Amendment_95332421Q00450001_FE.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

FACILITY CODE

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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16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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95332421Q00450001

Summary of Changes

Header Information

Close Date is changed from 15-SEP-21 10:00:00 to 28-SEP-21 10:00:00.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

The following clauses are modified:

Clauses incorporated by full text

Section B

B.1 TITLE

Malawi Land Productivity Project

B.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is seeking a Contractor to provide analysis and preparatory work to support compact development and implementation preparations for the proposed Land Productivity Project. Services provide supporting inputs for the design and diligence of the project's proposed Estate Lands Activity, Customary Lands Activity, and Land Revenues Activity.

B.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT

The contract type awarded is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with travel ODCs for CLIN 0001 and Time and Materials (T&M) contract type for CLIN 0002 and CLIN 0003.

B.4 CONSIDERATION AND PAYMENT

B.4.1 BASE PERIOD – CLIN 0001

In consideration of satisfactory performance of the work as described throughout this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a fixed price for this CLIN.

Labor Categories QTY UOI UNIT PRICE TOTAL

Malawi Land Productivity Project 1 EA $ $

TOTALS 1 EA

Labor Subtotal $

ODC Subtotal (Not to Exceed) $340,225.00

TOTAL $

B.4.2 BASE PERIOD CLIN 0002 – Task 4

In consideration of satisfactory performance of the work as described throughout this contract, the Contractor shall be paid in accordance with the fixed loaded hourly rates as shown herein for the specified categories of labor based on the number of actual hours incurred in the performance of the work specified for CLIN 0002. Fully loaded rates shall be all inclusive of direct labor, fringe benefits, applicable indirect costs, and any profit for each labor category. Additionally, the contractor shall be paid for materials and travel directly chargeable to this contract. If the options are exercised funding will be obligated by modification to the contract. The base period and option periods are priced as follows:

Labor Categories QTY UOI UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

Team Leader 80 HRS $ $

Land and Property Rights Lawyer Expert 160 HRS $ $

Land and Property Rights Lawyer Specialist 0 HRS $ $

Land Administration Expert 1 160 HRS $ $

Land Administration Expert 2 0 HRS $ $

Land Administration IT Systems Expert 1 0 HRS $ $

Land Sector Public Finance Expert 1 0 HRS $ $

Rights Regularization Operations Expert 1 0 HRS $ $

Rights Regularization Operations Expert 2 0 HRS $ $

Quantitative Data Analysis Expert 1 240 HRS $ $

Quantitative Data Analysis Expert 2 80 HRS $ $

Quantitative Data Analysis Specialist 1 160 HRS $ $

Spatial Data Analysis Expert 1 160 HRS $ $

Land-Related Resettlement Expert (PS 5) 0 HRS $ $

Land-Related Environment Expert (PS 1) 0 HRS $ $

Stakeholder Engagement Expert 0 HRS $ $

Gender and Social Inclusion Expert 1 120 HRS $ $

Reform Design Facilitation Expert 1 0 HRS $ $

Reform Design Facilitation Specialist 1 0 HRS $ $

TOTALS 1160 HRS

ODC Subtotal $50,000.00

CLIN Ceiling (Not to Exceed) $

B.4.3 OPTION PERIOD 1 – CLIN 0003

In consideration of satisfactory performance of the work as described throughout this contract, the Contractor shall be paid in accordance with the fixed loaded hourly rates as shown herein for the specified categories of labor based on the number of actual hours incurred in the performance of the work specified for CLIN 0002. Fully loaded rates shall be all inclusive of direct labor, fringe benefits, applicable indirect costs, and any profit for each labor category. Additionally, the contractor shall be paid for materials and travel directly chargeable to this contract. If the options are exercised funding will be obligated by modification to the contract. The base period and option periods are priced as follows:

Labor Categories QTY UOI UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

Team Leader 80 HRS $ $

Land and Property Rights Lawyer Expert 240 HRS $ $

Land and Property Rights Lawyer Specialist 0 HRS $ $

Land Administration Expert 1 480 HRS $ $

Land Administration Expert 2 160 HRS $ $

Land Administration IT Sytems Expert 1 160 HRS $ $

Land Sector Public Finance Expert 1 400 HRS $ $

Rights Regularization Operations Expert 1 160 HRS $ $

Rights Regularization Operations Expert 2 0 HRS $ $

Quantitative Data Analysis Expert 1 160 HRS $ $

Quantitative Data Analysis Expert 2 0 HRS $ $

Quantitative Data Analysis Specialist 1 0 HRS $ $

Spatial Data Analysis Expert 1 80 HRS $ $

Land-Related Resettlement Expert (PS 5) 80 HRS $ $

Land-Related Environment Expert (PS 1) 80 HRS $ $

Stakeholder Engagement Expert 0 HRS $ $

Gender and Social Inclusion Expert 1 80 HRS $ $

Reform Design Facilitation Expert 1 480 HRS $ $

Reform Design Facilitation Specialist 1 120 HRS $ $

TOTALS 2760 HRS

ODC Subtotal $160,525.00

CLIN Ceiling (Not to Exceed) $

B.4.4 TOTAL

TOTAL Potential Value inclusive of all CLINS: $

B.5 MATERIAL (NON-LABOR) INDIRECT COST RATES

Pursuant to the general provisions of this contract and FAR 52.212-4; Alt. I, the following fixed indirect rate to be applied against Materials is established:

Type Fixed Rate

Indirect Costs (Material Handling, Subcontract Administration, etc.). 0.00%

B.6 CEILING PRICE

The hours and total price per labor category for CLIN 0002 are for budgeting purposes only. The number of hours actually used for each category may exceed or be less than the estimate by category as long as the ceiling price for the CLIN is not exceeded. The ceiling for each CLIN is identified in Section B. The Government shall not be obligated to pay any amount in excess of this ceiling price nor is the Contractor obligated to continue performance if to do so would exceed this ceiling price.

The ceiling price may be modified solely by the Government if it is deemed necessary.

B.7 ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO LABOR CATEGORIES

It may be necessary to add or change labor categories during performance of this contract in order to carry out the services described in Section C. If new labor categories are added, or existing labor categories revised, the parties will negotiate the labor category(ies) prior to the incorporation into the contract. Any new labor rate proposed will be evaluated for reasonableness in accordance with FAR 15.4.

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

The following clauses are modified:

Clauses incorporated by full text

Section L

L.1. TYPE OF AWARD

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with travel ODCs for CLIN 0001 and Time and Materials (T&M) contract type for CLIN 0002 resulting from this solicitation.

L.2. INQUIRIES / QUESTIONS

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation document must be submitted by e-mail (no faxes or telephone calls please) to the Contract Specialist, no later than Aug 27, 2021 at 12:00 pm Eastern Time. Questions shall be e-mailed in MS Excel to Michael Glimp, Contract Specialist, at glimpmd@mcc.gov and Taylor Wolf, Contracting Officer, at wolftj@mcc.gov.

See Table A for a required format for inquires.

TABLE A – Sample Inquiry Format:

No. Solicitation Section

Page Solicitation Language Reference Question

1 Section L 57 L5 Formatting Can the Government clarify if Title pages and Table of Contents pages count towards the 5-page limits for PLAN DOCUMENTATION?

2 Section F 7 Deliverable 4 Transition Plan due with Quote Can the Government clarify if the Transition Plan is to be submitted with the quote as detailed on page 17? What are the page limitations?

The Government's response to the inquiries will be posted on https://beta.sam.gov/. Any resulting additions, deletions or changes to the solicitation will be made by issuance of a formal amendment. Offerors are instructed specifically to contact only the issuing contract office in connection with any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award. The Government does not intend to extend the due date for offers.

L.3. OFFER SUBMISSION DUE DATE

Offeror's quote MUST cite the primary Solicitation Number in the submission. The Offer must be submitted no later than September 28, 2021 at 12:00 pm Eastern Time. Late Offers will not be accepted. Offerors shall only submit one quote in response to this solicitation. Alternate quotes and/or solutions will be rejected. Offers must include the technical, past performance and business volumes, and must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist at glimpmd@mcc.gov.

L.4. ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE

mailto:glimpmd@mcc.gov mailto:wolftj@mcc.gov https://beta.sam.gov/ mailto:glimpmd@mcc.gov

The anticipated award date for this requirement is November 1, 2021. This information is provided for use as a basis for schedules and burden (labor, overheads, G&A, etc.) mid-point calculations.

L.5. OFFER EXPIRATION

The Offeror shall agree to hold all elements of the quote in its offer firm for no less than 90 days.

L.6. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

L.6.1. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ), under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13.

L.6.2. Offerors are encouraged to submit their most competitive pricing, as the Government reserves the right to make award without discussion.

L.6.3. The Offeror is required to submit sufficient information concerning the following areas to enable Government personnel to fully ascertain capabilities of the Offeror to perform the requirements. The quote must be sufficient in detail and scope to permit evaluation and provide the evaluators a clear understanding of the Offeror's capability to meet or exceed the defined elements as required by the solicitation. All quotes must clearly and convincingly demonstrate that the Offeror has a thorough understanding of the requirements, associated risks and is able, willing and competent to devote the resources necessary to meet the requirements, and that the Offeror has valid and practical solutions for all requirements and potential risk areas. Offeror must respond to all requirements of the solicitation and not alter or rearrange the solicitation. The Offeror has the burden of proof to demonstrate compliance with all the evaluation factors and or sub-factors identified in this solicitation. The Offeror is advised that the Government may incorporate into the final contract enhancing features included in the Offeror's quote deemed beneficial to the Government. With the exception of the Price/Cost volume, no cost or pricing information should appear in any volume. Alternate quotes are not acceptable.

L.6.4. In presenting material in the Offer, the Offeror is advised that quality of information is more important than quantity.

Clarity, brevity, and logical organization should be emphasized during quote preparation. The Offeror is responsible to present enough information to allow the Government to evaluate the proposed work effort, support, and approach, as well as the price/cost quote without opening discussions. Statements that the prospective Offeror understands, or can and/or will comply with, the specifications, and paraphrasing the requirements or parts thereof without supporting information are considered inadequate by the Government, and may render a rating of unacceptable. For the purpose of this solicitation, relevance is defined as something that has a logical connection with the matter under consideration. Such aspects of relevance include the type of effort, the type of requirements, service similarity, service complexity, contract type, contract dollar value, the division of the company that will perform the work, and degree of participation by principal subcontractors, team members, or critical team members. Recently is defined as performance within five years of the date of this quote submission.

L.6.5. The Offeror must include any data that illustrates the adequacy of the various assumptions, approaches, and solutions to problems. Failure to address a specific factor or sub-factor clearly may be considered a deficiency. There is no need to repeat information in more than one volume if an overlap exists; the detailed information must be included in the most logical place and summarized and referenced in other areas. Unnecessarily elaborate brochures or other presentation materials beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective quote is neither necessary nor desired.

L.6.6. The Offeror is expected to comply with all requirements of the RFQ. The Government advises the Offeror that taking exception or deviating from any term or condition of the RFQ may make an offer unacceptable, and the quote un-awardable, unless the RFQ expressly authorizes such an exception or deviation with regard to that specific term or condition.

The Government may consider any exception or deviation to any term or condition of the RFQ that is not expressly authorized by the RFQ to be a deficiency.

L.6.7. Throughout these instructions, a "principal subcontractor" is defined as a subcontractor who provides at least 10% of the proposed total price/cost (excluding the Offeror's profit/fee), for the contract. "Team member" is defined as those entities that make up a joint venture or any other partnership or teaming arrangement formed for the purpose of responding to this solicitation. "Critical team member" is defined as those entities of the Offeror that perform a critical function in the performance of the resulting contract, whether it is technical or financial, and/or that have important roles in any high or medium risk areas identified in the Offeror's quote.

L.6.8. This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs for the preparation and submission of your quote. It is also brought to your attention that the Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally obligate the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with the proposed requirement.

L.6.9. The following instructions establish the acceptable minimum requirements for the format and content of your quote.

The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to legally commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with this requirement. By submitting a quote in response to this solicitation, it is understood that your quote shall become a part of the official contract file.

L.6.10. Your attention is directed to the requirements for the submission of technical quotes, business quotes, and past performance information contained in the solicitation. Your quote must be submitted in accordance with these instructions.

L.6.11. The Offer must be prepared in three (3) parts: "Technical Volume", "Past Performance Volume", and "Business Volume". Each of these parts shall be separate and complete in itself so that the evaluation of one may be accomplished independently of the evaluation of the others.

L.6.12. Any resultant contract shall include the Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses applicable to the Offeror's organization and the type of contract awarded. The text of these clauses may be obtained at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

Any additional clauses required by public law, executive order, or acquisition regulations, in effect at the time of the execution of the proposed contract, will be included.

L.7. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

L.7.1. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its amendments have resulted in an increasing number of requests from outside the Government for copies of contract qualifications and quotes submitted to federal agencies. If an Offeror's submissions contain information that he/she believes should be withheld from such requestors under FOIA on the grounds that they contain "trade secrets and commercial or financial information" [5 USC§552(b)(4)], the Offeror should mark its submissions in the following manner:

L.7.2. The following notice should be placed on the title page:

"Some parts of this document, as identified on individual pages, are considered by the submitter to be privileged or confidential trade secrets or commercial or financial information not subject to mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Material considered privileged or confidential on such grounds is contained on page(s) _________."

L.7.3. Each individual item considered privileged or confidential under FOIA should be marked with the following notice:

"The data or information is considered confidential or privileged, and is not subject to mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act."

L.8. OFFER FORMATTING

L.8.1. Page size 8.5 by 11 inches with one (1) inch margins. Paragraphs will be single spaced. Minimum font size/style 12 point Times New Roman font for text, 9 point font in the Arial family for Tables, and 8 point font in the Arial family for Graphics.

Tables and graphics may be landscape; all other text must be portrait.

L.8.2. If the Offeror uses a different format (font size, margin, etc.), the Government reserves the right to adjust the Offer to fit the parameters of the format as stated in the RFQ, and if this results in the quotation exceeding the page limitations in any one area, the Government will not consider those excess pages. See Table B for page limitations.

TABLE B – Page Limitations:

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

Volume Section Page limit

1 - Technical A Transmittal/Cover Letter 10

Executive Summary

B Subfactor 1: Personnel Qualifications 30

C Subfactor 2: Technical and Management Approach

D Subfactor 3: Corporate Capability and Experience

E Organizational Chart 1

F Resumes and Letters of Commitment N/A

G Personnel Qualifications Matrix N/A

2 - Past Performance N/A

3 – Business Quote A Transmittal/Cover Letter N/A

B Completed Solicitation Section B

C Business Quote Supporting Documentation

D Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

E Organizational Conflict of Interest Statement

L.8.3. All electronic submissions should comply with the FAR in regard to timeliness. The electronic submissions of Offers shall state the solicitation number in the subject line and shall be in the following format:

L.8.3.1. The electronic text shall be in Microsoft Word 2010 or later (.doc or .docx), uncompressed files. A directory identifying the file names and contents of each file shall accompany the submission. The price information shall be submitted as a separate file.

L.8.3.2. The electronic versions of spreadsheets shall be in Excel 2010 or later (.xls or .xlsx) format. The electronic spreadsheets shall not be compiled or password protected. All cells and formulas shall be visible, and unprotected. Offerors shall not establish links within these files.

L.8.3.3. All Offer data (e.g., graphs, figures, tables) shall be in a format capable of being highlighted, copied, and pasted into another application using any standard Windows software.

L.8.3.4. Each document must be less than 20MB in size and the file name should not exceed more than 50 characters in length (recommend using less than 50 characters file name and path combined). Document names cannot contain special characters such as ~ " # % & * : < > ? / \ { | }

L.9. TECHNICAL VOLUME INSTRUCTIONS

L.9.1. Offerors are encouraged to be succinct and economical in their presentation. Excessive volume and elaborate presentation are unnecessary. Tables of contents, and works cited and the Technical Appendices are not included in the page count.

L.9.2. The technical volume must not contain references to price/cost; however, resource information, such as data concerning labor hours and categories, materials, subcontracts, etc., must be contained in the technical volume so that your understanding of the scope of work may be evaluated. It must disclose your technical approach in sufficient detail to provide a clear and concise presentation that includes, but is not limited to, the requirements of the technical volume instructions. The volume shall contain a response to each of the factors and criteria identified in Section L and will be evaluated in accordance with Section M. Quotes which merely offer to conduct a project in accordance with the requirements of the Government's scope of work will not be eligible for award. The technical quote should reflect a clear understanding of the nature of the work being undertaken.

L.10. TECHNICAL VOLUME SECTIONS (VOLUME I)

L.10.1. ADMINISTRATIVE

L.10.1.1. TRANSMITTAL AND COVER LETTER

The Transmittal and Cover Letter must be signed by an officer authorized to make a binding commitment for the firm(s) making the Offer.

The letter shall include the following:

1. The RFQ Number;

2. DUNS number, CAGE code, and TIN;

3. Company Name mailing address, and website address;

4. Date submitted;

5. A statement to the effect that it is firm for a period of at least 90 days from the date of receipt thereof by the Government.

6. All of the above-cited information for each entity on the proposed team, if a team is proposed;

7. Type of Company (i.e., small business, 8(a), woman owned, veteran owned, etc.) as validated via the System for Award Management (SAM). All Offerors must register in SAM located at:

http://www.sam.gov/;

8. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

9. Names, titles, and phone and facsimile numbers and e-mail addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror's behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation and;

10. Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the quote. Quotes signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office;

11. In addition, the Offeror shall identify the company's anticipated Contractor Performance and Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) Contractor Representative, to include the individual's full name, telephone number and email address;

12. This letter shall include acknowledgement of all amendments issued by the Government; and

13. Offeror Summary Table: The Offeror shall complete the table below. The Offeror should include all subcontractors and team members who will be involved with the performance or management of the program work and should list all sites where the work will be performed. If a teaming or subcontracting arrangement is proposed, identify the work share, distribution elements, and ratios that each contractor will perform using the table below. Also provide a definition of the legal relationship between the entities if it is other than a Prime/subcontractor relationship.

Contractor Name (Indicate Prime, Team Member or

Sub)

Place of Performance/DUNS # if applicable

Brief Work Description and/or Program Responsibility

% of Total Proposed Price http://www.sam.gov/

L.10.1.2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Offeror shall provide an executive summary for the quote. In the executive summary, the Offeror should highlight the significant factors of its quote. The executive summary shall include a table of contents that delineates all sections of the quote, a matrix that maps each of the factors/sub-factors to a specific section/page/paragraph within the Offeror's quote, and assumptions, conditions, or exceptions. The table of contents and matrix shall contain hyperlinks to the referenced sections of the quote.

See Table C for a sample matrix.

TABLE C – Sample Matrix:

Evaluation Factor Reference Section in Offer Page in Offer Paragraph in Offer

Past Performance 22 Past Performance (22.1;

22.2; 22.3)

Tab H – pg. 1-6 Para. 1

Sub-factor 1 3.2 Management Approach

13.2 Quality Assurance

Tab B – pg. 2-5 Tab J – pg. 4-

Para. 5

Offerors must submit all (if any) assumptions, conditions, or exceptions with any of the terms and conditions of this solicitation including the Statement of Work. If not noted in this section of your Offer, it will be assumed that the Offeror proposes no assumptions for award, and agrees to comply with all of the terms and conditions as set forth herein and in the Statement of Work.

In the event that the Offeror is planning to propose a teaming, mentor/protégée, or a subcontracting relationship, narrative statements must also be included for the additional organizations, as well as a clear delineation of the type of work that they will be expected to perform.

L.10.2. TECHNICAL FACTOR

The information supplied shall be closely aligned with the procurement under consideration and shall be free from ambiguities.

Ambiguous statements or statements with dual meanings will be interpreted in the manner representing the best interest to the Government. The prime Offeror shall be held responsible for the validity of information supplied by potential subcontractors. While any and all pertinent information is essential to a successful technical Offer, it should be noted that voluminous Offers containing nonessential information are undesirable. This factor assesses the Offeror's capability to perform all areas required by this solicitation.

L.10.2.1. CRITERION 1: PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

The Offeror shall provide information on proposed staff experience consistent with required qualifications and qualifications necessary to adequately complete the assignment, including information about background and experience, and the positions they will fill. Specific examples are necessary. Identify key personnel, specialized non-key personnel, and other key managerial and technical staff. Provide brief resumes for Offeror identified key personnel and essential non-key personnel only. Letters of Commitment are required for all proposed subcontractor staff. (Resumes are limited to a total of three (3) pages)

Offerors shall demonstrate the proposed key personnel and specialized non-key personnel in terms of their 1) demonstrated experience and qualifications and 2) availability.

The Offeror shall also provide a matrix for the entire team in the following format:

NAME LABOR CATEGORY POSITION REQUIREMENT PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

John Doe Team Leader / Transport Expert

A minimum of fifteen (15) years' experience in relevant port infrastructure investments. A BS in relevant engineering field is required; a Master's degree in relevant engineering field is highly desirable. The candidate shall demonstrate working in both

22 years experience in relevant port infrastructure investments; Master's degree in Structural Engineering; ……..

Jane Doe Deputy Team Leader / Environmental Specialist

The Deputy Team leader should have an educational background in relevant field (i.e., civil or environmental engineering, environmental sciences (or equivalent).

Master's degree is preferred. He or she must have over fifteen (15) years' experience in conducting or managing ESIA studies for large scale infrastructure development projects

23 years experience in relevant port infrastructure investments; Master's degree in Structural Engineering; ……..

Submission of the matrix will be in accordance with Section L.8 Table B and submitted separately in MS Excel Format.

L.10.2.2. CRITERION 2: TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT APPROACH

The Offeror shall clearly describe their approach and methodology to be used and timeline to complete each of the tasks and associated deliverables. This quote shall, at a minimum, detail the following:

1. General description, key features, and benefits of the Offeror's proposed solution;

2. Demonstrated understanding of the SOW and its technical requirements;

3. Any anticipated major difficulties and problem areas, along with potential recommended approaches for their resolution; and

Description of management approaches, The technical approach shall provide demonstrated capability in the tasks identified in Section C.

Offerors shall describe how the proposed team is staffed and organized to deliver the requirement, notably how each proposed expert's background and experience provides the needed services stated under the requirement, and how the team as a whole will contribute to successful completion of work.

Offerors shall not repeat the tasks outlined under the scope of work; this section shall demonstrate an understanding of how the team was established to complete the assignment with a focus on the challenges of working the proposed assignment.

The Offeror shall describe the current management structure and supply an organization chart for executing this Contract.

Offerors shall describe the management and team structure, availability of resources, ability to timely deploy resources, and ability to perform the relevant highly specialized and technical activities to ensure successful execution of the identified tasks.

Personnel that meet the requirements for more than one position is highly desirable. Offerors will also address any anticipated limitations presented by COVID-19 and how the management and technical approach will resolve or work around these limitations.

Offerors shall also describe how the team overall holds the adequate Malawi-specific knowledge and experience in the land sector in order to ensure that the team as a whole will be able to complete the assignment in the time indicated.

L.10.2.3. CRITERION 3: CORPORATE CAPABILITY AND EXPERIENCE

Offers shall describe the experience and background of the Offeror and associated firms or joint ventures, and provide information to demonstrate that the Offeror has the capability in terms of facilities, and personnel required to accomplish the proposed work. The Offeror should describe its experience in managing and successfully completing projects similar to this Contract in terms of scope and complexity. This narrative shall include the following:

1. The Offeror must demonstrate it has the necessary capability and commitment to perform this contract. The Offeror must provide information concerning the corporation's origin, operational philosophy, facilities, resources (fiscal and physical), services and experience. The Offeror must specifically describe the impact on its capabilities in terms of resources, experience, expertise and organization structure in the event the Offeror is awarded this contract.

2. The Offeror must demonstrate the corporation's overall management approach for managing the contract, the contracting resources, and deliverables outlined in the RFQ. The Offeror shall indicate the Offeror's ability to manage and control a contract of this size and complexity.

3. The Offeror shall provide details about company resources including current service capability in terms of location, capacity, and experienced work force.

4. The Offeror shall provide a description of relevant current vendor relationships, including key subcontractor personnel. The Subcontract List shall list all subcontractors proposed for this project. Identify the specialty and project role of each.

5. The Offeror shall provide a minimum of one (1), with a maximum of three (3) examples of relevant contracts or task/call orders for similar experience in land, property rights, and land administration projects of similar size and nature for the each of the following items (each item requires at least one example):

a. Legal and Institutional Reform Assessment and Options

b. Leasehold Estate Lands Regularization

c. Customary Estate Lands Registration, Consolidation and Partnering

A relevant example/project/contract that encompasses multiple items is acceptable.

6. The Offeror shall demonstrate that it can attract highly qualified and capable resources to perform services in the various labor categories and to retain those resources over time to minimize the need for turnover and replacement of resources for the Government.

7. The Offeror shall demonstrate that it can provide multiple resources for the given labor categories.

The Offeror shall provide a hiring/screening/on-boarding plan to include detail description of employee screening/testing, background checks and performance review.

L.11. PAST PERFORMANCE VOLUME INSTRUCTIONS (VOLUME II)

Offerors will be evaluated on performance under existing contracts and performance on prior contracts. Quotes should note the difference between past performance and past experience. Past performance relates to quality and how well a contractor performed, while past experience is about the type and amount of work previously performed by a contractor.

Past performance information is available to Federal agencies through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting

System (CPARS). The government will be considering past performance information contained in CPARS to the greatest extent possible.

A maximum of five (5) performance references shall be submitted for contracts performed or completed within the past ten

(10) years. Past performance references can be for the contractor, predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience and/or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to the acquisition.

Each performance reference is limited to two (2) pages and shall include the following information:

a. Several points of contact (Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative and any other pertinent officials who can verify performance) - name, agency/company, address, phone number and email address

b. For contracts with the Federal Government, indicate whether the government has evaluated the contractor and past performance information is available through CPARS or whether the reference will be providing information via the past performance questionnaire (see Attachment J.3)

c. Contract title

d. Contract number (and task order number when applicable)

e. Contract type

f. Total contract value (including base & all options)

g. Project description and size information

h. If the past performance reference is for a subcontractor, identify the major or critical aspects of the requirement that they will perform

i. Relevancy to the statement of work for the subject solicitation

j. Did the contract include small business subcontract goals for small disadvantaged business concerns? If so, were the goals met?

k. Provide an explanation of problems, delays, cost overruns and corrective actions taken.

The following chart may be used to provide the required information:

PROJECT TITLE

CONTRACT NO. CONTRACT TYPE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

AWARDED TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE FINAL TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE

Includes base and option years

CONTRACTING OFFICER

NAME EMAIL PHONE NO. ALT. PHONE NO.

TECHNICAL POC

NAME EMAIL PHONE NO. ALT. PHONE NO.

Project description and size information

Relevancy to the statement of work for the subject solicitation

Did the contract include small business subcontract goals for small disadvantaged business concerns? If so, were the goals met?

Provide an explanation of problems, delays, cost overruns and corrective actions taken.

If the past performance reference is for a subcontractor, identify the major or critical aspects of the requirement that they will perform

For contracts that do not have performance information available through CPARS, Offerors are requested to provide the Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment J.1) directly to their reference. The reference should complete the questionnaire and submit information directly back to the Government via email to Michael Glimp, Contract Specialist, at glimpmd@mcc.gov by the closing date of this solicitation.

Past performance information is proprietary source selection information. The Government will only discuss past performance information directly with the entity or person that is being reviewed. If there is a problem with the proposed subcontractor's past performance, the prime can be notified of a problem, but no details may be discussed without the subcontractor's permission.

L.12. BUSINESS VOLUME INSTRUCTIONS (VOLUME III)

L.12.1 Transmittal (May be the same as submitted in Volume I)

L.12.2 Offerors shall include a completed copy of Section B of the solicitation in its quote. Business quotes shall include pricing for each contract line item (CLIN) specified in Section B as well as the cumulative price estimate for the entire contract.

L.12.3 Cost or Pricing Data

(a) Submission of certified cost or pricing data is not required.

L.12.4 DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

In accordance with FAR 3.808 Policy, Offerors shall submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities". The form can be accessed in the GSA Forms Library at:

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116430.

L.12.5 REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116430

A completed and executed copy of Section K - Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents, must be included as part of your business quote.

L.12.6 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE/MITIGATION

Offerors are required to identify actual and potential organizational conflicts of interest (OCI) related to the services described in the statement of work for itself, as well as employees, consultants and subcontractors proposed. This includes, but is not limited to:

• The existence of conflicting roles that might bias judgment; and

• Access to nonpublic information that will give the Offeror an unfair competitive advantage.

Offerors shall include an explanation of the process used to identify OCIs. If an actual or potential OCI is identified, the Offeror shall submit a mitigation plan as part of its quote.

Offerors shall submit with their quote an OCI affirmation, using the following language:

"I, (Name and Title), warrant that: 1) I am an official authorized to bind the entity; and 2) to the best of my knowledge and belief , actual and potential organizational conflicts of interest have been identified, and disclosed to the Contracting Officer (identify section of quote) as of (Date)."

L.12.7 QUOTE BIDDING ASSUMPTIONS

To assist Offerors in the preparation of their quotes, the Government presents the following bidding assumptions. Offeror's are expected to make an independent assessment of the resources required to perform the tasks described in Section C.

Offerors should use their own judgment based on their experience and approach to completion of this project to propose the price appropriate for the requirement.

TASKS

Position 1 2 3 5 6 7 8

Part I Part II

Total Total

Units days days days days days days days

Team Leader 30 10 10 10 30 10 10 10

Land and Property Rights Lawyer Expert

75 20 20 35 55 40 15

Land and Property Rights Lawyer Specialist

0 0

Land Administration Expert 1 85 30 20 35 40 30 10

Land Administration Expert 2 40 20 20 30 10 20

Land Administration IT Sytems Expert

10 10 15 15

Land Sector Public Finance Expert 1 70 30 20 20 35 20 15

Rights Regularization Operations Expert 1

10 10 40 20 20

Rights Regularization Operations Expert 2

0 40 20 20

Quantitative Data Analysis Expert 1 0 0

Quantitative Data Analysis Expert 2 0 0

Quantitative Data Analysis Specialist 1 0 0

Spatial Data Analysis Expert 1 10 10 10 10

Land-Related Resettlement Expert (PS 5)

0 80 80

Land-Related Environment Expert (PS 1)

0 55 55

Stakeholder Engagement Expert 0 20 20

Gender and Social Inclusion Expert 1 10 10 65 20 20 25

Reform Design Facilitation Expert 1 55 20 20 15 50 20 10 20

Reform Design Facilitation Specialist 1 35 10 10 15 20 10 10

Total -- Labor Days 430 140 120 170 585 150 155 150 130