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95332422Q0091

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:

DPE-PR-22-0034

DPE-PR-22-0035

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

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

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Intermittent or Full-time PSC: 1,664 - 2,087 hours of Direct Labor, excluding Compensatory Time (if applicable)

Purchase Requisitions DPE-PR-22-0034

DPE-PR-22-0035

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

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

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

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions DPE-PR-22-0034

DPE-PR-22-0035

IDC Type: Not Applicable

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0003 Base: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions DPE-PR-22-0034

DPE-PR-22-0035

IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1001 OP 1: Direct Labor 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Intermittent or Full-time PSC: 1,664 - 2,087 hours of Direct Labor, excluding Compensatory Time (if applicable)

Purchase Requisitions

Option:

Option Time Date: 11/7/23 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

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

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 1 Option Time Date: 11/7/23 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

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1003 OP 1: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 1 Option Time Date: 11/7/23 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

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

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Intermittent or Full-time PSC: 1,664 - 2,087 hours of Direct Labor, excluding Compensatory Time (if applicable)

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 2 Option Time Date: 11/7/24 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

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

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 2 Option Time Date: 11/7/24 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

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2003 OP 2: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 2 Option Time Date: 11/7/24 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3001 OP 3: Direct Labor 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Intermittent or Full-time PSC: 1,664 - 2,087 hours of Direct Labor, excluding Compensatory Time (if applicable)

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 3 Option Time Date: 11/7/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

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

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 3 Option Time Date: 11/7/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

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3003 OP 3: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 3 Option Time Date: 11/7/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days

IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4001 OP 4: Direct Labor 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Intermittent or Full-time PSC: 1,664 - 2,087 hours of Direct Labor, excluding Compensatory Time (if applicable)

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 4 Option Time Date: 11/7/26 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

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

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 4 Option Time Date: 11/7/26 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4003 OP 4: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 4 Option Time Date: 11/7/26 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Clauses incorporated by reference

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Clauses incorporated by full text

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

In accordance with clause MCC 52.232-72, Limitation of Funds - Incrementally Funded Contracts, funds in the amount of $_________ have been allotted to this contract. It is contemplated that funds now obligated under this contract will cover the work to be performed until _________. The Contractor shall not perform work on the contract which exceeds the total amount actually allotted by the Government to the contract. The Government is not obligated to reimburse the Contractor for costs incurred in excess of the total amount allotted by the Government to this contract. The contractor assumes the risk for any increased costs beyond what the Government obligates.

Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

STATEMENT OF WORK

Announcement Number: 95332422Q0091

Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Senior Program Officer (SPO) OR Program Officer (PO), Department of Policy and Evaluation

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

One year (2,087 hours per year for Full-Time or 1,664 hours per year for Intermittent), renewable for up to four (4) additional one-year option periods at the sole discretion of the Government.

*Note: Position level – SPO or PO – and work schedule – Full-Time or Intermittent – to be proposed by each candidate via the Bio-Data Form. For required and desired qualifications of the SPO and PO positions, see Section 7 below; Attachments J.1 and J.2 contain the SPO and PO position descriptions, respectively. See MCC clause 52.237-70 and MCC 52.237- 70/Alternate I under Section H for the terms and conditions of a full-time versus intermittent position, respectively.

Pay Band: 4A $95,000 – $145,600 ($45.52 – $69.76 per hour) for the SPO position; 4B $79,100 – $122,800 ($37.90 – $58.84 per hour) for the PO position*

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

*In addition to the direct compensation referenced above, a Full-Time PSC will receive a pay supplement of 15% of the contractor's direct labor cost in lieu of fringe benefits; an Intermittent PSC will receive a pay supplement of 30% of the contractor's direct labor cost in lieu of fringe benefits.

Closing Date for Questions: 5:00pm Eastern Time (ET), 14 September 2022 (Wednesday)

Questions must be submitted via email to Ms. Safaa Abdelrahim, abdelrahimsa@mcc.gov and Ms. Jacqueline Naranjo, naranjoj@mcc.gov.

Submission Deadline: 5:00pm Eastern Time (ET), 3 October 2022 (Monday)

Quotations must be submitted via email to Ms. Safaa Abdelrahim, abdelrahimsa@mcc.gov and Ms. Jacqueline Naranjo, naranjoj@mcc.gov.

Position Security Level: Secret

Who May Be Considered: U.S. citizens

Place of Performance: Principal place of performance at MCC headquarters in Washington, DC, USA and/or at the PSC's home of record. Periodic international travel to support position duties may be required.

Type of Contract: Time-and-material (T&M) with one (1) one-year Base Period and four (4) one-year Option Periods (for a total potential contract period of five (5) years).

Multiple awards may result from this solicitation. MCC intends to award two (2) contracts, but reserves the right to adjust the number of final awards. All quotes will be retained and may be utilized for requirements for a period of 12 months after the RFQ deadline.

1. Introduction and Background

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

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.

This position is located in the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Division of MCC's Department of Policy and Evaluation (DPE).

DPE's mission is to provide management oversight for the development and implementation of policy and best practices related to country eligibility, economic analysis and monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, and policy reform.

DPE manages MCC's Threshold Programs for countries not yet eligible for a Compact and formulates strategies that leverage MCC impact with foundations, international donors, and other U.S. Government agencies. The M&E Division supports the design and implementation of results-focused development programs and leads the monitoring, independent evaluation, and reporting of program results.

2. Scope of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to assist MCC in ensuring accurate, timely, and actionable monitoring and evaluation of MCC funded programs to support agency accountability and learning. This is done by engaging on program design to ensure the problem to be solved and the theory of change are clearly defined, supporting the establishment of M&E plans in coordination with partner country counterparts, working on country teams to ensure that program implementation and evaluation remains consistent with these plans, managing independent program evaluations, and effectively reporting and disseminating program results to internal and external audiences.

The M&E Division comprises roughly 30 people and is organized around three main roles: 1) Entry-level Results Reporting Analysts who support reporting and administration; 2) M&E Leads at the Program Officer, Senior Program Officer, Associate Director, and Director levels who generally have Master's degrees and manage the technical M&E responsibilities described above, with increasing levels of experience and leadership responsibilities; and 3) M&E management, who provide strategic guidance and oversight and perform supervisory responsibilities. Program Officers are relatively junior on the team and are assigned country-level M&E responsibilities under the mentorship of more senior M&E staff. Senior Program Officers are mid-level on the team and are assigned country-level M&E responsibilities to be managed independently.

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.

4. Key Requirements

Awardee must satisfy the following key requirements:

• U.S. citizenship.

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

• Principal place of performance at MCC headquarters in Washington, DC and/or at the PSC's home of record.

• Domestic and/or 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, registered as a sole proprietor (note: this is a free, Government website).

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

• 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

Duties and responsibilities are substantially similar between the PO and SPO levels, but POs will receive additional tailored instructions, guidance, training, and supervision designed to provide the knowledge and skills required for the job.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides technical support and guidance to country teams and partner countries throughout the program life cycle on the development and updating of logical frameworks (theories of change) and program M&E Plans to document performance indicators, data sources, and evaluation plans;

• Reviews quarterly performance data for timeliness and accuracy, and supports the analysis and use of this data to inform decision-making;

• Reviews program operational documents produced by MCC country teams and partner country entities to ensure alignment with the M&E Plan and adherence to the MCC M&E Policy;

• Establishes and maintains close working relationships with the M&E officers in the partner country to assist them in implementing the program M&E Plan, including quarterly aggregation, verification, reporting, and analysis of monitoring data; support and oversight of evaluation-related data collection; data quality reviews; review of evaluation deliverables; contract management; and management of the program M&E budget;

• Supports effective reporting and dissemination of program results to internal and external stakeholders in accordance with relevant MCC policies and guidelines;

• Develops the Terms of Reference for and manages independent evaluation contracts, which will include supporting the development and implementation of appropriate evaluation designs and the production of actionable evidence and learning related to program results;

• Supports or leads efforts to improve M&E team practices, guidance, or policies;

• Provides status reports and updates to M&E and DPE management on country programs and issues that may impact the Division or the Department;

• Monitor trends in development research and practice and identify opportunities to apply this learning to MCC programs and evaluations;

• Periodic international travel to support position duties; and

• Performs other tasks as assigned.

b) Travel

Periodic international travel to support position duties.

c) Supervisory Controls

The supervisor and/or higher graded staff work with the employee to develop a mutually acceptable performance plan which typically includes identification of performance goals, specific tasks, and associated deadlines for the performance year.

Within the parameters of the approved performance plan, the employee is responsible for carrying out work assignments and projects keeping the supervisor apprised of challenges or issues of relevance to M&E or DPE management. Work is reviewed in progress and upon completion for accuracy, completeness and compatibility with organizational goals, guidelines, and effectiveness in achieving intended objectives.

d) Guidelines

Guidelines consist of general administrative and implementation policies and program management practices which require considerable adaptation and/or interpretation for application to issues and problems studied. The employee uses judgment and discretion in ensuring compliance with MCC policies and guidelines when analyzing and developing recommendations to a variety of implementation issues and concerns. Within the context of broad regulatory guidelines the employee refines or develops more specific guidelines, such as implementing regulations, methods and/or procedures.

e) Complexity

The employee analyzes interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of substantive mission-oriented programs. The incumbent develops detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the implementation and administration of programs, and/or develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Decisions concerning planning, organizing, and conducting studies are complicated by conditions, such as conflicting program goals and objectives. Options, recommendations, and conclusions take into account and give appropriate weight to uncertainties about the data and other variables which affect long-range program performance.

f) Scope and Effect

The purpose of the work is to analyze and evaluate aspects of substantive, mission-oriented programs. The employee resolves problems or copes with issues which directly affect the accomplishment of principal agency program goals and objectives. Study reports contain findings and recommendations of significance to management of the agency, and often serve as the basis for new administrative systems, policies or practices.

g) Personal Contacts

Personal contacts are with individuals at all levels of the Corporation as-well-as representatives from other government agencies, consultants, contractors, or business executives in a moderately unstructured setting.

h) Purpose of Contacts

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

i) Physical Demands

The work is primarily sedentary, although some walking, bending, or carrying of light items may be involved. Travel may be required.

j) Work Environment

Work is performed in an office setting.

6. Position Security Level

Secret

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) Senior Program Officer (SPO) Required Qualifications:

1. A Master's level degree in a field such as economics, international relations, social sciences, policy analysis, or public administration.

- Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be credited towards qualifications.

- Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if the candidate can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide such evidence when submitting their offer.

2. At least one year of demonstrated recent experience independently managing the M&E of an economic development program, including designing and implementing a monitoring framework and/or managing a program evaluation.

3. Demonstrated recent experience conducting and/or managing program evaluations, including applying impact and performance evaluation methodologies and (i) quantitative and qualitative data analysis and/or (ii) survey design and data collection methods, and/or (iii) results dissemination.

4. Experience working on programs located in Sub-Saharan Africa; Southern and Central Asia; Eastern Europe; or Central America, demonstrating ability to collaborate with and build capacity with international partners remotely and in-person.

b) Program Officer (PO) Required Qualifications:

1. A Master's level degree in a field such as economics, international relations, social sciences, policy analysis, or public administration.

- Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be credited towards qualifications.

- Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if the candidate can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide such evidence when submitting their offer.

2. Demonstrated recent experience managing the M&E of an economic development program, including designing and implementing a monitoring framework and/or managing a program evaluation.

3. Demonstrated recent experience conducting and/or managing program evaluations, including applying impact or performance evaluation methodologies and (i) qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and/or (ii) survey design and data collection methods, and/or (iii) results dissemination. If candidate has no experience working on impact evaluations, must demonstrate academic experience and/or familiarity with impact evaluation methods.

4. Experience working on programs located in Sub-Saharan Africa; Southern and Central Asia; Eastern Europe; or Central America, demonstrating ability to collaborate with and build capacity with international partners remotely and in-person.

c) Program Officer (PO)/Senior Program Officer (SPO) Desired Qualifications:

1. Language proficiency in French, Spanish, and/or Portuguese.

2. Experience with program results monitoring, including theory of change development, indicator design, data quality, and/or reporting.

3. Experience prioritizing and managing multiple and varied assignments and deadlines.

4. Strong written and oral communication skills.

5. Experience developing procurement Terms of Reference and managing contracts.

6. Experience with standard data collection and analysis systems, particularly statistical analysis software, such as

STATA, SAS, SPSS, or R.

7. Physical location in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (Note: Candidates permanently residing outside of the

Washinton, DC metropolitan area may require a waiver for approval of remote working arrangements.)

Note: All experience must be recent and well-documented on the resume and within the Submission. All aspects of the Submission must specifically show how the offeror meets the required qualifications. 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:

1) A completed and signed Bio-Data Form (see Section J List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments of this Solicitation) with proposed salary (see Subsection 12(c) below 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 qualification factors listed in Section 7. Qualifications for the relevant position – PO or SPO (limit five (5) pages); and

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

Interested offerors may submit the following desired, but not required, 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 a part of the required written narrative (Subsection 8.3 above); and

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

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 $95,000 – $145,600 ($45.52 – $69.76 per hour) for the SPO position (Pay Band 4A) OR $79,100 – $122,800 ($37.90 – $58.84 per hour) for the PO position (Pay Band 4B) (see 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 its 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 PSCs. 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, PSCs are not eligible for participation in the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System. Moreover, PSCs are 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 PSC before the award of a contract, PSCs may receive a pay supplement of 15% (full-time) or 30% (intermittent) of the employee's direct labor cost in lieu of fringe benefits.

This pay supplement is in addition to the compensation negotiated in accordance with paragraph 9 above.

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.

NOTE: An intermittent PSC is not eligible for sick leave, annual leave, parking/transit subsidy, credit hours, or compensatory time off for travel. Subject to COR approval, an intermittent PSC may be paid at their regular hourly rate for federal holidays and local in-country holidays, provided that the PSC is scheduled to work on the holiday per their approved Master Work Schedule.

11. Travel Rules

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

12. Submission Instructions to PSC Candidates ("Offerors")

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

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

Offerors must address each qualification factor listed under Section 7. Qualifications (based on the position level they're applying to – PO or SPO) and demonstrate how s/he meets each qualification. Unless stated otherwise, all required qualification elements will be weighted equally.

a) Offerors 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. 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 (see Section J List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments of this Solicitation). 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) Offerors must submit a completed and formally signed Bio-Data Form (see Section J List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments of this Solicitation). 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 and signature. A Bio-Data Form without a proposed hourly rate and/or signature may result in the offeror being rejected for award.

d) Offerors 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 any salary negotiations will be based on the offeror's education, skills, and years of relevant experience.

e) Describe your experience and knowledge in regards to the qualification requirements in a written narrative not to exceed five (5) pages. Clearly demonstrate how your prior experience is relevant to the duties of this position as listed under Section 5. Duties and the qualifications listed under Section 7. Qualifications. The narrative 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) Offerors must submit at least three (3) but no more than five (5) 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 (1) reference should be from direct supervisors (current or prior) who can provide information regarding the offeror's knowledge and experience in the relevant field. Preferably, the references should be from within the last five (5) years of the offeror's professional employment history.

g) To be considered for award, submissions must be signed and received prior to the closing date and time specified above.

Only physical signatures 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 will not be accepted. Electronic packages shall be submitted by e-mail to Ms. Safaa Abdelrahim, abdelrahimsa@mcc.gov and Ms. Jacqueline Naranjo, naranjoj@mcc.gov, before the deadline stated on the first page of Section C – Description/Specifications/Work Statement of this 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 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 Ms. Safaa Abdelrahim, abdelrahimsa@mcc.gov and Ms. Jacqueline Naranjo, naranjoj@mcc.gov, before the question deadline stipulated on the first page of Section C – Description/Specifications/Work Statement of this Solicitation.

15. 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 for the relevant position level (PO or SPO). Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the offeror's qualifications. In addition to the required documentation listed in Section 8, 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 will not be accepted in lieu of 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, including 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 and a new solicitation for this position may be issued in the future.

17. Contract and Period of Performance

The successful offeror(s), who is/are found to represent the best value to the Government, may be offered a time-and-materials (T&M), personal services type contract for a one-year base period plus four (4) one-year option periods, for a total potential contract period of five (5) years.

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 or intermittent PSC position, with a maximum of 10,435 hours over the total duration of the contract (2,087 hours/year * 5 years) for a full-time PSC, or a maximum of 8,320 hours over the total duration of the contract (1,664 hours/year * 5 years) for an intermittent PSC.

Section D - Packaging and Marking

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

Section F - Delivery or Performance

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

11/7/22 11/6/23 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

WASHINGTON DC

US 20005

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11/7/23 11/6/24 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

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11/7/23 11/6/24 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

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11/7/23 11/6/24 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

Line Item: 2001

11/7/24 11/6/25 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

Line Item: 2002

11/7/24 11/6/25 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

Line Item: 2003

11/7/24 11/6/25 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

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11/7/25 11/6/26 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

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11/7/26 11/6/27 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

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11/7/26 11/6/27 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

F.1 F.1 DELIVERABLES

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

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

Task: XXXXXX

Status: XXXXXXXX

Recommendations: XXXXXXX

Monthly reports are due the first workday of each month.

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

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

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

F.2 F.2. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The principal place of performance is at MCC headquarters in Washington, DC and/or at the PSC's home of record. Periodic international travel to support position duties may be required.

Section G - Contract Administration Data

Requesting Office Address

MCC-HQ

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

Contact Details:

Property Administration Office Address

MCC-HQ

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

Patel, Shreena

COR Office Address

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

Patel, Shreena

Issuing Office Address

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

Contact Details:

Abdelrahim, Safaa A abdelrahimsa@mcc.gov

Payment Office Address

IBC-FIN

Interior Business Center M/S D-2773 7301 West Mansfield Avenue Lakewood CO 80235-2230 Phone: Fax:

G.1 G.1 TIMESHEET INSTRUCTIONS

G.1 TIMESHEET INSTRUCTIONS

The contractor shall submit time sheets for actual hours worked.

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

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

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

(1) Name of the Contractor

(2) Date of pay period

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

(4) Duns number

(5) Employee Signature

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

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

MCC 52.232-70 INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2017)

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

The Contractor shall submit each invoice electronically via email or fax to the following:

Fax: 303.969.5151/7281 ATTN: MCC Payments, or

Email: MCC_Accounting_IBCDENVER@ibc.doi.gov, or

As an alternative to electronic submission of invoices, one copy of each invoice may be submitted to the following address:

Interior Business Center

M/S D-2773

7301 West Mansfield Avenue

Lakewood, CO 80235-2230

If it is determined that the amount billed is incorrect, the invoice may be revised by the Government, or the contractor may be required to submit a revised invoice.

To constitute a proper invoice, each invoice must include the following information and/or attached documentation:

(1) Name, address and telephone of the Contractor

(2) Date of invoice and invoice number

(3) Contract number (including task order or call number and contract line item(s)) also modification number, if applicable

(4) Description (quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price) of the supplies/services rendered (including hours incurred and billing rate, as applicable to the contract)

(5) A schedule depicting the following information:

Amount Invoiced

This Period

Cumulative Amount Invoiced Authorized Value of Contract Balance Remaining on Contract

If the contractor is billing for costs incurred over more than a single month, the costs for each month in which the costs were incurred and shall be segregated into the month they were actually incurred.

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(6) Name of Contracting Officer's Representative (COR); and

(7) Signature of authorized representative of the firm with the following invoice certification:

"The undersigned hereby certifies to the best of my knowledge and belief that: the sum claimed under this contract is proper and due, and…