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95332421Q00780001

Summary of Changes

Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

The following clauses are modified:

Clauses incorporated by full text

Statement of Work Announcement Number:95332421Q0078 Amendment 0001

Title: DCO HCD Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Director 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: 3A $125,000 - $186,153 ($59.90 - $89.19 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:2:00pm Eastern Time (ET), 27 July 2021(Tuesday)

Questions must be submitted via email to Andrew E. Lee, leeae@mcc.gov.

Submission Deadline:5:00pm Eastern Time (ET), 3 August 2021 (Tuesday)

Submissions must be submitted via email to Andrew E. Lee, leeae@mcc.gov.

Position Security Level: Non‐Sensitive/Low Risk (T‐1)

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 Amendment 0001 is to respond to a question submitted by an interested offeror. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Q: Could this position be filled by a remote telecommuter, perhaps with regular visits to the office?

A: Currently, MCC is working under a maximum telework policy due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. However, this is a temporary policy and the ongoing discussion is that this temporary policy will change as the Pandemic eases. We're unsure what the new policy will be; however, if the new policy is for MCC employees and PSCs to return, you will have to adhere to it.

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.

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1. Introduction and Background

The mission of the US Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is to reduce poverty through economic growth. Our model is defined by core principles, of selectivity, country ownership, transparency, and a focus on results. MCC's values define how we behave on a daily basis, both as individuals and as an institution, in pursuit of our mission. Our values identify who we are and what is important to us. 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. Our Values are CLEAR: Embrace Collaboration, Always Learn, Practice Excellence, Be Accountable and Respect individuals and ideas.

2. Scope of Position

This position (Social and Behavior Change Director) is located in the Human and Community Development Unit (HCD), Sector Operations Division, within the Department of Compact Operations (DCO). DCO is responsible for developing and implementing MCC's compact programs. The department ensures that MCC compacts are designed and implemented in compliance with agency standards for procurement, financial management, environmental and social performance, and gender integration.

Within DCO, the Sector Operations Division is responsible for the development and oversight of MCC's agriculture, land, and human and community development investments, procurement and fiscal accountability oversight of compact programs, gender integration, and contracts support to the Department of Compact Operations.

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 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.

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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

As part of the Human and Community Development Unit (HCD), the Social and Behavior Change Director (SBC-D) works with the HCD team, MCC country teams and selected country counterparts to develop, implement and/or refine proposals for MCC-sponsored activities, focusing primarily on social and behavior change (SBC) under MCC's SBC integration team within HCD, but also on other elements of human and community development activities. This position as will serve as SBC technical lead responsible, in coordination with HCD and MCC staff and consultants, for promoting shared ownership and consensus around SBC project design and implementation. This position also will work with the HCD Project Lead/Senior Director, Senior Operations Advisor, and other HCD practice group members to develop and implement agency-wide standards for participatory development.

Within these duties, responsibilities may include the following:

1. Support Compact/Threshold development in assigned countries, including Mongolia, Timor Leste, and other countries TBD. In concert with MCC's Country Team and the host government, lead the Social and Behavior Change (SBC) research process, following the approved SBC model and methodology, adapted to each country and context, as appropriate. The research should result in recommended SBC techniques to guide the design of specific SBC interventions. Together with the Country Team and host government, develop actionable SBC intervention (projects, sub-projects, and/or activities) proposals for eventual MCC funding. Specifically, identify and develop interventions that address the modifications in behaviors that project participants will need to make in order to benefit from the MCC investment.

2. Support Compact/Threshold implementation in assigned countries, including Mongolia and Timor Leste and other countries (TBD).As SBC lead, coordinate MCC staff and consultants related to the SBC interventions to promote shared ownership and consensus project management. Manage the MCC SBC work plan and coordinate with country counterpart work plans. As SBC technical lead, monitor the implementation, oversight and support of SBC interventions by host countries and work with designated MCC country counterparts and MCC staff to improve and facilitate implementation ofrelated activities. Specifically, provide assistance to country counterparts as they manage procurements and other implementation tasks related to specific program activities including: managing preparation and clearance of official documents; reviewing procurement- and/or partnership-related documents such as statements of work; reviewing performance relative to budget and progress benchmarks; and proposing remedial interventions to address implementation challenges; and reviewing and participating in evaluations as needed.

Provide eligible counties with advice and assistance, as appropriate, to address SBC program issues and to improve the chances for success of ongoing and planned projects and operations. Such success may be defined as meeting disbursement and commitment targets, as meeting certain output indicators or in achieving impact objectives.

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Participate in the quarterly MCC approval and reporting process, including providing inputs to and clearance on required documentation. Coordinate and collaborate with other donor and in-country counterparts to ensure appropriate policy and program coordination. Identify and take steps necessary to deploy consultants to augment internal resources to fulfill Compact/Threshold operations. When working with other, more junior, HCD staff -provide guidance and direction to on technical program and administrative issues, and provide substantive input of individual staff performance during the annual performance evaluation process. Address employee training and developmental needs to enhance the performance.

3. Serve as a SBC technical resource and advisor to Country Teams comprised of staff from other MCC disciplines.

On assigned countries, assess and negotiate policy changes with eligible countries in support of proposed Compact/Threshold activities. Evaluate alternative delivery options, program costs, and implementation plans.

Identify beneficiaries and quantify cost-benefit of proposed changes.

4. Negotiate program changes; prepare necessary changes to existing documentation; and overseedue diligence efforts.

Research, draft, and prepare effective communications and reports assessing and describing program/project progress, and synthesizes data effectively.

5. Serve as a key member of the MCC SBC team to institutionalize SBC at MCC and with host country governments.

Serve as a key member of the MCC SBC team as the team develops SBC processes and tools to be integrated into existing MCC Compact/Threshold development and implementation processes. Serve as a resource and advocate for SBC at MCC and with host country governments.

6. Provide training, capacity building and support to MCC Country Teams, host country counterparts and other key stakeholders on MCC's SBC processes and tools.

7. Work with the PLSD, SOA and HCD Practice Group to develop and implement agency-wide standards for participatory development. Serve as technical expert, collaborating with and advising MCC Country Teams and host country governments on issues of user experience (user-centered design).

8. Design user experience processes and tools for MCC and host country governments, as assigned.

9. Serve as a team member of the HCD practice group to develop standards for participatory development, contributing to HCD and MCC products as needed.

10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

b) Travel

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

c) Supervisory Controls

The incumbent reports to the Practice Lead/Senior Director, HCD, and/or higher level staff who set the overall objectives of the work as well as the available resources. The employee, in consultation with the supervisor(s), develops specific objectives and priorities. The employee independently plans and carries out the work, selecting the approaches and techniques to be used, and informs the supervisor of progress and significant problems. Work is evaluated on the degree to which program and regulatory requirements are met.

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.

e) Complexity

Work consists of a variety of duties to plan and direct work efforts to address program issues where existing policies and precedents do not exist. The incumbent determines what needs to be done by conducting extensive research and analysis to assess the nature and scope of problems/issues and to develop comprehensive solutions. Assignments are complicated by the need to deal with subjective concepts and findings and conclusions are highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification through replication of study methods or reevaluation of results. 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 substantive MCC mission-oriented programs. The employee develops program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones to evaluate the effectiveness of HCD projects and activities. The employee uses direct and constructive management practices to address and resolve challenges, problems, or issues which directly affect the accomplishment of principal MCC program goals and objectives. As required, the employee develops regulations or guidelines for the conduct of program operations, or new criteria for measuring program accomplishments (e.g., reports contain findings and recommendations of major significance to MCC top management).

g) Personal Contacts/Purpose of Contacts

Personal contacts are with individuals outside the agency and may include consultants, contractors, or business representatives in a moderately unstructured setting. Contacts also include employees at all levels of MCC (US and in-country).

The purpose of contacts is to influence managers or other officials to accept and implement findings and recommendations on organizational improvement or program effectiveness issues. The employee may encounter resistance due to such issues as organizational conflict, competing objectives, or resource problems.

h) Physical Demands

The work requires extensive travel. Each mission may require periods of up to 4 weeks away from home. Travel is possible to rural areas with rudimentary accommodations. The work is primarily sedentary, although some walking, bending, or carrying of light items may be involved.

i) Work Environment

Work may be performed remotely and at a location other than MCC headquarters in Washington, DC, with frequent official travel to MCC partner countries, with occasional field visits to non-urban, potentially hardship locations. Incumbent must be adept at utilizing distance technologies, including internet, CISCO VOIP, and international telephone technologies to ensure efficient delivery of workplace products.

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

Non‐Sensitive/Low Risk (T‐1)

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:

7.a.1. PhD in sociology, anthropology, public administration, or other relevant field

7.a.2. A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in design and/or implementation of community development projects, including stakeholder engagement, research, and technical oversight

7.a.3. Familiarity with and understanding of USG systems, policies, and procedures related to program design and implementation

7.a.4. Knowledge of best practices in field of social and behavior change, user experience and/or participatory development, including practical application and/or training in international or multicultural contexts

7.a.5. Demonstrated project management skills and experience in multiple international contexts

7.a.6. Excellent interpersonal skills, specifically demonstrated ability to work with and lead cross-cultural and multidisciplinary teams

7.a.7. Strong written and oral communication skills, including fluency in English

b) Desired Qualifications:

7.b.1. Knowledge of MCC's organization, rules, procedures, administrative policies, and operational requirements

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 3A $125,000 - $186,153 ($59.90 - $89.19 per hour) (https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands ), 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.

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

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 Andrew E. 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 Andrew E. 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.

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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.

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