DFC) goal is to increase private capital investment in sub-Saharan Africa as a foreign policy and development priority. There is growing recognition the U.S.

needs to effectively deploy and coordinate its economic tools to help develop, facilitate, expedite, and mitigate the risk of commercial transactions between the United States and Africa. Limited backing from the U.S. government can catalyze significant amounts of private capital into emerging markets. The recently enacted Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act (BUILD Act) expanded tools and increased authorities that allow the DFC to support a greater number of commercial transactions, including project finance, insurance and, private equity fund investments. The DFC requires sufficient human resources in sub-Saharan Africa to establish a strong business development presence on the ground in priority locations and working closely with other U.S. government agencies to ensure responsiveness to private sector needs.

1.2 Purpose: DFC's goal is to increase private sector investment in sub-Saharan Africa by facilitating the origination, execution and monitoring of high-quality and developmental transactions in all sectors. DFC's current exposure in sub- Saharan Africa is over $5 billion. By increasing human resources' capacity, the DFC will be able to originate, execute, and monitor more high-quality deals with development impact. The DFC aims to generate significant private sector investments of up to $7 billion in new commitments in the Africa region by 2025.

1.3 Description of Work: The Contractor shall provide full-time equivalent Africa Investment Advisors (AIAs) to perform Business Development and Transaction Support services for the United States International Development Finance Corporation in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is a non-personal services contract that does not create an employer-employee relationship between the Government and the individual AIAs. The Contractor shall perform all administrative and supervisory functions not limited to the following; all recruiting, placement, relocation if applicable, training, payroll and benefits, information technology, office space, logistical support, housing, travel arrangements, visa requirements, and repatriation services for its AIAs. Relocation of AIAs is at no cost to the Government. The Contractor is responsible for the AIAs' work product and deliverables in accordance with this PWS.

1.3.1 Locations. AIAs shall be located at each place of performance and provide services in the following regions listed below.

Additional places of performance within GCAs may be required.

1.3.1.1. Horn of Africa: Place of performance: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; with a Geographic Coverage Area (GCA) including, but not limited to: Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan. Additional places of performance within GCAs may be required.

1.3.1.2. East Africa: Place of performance: Nairobi, Kenya; with a GCA including, but not limited to: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Additional places of performance within this GCA may be required. This may include but not be limited to Kigali, Rwanda.

1.3.1.3. Francophone West/Central Africa: Place of Performance: Dakar, Senegal; with a GCA including, but not limited to:

Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde Chad, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Sao Tome, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Additional places of performance within this GCA may be required. This may include but not be limited to Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.

1.3.1.4. Anglophone West / Central Africa: Place of Performance: Lagos, Nigeria with a geographic coverage including, but not limited to: Nigeria and Ghana. Additional places of performance within this GCA may be required. This may include but not be limited to Accra, Ghana.

1.3.1.5. Southern Africa: Place of Performance: Johannesburg, South Africa, with a GCA including, but not limited to: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Lesotho, Namibia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Reunion, Seychelles, South Africa, eSwatini, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Additional places of performance within this GCA may be required.

1.3.2. Period of Performance. AIAs will provide services for an initial twenty-four (24) month period with up to three (3) one-year option periods.

1.4. Personnel. The AIAs must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently. The AIAs may be United States citizens or Foreign Nationals. The AIAs must present a neat appearance commensurate with that required of a professional and must not engage in any action, association, or behavior that can cause damage, embarrassment or any other harm to the U.S. Government. Government civilian employees shall not be employed to perform services under this contract.

1.4.1 Qualifications: AIAs shall have the following qualifications;

1.4.1.1. A minimum of five (5) years' of full-time relevant work experience, defined as a minimum of five (5) years of full-time employment within the last fifteen (15) years working in investment banking, financial advisory, insurance underwriting, project development, development finance, project finance, financial services or development finance-related consulting, or private equity, of which at least three (3) years substantially relates to emerging markets, and of which at least two (2) years substantially relates to sub-Saharan Africa.

1.4.1.2. Strong written and oral communications skills

1.4.1.3. Expertise in project structuring and corporate and project finance; and financial modeling capability;

1.4.1.4. Fluency in French if providing services in the Francophone West/Central Africa;

1.4.1.5. Proficiency in MS Office;

1.4.1.6. Bachelor's degree from an accredited university;

1.4.1.7. Demonstrated experience working independently with minimal supervision and interest and commitment to international development;

1.4.1.8. Existing and extensive network of professional contacts in sub-Saharan Africa;

1.4.1.9. Ability to obtain facility access in the Embassy or Consulate of their respective place of performance as described in 1.15 herein.

1.4.2. Documentation. The Contractor shall provide the following documents for each proposed AIA for the Government's review and acceptance. A minimum of three (3) resumes per performance location shall be provided within 30 calendar days of award.

1.4.2.1. Resume that details the required recent and relevant experience;

1.4.2.2. Cover letter from candidate that describes their relevant experience and qualifications for AIA work. Letter shall be no more than three (3) pages in length, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12- point font, 1-inch margins.

1.4.2.3. A minimum of three (3), but no more than five (5), professional contacts in sub-Saharan Africa to demonstrate nature and breadth of professional network of contacts currently in the region. The list shall include the contacts' name, position, organization, and phone number, email address, current position and organization, and dates, position, organization, and relationship to the AIA.

1.4.2.4. A minimum of three (3), but no more than five (5), past performance professional references that includes the references' name, phone number, email address, current position and organization, and dates, position, organization, and relationship to the AIA during referenced period.

1.4.2.5. The Contractor shall provide required qualification documents to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for review and approval. The Contractor shall provide the COR the opportunity to interview the AIA candidates in person or telephonically for no longer than two (2) hours. The COR will approve or disapprove each proposed AIA prior to their placement in the Place of Performance.

1.5. AIA Onboarding

1.5.1. Orientation Program. AIAs must participate in a two (2) week DFC orientation program to be held in Washington, DC within six (6) weeks of initial selection of all AIAs.

1.5.2 On-Going Job Training. AIAs must participate in up to two (2) additional weeks of job training each calendar year to be scheduled by the DFC at a regional or international location.

1.6. Deliverables: Unless otherwise waived in writing, the Contractor shall provide the following deliverables to the COR.

1.6.1. Transaction Pipeline Tracker shall be submitted every two weeks in a format provided by DFC and substantially similar to Attachment A. Completed entries must include hyperlinks and references to supporting transaction materials and AIA's meeting notes and work product.

1.6.2. Copies of completed work product submitted as per guidance from DFC every two weeks.

1.6.3. Weekly work plan for each AIA to be submitted by or before close of business each Friday in a format provided by DFC and substantially similar to Attachment B.

1.6.4. Participate in Transaction Status Meetings, as requested by the COR, but a minimum of twice monthly.

1.6.5. Interim updates on specific time-sensitive meetings or activities and make supporting documents available where exigent or time-sensitive for DFC business, as requested by the COR.

1.6.6. A current roster of Key Personnel, including their telephonic and email contact information and geographic location.

1.7 Contract Administration Data and Special Contract Requirements

1.7.1. Business Relations

The contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the requirement. The contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification. The contractor shall provide corrective action plans, proposal submittals, timely identification of issues, and effective management of subcontractors. The contractor shall seek to ensure customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all contractor personnel.

1.7.2. Contract Administration and Management. The following subsections specify requirements for contract, management, and personnel administration.

1.7.2.1. Contract Management. RESERVED.

1.7.2.2. Contract Administration – Program Manager

The contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively administer the requirement. The contractor shall designate in writing a Program Manager who will respond to Government requests for contractual actions in a timely fashion. The Program Manager shall be the single point of contact between the Government and Contractor personnel assigned to support contracts or task orders. The contractor shall assign work effort and maintaining proper and accurate time keeping records of personnel assigned to work on the requirement. The Program Manager supervises the AIAs, ensures the timely submission of deliverables, and provides oversight of the program. All Project Management costs are attributed as indirect costs as required for the contractor to perform the contract administration, personnel administration and subcontract management as specified in this PWS.

1.7.3. Contracting Officer's Authority

The Contracting Officer (CO) will perform all contract administration. The CO is the only person with the authority to act as an agent of the U.S. Government under this contract and is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract. Notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this task order contract, 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 CO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof. Only the CO has the authority to: (1) direct or negotiate any changes in the SOW or PWS; (2) modify or extend the period of performance; (3) change the delivery schedule,

(4) authorize reimbursement to the Contractor for any costs incurred during the performance of this contract; or (5) otherwise change any terms and conditions of this contract.

Keron White is the Procurement Contracting Officer for the base contract. Antionette Collins is the Administrative Contracting Officer (CO) for task orders. Communications pertaining to contract administration matters shall be addressed to the CO. No changes in or deviation from the scope of the work shall be effected without a Supplemental Agreement (contract modification) executed by the CO authorizing such changes. The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Elena Raspitha.

The Contracting Officer's contact information is:

Procurement Contracting Officer:

Keron White

Development Finance Corporation

1100 New York Ave, NW

Washington, D.C. 21527

Phone: 202-312-2131

E-mail: keron.white@dfc.gov

Administrative Contracting Officer:

Antionette Collins

Development Finance Corporation

1100 New York Ave, NW

Washington, D.C. 21527

Phone: 202-312-2131

E-mail: antionette.collins@dfc.gov

The Contracting Specialist's contact information is:

Development Finance Corporation

1100 New York Ave, NW

Washington, D.C. 21527

Phone: 202-312-2160

E-mail: elena.raspitha@dfc.gov

1.7.3. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

Vibhuti Jain is hereby designated as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The Government may change the COR at any time without prior notice to the Contractor by a unilateral modification to the Contract. The COR is located at:

Development Finance Corporation

1100 New York Ave, NW

Washington, D.C. 21527

Phone: 202-257-6105

E-mail: vjain@dfc.gov

The responsibilities and limitations of the COR are as follows:

The COR is responsible for the technical aspects of the project and serves as technical liaison with the Contractor. The COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all reports, and such other responsibilities as may be specified in the task order contract.

The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes, which affect the Contract price, terms or conditions. Any Contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the expressed prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. The COR may designate assistant COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such assistant(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation through the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

1.7.4. Additional Procedures for Invoicing

Monthly invoices are required by the 5th day following each month of contract performance.

1.7.4.1 Proper Invoice Information

1. Name and Address of Contractor mailto:keron.white@dfc.gov mailto:antionette.collins@dfc.gov mailto:elena.raspitha@dfc.gov mailto:vjain@dfc.gov

2. Contact Name, Title and Telephone Number

3. Government Issued Contract Number or Other Authorization for Delivery of Goods or Services

4. Date of the Invoice

5. Invoice Number, Account Number, and/or any other identifying number agreed to by the contract (At a minimum there must be an invoice number)

6. Include the Actual date when services were performed or goods delivered.

7. Include the Period of Performance or Delivery Date (as applicable) on all invoices.

8. Description – Including, for example, contract or task order line/subline number, price, and quality of goods and services rendered.

9. Include discount terms.

10. Other substantiating documentation or information required by the contract.

11. Shipping and Payment Terms (Required unless mutually agreed that this information is only required in the contract – Contact the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist for clarification)

1.8. Travel Requirement

Travel by the Contractor is anticipated for this requirement. Should the Government determine that travel is necessary, the required authorization for travel will be provided by the Contracting Officer or the appointed COR.

1.8.1. Preauthorization for Travel

Travel shall not be undertaken without prior written authorization. If travel is authorized, DFC will only reimburse the Contractor for actual travel costs incurred during the authorized travel period. Profit/Fee shall not be applied to travel costs or per diem and is not allowable under this contract. Handling rates shall not be applied to travel costs.

When travel is authorized, the Contractor shall provide estimated travel costs to the authorizer in advance of scheduling travel. Requests for travel must include the following information:

a. Name of traveler;

b. Dates of travel;

c. Destination(s);

d. Purpose of travel;

e. Estimated transportation costs;

f. Estimated lodging expense;

g. Estimated meals and incidental expenses; and

h. Other expenses.

1.8.2. Travel Cost Reimbursement Limitations

All travel shall be performed in accordance with Government travel regulations. The Government will reimburse travel expenses at actual cost, in accordance with limitations equivalent to those set forth in the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).

Unless authorized by the Contracting Officer, reimbursement of lodging, meals and incidental expenses will not exceed the applicable rates set forth in the FTR for the travel destinations.

1.8.3. Travel Security Conditions and Reporting

The Contractor must remain vigilantly aware of security conditions while traveling for DFC, and by entering into a contract, assumes full responsibility for the safety of its employees. Prior to commencing work, the Contractor must ensure that it has adequate procedures in place to advise its employees of situations or changed conditions that could adversely affect their security. The Contractor acknowledges that security conditions are subject to change at any moment, that DFC cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information that it may provide to the Contractor and that DFC assumes no responsibility for the reliability of such information. The Contractor has sole responsibility for approving all travel plans for its employees. The Contractor is also responsible for immediately notifying DFC and the U.S. Embassy American Citizen Services section in the event a U.S. citizen employee does not return from travel as expected or does not report to work.

1.9. Life Support and Security Services

The Contractor is responsible for maintaining the security of its personnel, materials and equipment. All employees of the Contractor must meet the requirements of their work-site, which may include, but not limited to background checks, security/restricted area clearances, drug-free workplace, safety training and/or any other company safety and security requirements. The Contractor shall report any security threats and/or incidents verbally / by telephone, immediately to the nearest United States Embassy. Subsequently, a written report shall be submitted through the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to the DFC Office of Security, Continuity, and Emergency Preparedness. The Contractor shall develop a list of specific steps to track any potential/identified threats, which will be part of its overall security system.

1.9.1. Security and Medical Evacuation Service Coverage

Contractors must provide medical evacuation service coverage to all U.S. citizen, U.S. resident alien, and Third Country National employees and their authorized dependents (hereinafter "individual") while overseas under an DFC-financed direct contract. DFC will reimburse reasonable, allowable, and allocable costs for medical evacuation service coverage incurred under the contract. The Contracting Officer will determine the reasonableness, allowability, and allocability of the costs based on cost principles and cost accounting standards, if applicable. Contractor must insert a clause similar to this clause in all subcontracts that require performance by contractor employees overseas.

1.10. Restrictions Against Disclosure

The Contractor, inclusive of all Contractor staff performing work under this contract, agrees to sign and adhere to DFC-provided non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements with DFC in connection with work performed under this contract; and to complete and adhere to DFC ethics training and policies,…