95332421Q0002-0001 PIR WASH (Signed).pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a)By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE

DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

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D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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16C. DATE SIGNED

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

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(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable naranjoj Typewritten Text Jacqueline H. Naranjo, Contracting Officer naranjoj Typewritten Text 11/18/2020

95332421Q00020001

Summary of Changes

Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments

Amendment specific attachments:

File Attachments:

Title Description File Name Entity Reference

Amendment 0001 Questions and Answers

Amendment 0001 Questions and Answers

RFQ Amendment 95332421Q0002-0001

QnA.docx

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RFQ 95332421Q0002

Amendment 0001

Questions and Answers

Q1: Could you please specify the geographic zone of intervention?

A1: The consultant can be based anywhere. The MCC projects to be reviewed have not been specified. The sample of projects will include projects in Africa and other regions where MCC invests. A map of where MCC currently works and has worked can be located at: https://www.mcc.gov/where-we-work.

Q2: Kindly confirm if the consultant can be based out of anywhere globally or is it a requirement that s/he resides in Washington D.C.? Is US work authorization mandatory?

A2: The successful consultant can perform the effort outside of the U.S. (and outside of the Washington, D.C. area if in the U.S.). A visa is not required for performance outside of the U.S. However, if a non-U.S. citizen is performing the effort inside the U.S., a visa status is required on the BioData Form. Also, a visa may be required for occasional work travel to MCC’s Washington, D.C. office. Please review the Request for Quotation (RFQ) Attachment 3 Statement of Work section entitled “Place of Performance” as follows:

“PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The consultant will be required to perform work at his or her home office with occasional travel to MCC's Washington, D.C. office. Interviews with MCC staff and with MCA counterparts will be conducted virtually until normal operations resume and travel is permitted and is safe to undertake.”

Q3: What is an example of a “sample analytical work”? Should a sample of an actual output be part of the consultant’s quotation/submission, or only a list of analytical works and roles in it?

Please note quite often outputs are co-authored, and there are occasions when reports for clients are confidential.

A3: A list of analytical works would be insufficient. A sample of analytical work is a publication in a research venue or an analytical report submitted as an output/deliverable. When co-authored, please specify your role in the work. Please review the RFQ Section 9 Quote Submission paragraph a.iii. as follows:

“iii. Sample analytical work in the WASH sector. Clearly state your role in the work and the role of any other contributors.”

Note: MCC evaluation panel members must sign non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements before participating in the evaluation process. All source selection information is subject to this agreement, including candidate submissions.

Q4: Is the file size limit for each of the attachments (i.e. CV, cover letter, biodata form, references, and analytical work) 10 MB, or together for all of these?

A4: The 10MB limitation is for an email including attachments. Any email, including attachments, over 10MB, should be divided into two or more emails, so each email is under the 10MB limitation. Note that total email size is more than the sum of the size of all attachments.

https://www.mcc.gov/where-we-work

MCC will acknowledge receipt of all emails that are part of a candidate’s submission;

please ensure you receive a confirmation of receipt from MCC for each email containing submission components prior to the solicitation deadline.

Q5: Will candidates be informed before you reach out to references?

A5: MCC can accommodate this request.

Q6: Is any particular geographical experience (e.g. sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, etc.)

considered to be more desirable for this role, and therefore expected to be allotted more weightage while assessing candidates?

A6: No. There are several evaluation/qualification factors under RFQ Section 10 Evaluation Factors, that note “…in developing countries.” Beyond this, MCC did not specify any particular geographical experience as being more desirable for this role.

Q7: The BioData Form includes box “7. Citizenship (If non-U.S. citizen, give visa status).” Could you please confirm that no US work permit is necessary for the consultancy?

A7: A non-U.S. citizen performing the effort outside of the U.S. does not require a visa. If a non-U.S. citizen is performing the effort inside the U.S., a visa status is required.

Q8: Is there an incumbent contractor currently performing these services, have similar services been performed in the past, or is this a new requirement?

A8: This is a new requirement. There is no incumbent contractor.

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