95332421Q0059 RFQ Amend 0002.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

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2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

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4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

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7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE 17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

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TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

RFQ IFB RFP

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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QUANTITY

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(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

OFFER

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

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NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 3/2005) BACK

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QUANTITY

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RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

95332421Q0059

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-21-0189

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0001 Base: Direct Labor 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

2087 Hours of Direct Labor, Excluding Compensatory Time

Purchase Requisitions DCO-PR-21-0189

IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R499 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0002 Base: Employer FICA (7.65% of Direct Labor)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions DCO-PR-21-0189

IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0003 Base: Other Direct Cost (ODC) 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions DCO-PR-21-0189

IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1001 OP1: Direct Labor 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

2087 Hours of Direct Labor, Excluding Compensatory Time

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 1 Option Time Date: 12/5/22 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1002 OP1: Employer FICA (7.65% of Direct Labor)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 1 Option Time Date: 12/5/22 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R497 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1003 OP1: Other Direct Cost (ODC) 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 1 Option Time Date: 12/5/22 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2001 OP 2: Direct Labor 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

2087 Hours of Direct Labor, Excluding Compensatory Time

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 2 Option Time Date: 12/5/23 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2002 OP2: Employer FICA (7.65% of Direct Labor)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 2 Option Time Date: 8/23/23 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2003 OP2: Other Direct Cost (ODC) 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 2 Option Time Date: 12/5/23 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3001 OP3 : Direct Labor 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

2087 Hours of Direct Labor, Excluding Compensatory Time

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 3 Option Time Date: 12/5/24 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3002 OP3: Employer FICA (7.65% of Direct Labor)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 3 Option Time Date: 12/5/24 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3003 OP3: Other Direct Cost (ODC) 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 3 Option Time Date: 12/5/24 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

4001 OP4: Direct Labor 0

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

2087 Hours of Direct Labor, Excluding Compensatory Time

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 4 Option Time Date: 12/5/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4002 OP4: Employer FICA (7.65% of Direct Labor)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 4 Option Time Date: 12/5/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

4003 OP4: Other Direct Cost (ODC) 0

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 4 Option Time Date: 12/5/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Clauses incorporated by reference

None

Clauses incorporated by full text

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

B.1. Limitation of Funds – Incrementally Funded Contracts

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

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

Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

Section C Announcement Number: 95332421Q0059

Title: DCO Land and Agricultural Economy (LAE) Associate Director (AD) Full-Time PSC

Position Information: Full-Time Personal Services Contractor (PSC)

One (1) one-year (2,087 hours per year), renewable for up to 4 years at the sole discretion of the Government.

Pay Band: 3B $100,000 - $165,900 ($47.92 - $79.49 per hour) https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands

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

Closing Date for Questions: 05:00 PM Eastern Time, October 15, 2021

Questions must be submitted via email to M. Kamal Ayub, ayubmk@mcc.gov, and Andrew Lee, leeae@mcc.gov.

Submission Deadline: 05:00 PM Eastern Time, October 31, 2021

Submissions must be submitted via email to M. Kamal Ayub, ayubmk@mcc.gov, and Andrew Lee, leeae@mcc.gov.

Position Security Level: Noncritical-Sensitive/Moderate Risk (T3)

Who May Be Considered: U.S. citizens

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

Type of Contract: Time-and-material (T&M) with One (1) One-Year Base Period and Four (4) One-Year Option Periods.

Multiple awards may result from this solicitation.

Amendment 0001: The purpose of this Amendment 0001 is as follows:

1. Extend the Closing Date for Questions to 05:00PM Eastern Time, Oct 15, 2021.

2. Extend the RFQ submission deadline to 5:00pm Eastern Time, October 31, 2021.

3. Change the Period of Performance from Line Item 0001 – Line Item 4003 per the updated RFQ submission deadline.

4. Move the French Requirement from Required Qualification to Desired Qualification.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Amendment 0002: The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to answer the questions submitted by an interested offeror.

1. Is "System for Award Management" SAM-registration required as part of the application process, or only a required step to take at a later time, if/once hired/accepted?

Answer: Active SAM-Registration is a key requirement for the position.

This requirement originates from FAR52.204-7(b)(1), "An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation."

2. On the Biodata form, in Section 4 - "Contractor Proposed Salary": I surmise the proposed salary will likely depend on details we would discuss in an interview conversation (i.e. whether and when relocation is necessary). So, on the Biodata form on Section 4: Is "negotiable" an acceptable response to the "Contractor Proposed Salary" question?

Answer: Per the RFQ. Salary will be in the Pay Band: 3B $100,000 - $165,900 ($47.92 - $79.49 per hour). Offer of Salary will be made considering your matching qualifications, past experience and performance. Reimbursement for relocation does not currently exist in the announcement. The Bio-Data Form must be fully completed including a proposed hourly rate & signed for the submission to be considered. A Bio-Data Form without a proposed hourly rate and/or signature may cause https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands mailto:ayubmk@mcc.gov mailto:leeae@mcc.gov mailto:ayubmk@mcc.gov mailto:leeae@mcc.gov you to not be considered. The salary will not be discussed during the technical part of the evaluation/interview. Instead, based on your offer, we may engage in a negotiation depending on your relevant past experience.

3. Bio Data Form - Section 12 - "MCA Involvement": Would it be correct to assume that this is referring to any currently planned (i.e. currently-contracted) MCA work, and not referring to the scope of work of the PSC description I'm currently applying for?

Answer: All PSC candidates must disclose any current and past experience working directly for or with the MCA. This includes currently planned MCA work as well as those works related to the statement of work from the PSC solicitation. This is to verify if there would be any conflict of interest.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. Introduction and Background

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

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

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

2. Scope of Position

This position is located in the Department of Compact Operations, Sector Operations Division, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). MCC is a U.S. Government corporation whose mission is to provide assistance that will support economic growth and poverty reduction in eligible developing countries. To be eligible countries must demonstrate a commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. To receive assistance, eligible countries are required to enter into a public agreement (Compact) with the MCC that includes a multi-year plan for achieving shared development objectives and the responsibilities of each country in achieving those objectives, regular benchmarks to measure progress, multi-year financial plan, and a plan to ensure accountability for the use of MCA assistance.

MCC is authorized to contract with an individual as a personal services contractor (PSC) under the authority of section 614(a)

(8) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 (MCA).

This position is not authorized to supervise any Federal employees.

3. Personal Services Contract

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

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

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

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

2) Principal tools and equipment furnished by the Government.

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

4) Comparable services, meeting comparable needs, are performed in the same or similar agencies using civil service https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar personnel.

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

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

i. Adequately protect the Government's interest;

ii. Retain control of the function involved; or

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

4. Key Requirements

Awardee must satisfy the following key requirements:

• U.S. citizenship.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

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

• Domestic and international travel may be required.

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

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

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

• The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is precluded from permitting Personal Services Contractors

(PSCs)-- from permanently working overseas without Chief of Mission Authority or an approved Domestic Employee Teleworking Overseas (DETO) Agreement.

5. Duties

a) Major Duties and Responsibilities

Compact Development

As the sector lead, participates in interdisciplinary teams to assess country compact proposals performing a variety of assignments to include: Analysis of country concept papers.

1. Analysis of country concept papers.

2. Analysis of country proposals including specific recommendations for improvements (e.g., Proposals for compliance with sector due diligence guidelines, sector best practices, MCC's economic analysis, and monitoring and evaluation guidelines, and recommendations for plans, identification of critical policy and other conditions required for project sustainability, etc).

3. Expert consultation in researching, analyzing, and developing authoritative solutions for complex issues regarding proposed compact programs.

4. Analysis and refinement of budget and financial data/information.

5. Evaluation of risk and mitigating measures.

6. Technical input and support in the development of economic analysis and ERR models.

7. Negotiations with host country counterparts to address and resolve issues during the program development and review process.

8. Preparation of presentations of proposed programs to MCC senior management and Board of Directors, including relevant sections of Investment Memos and corresponding supporting documentation for IMC and Board Review;

and,

9. Support as appropriate during compact negotiations and finalization of compact terms and conditions.

Compact Implementation

As sector and/or project lead on a project or activity in compact implementation phase, monitor implementation progress and provide technical oversight and support to MCA counterparts.

http://www.sam.gov

Responsibilities include:

1. Per MCC clearance matrix and standards of clearance, review and clear all documents requiring MCC non-objection. These include procurement documents such as RFP and evaluation reports; Quarterly Disbursement Requests (QDR); Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plans; and other exceptional documents such as proof of compliance with Condition Precedents (CP's);

2. Develop strategy (and budget) with appropriate members of the Country Team for Project implementation oversight, approve consultants' SOW, monitor, and provide feedback on consultants' performance and review due diligence financial reports.

3. Monitor MCA Project Teams' adherence to procurement plan and timeline.

4. Monitor and track progress of MCA Project Team's efforts to adhere to CP achievement schedule, and support MCA to assure and verify satisfaction of CP requirements.

5. Participate in regular coordination meetings with Country Team members and MCA counterparts.

6. Monitor and report on project process and non-routine events (potential "red flags") at regular Country Team meetings.

7. Quality assurance on MCA development of all key Procurement Terms of Reference.

8. Travel as needed to provide Project oversight, technical support and coaching to the appropriate MCA team members.

9. Identify capacity "gaps" and provide input to development of capacity building strategy for MCA Project Team;

and,

10. Draft project related portions of the Internal Program Review (IPR) and communicate with MCA counterparts' key findings and concerns as appropriate.

Practice Group

Communicate and consult with the appropriate Practice Lead as appropriate and participate actively in the relevant Practice Area to:

1. Ensure consistency and quality of professional practice in accordance with and in compliance with MCC's statutory requirements.

2. Support the continuing development of professional expertise at MCC in relevant and related practice areas.

3. Support continued learning, sharing and dissemination of information among all staff, and innovation in selected professional areas across MCC; and,

4. Provide guidance to management in the development of policies and advice on "best practice" standards in specified professional areas and lead the development of such policies and standards when requested by management.

Other Responsibilities

1. As assigned, participates in Technical Evaluation Panels and serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

2. Contributes to the improvement of operational procedures, compiles and analyzes data and supports both internal external reporting and communication.

3. Prepares background, analysis, and recommendations for senior management use at meetings, external events, and other forums.

4. Consults with all levels of management, other federal agencies, and international development stakeholders, as appropriate.

5. Maintains awareness of MCC's internal regulations and guidelines as well as other relevant regulatory materials.

6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

b) Travel

The incumbent will be required to undertake est. 4-8 international trips annually.

c) Supervisory Controls

As an authority in the analysis and evaluation of programs and issues, the employee is subject only to administrative and policy direction concerning overall project priorities and objectives. The employee is typically delegated complete responsibility and authority to plan, schedule, and carry out major projects concerned with the analysis and evaluation of programs or organizational effectiveness. Analyses, evaluations, and recommendations developed by the employee are normally reviewed by management officials only for potential influence on broad agency policy objectives and program goals. Findings and recommendations are normally accepted without significant change.

d) Guidelines

Guidelines consist of broad administrative and program policy statements, basic legislation, related court decisions, or local laws that require extensive interpretation. The employee uses judgment and discretion in determining intent, and in interpreting and revising existing policy and regulatory guidance for use by others within or outside the employing organization. The employee is recognized as an expert in the development and/or interpretation of guidance on program planning and evaluation in a specialized area.

e) Complexity

The employee analyzes interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of substantive mission-oriented programs. He or She develops detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration of programs, and/or develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Decisions concerning planning, organizing, and conducting studies are complicated by conditions, such as conflicting program goals and objectives.

Options, recommendations, and conclusions take into account and give appropriate weight to uncertainties about the data and other variables which affect long-range program performance.

f) Scope and Effect The purpose of the work is to analyze and evaluate major aspects of substantive, mission-oriented programs. The employee resolves problems or copes with issues which directly affect the accomplishment of principal agency program goals and objectives. The employee develops regulations or guidelines for the conduct of program operations, or new criteria for measuring program accomplishments. Study reports contain findings and recommendations of major significance to top management of the agency, and often serve as the basis for new systems, initiatives, policies, or programs.

g) Personal Contacts/Purpose of Contacts

Personal contacts include individuals and groups at all levels of the Corporation, representatives from other Federal agencies/organizations, contractors, and the general public. The purpose of contacts is to influence, motivate, persuade or negotiate with others who may hold different points of views in order to influence managers or other officials to accept recommendations or to obtain the desired effect.

h) Physical Demands

The work is primarily sedentary, although some walking, bending, or carrying of light items may be involved and travel can be particularly physically demanding.

i) Work Environment

Work is mainly performed in an office setting although field work can be conducted in remote and difficult environments.

Currently, MCC is operating under a temporary maximum telework policy. However, requests for full-time telework arrangements post-pandemic will not be considered at this time. Guidance on additional work schedule flexibilities will be issued to the workforce prior to or upon expiration of the maximum telework options available during the pandemic period.

6. Position Security Level

Noncritical-Sensitive/Moderate Risk (T3)

The PSC start date is contingent upon a successful background investigation conducted by the MCC Security Office (MCC Domestic & International Security (DIS)).

7. Qualifications

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

a) Required Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 10 years of experience designing and overseeing large agricultural development programs, conducting technical and public policy assessments of agriculture-related initiatives and programs, and coordinating contractual and budgetary issues of international agricultural programs in the context of developing countries.

2. Minimum of 10 years of experience coordinating agricultural project design and implementation in varied international settings with an emphasis on building management capacity of overseas counterparts in developing countries.

3. Minimum of 8 years' experience in assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of agricultural programs and initiatives using qualitative and quantitative measures with experience producing decisional financial and other analytical models that consider social and economic returns.

4. Minimum of 10 years of experience working with foreign governments, development institutions (DFIs), private sector actors, multi-lateral organizations, and NGOs in the agriculture sector.

5. Minimum 10 years' experience in promoting and increasing private sector investment to sustain positive agricultural outcomes.

6. Professional Proficiency in English.

7. Advanced postgraduate degree (Masters or Ph. D) in agriculture, international development or trade or a related discipline.

b) Desired Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of US Government Agencies or MCC organization, rules, procedures, administrative policies, and operational requirements.

2. Experience working in the countries and regions in which MCC works.

3. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, and with staff of other US Government agencies, foreign governments, civil society organizations, and private sector firms.

4. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage complex agricultural projects across various areas of focus throughout value chain development such as processing, trade facilitation, irrigation, finance, insurance, cooperative and association development, and climate adaption involving multiple stakeholders, partnerships, and contracts.

5. Demonstrated the ability to provide recommendations to senior management officials on matters related to private sector development in international development programs.

6. Demonstrated the ability to draft comprehensive reports to inform management of progress being made, as well as successes and concerns related to on-going agricultural projects/programs.

7. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex agricultural and rural development policy principles to peers and non-sector specialists to increase functionality within a multidisciplinary team.

8. Demonstrated written skills to develop comprehensive reports and to present and explain findings and recommendations to MCC management officials and other interested parties.

9. Demonstrated success in managing high-impact initiatives from concept through to completion with a strong record of achievement of desired outcomes and strong project management skills are prerequisites for this role.

10. Demonstrated success in promoting market-led agricultural policy and institutional reform.

11. Professional proficiency in French is desired but not required.

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

8. Required Documentation

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

1) A completed and signed Bio-Data Form (Section J List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation) with proposed salary (Subsection 12(c) below)—see Submission Instructions to PSCs Candidates (Offerors) regarding permissible signature types;

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

3) A written narrative clearly describing relevant experience and knowledge of each of the qualifications listed in

Section 7. Qualifications (limit five (5) pages); and

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

Desired Documentation:

1) A cover letter, not to exceed one (1) page, to highlight your interest and suitability for this position. The cover letter is not considered as a part of the required written narrative (Subsection 8(3) above); and

2) A copy of Academic Transcript(s). Transcript(s) may be requested by MCC before award to validate the offeror's education history (limit twenty (20) pages).

9. Compensation

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

Overtime is not authorized on this contract. However, credit hours and compensatory time off for travel may be authorized for a full-time PSC.

The pay range for this position is 3B $100,000 - $ $165,900 ($47.92 - $79.49 per hour) (Pay Bands (mcc.gov)), inclusive of locality pay. Final compensation will be negotiated within this pay range based upon the successful offeror's work experience.

A salary above this pay range will not be entertained or negotiated.

MCC issues W-2s to the PSCs and makes the employer contribution to FICA and Medicare for the PSCs. MCC also withholds FICA, Medicare, federal tax and state tax on behalf of the PSCs. The PSCs are not eligible for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.

https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands

10. Benefits

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

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

a) Sick Leave

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

b) Annual Leave

A full-time PSC earns four (4), six (6), or eight (8) hours of annual leave for each biweekly pay period depending on the number of years of previous federal government employment based upon determination made by MCC.

c) Parking & Transit Subsidy

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

d) Credit Hours

A full-time PSC is eligible for credit hours (up to 24 hours earned) under the MCC Credit Hour Program. PSCs may not receive credit hours for time spent in travel status—refer to MCC 52.237-70 Personal Services – General Terms and Conditions, section for Compensatory Time Off for Travel. PSCs may be compensated for the credit hour balance upon termination subject to availability of funds.

11. Travel Rules

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

12. Submission Instructions to PSC Candidates (Offerors)

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

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

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

a) Qualified individuals must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submission, either in "Active" or "Submitted" status. The approval of your record in SAM may take weeks and the Government cannot award a contract without an "Active" SAM registration. Offerors without a SAM registration (neither "Active" nor "Submitted") at the close of the RFQ submission deadline may be rejected. MCC will extract pertinent representations and certifications from the offeror's SAM account.

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

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

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

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

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

1) Name of reference

2) Offeror's relationship to reference

3) Title of reference at current job

4) Reference current telephone number (work or personal)

5) Reference e-mail address (work)

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

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

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

13. Response Deadline

Electronic submission is required. Mailed copies of any submission shall not be accepted. Electronic packages shall be submitted by e-mail to M. Kamal Ayub, ayubmk@mcc.gov, and Andrew Lee, leeae@mcc.gov, before the deadline stated on the first page of Section C Description/Specifications/Work Statement of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation. Submission shall reference the position title and the announcement number on the subject line of the e-mail.

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

14. Question Deadline

Any questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing via email to M. Kamal Ayub, ayubmk@mcc.gov, and Andrew Lee, leeae@mcc.gov, before the question deadline stipulated on the first page of Section C Description /Specifications/Work Statement of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation.

15. Selection Process

a) Selection Process

In order to be considered for award, an offeror must at a minimum meet the Required Qualifications listed above in Section 7.

Qualifications. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the offeror's qualifications. In addition to the materials listed above, offerors are encouraged to write a cover letter, not to exceed one (1) page, to highlight their suitability for this position. The cover letter is not required and is not accepted as the required written narrative.

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

Offerors are strongly encouraged to thoroughly and clearly document the duties, responsibilities and accomplishments that are directly relevant to this requirement in order to verify specialized experience. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.

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

16. Contract Award

This contract shall be awarded directly by MCC to an individual, not to a firm. At the Government's discretion, e.g. unable to identify a best-value offeror or secure funding, this solicitation may be canceled without an award. The Government may consider opening a new solicitation for this position.

17. Contract and Period of Performance

The successful offeror(s), who is/are found to be the best value to the Government, may be offered a time-and-materials (T&M), personal services type contract for a one (1) one-year base period plus four (4) one-year option periods.

The base period of performance shall be for one (1) year. All option periods are exercised at the sole discretion of MCC based upon performance, agency requirements, and availability of funding. The contract will be for a full-time PSC position with 10,435 total hours over the entire duration of the contract.

[End of Section C. Description/Specifications/Work Statement]

Section D - Packaging and Marking

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

Section F - Delivery or Performance

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F.1 F.1 DELIVERABLES

F.1. Deliverables

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

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

Task: XXXXXX

Status: XXXXXXXX

Recommendations: XXXXXXX

Monthly reports are due the first workday of each month.

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

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

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

F.2 F.2 PERFORMANCE LOCATION

F.2. Performance Location

MCC headquarters in Washington, DC and the PSC's home of record in accordance with the PSC's System for Award Management (SAM) registration or another location as agreed by the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

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

G.1 G.1 TIMESHEET INSTRUCTIONS

G.1 TIMESHEET INSTRUCTIONS

The contractor shall submit time sheets for actual hours worked.

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

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

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

(1) Name of the Contractor

(2) Date of pay period

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

(4) Duns number

(5) Employee Signature

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

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

MCC 52.232-70 INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2017)

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

The Contractor shall submit each…