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This is a Performance Work Statement (SOW) for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract issued by the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Development Policy, for Environmental and Social (E&S) Support Services. The IDIQ establishes a five-year ordering period during which the DFC will issue Task Orders on a Labor Hour and/or Firm Fixed Price basis to a qualified E&S consulting firm. The contractor must provide on-demand environmental and social advisory services supporting the DFC's E&S Risk Management Team across all transaction types, including debt, equity, political risk insurance, and financial intermediaries. Work is primarily desk-based but may include domestic or international travel requiring pre-authorization and compliance with Federal Travel Regulations, with actual costs reimbursed without profit/fee markup.
The scope encompasses seven primary task categories: (1) Environmental and Social Screening (24–40 hours, E&S Specialist); (2) Due Diligence Assessment (60–100 hours, Senior E&S Specialist); (3) Monitoring Activities (40–80 hours, Senior E&S Specialist); (4) Client Support; (5) Thematic Subject Matter Expertise (40–80 hours, Senior E&S Expert); (6) Sector Subject Matter Expertise; and (7) Training and SOP Development (40–60 hours, Senior E&S Specialist). The contractor must demonstrate 10+ years' experience in Development Finance Institutions or Multilateral Development Banks, expertise in IFC Performance Standards and DFC Environmental and Social Policy and Procedures, and the capability to rapidly mobilize concurrent support across multiple assignments. All work must comply with applicable standards including DFC ESPP (2024), IFC Performance Standards (2012), World Bank EHS Guidelines, ILO Fundamental Conventions, and host country laws. The contractor must sign confidentiality agreements, maintain a Quality Control Plan addressing talent management and sourcing, and cannot simultaneously work for DFC and the project client to avoid conflicts of interest. Deliverables include screening memos, due diligence reports, monitoring reports, technical memoranda, and training materials, all subject to Government property rights, Section 508 accessibility standards, and DFC security and data protection requirements.
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DFC.018 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
Statement of Work (SOW) Environmental & Social Support Services Office of Development Policy (ODP) U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
1. BACKGROUND
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is the U.S. Government’s Development Finance Institution. DFC partners with the private sector to mobilize capital for strategic investments worldwide that foster economic development, support U.S. interests, and deliver returns to American taxpayers. Launched in 2019, DFC helps to advance U.S. foreign policy by supporting projects that promote economic stability, protect sovereignty, and ensure transparency. DFC investments adhere to high U.S. business standards and respect the environment, human rights, and internationally recognized worker rights. Projects financed by DFC support are subject to a comprehensive environmental and social (E&S) review process, including screening, due diligence, specialized reviews, clearances, and monitoring.
The DFC Office of Development Policy (ODP) seeks to establish an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a qualified E&S consulting firm (the Contractor) to provide on-demand environmental and social advisory services to support the E&S Risk Management Team across all types of transactions including debt, equity, political risk insurance and financial intermediaries. While this IDIQ is primarily being established in support of ODPs mission, other departments within DFC may require use of this IDIQ to fill contractual needs within the scope of this IDIQ. The IDIQ establishes access to future Task Orders, each of which will define assignment-specific scope, deliverables, hours, and any special requirements, further defined below.
Assignments will be time-sensitive and may require a broad range of specific technical expertise aligned with issues elaborated by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards.[1]1 Support may address multiple E&S topics, occur at various stages of projects’ lifecycles, and be provided on a project-by-project basis. The Contractor will work under DFC direction and in response to Task Orders to support assessment of alignment with the 2024 DFC Environmental and Social Policy and Procedures (ESPP),[2]2 the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards (2012), relevant international good practices, and applicable U.S. Government requirements. The Contractor must have access to a range of E&S subject-matter experts able to support thematic E&S issues across different sectors, as described in Section 2. Task Orders may require rapid mobilization and concurrent support across multiple assignments, with timing and response expectations specified at the Task Order level.
In addition to desk-based work, support may include participation in site visits that require domestic or international travel (refer to Section 10 for travel provisions).
2. CONTRACT TYPE
This is an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract under which Task Orders may be issued on a Labor Hour and/or Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis. The IDIQ proposal should demonstrate firm-wide capability to support the full SOW, while specific staffing and level of effort will be proposed at the Task Order level. The specific contract type applicable to each Task Order will be identified in the individual Task Order.
3. SCOPE OF WORK
ODP requires a Contractor to provide technical assistance in accordance with the Applicable Standards.
(as defined below).
Anticipated tasks and deliverables include:
Task Description Deliverables Comprehensive E&S support (across E&S issues)
1. Environmental & Social Screening
· Review project documentation and develop E&S red-flags reports and/or screening memos to support DFC’s screening-stage ESPP requirements, sector-specific standards, and other supplemental standards.
· Identify, on a preliminary basis, applicable IFC Performance Standards, ESPP requirements, sector-specific and other supplemental standards.
· Red-flag reports and/or screening memos, depending on the assignment
2. Due Diligence Assessment
· Review project documentation and assess compliance with the Applicable Standards.
· Examples of project documentation may include E&S management systems (ESMS), E&S impact assessments (ESIAs) and other baseline studies, E&S management plans (ESMPs), human resources policies, labor and contractor management plans, stakeholder engagement plans, Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) and Livelihoods Restoration Plans (LRPs), Critical Habitat Assessments (CHAs), etc.
· Identify gaps and recommend actions for alignment with the Applicable Standards.
· As required, conduct visits to project sites.
· Comprehensive reviews, gap analyses or due diligence reports, draft E&S corrective action plans, depending on the assignment
3. Monitoring
· Review project documentation / data and assess compliance with the Applicable Standards and Requirements.
· Identify policy, procedural, or implementation gaps and recommend actions for alignment with the Applicable Standards and Requirements.
· As required, conduct visits to project sites to assess compliance.
· Develop and provide client-facing training focused on application of content covered across the IFC Performance Standards, as requested.
· Comprehensive reviews, gap analyses or monitoring reports, structured monitoring plans, draft E&S corrective action plans, depending on the assignment
4. Client support
· Review E&S documents prepared by clients or third parties and provide technical feedback to support alignment with the Applicable Standards.
· Provide basic advisory support to DFC
· Written feedback, emails, conference calls, or concise technical memos, depending on the clients to meet the Applicable Standards. assignment Thematic Subject matter-specific E&S support
5. Thematic Subject Matter Expertise
· Within a specific area of expertise, conduct specialized thematic reviews on E&S topics as requested by DFC.
Examples of these topics are (but not limited) to noise, air, hydrogeology, hydrology, soil contamination (Phase I/ II) modeling/impact assessment studies, Hazard Identification (HAZID) studies, Hazard and Operability (HazOp) studies, Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRAs), stakeholder engagement evaluations, Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs), supply chain labor audits, Indigenous People assessments, biodiversity baseline studies and CHAs, gender-based violence and harassment assessments, and related assessments.
· Provide expert opinions and ongoing consultation, advice and support to DFC staff within area of expertise.
· Written summaries, concise technical memoranda, or detailed assessment reports depending on the assignment
6. Sector Subject Matter Expertise
· Within a specific area of expertise, serve as subject matter sector expert (e.g., oil and gas, mining/critical minerals, telecommunications, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, chemical manufacturing, agriculture, etc.).
· Review project documentation and provide analysis and input based on sector subject matter expertise.
· Provide expert opinions and ongoing consultation, advice and support to DFC staff in area of expertise.
· Written summaries, concise technical memoranda, or detailed assessment reports depending on the assignment
7. Training and SOP development
· Develop guidance materials, templates, or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relevant to areas of expertise.
· Deliver internal training sessions for DFC staff on E&S topics and procedures.
· Guidance materials, SOPs, training sessions depending on the assignment
4. APPLICABLE STANDARDS *hyperlinked)[3]3
· *U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Environmental and Social Policy and Procedures (ESPP);
· *International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards and Guidance Notes;
· *World Bank Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines;
· World Bank Sector-Specific standards;
· *Good International Industry Practices (GIIP);
· Host country laws and regulations applicable to each project;
· International laws including conventions and treaties adopted by the host country and applicable to the project;
https://www.dfc.gov/sites/default/files/media/documents/ESPP%202024.pdf https://www.dfc.gov/sites/default/files/media/documents/ESPP%202024.pdf https://www.ifc.org/en/insights-reports/2012/ifc-performance-standards https://www.ifc.org/en/insights-reports/general-environmental-health-and-safety-guidelines https://www.ifc.org/en/insights-reports/general-environmental-health-and-safety-guidelines#sector-specific-guidelines https://www.ifc.org/en/insights-reports/general-environmental-health-and-safety-guidelines#giip
· *ILO Fundamental Conventions;
· Requirements of the DFC Finance Agreement (if applicable).
The Contractor will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement. The Contractor will not be able to simultaneously work on a Task Order under this IDIQ for DFC while working for the client on the same project to avoid conflicts of interest.
5. TASK ORDERING & LABOR HOURS
The Government may, at any time during the period of performance, require the addition of new labor categories that are within the general scope, nature, and complexity of this contract. Such additions shall be accomplished through a bilateral modification to the contract.
Tasks will be assigned via Task Orders specifying scope, deliverables, estimated hours, schedule, and budget.
Task Estimated Hours (Per Task Order) Labor Category
Screening & Categorization 24–40E&S Specialist Due Diligence Assessments 60–100Senior E&S Specialist Specialized and Thematic Review 40–80Senior E&S Expert Monitoring Activities 40-80Senior E&S Specialist Training / SOP Development 40–60Senior E&S Specialist
Labor Category Base
Period Labor Rate
Option Period 1
Labor Rate
Option Period 2
Labor Rate
Option Period 3
Labor Rate
Option Period 4
Labor Rate
Senior Environmental and Social Specialist
Environmental and Social Specialist
Subject Matter Expert
6. CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
The Contractor shall demonstrate experience in providing E&S risk management support to Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), or similar institutions, consistent with DFC’s ESPP (2024), the IFC Performance Standards (2012), relevant international good practices, and applicable U.S. Government requirements.
The Contractor must be able to provide DFC with qualified professionals as specified in the relevant Task Order for each assignment. Proposed personnel should meet the following labor categories and experience:
Labor Category Required Experience Education (Preferred but Not Required)
Senior Environmental and Social Specialist
Minimum 10+ years’ experience in DFI/MDB projects; expertise in IFC PS, ESPP, and complex due
Advanced degree (master's or higher) in relevant field (environmental sciences, engineering, social sciences, https://www.ilo.org/international-labour-standards/conventions-protocols-and-recommendations diligence (e.g., labor contracts, stakeholder engagement, resettlement, critical habitats, cumulative impacts, Indigenous Peoples).
anthropology, or related discipline), or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
Environmental and Social Specialist
5+ years’ experience in environmental impact assessment, management plan review, and sector-specific environmental risks, DFI/MDB projects.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline required;
master’s degree preferred.
Subject Matter Expert (as needed)
12+ years’ experience, including DFI/MDB projects.
Subject matter expertise may include but not be limited to (e.g., biodiversity, chemical engineers, water quality and monitoring specialists, air quality and monitoring specialists, sociologists, resettlement, cultural heritage, climate resilience) mobilized on demand.
Advanced degree preferred, with demonstrated published work or professional recognition in the field.
All proposed personnel must demonstrate strong technical writing skills, the ability to synthesize complex information, and fluency in English. Other language skills may be preferred or required, depending on the Task Order. Each Task Order shall define specific service requirements, and the Contractor shall provide personnel with the qualifications and expertise necessary to perform the requested services. Performance under certain Task Orders may require travel to domestic and/or international locations. In such cases, the Contractor shall ensure that assigned personnel possess the requisite proficiency in the applicable local language(s). Offerors should describe their approach to rapid mobilization, concurrent task management, and access to specialized experts under short timelines.
NOTE: In its proposal, the bidders shall identify a primary point of contact (POC) for communications with DFC and demonstrate the capacity to source technical experts on an as-needed basis as defined in the individual Task Orders.
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
The place of performance may be remote from contractor-provided facilities or virtual locations.
Travel or in-person support may be required on a task-specific basis and will be identified in the applicable Task Order.
8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance shall be for an ordering period of five (5) years.
9. PRICING STRUCTURE
Firm Fixed Price and Labor Hour; contract per FAR Parts16.202 and 16.602. Task Orders will specify estimated hours and budgets; the CO must approve any adjustments that would exceed the contract ceiling.
10. DELIVERABLES
Deliverables and expected level of effort will be defined in Task Orders, including screening memos; due diligence reports; specialist studies; clearance documents; Financial Intermediaries reviews; structured monitoring plans, risk event response documentation, and site monitoring reports; and training materials.
The deliverables will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
a. Thoroughness and timeliness in complying with all the elements in the tasks specified.
b. Timeliness and quality of finished products, including clarity of synthesis and technicality in materials produced.
c. Timeliness and efficacy of communications with relevant counterparts at DFC and other relevant organizations.
d. Compliance with the Applicable Standards.
All reports are to be submitted in English. Electronic submissions are preferred; hard copies may be required where specified in a Task Order. Reports must follow DFC branding and style guidance, be accessible (Section 508 compliant), and provide tables, data, and visualizations in readily usable formats.
The contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
Number Deliverable Due Date 1Kick-off-meeting Within five business days of the award date 2Monthly Status Report Within five business days of the first of the month 3Additional deliverables As specified in individual Task Order
11. HOURS OF OPERATION
The Contractor may perform work in accordance with its normal business hours. DFC’s standard operation hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET) will serve as reference for scheduling meetings and communication. The Contractor shall be reasonably available during these hours for coordination and task-specific discussions unless otherwise specified in a Task Order.
12. TRAVEL
Travel is anticipated for this contract. Each task order will specify whether travel is required or not. The required authorization for travel will be provided by the Contracting Officer (CO) or the appointed Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Travel locations may include any location that DFC is authorized to work. To learn more about DFC's active projects please visit DFC.gov.
12.1 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.
12.2 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.
12.3 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.
13. NON-PERSONAL SERVICE STATEMENT
Contractor employees performing services under this order will be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. Contractor management shall ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in the Statement of Work. Contractor employees shall perform their duties independent of, and without the supervision of any Government official. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in the Task Order may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government will control access to the facility and will perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work.
14. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN
The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this SOW. The quality control plan shall address the contractors management plan addressing talent management for recruiting and retaining top performers, including a sourcing plan. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Quality Control Plan shall be delivered 30 days after award.
15. SECURITY
15.1. Contractor shall meet and adhere to all DFC security requirements as they apply per DFC’s Office of Information Technology (OIT), Security and Privacy Requirements for Information Technology Procurements Policy SA-04:
DFC OIT Security and Privacy Requirements for Information Technology Procurements Dec 11
Security Clearance: To be determined at the Task Order level (if applicable).
https://www.dfc.gov/sites/default/files/media/documents/DFC_OIT_CISO_Policy_SA-04_Security-and-Privacy-Requirements-for-Information-Technology-Procurements.pdf https://www.dfc.gov/sites/default/files/media/documents/DFC_OIT_CISO_Policy_SA-04_Security-and-Privacy-Requirements-for-Information-Technology-Procurements.pdf
15.2 Government Furnished Property
The Government will not provide any Government furnished property.
15.3 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, respectively. The Contractor, inclusive of all Contractor staff performing work under this contract, agrees in the performance of this contract, to keep in strict confidence the information furnished by the Government and designated by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative as non-public DFC materials and information; and not to publish or otherwise divulge such information in whole or in part, in any manner or form, nor to authorize or permit others to do so, taking such reasonable measures as are necessary to restrict access to such information while in the Contractor's possession, to those employees needing such information to perform the work provided herein, i.e., on a need to know basis.
The Contractor agrees to immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing in the event that the Contractor determines or has reason to suspect a breach of this requirement, including by any of its staff. 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.
15.4 Intellectual Property
All Contractor developed processes and procedures and other forms of intellectual property first developed under this contract shall be considered Government property. All documentation, photography and electronic data and information collected by the Contractor and entered into or generated in support of this contract shall be considered Government property, and shall be returned to the Government at the end of the performance period.
15.5 Information Security
The Contractor and all contract employees shall sign and comply with a DFC-provided non-disclosure and confidentiality agreement.
15.6 Protection of Information
The Contractor shall be responsible for properly protecting all information used, gathered, or developed as a result of work under this contract. The Contractor shall also protect all Government data, equipment, etc. by treating the information as sensitive. It is anticipated that this information will be gathered, created, and stored within the primary work location. If contractor personnel must remove any information from the primary work area they should protect it to the same extent they would their proprietary data and/or company trade secrets.
The use of any information that is subject to the Privacy Act will be utilized in full accordance with all rules of conduct as applicable to Privacy Act Information. The government will retain unrestricted rights to government data. The ordering activity retains ownership of any user created/loaded data and applications hosted on vendor's infrastructure, as well as maintains the right to request full copies of these at any time. The data that is processed and stored by the various applications within the network infrastructure contains financial data as well as personally identifiable information (PII). This data and PII shall be protected against unauthorized access, disclosure or modification, theft, or destruction. The contractor shall ensure that the facilities that house the network infrastructure are physically secure. The data shall be available to the Government upon request within one (1) business day or within the timeframe specified and shall not be used for any other purpose other than that specified herein.
The contractor shall provide requested data at no additional cost to the government. No data shall be released by the Contractor without the consent of the Government in writing. All requests for release must be submitted in writing to the COR/CO.
15.7 Return or Destruction of all Work Product and Business Documents Upon conclusion of the contract or termination of employment with the Contractor, the Contractor will return to DFC or destroy all work product and business-related documentation, including electronic or hard copies thereof.
16. SECTION 508 ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS
16.1 Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-220), requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology (EIT), they must ensure that it is accessible to people with disabilities. Federal employees and members of the public who have disabilities must have equal access to and use of information and data comparable to that enjoyed by non-disabled Federal employees and members of the public.
17. DATA RIGHTS
In the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees to keep all information contained in source documents or other media furnished by the Government in the strictest confidence. The contractor also agrees not to publish or otherwise divulge such information in whole or in part, any manner or form, nor to authorize or permit others to do so, taking such reasonable measures as are necessary to restrict access to such information while in the contractor's possession, to those employees needing such information to perform the work provided herein, i.e., on a "need to know" basis. The contractor agrees to immediately notify the CO, in writing, if the contractor determines or has reason to suspect a breach of this requirement.
The contractor agrees not to disclose any information concerning work under this contract to any persons or individuals unless prior written approval is obtained from the CO. The contractor agrees to insert the substance of this clause in any consultant agreement or subcontract hereunder.
18. GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT
The CO retains contractual authority. The COR provides technical oversight, approves deliverables, and certifies invoices. Contractor travel may be required in support of certain assignments, including but not limited to project site visits for due diligence, stakeholder consultations, or training DFC’s staff. All travel shall:
a. Be approved in writing in advance by the COR;
b. Comply with the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) regarding cost ceilings, per diem, and transportation;
c. Be billed at-cost without markup; and
d. Result in a short trip report summarizing activities undertaken, key findings, and next steps.
Travel estimates and budgets shall be included in applicable Task Orders.
19. ASSUMPTIONS AND DEPENDENCIES
The staffing process is dependent on the availability of suitable candidates in the target countries. The staffing agency will assume responsibility for compliance with all relevant regulations, including employment laws and visa requirements.
Visa and work permit requirements: The success of the project may depend on the ability of selected candidates to obtain the necessary visas, and work permits to work in the designated countries. Assumptions can be made about the ease of obtaining these documents, but it is important to remain aware of any changes in regulations or restrictions that may affect the ability to hire international talent.
Language proficiency: The success of the staffing project may also depend on the language proficiency of the selected candidates. Assumptions can be made about the language skills required for specific roles, but it is important to ensure that language skills are accurately assessed during the recruitment and selection process.
Technology and communication: The success of the project may depend on the availability and functionality of technology and communication tools used for candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding. Assumptions can be made about the reliability and accessibility of these tools, but it is important to have contingency plans in case of any issues or limitations.
The contractor is reliable for ensuring high-speed internet access is available for all task orders.
If high speed access internet is not available, the contractor must notify the CO and have a contingency plan in place.
Compliance with local laws and regulations: The success of the project may depend on compliance with local laws and regulations in each country where staffing is required.
Assumptions can be made about the relevant laws and regulations, but it is important to verify and comply with all requirements to avoid any legal or financial consequences.
Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders: The success of the project may depend on the collaboration and communication with various internal and external stakeholders, such as hiring managers, recruitment agencies, and legal advisors. Assumptions can be made about the level of collaboration required, but it is important to maintain open lines of communication and engage stakeholders throughout the staffing process.
Availability of resources: The success of the project may depend on the availability of resources, such as personnel, funding, and technology. Assumptions can be made about the availability of these resources, but it is important to monitor and adjust as needed to ensure that the project stays on track.
Currency: All currency will be in US dollars. The contractor shall be responsible for all conversions to US Dollar.
These assumptions and dependencies should be considered throughout the life of the IDIQ to ensure that potential risks and challenges are identified and addressed in a timely manner.
[1] Or, if the IFC Performance Standards are updated, the standards that replace them may be used under this contract in addition to the IFC Performance Standards for existing projects. This footnote is applicable to all IFC Performance Standard references throughout this scope of work.
[2] Or prior DFC E&S policy for older projects or if DFC’s E&S policy is updated then new projects will require contractor support as it pertains to the new policy. This footnote is applicable to all ESPP references throughout this scope of work.
[3] The contractor is expected to be able to apply the Applicable Standards’ current, past, and/or future versions (if developed), depending on the specific Task Order.
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