95332421Q0033 Amend 0001 RFQ.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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

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

NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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

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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)

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Summary of Changes

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

The following clauses are modified:

Clauses incorporated by full text

SECTION J: LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J: LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

1. 95332421Q0033 RFQ Pricing (Amend 1, Required) This is a required pricing document that must be submitted with your quote package. The old version is no longer acceptable for award consideration. Please make sure to use the version with file name that shows "(Amend 1, Required)."

2. 95332421Q0033 Amend 1 Questions and Answers

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

The following clauses are modified:

Clauses incorporated by full text

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1. Request for Quotes

This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) is for DCO HCD Social and Behavioral Change (SBC) Consulting Service under Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Parts 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

L.2. Instructions to Offerors

L.2.1. Quote Format

The quote must be prepared in accordance with the following format requirements:

• 8.5x11-inch white paper, with the exception of large charts and tables (such as MS-Project) that can be presented on 11x17-inch white paper;

• Single-spaced lines, including figures glossaries;

• 1-inch margins;

• 12-point Times New Roman or Calibri font for all text;

• 10-point Times New Roman or Calibri font for all tables;

• Microsoft Word and/or Excel file format; and

• Each document must be sequentially numbered.

L.2.2. Submission of Quotes

Offerors are responsible for submitting electronic quotes and any modifications or revisions to reach the Government Official by the time and date specified below:

Date: Friday, 30 April 2021

Time: 05:00 PM ET

Location: Millennium Challenge Corporation

Attn: Andrew Lee, Contracting Officer leeae@mcc.gov

Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation must be presented in the following form with the numbers of copies as specified below:

1. Quotes must be submitted in three volumes: Volume I Technical Capability, Volume II Past Performance, and Volume III Price. (Volumes I and II can be combined into one file. Volume III must be submitted as a separate file.)

Volumes I and II must not contain any pricing information. However, resource information, e.g., data concerning labor categories, subcontracts, etc., must be contained in the technical proposal so the Contractor's understanding of the Government's SoW may be evaluated.

2. The Government will evaluate quotes in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in Section M of the RFQ.

3. Offerors must submit the following as a part of their complete quote package:

a. COVER LETTER. Submitted as specified in L.2.2 above.

b. VOLUME I TECHNICAL CAPABILITY and VOLUME II PAST PERFORMANCE. Submitted as specified in L.2.2 above.

c. VOLUME III PRICE. Submitted as specified in L.2.2 above.

L.2.3. Electronic Submission via Email

All electronic submissions must comply with the FAR regarding timeliness. The electronic submissions of quotes must state 95332421Q0033DCO HCD Social and Behavioral Change (SBC) Consulting Service in the subject line and must be in accordance with the following format requirements:

• The electronic text must be in uncompressed Microsoft Word 2010 format or later (.doc or .docx).

• The electronic versions of spreadsheets must be in uncompressed Microsoft Excel 2010 format or later

(.xls or .xlsx). The electronic spreadsheets shall not be compiled or password protected. All cells and formulas must be visible and unprotected. Offerors shall not establish external links within these files.

• All quote data, e.g., graphs, figures, tables, etc. must be in a format capable of being highlighted, copied, and pasted into another Windows software program, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

• See additional submission requirements below in MCC 52.204-71 NOTICE OF MCC ELECTRONIC

MAIL FILTERS (JUNE 2019).

L.2.4. Quote Content and Submission Instructions

Quotes must clearly demonstrate an understanding of the requirements and convey the Contractor's capability for transforming its understanding into successful performance. A failure to convey the Contractor's ability to meet all the Government's requirements may result in the Contractor's quote not being considered for award. Clarity and completeness of quotes are importance. Therefore, quotes must be written in a practical, clear, and concise manner.

mailto:leeae@mcc.gov

The technical quote must provide the Government with a reasonable assurance that the company has the relevant expertise, capacity, and capability required to fully satisfy the Government's requirements. A restatement of the SoW will be deemed unacceptable and may result in an unfavorable technical rating.

The price quote must be reasonable and complete. The price quote should sensibly tie with the proposed technical offer.

L.3. Quote Preparation and Instructions

L.3.1. Cover Letter

The Cover Letter must not be more than two (2) pages.

The Cover Letter shall contain the name of contact information of the authorized official(s) who can negotiate and bound the Offeror to the contract terms and conditions. The Cover Letter must also be signed by this authorized official(s).

The Cover Letter must identify all enclosures included in the quote. Any assumptions forming the basis of the submittal must be clearly identified in the cover letter. The letter must reference the solicitation number 95332421Q0033and acknowledge that it transmits an offer in response to the solicitation and all the amendment(s), if applicable. Offers must be valid for at least 120 days and it must explicitly state that "Quote is valid for 120 days from the close of this solicitation."

L.3.2. Volume I Technical Capability

The Volume I must not be more than ten (10) pages.

Technical quote must be clear, complete, and concise. The Offeror must demonstrate its relevant expertise, capacity, and capability with respect to successfully carrying out this requirement. Offerors shall consider the selection criteria described below as well as the details of Section C.Description/Specifications/Statement of Work when developing their quotes. The Volume I must clearly be divided into sub-volumes, one for each subfactor: 1. Subject Matter Expertise and Capacity and 2. Personnel Qualifications. MCC will not evaluate quotes beyond the first 10 pages. Charts, graphs, resumes, CVs, signed team commitment letters, and Team Leader writing sample may be included in an appendix to the 10-page technical quote without a page limit.

The technical quote must address the requirement of Section C.Description/Specifications/Statement of Work of and it will be evaluated on the criteria in Section M. Evaluation Factor for Award. Pricing information must not appear anywhere in this volume.

MCC may request a 30-minute oral presentation by the proposed Team Leader to better understand the structure of the team and the ability to satisfy MCC's requirements.

The written Technical Capability submission must include:

Subfactor 1: Subject Matter Expertise and Capacity

Offerors must clearly demonstrate their subject matter expertise, capacity, and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement. The Offerors, at a minimum, shall describe:

a. Concise, easy to follow strategy and program for accomplishing tasks and deliverables;

b. Proactivity to adjusting timelines, anticipating challenges, providing suggested solutions;

c. Experience in managing multiple, complex, and dynamic projects simultaneously;

d. Experience working with COM-B and/or other relevant social and behavior change models that are appropriate for multi-sectoral work;

e. Experience on finding the right candidates that meet the required contract qualifications;

f. Experience in creating systems and plans for successfully executing quality control of deliverables;

and

g. Sound understanding of MCC's model and/or experience working with other large donors or international organizations in terms of behavioral economics, behavioral insights, etc.

Offers are encouraged to describe strategies to deal with any foreseeable challenges while performing this work, particularly in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Offers are also encouraged to propose ways to add value and minimize unnecessary costs.

Subfactor 2: Personnel Qualifications

Offerors must offer qualified team members (one for each position per Section H. Special Contract Requirements of this solicitation, except for the Sector Specialists who are currently undefined and will not be evaluated at this time) who will be able to satisfy Government's requirement. Offerors shall clearly describe each person's suitability for carrying out Government's requirements, e.g. professional and technical qualifications, specialized experience, and technical competence necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. Refer to Section C.Description/Specifications/Statement of Work and Section H.Special Contract Requirements. The quote shall contain each proposed team member's signed commitment letter confirming their availability and commitment to this contract project; the resume/CV that demonstrates the required experience, education, knowledge, and abilities; [deleted:

diplomas or transcripts are no longer requested]; and a writing sample of offeror's choice written by the Team Leader.

Offerors must explain how the team structure, including the experience and qualifications of the Key and Non-Key Personnel as well as any partner organizations, provides the necessary knowledge of and experience in the SBC context.

Offerors are required to propose the Team Leader. But to allow flexibility, Offerors are permitted to propose their own Non-Key Personnel members as long as the proposed members' needs and suitability are well-justified, valuable to MCC, and the total level of effort (LoEs) does not exceed the Government's estimated total LoE. Refer to 95332421Q0033 RFQ Pricing for the Government's estimated LoEs for each contract period. Failure to indicate their capability, relevance, or need to perform the required tasks will result in an unfavorable rating.

Offerors should indicate if the proposed team members have worked together in the past. Offerors should also propose a plan on how to encourage teamwork among the team members before and during the contract performance. This plan is strongly encouraged for those proposed members that have not previously worked together.

L.3.3. Volume II Past Performance

Volume II has no page limit.

The Offeror must submit at least three (3) but not more than five (5) past performance references that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to this RFQ. The Offeror of those references must have performed as a prime contractor or subcontractor within the past three years of the date of this solicitation. If proposing a contractor teaming arrangements (CTA) or subcontractor, at least one of the past performance projects performed by the proposed Prime Contractor or Subcontractor must provide evidence of coordinating and managing multiple team members.

The Offeror should include the following matrix for each past performance reference:

Contract/Task/Call Order Number: Period of Performance (Base plus Options):

Total Contract/Task/Call Order Value:

Project Description:

Relevance to Current Solicitation:

Technical POC Name: Email: Telephone:

Contract POC Name: Email: Telephone:

The Government will consider the relevance of past performance references to the scope of this RFQ. Those past performance ratings, either positive or negative, that are considered by the Government to be more closely related to the scope of this effort will be given additional weight in the evaluation process.

Note that Government evaluators may utilize various OCONUS, Federal, state, and local past performance databases including, but not limited to, Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). Government evaluators reserve the right to contact any of the provided references to solicit additional information or clarification regarding the Offeror's past performance. The Contracting Officer and/or technical evaluators may research Offeror's performance on any OCONUS, Federal, state, local, and commercial contract performance of the Offeror that is known to the Contracting Officer, but not included as a reference on the submitted quote package. Additionally, personal experience and evaluator knowledge of the Offeror's particular past performance may be utilized by the technical evaluation team members as long as there's sufficient documentation which can support their position.

L.3.4. Volume III Price

Volume III has no page limit.

The Price quote must be separate from the Offeror's technical quote. The pricing data may only be included in this volume. The Government may ask for additional data to clarify the pricing if necessary. Offerors must at least complete and submit the attached 95332421Q0033RFQ Pricing Excel document, which is considered as a part of Volume III, in accordance with the instructions in the document. Offerors are not limited to this document and may submit other supplemental documents to present their price.

The 95332421Q0033 RFQ Pricing Excel document must be submitted in the Microsoft Excel format and must include, at a minimum, the following:

1. Fully-loaded hourly rates, including overhead and fee; and

2. Other direct costs.

The price offer must include hourly rates for all required positions. Although Sector Specialists are currently undefined, offerors must offer a rate for this position as well based on the information given in this solicitation.

Incomplete price quote may be deemed nonresponsive and the entire offer may be excluded from award consideration.

L.3.5. Questions/Requests for Clarification

All questions regarding this RFQ must be emailed to Andrew Lee, leeae@mcc.gov by 2:00 PM ET on Thursday, 15 April 2021. To assure timely and proper handling, the email question must state 95332421Q0033DCO HCD Social and Behavioral Change (SBC) Consulting Service in the subject line.

The Government will not answer any question or request received after the stated time above. Questions or requests for clarification that result in specific information necessary to submit quotes will be issued publicly. Therefore, questions/comments should not be marked with a restrictive legend and should not include proprietary information mailto:leeae@mcc.gov that you wish not be publicly shared. The Government is not obligated to provide responses to the Contractor's questions and requests, but will consider them and incorporate the responses and any changes to an amendment to the RFQ within one (1) week from the close of the questions deadline.

L.3.6. Discussions and Negotiations

The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to submit sound technical quotes and the best price.

A failure to provide all the required information may render the offer as incomplete and may be removed from the award consideration.

L.3.7. Exclusion of Quotes and Communications

At any time prior to award, including upon receipt of quotes, the Government may exclude a quote from further award consideration for reasons such as, but not limited to:

1. Non-compliance with instructions required by this RFQ;

2. The quote is not among the most highly rated; or

3. The quote is not likely to be selected for award.

The Government is not required to notify an Offeror that its quote has been excluded from further award consideration or to provide an Offeror with a pre-award debriefing. If requested by the Offeror, the Government may provide a post-award notification and a brief explanation of the basis for the award decision.

Upon the close of the solicitation, the Government will conduct an evaluation of all responsive quotes. During the evaluation process, the Government may, solely at its discretion, communicate with any Offeror for any purpose, i.e., to gain a better understanding of the quote. As a result of such communication, the Government may allow Offerors to submit quote revisions. If quote revisions are allowed, the Government may, solely at its discretion, impose non-common due dates for the revisions. That means the Government may elect to have a quote revision date for an Offeror that is different than the quote revision date for another Offeror. The Government is not required to open communications with all Offerors. Rather, the Government may, at its discretion, conduct communications with only one or a few Offerors. Furthermore, the Government is not required to permit all Offerors to submit quote revisions.

Rather, the Government may, at its discretion, seek quote revisions from only one or a few Offerors.

Offerors must acknowledge the Amendment 0001 in their Cover Letter.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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