3C PSC Solicitation v.2.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

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.

DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement Section D - Packaging and Marking Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms Section F - Delivery or Performance Section G - Contract Administration Data Section H - Special Contract Requirements Section I - Contract Clauses Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions

Incorporated Purchase Requisition Numbers:

DCO-PR-20-0259

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0001 Base | Direct Labor 1 LT Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

2,087 hours of Direct Labor, excluding Compensatory Time

Purchase Requisitions DCO-PR-20-0259

IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R499 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER

NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0002 Base: Employer FICA (7.65% of 1 LT Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions DCO-PR-20-0259

IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R499 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER

NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0003 Base: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 1 LT Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions DCO-PR-20-0259

IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R499 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER

NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Clauses incorporated by reference

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Clauses incorporated by full text

B.1 B.1 LIMITATION OF FUNDS - INCREMENTALLY FUNDED CONTRACTS

B.1. Limitation of Funds – Incrementally Funded Contracts

In accordance with clause MCC 52.232-72, “Limitation of Funds – Incrementally Funded Contracts,”

funds in the amount of $_________ have been allotted to this contract. It is contemplated that funds now obligated under this contract will cover the work to be performed until _________. The Contractor shall not perform work on the contract which exceeds the total amount actually allotted by the Government to the contract. The Government is not obligated to reimburse the Contractor for costs incurred in excess of the total amount allotted by the Government to this contract. The contractor assumes the risk for any increased costs beyond what the Government obligates.

Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

Clauses incorporated by reference

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Clauses incorporated by full text

Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

US Millennium Challenge Corporation

Request for Quotes

95332420Q0058 | Full – Time Director | Gender and Social Inclusion

Announcement Number: 95332420Q0058

Title: Gender and Social Inclusion Full – Time Director

Position Information: Full – Time Director, Personal Services Contractor

(PSC)

One Base Year (2087 hours per year), renewable for up to four Option Years for a total of 10,435 hours at the sole discretion of the Government

Pay Band: 3a ($58.94 - $84.94 per hour) https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands

The PSC may receive a pay supplement of 15% of the employee's direct labor cost in lieu of fringe benefits

Closing Date for Questions: 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, 10 September 2020

Questions must be submitted via email to washingtoncd@mcc.gov

Submission Deadline: 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, 14 September

Submissions must be submitted via email to Cierra Washington washingtoncd@mcc.gov or Andrew Lee leeae@mcc.gov

Position Security Level: Noncritical Sensitive/Moderate Risk (T-3).

Who May Be Considered: U.S. citizens

Duty Location: Performance shall take place at the Contractor's offices, MCC headquarters in Washington DC, and MCC eligible countries.

Domestic and international travel may be required.

Type of Contract: Time-and-material (T&M) with 1 Base Year plus 4 Option Year Periods at the sole discretion of the Government. Domestic and international travel may be required. Multiple awards may result from this solicitation.

1. Introduction and Background

MCC's mission is to provide grant assistance to support economic growth and poverty reduction in select developing countries with a demonstrated commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry.

MCC's partner countries enter into a five-year agreement (Compact) with MCC that includes a plan for achieving shared development objectives and the responsibilities of each country in achieving those objectives. Our model is defined by core principles, of selectivity, country ownership, transparency, and a focus on results.

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Our values identify who we are and what is important to us. Our Values are CLEAR: Embrace Collaboration, Always Learn, Practice Excellence, Be Accountable and Respect individuals and ideas. MCC's values define how we behave on a daily basis, both as individuals and as an institution, in pursuit of our mission. They guide how we make decisions, set priorities, address challenges, manage tradeoffs, recruit and develop staff, and work together with our country partners and stakeholders.

The department of Compact Operations (DCO) is responsible for developing and implementing MCC's compact programs.

The department ensures that MCC compacts are designed and implemented in compliance with agency standards for procurement, financial management, environmental and social performance, and gender integration and social inclusion.

Within DCO, the Sector Operations Division is responsible for the development and oversight of MCC's agriculture, land, human and community development investments, program procurement and financial services, gender integration and social inclusion.

2. Scope of Position

The Director payband MC-301-3a was selected given the high level of technical work and analysis needed to ensure effective social and gender inclusion in MCC's compacts and sufficient oversight of our counterpart's work. The consultant needs to be able to work independently with minimal guidance. This position is not authorized to supervise federal employees.

3. Personal Services Contract

MCC is authorized to enter into a contract with an individual as a Personal Services Contractor (PSC) under the authority of Section 614(a) (8) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003.

A personal services contract is different from non-personal services Government contract, which establishes an independent contract relationship. Under a non-personal services contract, the contractor or employees of the contractor are subject to the technical direction but not the supervision of the MCC. As defined by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.104, a personal services contract is characterized by the employer-employee relationship it creates between the Government and the contractor personnel. Thus, the PSC is subject to the relatively continuous technical direction, supervision, and control of the MCC. PSCs may be assigned inherently governmental duties (see FAR 7.502). By law and by the contract's terms, the PSC is subject to most of the laws, rules and regulations applicable to the direct hire employee such as MCC regulations, conflict of interest, under some circumstances MCC authorized employment security clearances and financial disclosure.

However, under the MCC personal services contract authority, PSCs are not employees for purposes of laws administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The following elements apply to this contract:

1) Performance in Washington, D.C., US, MCC eligible countries, other US and foreign cities (as required for outreach purposes), and/or at the PSC's home of record.

2) Principal tools and equipment furnished by the Government.

3) Services are applied directly to the integral effort of agencies or an organizational subpart in furtherance of assigned function or mission.

4) Comparable services, meeting comparable needs, are performed in the same or similar agencies using civil service personnel.

5) The need for the type of service provided can reasonably be expected to last beyond 1 year.

6) The inherent nature of the service, or the manner in which it is provided, reasonably requires directly or indirectly, Government direction or supervision of contractor employees in order to—

i. Adequately protect the Government's interest;

ii. Retain control of the function involved; or

iii. Retain full personal responsibility for the function supported in a duly authorized Federal officer or employee.

4. Key Requirements

Awardee must satisfy the following key requirements:

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• U.S. citizenship.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance. Noncritical Sensitive/Moderate Risk (T-3)

• Performance shall take place at the Contractor's offices, MCC headquarters in Washington DC, and MCC eligible countries. Domestic and international travel may be required.

• Statement of Employment & Financial Interest (e.g., Office of Government Ethics "OGE Form-450" or similar statement) may be required.

• Active System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) registration (this is a free, Government website) and be listed as sole-proprietor.

• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.

5. Duties

a) Major Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will work as part of a practice team led by the Senior Director for Gender and Social Inclusion and with other staff in to strengthen MCC's engagement across sectors in current thinking, approaches, strategies, tools and practices related to gender and social inclusion in large-scale international development programs.

Ensures that MCC's Gender Policy and related policy and guidance documents are followed throughout the compact process.

Lead gender integration and social inclusion work as a member of the multi-disciplinary MCC team or through providing guidance to other GSI colleagues engaged with country counterparts to ensure that political economy analysis and analyses of social and gender differences and inequalities inform the development and implementation of programs to be funded through the Millennium Challenge Account.

Assess opportunities and constraints for different stakeholder groups to participate and benefit from MCA-funded projects.

Assess the soundness of a country's proposed programs in the context of a political economy analysis and relevant social and gender analyses.

Ensure that results produced through political economy and social and gender assessments are integrated in the design, due diligence and final design of development projects across a variety of sectors, and appropriately monitored throughout implementation.

Provided expert advice and counsel on social and gender issues related to policy analysis, consultations, program design, project assessments, implementation plans, monitoring and evaluation of Compact and Threshold funded projects and activities.

Supervise the development of terms of reference and evaluates the technical adequacy of project-specific studies and plans such as gender assessments, political economy analysis, stakeholder mapping, human trafficking risk management plans, and social and gender integration plans.

Provide expertise to develop approaches and terms of reference to monitor, assess and evaluate social and gender performance, outcomes and impacts of MCC-funded projects, including feedback loops that enable learning and adaptation during implementation.

Collaborate with economic analysis and monitoring and evaluation staff to ensure that research design (quantitative and qualitative), data and collection and analyses incorporate gender and social inclusion dimensions.

Provide technical leadership in developing a training and capacity building program on gender integration and social inclusion, as well as other social risk management issues such as human trafficking and societal cohesion (particularly in vulnerable http://www.sam.gov states). Participants can be MCC staff and consultants, MCA partner country staff, consultants and implementers, and training may be held in MCA countries as well as Washington, DC.

Provide technical contributions to the development and refinement of guidance documents, operational procedures, performance standards and other social/gender practice-related priorities.

Develop budgets, timelines and cost estimates, and conducts evaluations for procurement actions.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Manage contractors, inter-agency agreements, and other entities to ensure that deliverables and work products are acceptable.

Develop regular updates and assist in implementing the Gender and Social Inclusion team knowledge sharing and management plan, including knowledge events on the subject.

Provide technical input in the assessment, documentation and presentation of best practices related to gender and social integration and the management of these dimensions.

Represent MCC to senior U.S. Government officials, representatives of foreign governments, and a variety of other stakeholders, both domestic and international. Strengthen external partnerships to enhance attention to gender and social dimensions of development.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

b) Travel

MCC estimates that the incumbent may undertake at least three international trips annually with two or more countries.

c) Supervisory Controls

The supervisor sets the overall assignment objectives, program emphasis and resources available. The incumbent independently develops the deadlines, projects, and work to be accomplished. The employee meets regularly with the supervisor to keep him/her informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, and problems with far-reaching implications. Completed work is reviewed for its impact on broad MCC policy objectives and program goals.

d) Guidelines

Guidelines consist of broad administrative and program policy statements, basic legislation, or local laws that require extensive interpretation. The employee uses judgment and discretion in determining intent, and in interpreting and revising existing policy and regulatory guidance for use by others within or outside the Department of Compact Implementation. The employee is recognized as an expert and established practitioner in the development and/or interpretation of guidance on program planning and evaluation as it relates to social and gender assessment issues and programs.

e) Complexity

Work consists of a variety of duties to plan and direct work efforts to address program issues where existing policies and precedents do not exist. Incumbent determines what needs to be done by conducting extensive research and analysis to assess the nature and scope of problems/issues and to develop comprehensive solutions. Assignments are complicated by the need to deal with subjective concepts and findings and conclusions are highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification through replication of study methods or reevaluation of results. Options, recommendations, and conclusions take into account and give appropriate weight to uncertainties about the data and other variables which affect long-range program performance.

f) Scope and Effect

The purpose of the work is to analyze and evaluate major aspects of substantive, MCC mission-oriented programs. The employee develops long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones to evaluate the effectiveness of social and gender impact programs. The employee resolves problems or copes with issues which directly affect the accomplishment of principal MCC program goals and objectives. The employee develops regulations or guidelines for the conduct of program operations, or new criteria for measuring program accomplishments. Study reports contain findings and recommendations of major significance to MCC top management and often serve as the basis for new administrative systems, legislative initiatives, regulations, or programs.

g) Personal Contacts/Purpose of Contacts

Personal contacts are with numerous analysts, specialists, and professional staff from within and outside the agency in a moderately unstructured setting. The purpose of contacts is to influence, motivate, or persuade persons or groups who are typically skeptical, resistant, or uncooperative, and who must be approached skillfully to obtain the desired effect. Requires skill in persuasion, negotiation, motivation, or establishment of rapport.

h) Physical Demands

The work is primarily sedentary, although frequent foreign travel to developing countries with limited infrastructure may be required.

i) Work Environment

Work is performed in an office setting. Field missions in challenging conditions may be required.

6. Deliverables

Deliverables are associated with the tasks identified in Section 5. Duties to include reports as required by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

The PSCs will submit biweekly timesheets on a schedule and format determined by MCC. Timesheets will include a list of hours worked per compact or country program, along with a brief description of the tasks undertaken for each program during the pay period.

The PSCs also will produce reports and analyses as requested by MCC.

7. Qualifications

Offerors must meet all the Required Qualifications described below by the closing date of this announcement. Desired Qualifications are not required but preferred and will only be considered once all Required Qualifications are met. Offerors must demonstrate that they possess the following:

a) Required Qualifications:

a) Advanced postgraduate degree (Masters or Ph. D) in social science such as international development, applied economics, gender, or a related discipline.

b) At least a "general professional proficiency" in French, including in oral and written communications. (Refer to page 2 of the attached Bio-Data Form for the definition on "general professional proficiency.")

c) At least ten years of experience in analyzing social and economic inequalities, including identification of barriers for women and/or other disadvantaged groups to access opportunities and benefits from economic growth.

d) At least ten years of experience in designing and implementing interventions and projects to further social inclusion and/or gender integration in the main sectors in which MCC works including energy, water and sanitation services, transport, agriculture and human capacity development.

e) At least five years of project management experience, including contract or grant management experience.

f) At least ten years of working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

b) Desired Qualifications:

a) Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing programs to address women's economic empowerment.

b) Experience working with MCC and/or demonstrated understanding of MCC's policies and approaches to the integration of gender and social inclusion in compact development and implementation.

Note: All experience must be well-documented on the resume and within the Submission. All aspects of the Submission must specifically show how the offeror meets the qualifications required. Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work. To receive credit, Submissions should clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week.

8. Required Documentation

Interested offerors must submit following required documents, including but not limited to:

1) A completed and signed Bio-Data Form (Addendum 2) with proposed salary (see Subsection 12(c). Submission Instructions to PSCs Candidates (Offerors) in regard to permissible signature types);

2) A curriculum vitae or resume (limit 10 pages);

3) A written narrative clearly describing relevant experience and knowledge of each of the qualification requirements

(limit 5 pages); and

4) At least 3 and no more than 5 professional references with current contact information.

Desired Documentation:

1) A cover letter, not to exceed one page, to highlight your suitability for this position. The cover letter is not considered as the required written narrative (bullet no. 4 above); and

2) A copy of Transcript(s). Transcript(s) may be requested by MCC before award to validate the offeror's successful education history.

9. Compensation

PSCs for the services of individual experts or consultants are limited by the Classification Act. In addition, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established requirements which apply in acquiring the personal services of experts or consultants in this manner (e.g., benefits, taxes, conflicts of interest).

This is a Full – Time position for the Director, Gender and Social Inclustion and the maximum number of hours allowed is 2087 hours per year for each position. The contract will include four one-year option periods that may be exercised at the sole discretion of MCC.

Overtime is not authorized on this contract. However, compensatory time (also called "credit hours") may be authorized.

The pay range for this position is MC-301-3a ($58.94 - $84.94 per hour)

(https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands), inclusive of locality pay. Final compensation will be negotiated within this pay range based upon the successful offeror's work experience. A salary above this pay range will not be entertained or negotiated.

MCC issues W-2s to the PSCs. For U.S. citizens and legal resident aliens, MCC makes the employer contribution to FICA and Medicare for the PSCs. MCC withholds FICA, Medicare, federal tax and state tax on behalf of the PSCs. The PSCs is not eligible for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.

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10. Benefits

Under the MCC personal services contracting authority, PSCs are not employees for purposes of laws administered by OPM, such as Federal Retirement Benefits and health and life insurance. As such, the PSCs is not eligible for participation in the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System. Moreover, the PSCs is ineligible to receive Federal Health and Life Insurance or participate in the Federal Thrift Savings Plan.

Notwithstanding the above, and if agreed upon by the Government and the PSCs before the award of a contract, the PSCs may receive a pay supplement of 15% of the employee's direct labor cost in lieu of fringe benefits.

a) Sick Leave

A full-time PSC earns sick leave on the same basis as direct-hire MCC employees, that is, maximum four (4) hours for every biweekly pay period.

b) Annual Leave

A full-time PSC earns four, six, or eight hours of annual leave for each biweekly pay period depending on the number of years of previous federal government employment based upon determination made by MCC.

c) Parking & Transit Subsidy

A full-time PSC working at MCC Headquarters in Washington, DC is eligible for parking or transit subsidy, subject to the availability of funds. The full-time PSC whose duty station is overseas is not eligible for this subsidy.

d) Credit Hours

A full-time PSC is eligible for credit hours (up to 24 hours earned) under the MCC Credit Hour Program. PSCs may not receive credit hours for time spent in travel status. The PSCs shall be compensated for the credit hour balance upon termination, subject to availability of funds.

11. Travel Rules

The PSC is subject to the Federal Travel Regulations and MCC travel policies and procedures to the same extent as MCC direct-hire employees.

12. Submission Instructions to PSC Candidates (Offerors)

In accordance with FAR 52.214-34 and 52.214-35, all submissions are to be in the English language and US Dollars.

Submissions in other languages or monetary denominations will not be considered.

This section is the basis for evaluating all Submissions. Offerors must separately address each listed qualification requirement and demonstrate how s/he meets each qualification under Section 7. Qualifications. Unless stated otherwise, all qualification elements will be weighted equally.

a) Qualified individuals must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submission, either in "Active" or "Submitted" status. The approval of your record in SAM may take weeks and the Government cannot award a contract without an "Active" SAM registration. Offerors without a SAM registration (neither "Active" nor

"Submitted") at the close of the RFQ submission deadline may be rejected. MCC will extract pertinent representations and certifications from the offeror's SAM account.

b) Submissions shall be formatted to fit on 8 ½ x 11" paper. Suggested margins are 1" all around and the font should be Calibri or Times New Roman, no larger than 12-point. Hourly rates shall not be mentioned anywhere in your submission other than on the Bio-Data Form (Addendum 2). It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure that all pages are properly formatted to fit and that all information properly fits within the margins of each page.

c) Qualified individuals must submit a completed and formally signed Bio-Data Form (Addendum 2). Typed signatures are not acceptable. Either physically sign or save the Bio-Data Form as a PDF and electronically sign it. Please ensure that you provide a current, valid e-mail address and telephone number for notification purposes. The Bio-Data Form must be fully completed including a proposed hourly rate & signed for the submission to be considered. A Bio-Data Form without a proposed hourly rate and/or signature may cause you to not be considered.

d) Qualified individuals must submit a curriculum vitae or a resume, which clearly demonstrates their education, experience, knowledge, and skills and abilities as they relate to the qualification elements. Resume must indicate: the earliest possible start date for the offeror; as well as formal title, and duration (start date / end date) for each listed position. Resume is limited to 10 pages and must not contain a photo or any salary information. Note that your salary negotiation will be based on the number of years of relevant experience.

e) Describe your experience and knowledge in regards to the qualification requirements in no more than five pages. Clearly demonstrate how your prior experience is either relevant or directly related to the duties of this position as listed under Section 5. Duties. The responses should describe specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards you have received that are relevant to each factor. Cite specific examples where appropriate.

f) Qualified individuals must submit at least three but no more than five professional references, who are not relatives or family members. Submitted references must include current information, as follows:

1) Name of reference

2) Offeror's relationship to reference

3) Title of reference at current job

4) Reference current telephone number (work or personal)

5) Reference e-mail address (work)

At least one reference should be from direct supervisors (current or prior) who can provide information regarding the applicant's knowledge and experience in the relevant field. Preferably, the references should be from within the last 5 years of the applicant's professional employment history.

g) Submissions must be signed and received prior to the closing date and time specified above to be considered for this position. Only physically signed or electronic signature are permitted; typed signatures are not acceptable, e.g. "/s" or "[ typed name of the offeror]."

h) To ensure consideration of submissions for the intended position, please reference the position title and announcement number on the subject line of your submission email and on supporting documentation and any cover letter.

13. Response Deadline

Electronic submission is required. Mailed copies of any submission shall not be accepted. Electronic packages shall be submitted by e-mail to washingtoncd@mcc.gov before the deadline stated on page 1 of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation.

Submission shall reference the position title and the announcement number on the subject line of the e-mail.

MCC does not accept responsibility for delays in transmission or receipt of any submission. Offerors are responsible for submitting their package so as to reach the designated Government office by the closing date and time specified on page 1 of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation. Submissions received after the closing date and time will not be considered, unless there is acceptable evidence to establish that it was indeed received by the Government installation prior to the time and date specified in this announcement. Receipt of submissions in response to this announcement does not constitute an award commitment. The U.S. Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation of a submission. Any submission is at the sole risk of the offeror.

14. Question Deadline

Any questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing via email to MCCPSC@mcc.gov and washingtoncd@mcc.gov before the submission deadline as given on page 1 of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation.

15. Selection Process

a) Selection Process

In order to be considered for the requirement, an offeror must at a minimum meet the Required Qualifications listed above in Section 7. Qualifications. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the offeror's qualifications. In addition to the materials listed above, offerors are strongly encouraged to write a cover letter, not to exceed one page, to highlight their suitability for this position. The cover letter is not required and is not accepted as the required written narrative.

All Submissions will be evaluated based on the documentation submitted, the offeror's evidence of the above qualification requirements, performance in a potential discussion/negotiation session, if conducted, and information provided by references, if contacted. Please note that for evaluation purposes, MCC will take into consideration your proposed labor rate and any requested pay supplement in lieu of fringe benefits. All submissions will receive one of three scores for each of the required and desired qualifications: Does Not Meet, Meets, or Exceeds. MCC reserves the right to conduct interviews with the most qualified offerors and/or conduct a reference check on those individuals.

Offerors are strongly encouraged to ensure the work history portion thoroughly documents the duties, responsibilities and accomplishments that are directly related to this requirement in order to verify specialized experience. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.

The U.S. Government and MCC are not obligated to make any award or pay for any costs associated with the preparation and submission of a proposal in response to this announcement. Award of this contract is contingent on availability of funds. MCC reserves the right to not award any contract as a result of this announcement.

16. Contract Award

A time-and-materials (T&M) type contract with four options will be awarded to the offeror found to be the best value to the Government. This contract shall be awarded directly by MCC to an individual, not to a firm. At the Government's discretion, e.g. unable to identify a best-value offeror or secure sufficient funding, this solicitation may be canceled without an award. The Government may consider opening a new solicitation for this position.

17. Contract and Period of Performance

The successful offeror(s) may be offered a personal services type contract for a one-year base period plus four option periods, based upon performance, agency requirements, and available funding.

The base period of performance shall be from date of award for 12 months. All option periods are exercised at the sole discretion of MCC. The contract will be for a Full – Time position with 10,435 total hours over the duration of the contract.

18. Place of Performance mailto:MCCPSC@mcc.gov

Principal place of performance in Washington, DC, USA and/or PSC's home of record.

19. Addenda

See attachments for:

1. Position Description

2. Bio-Data Form

Section D - Packaging and Marking

Clauses incorporated by reference

None

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

Section F - Delivery or Performance

Line Item: 0001 Period Of Performance Start Date Period Of Performance End Date Period Of Performance Address

9/30/20 9/29/21 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

WASHINGTON

US 20005

Line Item: 0002

9/30/20 9/29/21 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

Line Item: 0003

9/30/20 9/29/21 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

F.1 F.1 DELIVERABLES

F.1 DELIVERABLES

Deliverables are associated with the duties identified in Section C to include reports as required by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

The PSC will provide a brief monthly progress report as a regular deliverable. Monthly progress reports will consist of the following format to measure the progress of the work undertaken that month:

Task: See Section C – Section 5 – Duties

Status: As requested by COR

Monthly reports are due the first workday of each month.

fDeliverables will be considered "draft" upon initial receipt. Drafts will be reviewed and accepted or concerns raised/comments provided within two weeks of receipt. The PSC shall appropriately address the Corporations' concerns and provide final deliverables within one week of receiving the MCC response.

In addition to monthly progress reports, the PSC will submit biweekly timesheets on a schedule and format determined by MCC. Timesheets will include a list of hours worked per compact or country program, along with a brief description of the tasks undertaken for each program during the pay period.

The PSC also will produce other reports and analyses as requested by MCC.

F.2 F.2 PERFORMANCE LOCATION

F.2 PERFORMANCE LOCATION

MCC headquarters in Washington, DC, and the Contractor's home of record, in accordance with the Contractor's System for Award Management (SAM) registration or another location, if required, by the Contracting Officer Representative

Section G - Contract Administration Data

Requesting Office Address

MCC-HQ

Millennium Challenge Corporation Contracts and Grants Management Division 1099 Fourteenth St NW, Suite 700 Washington DC 20005-3550 Phone: Fax:

Contact Details:

Property Administration Office Address

MCC-HQ

Millennium Challenge Corporation Contracts and Grants Management Division 1099 Fourteenth St NW, Suite 700 Washington DC 20005-3550

COTR Office Address

Millennium Challenge Corporation Contracts and Grants Management Division 1099 Fourteenth St NW, Suite 700 Washington DC 20005-3550

Issuing Office Address

Millennium Challenge Corporation Contracts and Grants Management Division 1099 Fourteenth St NW, Suite 700 Washington DC 20005-3550

G.1 G.1 TIMESHEET INSTRUCTIONS

G.1 TIMESHEET INSTRUCTIONS

The contractor shall submit time sheets for actual hours worked.

Time sheets shall be sent to the COR and/or the PM on the first Monday after the end of the pay period. The COR and/or the PM will approve the time sheets and will forward to the Interior Business Center (IBC). IBC processes payroll checks via direct deposit in the PSC bank account on the second Tuesday after the end of the pay period.

If it is determined that the time is incorrect the time sheet may be revised by the Government, or the Contractor may be required to submit a revised time sheet.

To constitute a proper time sheet, each time sheet must include the following information:

(1) Name of the Contractor

(2) Date of pay period

(3) Contract number; also modification number, if applicable

(4) Duns number

(5) Employee Signature

Inquiries regarding the status of payroll may be directed to IBC Accounting. The email address is:

IBCden_MCC_PSC@ibc.doi.gov. (There are two underscores in this email address (1) after the first three characters (2) after the second set of characters.)

MCC 52.232-70 INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2017)

Invoices shall be paid in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, thirty days (30) following receipt of a proper invoice.

The Contractor shall submit each invoice electronically via email or fax to the following:

Fax: 303.969.5151/7281 ATTN: MCC Payments, or

Email: MCC_Accounting_IBCDENVER@ibc.doi.gov, or

As an alternative to electronic submission of invoices, one copy of each invoice may be submitted to the following address:

Interior Business Center

M/S D-2773

7301 West Mansfield Avenue

Lakewood, CO 80235-2230

If it is determined that the amount billed is incorrect, the invoice may be revised by the Government, or the contractor may be required to submit a revised invoice.

To constitute a proper invoice, each invoice must include the following information and/or attached documentation:

(1) Name, address and telephone of the Contractor

(2) Date of invoice and invoice number

(3) Contract number (including task order or call number and contract line item(s)) also modification number, if applicable

(4) Description (quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price) of the supplies/services rendered (including hours incurred and billing rate, as applicable to the contract)

(5) A schedule depicting the following information:

Amount Invoiced

This Period

Cumulative Amount Invoiced Authorized Value of Contract Balance Remaining on Contract

If the contractor is billing for costs incurred over more than a single month, the costs for each month in which the costs were incurred and shall be segregated into the month they were actually incurred.

(6) Name of Contracting Officer's Representative (COR); and mailto:MCC_Accounting_IBCDENVER@ibc.doi.gov mailto:MCC_Accounting_IBCDENVER@ibc.doi.gov mailto:MCC_Accounting_IBCDENVER@ibc.doi.gov

(7) Signature of authorized representative of the firm with the following invoice certification:

"The undersigned hereby certifies to the best of my knowledge and belief that: the sum claimed under this contract is proper and due, and all the costs of contract performance have been paid, or to the extent allowed under the applicable payment clause, will be paid by the Contractor when due in the ordinary course of business; the work reflected by these costs has been performed, and amounts involved are consistent with the requirements of this Contract.

BY:______________________________________

TITLE:___________________________________

DATE: ___________________________________

Inquiries regarding the status of invoices may be directed to NBC Accounting. The email address is:

MCC_Accounting_IBCDENVER@ibc.doi.gov.

(End of clause)

MCC 52.232-74 ODC REIMBURSEMENT (JAN 2007)

Other Direct Charges (ODCs) will be reimbursed for direct costs as provided in the contract and/or task order. To be reimbursed, invoices including ODCs, must provide a detailed breakdown of the actual expenditures invoiced. The contractor shall maintain the original or legible copy of receipts for all ODCs invoiced. MCC reserves the right to request evidence of any ODC reimbursed. To assure timely reimbursement of ODC's, the contractor is strongly encouraged to submit charges within 45 days of the expense.

CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT RATING SYSTEM (CPARS)

REGISTRATION (NOV 2019)

CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT RATING SYSTEM (CPARS) REGISTRATION (NOV 2019)

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) utilizes the Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (CPARS) to evaluate contractor performance (see FAR, Subparts 42.1502 and 42.1503). Contractors doing business with MCC are required to register in CPARS accessible via the Internet at: http://www.cpars.gov. An evaluation of contractor performance using the CPARS is mandatory for all contract actions exceeding the simplified threshold, but may be conducted for contract actions lower than that amount should significant events occur such as a contract termination or extraordinary contract performance by the contractor. Inquiries regarding the registration process should be addressed to the CPARS help desk. The email address is WEBPTSMH@NAVY.MIL and the telephone number is (207) 438-1690. As part of this process, the contractor must determine who will serve as their CPARS "Contractor Representative" in the CPARS system. If, at any time, the contractor makes a determination that their CPARS Contractor Representative needs to change to a different individual, the contractor must contact MCC via email at the address CPARS@mcc.gov to notify MCC of the change so that appropriate action can be taken by MCC's CPARS Focal Points to ensure that the contractor receives timely notification of their evaluation. Failure to do so may result in the contractor not receiving their evaluation in a timely manner and may result in the contractor not receiving the opportunity to provide comments in response to MCC's evaluation. The email notification to CPARS@mcc.gov must contain the following information:

1. Name and email address of previous CPARS Contractor Representative

2. Name and email address of new CPARS Contractor Representative

3. Contract and order number (if applicable) of each affected contract that the contractor has with MCC.

(End of clause) mailto:MCC_Accounting_IBCDENVER@ibc.doi.gov http://www.cpars.gov mailto:WEBPTSMH@NAVY.MIL mailto:CPARS@mcc.gov mailto:CPARS@mcc.gov

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

52.237-70 PERSONAL SERVICES - GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS - FEBRUARY 2019

a) Personal Services Contracts with U.S. Citizens - This Personal Services Contract is authorized under Section 614(a)(8) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 (MCA). The provision provides that such individuals shall not be considered Federal employees for any provision of law administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). A personal services contract establishes an employer-employee relationship, making the personal services contractor (PSC) subject to the relatively continuous supervision and control of the MCC. (FAR 37.104). By law and by the terms of this personal services contract, subject PSC shall be subject to most of the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to U.S. Government employees, including the financial disclosure and conflict of interest laws and regulations as well as MCC regulations.

However, under the MCC personal services contract authority, PSCs are not employees for purposes of laws administered by OPM, such as Federal retirement benefits and health and life insurance. PSCs may be assigned inherently governmental duties. (FAR 7.502). However, it is MCC policy that PSCs shall not complete annual performance evaluations, hire or terminate the employment of MCC direct-hire employees.

b) Required Data - The Personal Services Contractor (PSC) shall submit the following required information to MCC:

1) IRS Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate (will be attachment to contract);

2) State and local tax forms (if applicable)(will be attachment to contract);

3) Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (include copy of verification documents);

4) A signed PSC confidentiality agreement statement;

5) Financial disclosure reports: SF 278, Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report, or OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, as required;

6) SF 86, Questionnaire for National Security Positions, if a security clearance is required. PSCs may receive a preliminary clearance and be placed under contract before receipt of clearance. Failure to obtain clearances is cause for termination;

7) SF 85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, if a security clearance is not required. Note that all PSCs are required to have either a security clearance (SF 86) or a background investigation (SF 85P);

8) Emergency Contact Information (Provide the name, address, and phone number for two emergency contacts).

9) Office of Security Personal Information Request Form (Please complete and return to MC by FAX (202) 521-3590) as soon as possible.

c) Ineligibility for Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), Federal Health and Life Insurance, and the Thrift Savings Plan - Subject PSC is not eligible for federal retirement and insurance benefits in the same manner as provided to direct hire employees.

d) Sick Leave. The PSC will accrue four (4) hours of sick leave for every biweekly pay period. Sick leave balances can be carried over into other MCC personal services contracts. The MCC does not compensate for unused sick leave at the end of the contract.

e) Annual Leave. The PSC will accrue four (4) hours of annual leave for every biweekly pay period. After three (3) years of qualifying service as a PSC or direct hire by any federal government entity, annual leave will increase to six (6) hours every pay period. After fifteen (15) years of qualifying service as a PSC or direct hire by any federal government entity, annual leave will increase to eight (8) hours every pay period. Annual leave balances can be carried over into other MCC personal services contracts. Upon termination, a PSC will be paid for accrued annual leave not to exceed 240 hours, subject to availability of funds.

f) Holidays and Other Days Closed. Subject PSC may be paid at its regular hourly rate for ten (10) federal holidays and other days that MCC is closed--such as for inclement weather and local in-country holidays, with supervisory/COR approval.

g) Parking/Transit Subsidy. Subject PSC is eligible for parking or metro subsidy on the same basis as MCC direct-hire employees, only if PSC is permanently located in the Washington, D.C. area, subject to availability of funds.

h) Credit Hours. Subject PSC shall be eligible for credit hours on the same basis (up to 24 hours earned) as direct-hire employees under the MCC Credit Hour Program. Employees may not receive credit hours for time spent in travel status.

The PSC shall be compensated for the credit hour balance upon termination, subject to availability of funds.

i) Compensatory Time Off for Travel. Subject PSC shall be eligible for Compensatory Time Off for Travel, on the same basis as direct-hire employees, in accordance with MCC policy A&F-2010-4.1. Compensatory time off for travel may be earned in fifteen (15) minute increments, for time spent in travel status away from the employee's official duty station, when such time is not otherwise compensable. Employees may not receive credit hours for time spent in travel status.

Travel for the purpose of this provision means official travel to accomplish MCC business and must be…