21Q0053 Amend 0001 RFQ Conformed Copy.pdf

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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-21-0162

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0001 Base: Interpretation Service 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions DCO-PR-21-0162

IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R608 SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING NAICS Code: 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1001 OP 1: Interpretation Service 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 1 Option Time Date: 7/1/22 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days

IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2001 OP 2: Interpretation Service 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 2 Option Time Date: 7/1/23 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3001 OP 3: Interpretation Service 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 3 Option Time Date: 7/1/24 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4001 OP 4: Interpretation Service 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 4 Option Time Date: 7/1/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Clauses incorporated by reference

None

Clauses incorporated by full text

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this Request for Quote (RFQ) is to procure DCO Front Office (FO) Interpretation Service. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is conducted in accordance with FAR Parts 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

This requirement is set-aside for small business concerns under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code

541930 Translation and Interpretation Services with a size standard of $8,000,000 in average annual receipts.

The COVID-19 Pandemic is impacting MCC's Compact Development process. As of this solicitation posting, the extent of the impact remains unknown. Due to this uncertainty, various aspects of the requirement may change, e.g. the scope, period of performance, etc. The Government will determine the materiality of these changes to decide whether to engage the offerors for discussion.

NOTE: This document is created using an electronic contract writing system. There may be some system-generated spacing, formatting, and punctuation errors throughout the document, which unfortunately are outside the contracting official's control. Please clarify any questions with the MCC contracting officials within the terms of Section L of this solicitation.

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

The Government anticipates awarding a time-and-materials (T&M) contract. Multiple awards may be possible.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall furnish all personnel required to provide the services in accordance with Section C, Section H, and the terms and conditions herein. The total NTE amount includes labor and other direct costs to perform all required services.

Based on MCC's needs, the exact NTE amount is difficult to estimate; the contract NTE value may change through contract modification(s) during contract performance.

B.4 T&M Rates

Cost Type Unit Base Period

Option Period 1

Option Period 2

Option Period 3

Option Period 4

Interpreter

French Hour $ $ $ $ $

Indonesian Hour $ $ $ $ $

Spanish Hour $ $ $ $ $

Portuguese Hour $ $ $ $ $

Nepali Hour $ $ $ $ $

Project Manager Hour $ $ $ $ $

Technician Hour $ $ $ $ $

Video Platform Hosting Fee Each $ $ $ $ $

Tabletop Booth Each $ $ $ $ $

Interpreter Console with Headphone Mic

Each $ $ $ $ $

Transmitter and Radiators Each $ $ $ $ $

Audio Mixer Each $ $ $ $ $

Wireless Receiver with Headphone

Each $ $ $ $ $

Equipment Shipping Each $ $ $ $ $

This table may vary depending on the Offeror's quote.

Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

I. Introduction

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. Government corporation whose mission is to provide assistance, in the form of a Compact or Threshold, that will support economic growth and poverty reduction in carefully selected countries that demonstrate a commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. For more information on the MCC, please visit www.mcc.gov.

The United States of America acting through the Millennium Challenge Corporation has formed partnerships with some of the world's least developed countries through large, five-year Grant Programs referred to as Compacts/Thresholds. MCC administers these Compacts through the Millennium Challenge Accounts (MCAs) which are entities that are set up locally to manage and oversee all aspects of the Compact implementation.

Since inception, MCC has approved over $10 Billion in Poverty Reduction Compacts worldwide that support country-determined projects in such sectors as:

• agriculture and irrigation,

• transportation (roads, bridges, ports),

• water supply and sanitation,

• energy generation, distribution, and transmission

• hospitals and clinics,

• information Technology implementation

• finance and enterprise development,

• anticorruption initiatives,

• land rights and access, and

• schools and universities.

A large part of MCC's portfolio is focused on the infrastructure sector, particularly in transportation (including roads, bridges, and ports) and various building constructions, (commonly referred to as "civil works sector"), using contracts based on the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (commonly known as FIDIC, an acronym for its French name Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils) form of contract and MCC standard bidding documents for large and small works and design-build (see www.mcc.gov). Other significant portfolio elements include investments in energy and water sector infrastructure, which typically include civil works and information system procurements, as well as complex design and supervision contracts and related sector reform and technical assistance contracts.

Several MCC Compacts are in French-speaking countries.

II. Scope

The MCC Department of Compact Operations (DCO) hosts a series of online and in-person events to present critical themes related to gender and social inclusion in economic development programs, compact development, fiscal accountability as it relates to compacts, and a number of other highly technical areas pertaining to international development. Infrastructure colleges and forums are held at various times throughout the year, which provide the Millennium Challenge Accounts (MCA) and MCC Core Teams the opportunity to share experiences as they work through the Compact/Threshold projects. These events include facilitated discussion and learning across multiple country offices. While many of the services are anticipated to be French, there is the possibility for interpretation required in other languages, e.g., Indonesian, Spanish, (European) Portuguese, and Nepali.

MCC requires experienced language Interpretation service throughout each event to ensure active participation and learning file:/C:\Users\leeae\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\6DIWGEDQ\www.mcc.gov http://www.mcc.gov from non-English-speaking staff in partner countries. Language interpretation service is needed likely in both virtual and in-person (at MCC's Washington, DC Headquarters) settings.

The Contractor shall designate main point(s)-of-contact (POC(s)), Project Manager(s))—preferably only one Project Manager—with whom MCC can maintain ongoing communications about this requirement. This person or persons would be responsible for managing all aspects of this requirement, including recruiting interpreter(s), coordinating the events, overseeing the equipment installations and teardowns, providing a central POC to MCC, etc.

During the contract performance, MCC may need access to other languages than what's listed above: French, Indonesian, Spanish, (European Portuguese, and Nepali. In such case, MCC will work with the contractor to identify qualified interpreter(s) at a reasonable price. However, this contract is not a requirements contract, therefore MCC is not bound to use this contract for all our interpretation needs.

III. Virtual or Remote Simultaneous Interpretation MCC requires simultaneous language interpretation services for estimated six (6) or more online events each year. Each event lasts for about 1.5 to 2 hours. Up to 50 attendees will participate in each event. MCC will provide the details of event with a draft agenda 30 days prior to the event date. Contractor shall provide simultaneous language interpretation services, e.g., French to English and English to French, for the entire duration of each event without any breaks or interruptions.

Contractor shall:

• Create and host each event on the vendor's own video conferencing platform account that's capable of accommodating multiple attendees and multiple language audio channels. The platform can be Contractor's own proprietary software or a commercial platform, such as Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Team, etc. The Contractor is not expected to send invitations and handle communications with invitees.

• Provide all equipment necessary for the interpreter(s), such as laptop and headsets. This is only for the Contractor's interpreter(s). Attendees will use their own laptops to connect to the virtual event.

• Provide technology support related to the event platform to event facilitators and presenters 30 minutes prior to each event, such as how to load and present slides.

• Quickly address and resolve any technical difficulties during the session, such as restoring a session that crashes and muting attendees.

• Record the event and send recording to the MCC event planners upon conclusion.

Video Communication Platform

During a virtual event, MCC will require a video communication platform. This shall be provided by the Contractor. A commercial video communication platform is generally allowed, e.g., Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Team, etc. Any uncommon or unknown platform must be vetted by MCC Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to ensure a level of security. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with MCC during this verification process. Failure to provide a secure, working video communication platform may render this contract terminated for cause.

The Contractor shall deliver technical support (detailed guidelines or instructions) to event facilitators and presenters 30 minutes prior to each event. Such support is to allow the participants, speakers, and/or organizers to be able to conduct the event successfully. It is the Contractor's responsibility to request and conduct functionality tests, if deemed necessary. Such tests can take place any day prior to the scheduled event.

Due to the widespread of the new virtual work environment, the Contractor should remain up to date on new technological tools, applications, etc. for advanced engagements and cost savings to the Government.

IV. In-Person (Onsite) Simultaneous Interpretation

MCC requires simultaneous language interpretation services for estimated three (3) or more in-person events each year. Each event lasts estimated 3-5 days for up to 8 hours a day. Up to 60 attendees will participate at the MCC Headquarters in Washington, DC. MCC will provide the details of event with a draft agenda 30 days prior to the event date. The contractor shall provide onsite simultaneous language interpretation (e.g., French to English and English to French), equipment, and technical support for each event for audiences from multiple non-English-speaking countries.

The MCC Headquarters is located at 1099 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. Exact room(s) will be provided in the draft agenda.

Contractor shall:

• Provide simultaneous language interpretation services, e.g., French to English and English to French, for 8-hour event without interruptions at MCC Headquarters in Washington, DC. Short, intermittent breaks will be scheduled into these events.

• Set up, run, and take down interpretation equipment without causing any damage.

The Contractor shall provide, set up, run, and take down equipment needed for the interpretation service. The Contractor shall, at a minimum, provide the following equipment when providing onsite simultaneous interpretation support:

• Tabletop booth,

• Interpreter console with headphone mic,

• Transmitter and radiators,

• Audio mixer,

• Wireless receiver with headphone, and

• Equipment shipping.

The Contractor shall provide all the additional items necessary, e.g., wiring, adapters, etc., for the event. All equipment shall be in good working condition to ensure that services are not disrupted or diminished in quality due to poor quality and/or performance. The Contractor should consider bringing backup equipment in case of equipment failure.

The Contractor may be required to provide video conference platform similar to virtual events (see III. Virtual or Remote Simultaneous Interpretation).

Although MCC currently estimates about 3 in-person events per year, this may drastically change consider the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. MCC may ultimately host additional virtual events in lieu of in-person events.

V. Rescheduling or Cancellation

It may be possible and necessary from time to time for MCC to reschedule or cancel an event. MCC will do our best to notify the contractor at least 14 days prior to the need for a rescheduling or cancellation.

VI. Deliverables

Deliverable 1: Finalized event instructions and login information at least seven (7) days prior to each event.

Deliverable 2: Contact information of each interpreter for each event, including name, email, and phone number, at least seven (7) days prior to each event.

Deliverable 3: Detailed equipment list, including quantity, common name, brand name, and model number, at least seven

(7) days prior to each event.

VII. Country

Any MCC-eligible country, including, but not limited to, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesia, Lesotho, Morocco, Niger, Sierra Leone, Timor-Leste, Togo, and Tunisia.

Section D - Packaging and Marking

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 GENERAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Inspection and acceptance of all items and services under this contract will be accomplished by the COR and/or PM. The COR and/or PM shall notify the contracting office promptly after the specified date of delivery of services not received or not conforming to statement of work. Unless extenuating circumstances exist, the notification should be made not later than 30 days after the specified date of delivery. If the Contracting Officer determines that services, work or materials being furnished do not meet the required standards, the Government shall follow the Disputes clause prescribed in FAR 52.212-4.

Quality Assurance

The contractor shall have in place and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) that covers, as a minimum how the contractor intends to meet the requirements of all performance objectives, monitor and proactively manage contract's requirements. Given the nature of the assignment, MCC may rely, in part, on the findings of the contractor in the event of an audit of its oversight of the program. Therefore documentation of the process, methodology and raw results, in addition to the stated deliverables, is critical. It shall also include the mechanism by which the Government will be notified of performance related incidents that are likely to affect quality of services or impact mission accomplishment. Any proposed changes to the QCP shall be provided to the Contracting Officer for review and comment no later than 10 working days prior to the effective date of the proposed changes.

E.2 DELIVERABLES ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Deliverables are associated with the tasks identified above. All reports, plans and analyses are to be submitted in English.

Deliverables will be provided in electronic copy using WINDOWS based MS-Office products including WORD for text, data tables in EXCEL, appropriate MS-Office 2010 or later versions of programs for exhibits, and schedules using MS-Project. No macros shall be used. Files containing graphs, flowcharts or diagrams should be submitted in PDF printable version. Digital photo files should be submitted in JPG format.

Acceptance Criteria

The deliverables will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

• Thoroughness and timeliness in complying with all the elements in the tasks specified.

• Quality and clarity of analyses and work produced.

• Timeliness and efficacy of communications with relevant counterparts at MCC and other relevant organizations.

• All reports should be written in excellent English with accurate information and readable format.

• The MCC team will review all submitted deliverables, and comments will be provided back to the Contractor within five business days; if additional time is required, the Contractor will be notified. As practicable, the Contractor will incorporate all comments into the final deliverables and resubmit for formal acceptance within five business days.

Formal acceptance of project deliverables will be provided by the MCC CO, COR, and/or PM in writing, over email, within five business days of submission; if additional time is required the Contractor will be notified. As needed, additional comments will be provided to the team to incorporate.

Section F - Delivery or Performance

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

7/1/21 6/30/22 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

WASHINGTON

US 20005

Line Item: 1001

7/1/22 6/30/23 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

Line Item: 2001

7/1/23 6/30/24 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

Line Item: 3001

7/1/24 6/30/25 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

Line Item: 4001

7/1/25 6/30/26 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation

1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The estimated period of performance is from 1 July 2021 through 30 June 2026:

Base: 1 July 2021 – 31 June 2022

Option Period 1: 1 July 2022 – 31 June 2023

Option Period 2: 1 July 2023 – 31 June 2024

Option Period 3: 1 July 2024 – 31 June 2025

Option Period 4: 1 July 2025 – 31 June 2026

F.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall perform services at their facilities and at the MCC Headquarters in Washington, DC (depending on the type of event).

F.3 DELIVERABLES

At a minimum, the following deliverables will be required:

Deliverables

1 Finalized event instructions and login information at least seven (7) days prior to each event.

2 Contact information of each interpreter for each event, including name, email, and phone number, at least seven (7) days prior to each event.

3 Detailed equipment list, including quantity, common name, brand name, and model number, at least seven (7) days prior to each event.

F.4 MCC TECHNICAL DIRECTION

(a) Performance of the work under this contract is subject to the written technical direction of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Project Monitors (PMs), who shall be specifically appointed with responsibilities identified by the Contracting Officer in writing in accordance with MCC policy. "Technical direction" means a directive to the Contractor that approves approaches, solutions, designs, or refinements; fills in details or otherwise completes the general description of work or documentation items; shifts emphasis among work areas or tasks; or furnishes similar instruction to the Contractor.

Technical direction includes requiring studies and pursuit of certain lines of inquiry regarding matters within the general tasks and requirements in Section C of this contract, and any resulting Contract.

(b) The COR and PMs do not have the authority to, and shall not, issue any instruction purporting to be technical direction that—

(1) Constitutes an assignment of additional work outside the scope of this contract;

(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the Changes Clause;

(3) Constitutes a basis for any increase or decrease in the total estimated contract cost, the fixed fee (if any), or the time required for contract performance;

(4) Changes any of the expressed terms, conditions, or specifications of the contract; or

(5) Interferes with the Contractor's rights to perform the terms and conditions of the contract.

(c) Technical direction may be oral or in writing; however, the COR or PM shall confirm oral direction in writing within five workdays.

(d) The Contractor shall proceed promptly with the performance of technical direction duly issued by the COR or PM in the manner prescribed by this clause and within the COR/PM's authority. If, in the Contractor's opinion, any instruction or direction by the COR/PM falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (b) of this clause, the Contractor shall not proceed and shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing within five workdays after receiving it (either orally or in writing, whichever comes first) and shall request the Contracting Officer to take action as described in this clause. Upon receiving this notification, the Contracting Officer shall either issue an appropriate contract modification within a reasonable time or advise the Contractor in writing within 30 days that the instruction or direction is—

(1) Rescinded in its entirety; or

(2) Within the requirements of the contract and does not constitute a change under the changes clause of the contract, and that the Contractor should proceed promptly with its performance.

(e) A failure of the Contractor and Contracting Officer to agree that the instruction or direction is both within the requirements of the contract and does not constitute a change under the changes clause, or a failure to agree upon the contract action to be taken with respect to the instruction or direction, shall be subject to the Disputes Clause of this contract.

(f) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor in response to any direction given by any person other than the Contracting Officer, COR, or PM shall be at the Contractor's risk.

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

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

COTR Office Address

MCC-HQ

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

IPP-001 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system using the "Bill to Agency" of Interior Business Center - FMD.

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve prior to the contract award date, but no more than 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date.

Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

(End of Custom 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.

(End of clause)

MCC 52.242-70 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT RATING SYSTEM (CPARS)

REGISTRATION (AUG 2011)

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.csd.disa.mil/cparsmain.htm. An evaluation of contractor performance using the CPARS is mandatory for all contract actions exceeding $150,000, 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.

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1. REQUIRED RESOURCES

The Contractor shall provide all interpreter(s), Project Manager, technicians, and, as needed, equipment to carry out successful interpretation service for every event required by MCC.

The Contractor shall provide a reasonable number of professional, experienced, and qualified interpreters for all events. The Contractor shall follow the industry standards and consider the length of each event to determine how many interpreters needs to be engaged.

The Contractor shall designate point(s)-of-contact (POC(s)), Project Manager(s)—preferably only one Project Manager—with whom MCC can maintain ongoing communications about this requirement. This person or persons would be responsible for managing all aspects of this requirement, including recruiting interpreter(s), coordinating the events, overseeing the equipment installations and teardowns, providing a central POC to MCC, etc.

The technicians will be responsible for safely and efficiently setting up and tearing down the equipment. They may also assist with technology setup and troubleshooting.

MCC 52.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) AND/OR PROJECT MONITOR

(PM) (JULY 2012)

(a) The Contracting Officer may designate a Government representative to act as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Project Monitor (PM) to perform functions under the contract such as review and/or inspection and acceptance of supplies, services, including construction, and other functions of a technical nature. The Contracting Officer will provide a written notice of such designation to the COR and/or PM and the Contractor. The designation letters will set forth the authorities and limitations of the COR and/or PM under the contract.

(b) Modifications to this contract are effective only if reduced to writing and executed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor is specifically prohibited from performing any work that is outside the scope of this contract without the approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer cannot authorize the COR or any other representative to sign documents (i.e., contracts, contract modifications, etc.) that require the signature of the Contracting Officer.

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MCC 52.203-70 CONTRACTOR NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (MAY 2017)

All contractor employees or independent contractors engaged in this contract shall provide a non-disclosure agreement as follows signed by the individual contractor/consultant and, if a contractor employee, by the contractor's contract administrator:

NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

I, _________ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will not divulge any information, whether obtained orally or in writing from, or data maintained by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to any unauthorized person for any purpose. I will not directly or indirectly use, or allow the use of Confidential Information for any other purpose other than that directly associated with my officially assigned duties for MCC.

Further, I will not directly or indirectly reveal or cause to be revealed the nature or content of any _________, except to authorized personnel.

I am aware that the unauthorized use of information may be a violation of law and this Agreement.

Company or Subcontractor

Understand that authorized persons refer only to persons assigned to a project requiring access to Confidential Information or directly in the line of management over the project requiring access to the data.

[signatory]

Contract Administrator Date

MCC 52.204-70 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL - FEBRUARY 2019

A. Compliance with MCC Safety and Security Regulations at MCC Headquarters

1. Personal services contractors (PSCs) and contract employees including those working for subcontractors shall be subject to and abide by all MCC safety and security policy and procedures while on MCC premises, and satisfy applicable requirements for fitness to perform work for or on behalf of MCC, personnel security, and obtaining an MCC Photo Identification (ID) Badge.

2. MCC may impose applicable criminal, civil and/or administrative sanctions, including removal, suspension, termination or suspension of access to information, information systems, or MCC facilities, against any PSC or contractor employee who fails to adequately protect classified national security information or sensitive information, including such information designated as Controlled Unclassified Information, from unauthorized disclosure. The sanctions imposed are under the authority of the applicable laws, regulations, Government-wide and MCC policies.

B. PSC and Contract Employee Fitness and MCC Photo ID Badge Requirements

1. The following are requirements for a PSC or contractor employee who works under this contract and requires access to any of the following: MCC Headquarters, MCCNet, Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU), Foreign Government Information (FGI) or any other designated sensitive information (such as classified national security information and Controlled Unclassified Information under 32 CFR Part 2002).

a. Such an individual must be:

i. A U.S. citizen or have Permanent Resident Status in the U.S;

ii. Screened for fitness to work for or on behalf of MCC;

iii. Determined by MCC to be fit to work for or on behalf of MCC; and

iv. Determined eligible to be issued an MCC Photo Identification Badge.

b. In addition, if the individual is not a U.S. citizen for or in a position designated as moderate or high risk (i.e., a public trust position), the individual must have been residing, working and/or attending an educational institution in the U.S. for at least three, years.

c. MCC may allow such an individual to perform services under this contract based on: (1) a favorable suitability/fitness screening as an interim fitness determination, and (2) a favorable interim credentialing determination for issuance of an MCC Photo ID Badge, as applicable. An interim fitness determination does not satisfy requirement a. iii.) of this paragraph, and an interim credentialing determination does not satisfy requirement a. iv.) of this paragraph.

d. An investigation for an individual's fitness will be required to satisfy requirement a. iii.) except whenever the individual already has an investigation on file that meets the requirements for an investigation based on all applicable position designation(s) for the individual that satisfies/satisfy guidelines issued by the Suitability and Credentialing Executive Agent (SuitCredEA), the Security Executive Agent (SecEA) and the individual has been working for or on behalf of a Federal agency continuously for at least one year in one or more Federal positions or as a contractor employee that was/were subject to suitability or fitness investigation satisfying guidelines issued by the Suitability and Credential Executive Agent. However, no exception to the investigation requirement will be granted whenever MCC obtains new information in connection with the individuals that calls into question the individual's fitness under the criteria for suitability in 5 CFR 731.202. The investigation required will be based on position designation performed by MCC in accordance with 5 CFR 731 and 5 CFR 1400.

2. PSCs and contractor employees for or in public trust positions are subject to reinvestigation for fitness within the timeframe specified by the SuitCredEA.

3. A PSC or contractor employee whose position risk designation increases due to reassignment or change in job duties or responsibilities, is subject to the fitness investigation requirements for the higher risk position at the time the position designation is changed. If the position with the higher risk designation is the same one occupied by the individual, the individual may remain in the position while the investigation is being conducted; otherwise, the individual may not perform services under this contract in the new capacity until the requirements of B.1. of this clause are satisfied. Any upgrade in the investigation required for the new risk level will be initiated by MCC within 14 calendar days of the reassignment or change in job duties or responsibilities.

4. Fitness determinations will be made by MCC using the criteria and guidelines for making suitability determinations in 5 CFR 731.202 and related guidelines of the SuitCredEA. When no new investigation is required, MCC may determine an individual unfit when the investigative record on file for the individual shows conduct that is incompatible with the core duties of the relevant position by applying the criteria and guidelines referenced in this paragraph.

5. If a PSC or contractor employee develops one or more issues with respect to the criteria in 5 CFR 731.202 prior to any required investigation or reinvestigation, MCC may conduct an investigation at any time sufficient to resolve the issues and determine the individual's fitness to work for or on behalf of MCC.

6. Interim and final determinations on eligibility to be issued a MCC Photo ID Badge will be made by MCC based on the SuitCredEA's criteria in "Final Credentialing Standards for Issuing Personal Identity Verification Cards" or it latest successor.

7. Contractor, including any PSC, is required to have all affected personnel complete appropriate security forms, including a signed Personal Information Request Form (PIRF) and a signed form OF 306 Declaration for Federal Employment, which are to be signed and faxed to MCC DIS at 202-521-3590. Candidates for PSC positions must also include a copy of their resume in the fax transmission that includes the PIRF and OF 306. In addition, individuals subject to fitness investigation or reinvestigation must complete a Standard Form 85P or 85P-S (as specified by MCC Domestic and International Security (DIS)) and related signature releases, supplemental forms; and submit to fingerprint imaging within seven (7) days after receiving a DIS e-mail request for the documents. MCC DIS will provide the necessary forms, which must be submitted using an on-line system on the Internet. (Also see "Contract Award" below.)

8. MCC Photo ID Badges will only be issued to individuals determined eligible to be issued one and who attend a scheduled MCC Orientation Program and Security Briefing.

9. Whenever MCC determines an individual is unfit or ineligible to be issued a MCC Photo ID Badge, the Contracting Officer (CO) or CO's Representative (COR) will notify the contractor's contractual point of contact (POC) in writing of the decision and, whenever applicable, that accesses to MCC facilities and information systems have been terminated. Subsequent to issuance of these notifications, contractors are required to provide MCC a suitable replacement; and PSCs and contractors are responsible, whenever applicable, for the return of the subject individual's MCC Photo ID Badge and any MCC equipment that was issued to the individual.

C. Personnel Security Requirements for PSCs Paid Directly by MCC

1. PSCs directly paid by MCC without interim national security eligibility granted by MCC or national security eligibility at least at the level required for the position, duties, or work activities specified as requiring such eligibility, including that for access to classified national security information, by this contract are prohibited from rendering services under this contract.

2. MCC will determine national security eligibility for all PSCs to whom MCC makes direct payments for services rendered and whose position requires such eligibility as approved by the appropriate MCC department vice president-level executive.

MCC will: (1) make eligibility determinations based on a background investigation that meets the requirements issued by the SecEA; (2) determine whether a previously-performed investigation satisfies the investigative requirements using guidelines issued by the Office of Management and Budget or the SecEA; and (3) adjudicate personnel security background investigations or any other information related to determining national security eligibility using the criteria in Security Executive Agent Directive 4, National Security Adjudicative Guidelines, or its latest successor.

3. A PSC granted national security eligibility by MCC is subject to a personnel security reinvestigation by MCC within the timeframe specified by the SecEA.

4. MCC may at any time perform a personnel security reinvestigation of a PSC to whom it has granted national security eligibility.

5. MCC may administratively withdraw national security eligibility it has granted whenever it determines such eligibility is no longer needed. MCC may administratively downgrade a Top Secret security clearance holder's clearance to Secret whenever it determines the holder no longer needs access to Top Secret information.

6. Whenever a personnel security investigation or reinvestigation is required, PSCs and PSC candidates will submit to MCC DIS, personnel security background investigation forms, including a PIRF, OF 306, a copy of their resume, a Questionnaire for National Security Positions (SF 86), signature releases and supplemental forms, and submit to fingerprint imaging used to access reports from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other national databases.

7. In exceptional circumstances MCC may grant interim national security eligibility with access to classified information at the Secret level to a PSC directly paid by MCC while a personnel security background investigation is in progress based on favorable adjudication of previously-completed personnel security investigations or reinvestigations, the PSC's OF 306, resume, SF 86 submission, and any other relevant information.

8. MCC will not grant national security eligibility to any individual determined ineligible to be issued a MCC Photo ID Badge or unfit.

9. PSCs to whom MCC grants national security eligibility will not be issued a security clearance and, consequently, will not be permitted access to classified information, until the individual attends an MCC Security Clearance Briefing and signs a Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement (SF 312).

10. Whenever MCC determines an individual not eligible for national security eligibility, the Contracting Officer (CO) or CO's Representative (COR) will notify the contractor's contractual point of contact (POC) in writing of the MCC determination(s) and, whenever applicable, that accesses to MCC facilities and information systems have been terminated. MCC will process such individuals in accordance with §5.2 of Executive Order 12968, "Review Proceedings for Denials or Revocations of Eligibility for Access". Subsequent to issuance of these notifications, contractors are required to provide MCC a suitable replacement; and PSCs and contractors are responsible, whenever applicable, for the return of the subject's MCC Photo ID Badge and any MCC equipment that was issued to the individual.

D. Personnel Security Requirements for Contractor employees and Other PSCs

1. Contractor employees and PSCs not directly compensated by MCC without a national security eligibility or interim eligibility at least at the level required for the position, duties, or work activities specified as requiring such eligibility, including that for access to classified national security information and occupy a sensitive position (as defined in 5 CFR 732), by this contract are prohibited from rendering services under this contract.

2. Contractor employees and PSCs not directly compensated by MCC requiring national security eligibility to perform work for MCC must hold one at the appropriate level in accordance with the policy and procedures of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP, Executive Oder 12829, as amended) and the NISP policy and procedures of the Department of Defense.

Such individuals granted national security eligibility who are assigned to or visit MCC headquarters or overseas MCC/Resident Country Director offices (i.e., where access to classified national security information is required), must have their eligibility/security clearances or interim security clearances certified using a visit authorization request. The contractor shall submit all employee visit authorization requests to DIS via fax to 202-521-3590, along with a PIRF and form OF 306 completed and signed by each contractor employee or PSC.

3. Contractors and subcontractors shall notify the CO and COR of all terminations of their employees (with respect to their MCC service) who possess MCC Photo ID Badges, have access to MCC information systems, or any MCC IT equipment; and in addition, contractors and subcontractors shall notify the CO and COR of all contractor employees proposed to replace those terminated employees terminated by providing the information for employees required in section G. of this clause.

E. Work Performance

The contractor shall prescreen all their employee candidates for MCC service covered under this clause to ensure they initially possess the necessary investigation and clearance requirements. In addition, the contractor is responsible to periodically, at least annually, review their employees' background and work performance to ensure that nothing has occurred which may negatively impact or jeopardize their employees' eligibility for an MCC Photo ID Badge, favorable fitness determination, and security clearance, whichever are applicable.

Unless otherwise provided herein, in no event will the need for MCC to process investigations and clearances (including physical on-site access at MCC facilities) be considered an excusable delay under the contract. In addition, the need to replace contractor employees determined by the MCC to be ineligible for any reason will not be considered an excusable delay.

Failure to comply with the contractor employee investigation and clearance requirements herein may result in termination of the contract for default.

F. Contract Award

Within two (2) business days after notice of award from the contracting officer, contractor shall propose a list of all contractor employees and subcontractor employees working under the contract (unless otherwise stated in the contract) including the information and documentation required herein. This requirement does not include clerical or administrative support staff (unless otherwise stated in the contract).

The list shall include each employee's full name, work and home addresses, work and personal e-mail addresses, work and personal telephone numbers and personal cell telephone numbers. This list shall state and justify the level of access each contractor candidate will require; that is, access to MCC headquarters, access to sensitive information, MCCNet access, or no access privileges. In addition, the contractor will provide a central point-of-contact regarding investigation and clearance issues. If the contractor has documentation which provides evidence of a contractor employee's previous or current background investigation and/or clearance status, the contractor will provide the employee's investigations/clearance status to MCC DIS via fax to 202-521-3590 in the form of a Visit Letter.