95332422Q0021 0001_RFQ Amendment.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a)By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE

DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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Regina E. Maxwell Contracting Officer

03/25/2022

95332422Q00210001

Summary of Changes

The purpose of this amendment is to provide Questions and Answers and revise sections in the RFQ as noted below.

95332422Q0021

Associate Director/Senior Program Officer/Program Officer

Questions and Answers

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Question Answer

1 Is (was) there an incumbent contractor performing these services, or if this is a new contract?

This is a new requirement which was previously performed by Personal Services Contractor (PSC). Note:

PSCs are considered sole proprietors.

There is not an incumbent for this requirement.

2 Will MCC consider extending the RFQ submission deadline until April 6, 2022, so that candidates that are having issues getting the DUNS number can register with SAM and waive the DUNS Number requirement?

Per Section 11 (a) Submission Instructions to PSC Candidates (Page

23) Qualified individuals must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submission, either in "Active" or "Submitted" status.

Further, to clarify, the DUNS number will be replaced with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number; as a result, the DUNS number will not be waived.

Note: SAM registrations 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.

3 In case the request in Question 2. is denied, can I submit my quotation without registering with SAM?

No, quotes submitted without an active or submitted SAM registration status will not be considered. See Question 2 above for additional information.

4 In my submission letter, do I need to mention which of the three (3) positions for

Yes, you will need to identify the specific pay band(s) you wish to be the Services Contractor (PSC) I'm targeting to?

considered for. Per Section 7 (4) Required Documentation offerors must submit a written narrative which clearly describes relevant experience and knowledge for the applicable pay band(s). Further, offerors must identify the corresponding pay band level(s) they wish to be considered for in Section 4 of the Bio Data Form.

Note: 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. A Bio-Data Form without a proposed hourly rate and/or signature may cause you to not be considered.

The following paragraphs are removed and replaced – see highlighted sections below:

7. Required Documentation

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

1) Copy of transcript or transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for offer submission purposes).

2) Completed and signed BIO-DATA FORM (Addendum 4) with proposed salary, pay band, and duty station.

Typed signature is not acceptable. Physical signature or electronic signature are acceptable.

3) Curriculum vitae or resume (limit 10 pages).

4) A written narrative of up to five (5) pages clearly describing relevant experience and knowledge related to each of the "Required Qualifications" and any "Desired Qualifications" for the applicable pay band(s) (see Section 6).

Include proposed duty station (MCC Headquarters or remote location) if applicable.

5) List of publications and/or a writing sample not to exceed ten (10) pages on a subject related to procurement and grants practices.

6) No less than 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.

11. 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.

All submissions must be in accordance with MCC-52.204-72 below:

MCC 52.204-72 - Cover Letter Requirements and Identification of Points of Contact

Offerors/quoters must provide a Cover Letter signed by an individual authorized to commit the company to the quote/proposal. The cover letter must include the Offeror/Quoter's Business Entity Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Email and DUNS number and identify all enclosures included in the quote/proposal. In addition, the Offeror/quoter must identify the company's anticipated Contractor Performance and Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) Contractor Representative, to include the individual's full name, telephone number and email address. The letter shall reference the solicitation number and acknowledge that it transmits an offer in response to the solicitation and amendment(s). It shall state: Quote validity for 90 days after submission.

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 6. 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 4). 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 4). 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 4. 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.

14. 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 6. 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.

F.1. Deliverables

Deliverables are associated with the tasks identified in Section 4. Duties 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

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.

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

ADDENDUM 1 – POSITION DESCRIPTION 4B

ADDENDUM 2 – POSITION DESCRIPTION 4A

ADDENDUM 3 – POSITION DESCRIPTION 3B

ADDENDUM 4 – MCC_BIO-DATA_FORM

ADDENDUM 5 – HOW TO APPLY

ADDENDUM 6 - SAM QUICK START GUIDE

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1) Submission of all required documentation (Section C.7 – Required Documentation);

2) Offeror's qualifications in accordance with Section C.6 – Qualifications (required and desired);

3) Offeror's performance in a discussion/interview with MCC; and

4) Proposed price (hourly rate).

Factors1-3, when combined, are significantly more important than Factor 4 (price).

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

The following statement is added to each of the listed following pages and sections:

Physical location in the Washington DC metropolitan area (Note: Candidates permanently residing outside of the Washington DC metropolitan area may require a waiver for approval of remote working arrangements.)

1. Page 12 – Place of Performance

2. Page 14 – 3. Key Requirements

3. Page 29 – F.2. Place of Performance

ALL OTHER TERMS REMAIN UNCHANGED

The

The Quote submission date is extended from 03/29/2022 to 04/07/2022 at 1:00 PM EDT.