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95332422Q0021

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:

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0001 Base Period:: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr

Base Rate + 15% Pay Supplement)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

2,087 Hours of Direct Labor

Purchase Requisitions

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

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

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

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

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

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0003 Base: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 1 LT Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R497 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1001 OP 1:: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr Base Rate + 15%

Pay Supplement)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

2,087 Hours of Direct Labor

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 1 Option Time Date: 5/16/23 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R497 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1002 OP 1: Employer FICA (7.65% of Direct Labor)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 1 Option Time Date: 5/16/23 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R497 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1003 OP 1: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 1 LT Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 1 Option Time Date: 5/16/23 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2001 OP 2: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr Base Rate + 15%

Pay Supplement)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

2,087 Hours of Direct Labor

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 2 Option Time Date: 5/16/24 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R497 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2002 OP 2: Employer FICA (7.65% of Direct Labor)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 2 Option Time Date: 5/16/24 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2003 OP 2: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 1 LT Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 2 Option Time Date: 5/16/24 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R497 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3001 OP 3: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr Base Rate + 15%

Pay Supplement)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

2,087 Hours of Direct Labor

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 3 Option Time Date: 5/16/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3002 OP 3: Employer FICA (7.65% of Direct Labor)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 3 Option Time Date: 5/16/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R497 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3003 OP 3: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 1 LT Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 3 Option Time Date: 5/16/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4001 OP 4: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr Base Rate + 15%

Pay Supplement)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

2,087 Hours of Direct Labor

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 4 Option Time Date: 5/16/26 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R497 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4002 OP 4: Employer FICA (7.65% of Direct Labor)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 4 Option Time Date: 5/16/26 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4003 OP 4: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 1 LT Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 4 Option Time Date: 5/16/26 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R497 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Clauses incorporated by reference

None

Clauses incorporated by full text

B.1 B.1 SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

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 TBD have been allotted to this contract. It is contemplated that funds now obligated under this contract will cover the work to be performed until TBD. 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

Clauses incorporated by reference

None

Clauses incorporated by full text

Statement of Work Announcement Number: 95332422Q0021

Title: Program Officer/Senior Program Officer/Associate Director, Program Acquisition and Assistance (PAA)

Position Information: Full-Time Personal Services Contractor (PSC) One (1) year base period (2,087 hours per year), renewable for up to four (4) one-year option periods at the sole discretion of the Government.

Pay Band: Equivalent to the following:

Program Officer MCC Pay Band 4B ($37.90 – $58.84 per hour)

Senior Program Officer MCC Pay Band 4A ($45.51 – $69.76 per hour)

Associate Director MCC Pay Band 3B ($49.20 – $82.27 per hour)

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

Closing Date for Questions: Monday, March 21, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. EDT Questions must be submitted via email to Walter Pemberton, pembertonwe@mcc.gov and Regina Maxwell, maxwellre@mcc.gov.

Submission Deadline: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. EDT Submissions must be submitted via email to Walter Pemberton, pembertonwe@mcc.gov and Regina Maxwell, maxwellre@mcc.gov.

Position Security Level: Public Trust

Who May Be Considered: U.S. citizens

Place of Performance: MCC Headquarters in Washington, DC. and/or at the PSC's office or home of record. Travel to MCC eligible countries and other US and foreign cities may be required.

Note: MCC intends to award one (1) contract at 4A, 4B, or 3B pay band level, but reserves the right to adjust the number of final awards. If the successful awardee is selected at the 4B Payband ONLY, Advancement to Payband 4A may be considered.

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. All quotes will be retained and may be utilized for requirements for a period of 12 months after the RFQ deadline.

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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 on a daily basis, 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.

MCC seeks a Personal Services Contractor (PSC) in the Program Acquisition and Assistance Practice Group (PAA), within the Sector Operations Division of the Department of Compact Operations. PAA oversees the procurement and grant administration activities required to implement MCC-funded Compacts in partner countries.

1. Scope of Position

This Personal Services Contractor (PSC) position is located in the Program Acquisition and Assistance Practice Group (PAA), within the Sector Operations Division of the Department of Compact Operations. The PAA oversees the procurement and grant administration activities required to implement MCC-funded Compacts in partner countries. The procurement efforts are conducted by the partner country by a specially created government entity called the Millennium Challenge Account (or MCA) Entity using MCC-provided procurement guidelines and standard bidding documents, which are modeled after the World Bank procurement guidelines and standard bidding documents. MCA Entity procurements are not conducted using the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

The Program Acquisition and Assistance Practice Group (PAA) PSC will support the Procurement Practice, Procurement Directors resident country missions and multidisciplinary country-focused teams. The PSC will report to and be supervised by the Practice Lead and Senior Director (PLSD) for the Program Acquisition and Assistance Practice Group (PAA).

The PSC position is being solicited at the 4B, 4A, and 3B levels. Though the nature of the duties is similar across these levels, they differ in the amount of independence and leadership exercised in performing tasks, as well as in the required or desired years of relevant experience. Please see Section 5 for detailed responsibilities of each position level and Section 7 for required qualifications at each level.

This position is not authorized to supervise any Federal employees.

2. 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:

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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 one (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.

3. Key Requirements

Awardee must satisfy the following key requirements:

• U.S. citizenship.

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

• Principal place of performance is at MCC headquarters in Washington, DC, and/or at the PSC's office or home of record. Travel to MCC eligible countries and other US foreign cities may be required. The PSC will be expected to meet with MCC staff at MCC offices on an as-needed basis..

• 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.

4. Duties

a) Major Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to the duties described in the respective pay bands (3B/4A/4B – See the RFQ Attachments for additional details.) Please note the following overarching detailed duties:

This position supports the MCC Program Acquisition and Assistance (PAA) practice group in the implementation of MCC programs in the partner countries, guiding them on MCC procurement and grants practices; which include: reviewing their procurement and grants solicitations and contractor selection processes; ensuring that the country counterparts remain compliant with MCC requirements for open, fair, and transparent selection processes. The contractor is expected to place strong emphasis on management and oversight of the procurement and grants lifecycle starting with planning, through development of solicitation documents (requests for quotes, requests for proposals, invitations for bids, grant applications, etc.), conduct technical evaluations through the contract or grant award and administration/closeout out contracts.

Provides support to the Procurement Director or supporting member of the assigned MCC Country Team (CT) in the review, adaptation, and application of the MCA procurement and grants-related documents to ensure comprehensive and complete compliance with all MCC procurement and grants guidance. This task is to shall be accomplished with the goal toward strategic operation of the procurement and grants system; effective procurement and grants results, value for money, accelerating implementation, building procurement and grants capacity in the MCA Entity, improving risk management, and strengthening country ownership during implementation.

Specific detailed duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Support PAA with several day-to-day administrative tasks such as conducting on-line due diligence checks as and when assigned, preparing nationality charts of the winning contractors, and all other duties as assigned;

2. Support PAA with any creation of new procurement policy, update of any procurement policy or supplemental documents including the Program Procurement Guidelines (PPG), Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs), Guidance notes, Procurement Handbook, Procurement Operations Manual, Procurement Toolkit and other Procurement Forms and Templates;

3. Carry out quality assurance review to procurement documents ensuring that documents are up to date, links are working and disseminate these when there are new documents or updates to existing documents;

4. Perform Government Owned Entity (GOE) checks;

5. Maintain the PAA website updated and properly archived;

6. Post all procurement postings on SAM and work with CPA in updating the information on the MCC website;

7. Provide PAA support for procurement college logistics, organization, planning and implementation;

8. Collect information about the MCC Business Forecast and ensure proper posting;

9. Carry out outreach events when necessary;

10. Review procurement and grants plans, performance reports, bidding documents, evaluation reports, draft contracts, and contract modifications from the assigned partner countries and provide recommendations to the MCC CT on the adequacy of the documents to comply with the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines and Grants Guidelines (PPG) and the MCC Program Grant Guidelines (PGG) and other relevant policies, to realize successful procurement and grants results under the specific market conditions;

11. If and when travel to partner countries as the sole procurement and grants expert of the CT. Assess procurement and grants implications of the project design, conducts market analysis and market outreach events in foreign countries, and conduct market Due Diligence Surveys in foreign countries;

12. Undertake data analytics on procurement and grants data across the MCC portfolio using software tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Share Point, and others;

13. Using MCC-specific software tools, conducts Internet search for firms that are excluded for MCC-funds because of the US government policies or for any other reason;

14. Prepare and present reports and other data requirements as assigned by the management.

Major Duties and Responsibilities – 4B Level | Program Officer

This is a developmental, career ladder PD, incumbent receives tailored instructions, guidance, training, and supervision designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for successful performance at the full performance level/target position.

Major Duties and Responsibilities – 4A Level | Senior Program Officer

Researches and analyzes procedural issues affiliated with development of program procurement policy. Works with procurement staff, resident country missions and multidisciplinary country-focused teams, assisting with-specific projects.

Assists in coordinating program procurement policy activities within the office.

Provides logistical, research, and analytical support to the Procurement Practice, Procurement Directors, resident country missions and multidisciplinary country-focused teams. Undertakes research on assigned development issues in accordance with instructions. Identifies potential problems and risks associated with procurement issues and proposes potential solutions.

Performs a variety of assignments associated with the design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of international development projects. Assists in the formulation of budgets for consultants, drafting scopes of work, issuance of technical directives, and review and acceptance of consultant deliverables.

Participates in the initiation, formulation, development and implementation of implementation programs in country operations and at all MCC levels as directed. Provides support on various implementation- related tasks, including, but not limited to assisting in the implementation of MCC's Anti-Fraud and Corruption Program for country operations.

Continually monitors, maintains and analyzes data. Reviews MCA Procurement Performance Reports and reviews MCA Procurement Performance Reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with MCC guidance. Prepares and assemble charts, data, reports, and narrative and statistical materials provided for on-going organizational planning. Conducts Government-owned Enterprise and other eligibility related reviews as directed. Provides advice and guidance of a factual nature regarding procurement issues affiliated with country compact programs and projects.

Acts as a resource for MCC staff on procurement policies and provides guidance on applicability. Makes initial determination for the processing of information requests and outside inquiries, and prepares written or verbal information based on the nature of the request and agency practices.

Develops written materials to transmit information concerning the nature and purpose of the program. Participates in public meetings to provide procurement-related data and information. Identifies, considers, and resolves issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature.

Uses a variety of approaches to perform assignments related to special projects involving administrative and program issues.

Monitors and tracks project problems and issues and provides status reports to senior staff.

Performs complex office automation duties requiring different approaches and methods. Chooses from a range of software applications, (e.g., word processing, graphics, spreadsheet, and project management), to perform a broad range of duties.

Selects the application appropriate to the search, sort, and calculation requirements of documents generated.

Produces a variety of reports, tracks complex actions, produces charts, creates specialized databases, or prepares presentation materials from a project management software program. Identifies office automation tasks that can be performed more efficiently and develops new methods or procedures to expedite the production of documents.

Facilitates document management, retention, and distribution methods, including internal and external websites as well as shared network drives. Consolidates data and maintains a library of documents regarding country projects.

Adapts available office automation methods to specific requirements. Develops guidelines that streamline processing procedures, documents the use of various software applications and/or provides instructions on the availability and use of macros. Ensures that completed documentation is published, updated, and distributed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Major Duties and Reponsibilities – 3B Level | Associate Director

Supports the primary PAA Director for an assigned MCA country or countries with responsibility for overseeing implementation of MCC funded procurements in supporting the partner country programs through strong emphasis on management and oversight of the procurement lifecycle starting with planning, through development of bidding documents, conducting evaluations/awarding contracts, and administering/closing out contracts.

Participates as a member of the assigned country Implementation Support Team (IST) in the review and revision of the MCA procurement-related documents to ensure comprehensive and complete compliance to all MCC procurement guidance. This task is to be accomplished with the goal toward strategic operation of the procurement system, effective procurement results, value for money, accelerating implementation, building procurement capacity in a foreign country, improving risk management, and strengthening country ownership during implementation.

Reviews procurement plans, procurement performance reports, bidding documents, evaluation reports, draft contracts, and contract modifications from the MCA countries and provides recommendations to the MCC ISTs and to MCC management regarding the adequacy of the documents to comply with the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines and other relevant policies, in order to realize successful procurement results under the specific markets conditions.

Participates in the reviews fraud and corruption allegations reported by bidders or other stakeholders in foreign countries as required by review of the MCC policy on the prevention, detection and remediation of fraud and corruption in the development and implementation of compacts with partner countries.

Serves as an expert procurement resource and advisor, providing authoritative procurement procedural guidance for a broad range of procurement activities associated with Compact implementation. Provides training to MCC and MCA staff on a wide variety of topics covering the entire procurement lifecycle.

Reviews and provides guidance to the MCAs for the handling of misprocurement cases.

Plays a substantive role in improving MCC procurement practices and approaches; generates concept notes and best practice papers and develops innovative solutions to complex procurement and related issues.

Negotiates and resolves difficult specific procurement issues with the MCA and MCC country teams during implementation;

handles questions from the MCAs on bidding and award issues; ensures that the MCAs document complaints as per bid challenge procedures and provides information and opinion to the MCAs to handle complaints. Provides guidance to the MCA on steps to improve contractor performance within the terms of the applicable contracts.

Performs Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or Project Monitor responsibilities for MCC consultant contracts (when applicable).

Participates in public outreach activities focused on expanding awareness of procurement opportunities associated with MCC Compacts.

Participates in Compact closure activities to ensure that the MCC and MCA teams fully document all procurement related events associated with the Compact.

Participates in preparation and appraisal missions for the assigned portfolio of projects as sole procurement expert; assess procurement implications of project design, conducts market analysis and market outreach events in foreign countries, conducts Procurement Agent Due Diligence Surveys in foreign countries, and evaluate institutional capacity of MCA countries to conduct procurement operations, and develop suitable procurement plans.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

b) Travel

MCC estimates that the incumbent will be required to undertake 4-6 international trips annually.

c) Supervisory Controls

The employee is delegated authority commensurate with their level for planning and carrying out the procurement activities required to successfully implement one or more MCC MCC-funded Compact(s). The supervisor is available for consultation on program objectives, budgetary constraints, and procurement policy interpretations. Decisions and recommendations of the employee are normally accepted as authoritative, although higher review may be necessary for some phases of the work. The candidate should be able to demonstrate that they have the proven ability to operate and fulfill responsibilities with limited supervision.

Completed projects, evaluations, reports, or recommendations are reviewed by the supervisor for compatibility with organizational goals, guidelines, and effectiveness in achieving intended objectives.

d) Guidelines

Guidelines include the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines (PPG), Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs), procurement principles, procurement guidance papers, MCC Program Grant Guidelines (PGG), grant templates, broad policy statements and basic legislation and require extensive interpretation and latitude in developing best business practices within the context of the Compact. The MCC PPG may require interpretation. Only limited contractual precedents may exist to guide the employee in developing and modifying procurement strategies, processes, documents, or even the procurement and grant guidelines.

e) Complexity

The work is characterized by breadth of planning, review, and coordination or depth of problem identification and analysis, stemming from the variety of the procurement functions or from unknown changes or conflicts inherent in the issues.

Assignments are characterized by broad and intense efforts and involve several phases being pursued concurrently or sequentially with the support of technical and management personnel within and outside the organization. Decisions involve responsiveness to continuing changes in programs or technological developments. Procurements may require new or modified contract terms and conditions, funding arrangements, or policy interpretation throughout the pre- award and post-award phases.

f) Scope and Effect The PSC will be responsible for overseeing implementation of Compact procurements in assigned countries. The PSC is expected to place strong emphasis on management of the procurement lifecycle starting with planning, through development of bidding documents, conducting evaluations/selections, negotiating and awarding contracts, and administering and closing out contracts.

The purpose of the work is to provide expert, authoritative, and compliant procurement advice, resolve critical procurement implementation problems, develop innovative procurement approaches for use by MCA Entity procurement specialists or management/program officials, or for use in planning, negotiating, awarding, administering, closing, and/or settling the termination of major procurements in Compact Countries. The PSC assists in the development of procurement processes/procedures and enhances the overall procurement capacity of the MCA Entity.

g) Personal Contacts/Purpose of Contacts

Personal contacts include a wide variety of specialists, managers, officials, or groups from within and outside MCC in a moderately unstructured setting where the purpose and extent of each contact is usually different, and the role and authority of each party is identified and developed during the course of the contact. The majority of the contacts will be located outside the US in the MCC partner countries.

Contacts are to reach consensus and obtain agreement on previously determined goals and objectives through negotiation, persuasion, and advocacy. The individuals or groups are frequently uncooperative, have different negotiation objectives, or represent divergent interests.

h) Physical Demands

The work is primarily sedentary, although some walking, bending, or carrying of light items may be involved. Frequent international travel may be required, as directed.

i) Work Environment

Work is performed in an office setting, although there is an expectation of work in the field.

5. Position Security Level

Public Trust

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

6. 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:

1. Required Qualifications for 4b: Program Officer

a) A recent graduate or current student with a concentration in international development, economics, business, engineering, international relations, or other related field.

b) Demonstrated ability in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, MS Projects and PowerPoint).

c) Offeror must demonstrate communication skills both orally and in writing.

d) Offeror must demonstrate through past projects and/or courses taken an interest in international development.

2. Desired Qualifications for 4b: Program Officer

a) A master's degree in international development, economics, business, engineering, international relations, or other related field.

b) Preference will be given to an offeror who demonstrates the ability for either domestic or international development work. The following are some of the ways to demonstrate this qualification in the submission;

1) Projects undertaken during the educational period and/or;

2) Working for non-Government organizations and/or;

3) Through social service in one or more of the following sectors:

i. Acquisition;

ii. Agriculture;

iii. Education:

iv. Health, and/or;

v. Gender and social inclusion.

a) Data analytics skills for analyzing data using computer tools such as Power BI, Excel, and Microsoft Project and Power Point software. Knowledge of United States Government systems such as System for Award Management (SAM), General Services Administration (GSA) schedules, Federal Acquisition Regulations, etc.

3. Required Qualifications for 4a: Senior Program Officer

a) At least a master's degree in international development, economics, business, engineering, international relations, or other related field.

b) Demonstrated ability in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, MS Projects and PowerPoint).

c) Offeror must have about one year of specialized experience relevant to the position which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

1) This experience is defined as:

i. Demonstrated experience working in the field of program development and/or management that includes the use of data analytics and program tracking.

ii. Demonstrated experience in developing or reviewing requirements for hiring consultants and/or purchasing goods, reviewing bid/proposal submissions and/or price quotes for those requirements, and/or managing the resulting contracts/purchase orders.

d) Offeror must demonstrate communication skills. A writing sample of a maximum five-page paper shall be submitted along with the quote submission.

4. Desired Qualifications for 4a: Senior Program Officer

a) Preference will be given to an offeror who demonstrates the ability for either domestic or international development work. The following are some of the ways to demonstrate this qualification in the submission;

1. Projects undertaken during the coursework for masters program in the educational period and/or;

2. Working for non-Government organizations and/or;

3. Through social service in one or more of the following sectors:

i. Acquisition;

ii. Agriculture;

iii. Education:

iv. Health, and/or;

v. Gender and social inclusion.

b) Fluency in French, both written and oral communication skill preferred.

5. Required Qualifications for 3B – Associate Director

a) At least a master's degree in international development, economics, business, engineering, international relations, or other related field.

b) Competence in the use of standard software (Word, Excel, Access, MS Projects and PowerPoint).

c) Have a minimum of five years of specialized experience relevant to the position which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position

d) Demonstrated experience applying the procurement procedures, guidelines, and regulations of multilateral organizations.

NOTE: Familiarity or experience with US federal procurement regulations cannot be used to substitute for international procurement experience with and/or on projects funded by multilateral organizations.

e) Demonstrated experience managing the process of international procurement of goods, works and services;

f) Demonstrated experience providing advice on the international procurement of goods, works and services; and experience with various procurement methods such as competitive bidding, limited bidding, and sole source.

6. Desired Qualifications for 3B : Associate Director

a) Demonstrated experience conducting and managing procurement activities under the procedures, guidelines, and regulations of multilateral development organizations such as the World Bank, United Nations, multilateral or regional development banks (African Development Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, or Asian Development Bank), and/or those of MCC, as an employee of or contracted service provider to any of these organizations. Such experience should demonstrate competence in related skills such as analysis of competitive markets; developing and reviewing administrative controls and safeguards to prevent fraud, waste and abuse of discretion during procurement process;

managing the processes for contract formation and administration; supporting responsible management and control of public expenditures, especially in the context of international transactions to procure and/or administer goods, consultant services and works contracts for projects funded by the multilateral development organization or MCC. Experience with procurement under the US Government Federal Acquisition Regulation not relevant and cannot be used as substitute for it.

b) Demonstrated knowledge of concepts, principles and practices that govern international procurement of goods and works, consulting and non-consulting services.

c) Demonstrated experience of working in and general knowledge of developing country conditions on development-related projects.

d) In-depth knowledge of procurement functional areas sufficient to provide expert technical leadership, advice, training, staff coordination, and consultation.

e) In-depth knowledge of various international procurement methods, to include competitive bidding, limited bidding, quality and cost-based selection, and sole source, as well as understanding of circumstances recommending each procedure and articulation of risks and limitations inherent in each.

f) Demonstrated experience and understanding, from the procurement perspective, of different sector areas supported by MCC-funded procurements, such as transport, energy, water and sanitation, agriculture, health, and education, to understand the flow of services, goods and materials, and civil works in these sectors.

g) Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a matrix management environment to collaboratively solve complex problems, to coordinate with MCC managers located at both HQ and MCC Resident Mission(s), and yet work independently under the general direction of the Program Acquisition and Assistance Practice Lead and Senior Director

(PLSD).

h) Understanding of critical linkages and relationships among business drivers and procurement processes, and ability to deal sensitively in a country-specific environment and build effective working relations with MCA teams.

i) Strong written and oral communication skills.

j) Demonstrated competence in the use of standard software (Word, Excel, Access, MS Projects and PowerPoint).

k) Fluency in French, both written and spoken, preferred.

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.

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 7). 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 (Subsection 8(3) above); and

8. 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).

This is a full-time position for an Associate Director, Senior Program Officer, or a Program Officer PSC and the maximum number of hours allowed is 2,087 per year. The contract will have a one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods that may be exercised at the sole discretion of MCC, for a total potential contract length of five (5) years.

Overtime is NOT authorized on this contract.

The pay range for each position level is as follows:

Pay Band 4B ($37.90 – $58.84 per hour);

Pay Band 4A ($45.51 – $69.76 per hour);

Pay Band 3B ($49.20 – $82.27 per hour), Inclusive of Washington, DC locality pay. Final compensation will be negotiated within these pay ranges based upon the successful Candidate's salary history, work experience and educational background.

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

MCC issues W-2s to the PSC. For U.S. citizens, MCC makes the employer contribution to FICA and Medicare for the PSC.

MCC withholds FICA, Medicare, federal tax and state tax on behalf of the PSC. The PSC is not eligible for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.

9. 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.

10. 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.

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,…