AMENDMENT_95332423Q00200001_FE.pdf

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

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

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

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15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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95332423Q00200001

Summary of Changes

The purpose of this amendment is to provide the MCC response to questions received. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

The following clauses are modified:

Clauses incorporated by full text

SECTION L

L.10. TECHNICAL VOLUME SECTIONS

L.10.1. ADMINISTRATIVE

L.10.1.1. TRANSMITTAL AND COVER LETTER

The Transmittal and Cover Letter must be signed by an officer authorized to make a binding commitment for the firm(s) making the Offer.

The letter shall include the following:

1. The RFQ Number;

2. DUNS number, CAGE code, and TIN;

3. Company Name mailing address, and website address;

4. Date submitted;

5. A statement to the effect that it is firm for a period of at least 90 days from the date of receipt thereof by the Government.

6. All of the above-cited information for each entity on the proposed team, if a team is proposed;

7. Type of Company (i.e., small business, 8(a), woman owned, veteran owned, etc.) as validated via the System for Award Management (SAM). All Offerors must register in SAM located at:

http://www.sam.gov/;

8. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

http://www.sam.gov/

9. Names, titles, and phone and facsimile numbers and e-mail addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror's behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation and;

10. Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the quote. Quotes signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office;

11. In addition, the Offeror shall identify the company's anticipated Contractor Performance and Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) Contractor Representative, to include the individual's full name, telephone number and email address;

12. This letter shall include acknowledgement of all amendments issued by the Government; and

13. Offeror Summary Table: The Offeror shall complete the table below. The Offeror should include all subcontractors and team members who will be involved with the performance or management of the program work and should list all sites where the work will be performed. If a teaming or subcontracting arrangement is proposed, identify the work share, distribution elements, and ratios that each contractor will perform using the table below. Also provide a definition of the legal relationship between the entities if it is other than a Prime/subcontractor relationship.

Contractor Name (Indicate Prime, Team Member or

Sub)

Place of Performance/DUNS # if applicable

Brief Work Description and/or Program Responsibility

% of Total Proposed Price

L.12. BUSINESS VOLUME INSTRUCTIONS

L.12.1 Transmittal (May be the same as submitted in Volume I)

L.12.2 Offerors shall include a completed copy of Section B of the solicitation in its offer. Business offers shall include pricing for each contract line item (CLIN) specified in Section B as well as the cumulative price estimate for the entire contract.

L.12.2.1 Although the Other Direct Costs (ODC) ceiling has been provided, Offerors may quote an alternate ODC ceiling. If an alternate ceiling is offered, the quote shall be in the following format for the base and each option period:

Cost Component Number of Units

Units Unit Cost ESTIMATED TOTAL COST

Airfare 2.0 Round Trip $ $

Enroute Expenses 2.0 Round Trip $ $

Hotel 20.0 Days $ $

Per Diem 20.0 Days $ $

Local travel 2.0 Days $ $

Visas 2.0 Lump $ $

Vaccinations 2.0 Lump $ $

Communications 2.0 Lump $ $

Report Printing 2.0 Lump $ $

Total $

L.12.3 Cost or Pricing Data

(a) Submission of certified cost or pricing data is not required.

(b) Provide the data described below:

The Offeror shall submit a offer adequate to determine whether the proposed pricing is consistent with the technical quote and level of effort anticipated.

a. Financial Capacity - The Offeror shall indicate if it has the necessary financial capacity, working capital, and other resources to perform this contract without assistance from any outside sources. (If not, indicate the amount required, the anticipated source, and associated costs for such support.) The Offeror shall submit any information deemed relevant to convincingly demonstrate its ability to perform the requirement from a financial point of view; this may include providing a copy of the Offeror's most recent financial statement.

MCC RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS RECEIVED

# Solicitation Section Page Solicitation Language Reference

Question MCC Response

1 Section C 10 Advisory Services

The nature of the functions described under Section C (page

10) range from strategic advice to delivering training and supervising programs. Can the contractor suggest different types of profiles for each type of service (strategic, training, operational)?

Although the requirement is for one person at 1920 hours, Offeror's are expected to make an independent assessment of the resources required to perform the tasks described in Section C. Offerors should use their own judgment based on their experience and approach to completion of this project to propose the price appropriate for the requirement.

# Solicitation Section Page Solicitation Language Reference

Question MCC Response

2 Section C 10 Advisory Services

Can you please clarify the work that will be required in the supervision of programs? Please provide examples if possible.

The successful offeror will provide strategic advice and hands-on support to members of the PAA Practice Group on all matters related to grants issued under a Compact or Threshold program, including the development of the grant policies, operational guidance and templates, training material, and supervision of Grant Programs.

The scope of this requirement is to provide grants management support to assist MCC's partner countries in implementing the PGG, to develop and modify related templates and training manuals, and to help MCAs supervise their implementation in select countries.

See SOW Tasks for what this involves.

3 Section C 10 Target Countries

The MCC countries are varied in their national languages (Portuguese, French, Arabic, Bahasa, etc.). Please clarify if the consultant will be required to be fluent in these languages.

English mandatory. French preferred. No other language is required.

4 Section C 10 Deliverables

Should the consultant be expected to provide deliverables for tasks other than the ones listed on page 10 of the solicitation document, please provide a list of such deliverables.

Currently no other deliverables are expected.

5 Section F 15 Place of performance

Please clarify the % of time of the work which can be done remotely.

The Contractor shall perform services primarily at their own facilities (remote), but may also be required to perform services at MCC headquarters, at the facilities of MCA Entities, or other location, per COR/PM technical direction.

6 Section C

Will the MCC consider additional experience in grants management in Lieu of a bachelor's degree for experience?

No

7 A 1 Contract RFQ Is this RFQ thru GSA or direct award from MCC? Direct award / Open Market

8 B 6 Pricing model Are you asking for one person to do the contract for 1920 hours per year?

Although the requirement is for one person at 1920 hours, Offeror's are expected to make an independent assessment of the resources required to perform the tasks described in Section C. Offerors should use their own judgment based on their experience and approach to completion of this project to propose the price appropriate for the requirement.

# Solicitation Section Page Solicitation Language Reference

Question MCC Response

9 L 60 Resume

If, so then you only need one resume? Or do you need resumes for company individuals who will help with the documents?

Resumes are required for all proposed personnel.

10 B 7 ODC

Are administrative costs allowed for the preparation of the documents or included in the ODC?

No. Offerors shall submit a fully loaded rate. ODCs will be used primarily for travel related costs.

11 B 7 ODC

If we use your ODCs and we use this amount during the contract and we are instructed to go on another trip, will MCC adjust this amount?

The ODC amount provided is for budgeting purposes only. The ODC amount may be modified solely by the Government if it is deemed necessary, to include increases.

12 C 9 Areas of Interest

Is MCC using the same grant format for the different areas of interest, such as energy, education, agriculture, etc.?

MCC has one Program Grant Guidelines that apply to all sectors.

13 A / L Set-aside Will SDVOSB be given any preference within the small business category?

No

14 Section B. Numero

Section B mentions a CLIN ceiling that shall not be exceeded but does not provide that ceiling number.

Can MCC confirm the CLIN ceiling for this effort?

The ceiling price will be established based on the Offeror submitted quote, to include the unit price and ODC amount.

15 Section B.2. Brief Des 6

It's noted MCC is seeking an expert to assist partner countries in implementing PGG. Then later, in B.4, MCC notes the contractor shall be paid in accordance with fixed loaded hourly rates.

Can MCC confirm whether this solicitation is for an individual expert or a Contracting organization?

This is an Open Market opportunity open to all eligible small business concerns. If an individual expert is a SAM registered eligible small business concern, then the individual expert may submit a quote.

16 Section C . 3 Tasks 9

Review the PGG to incorporate best practices in grant making and other assistance instruments in the marketplace, comparing it with international donors such as USAID and World Bank and assist with updating the PGG as required.

Are there specific or existing softwares MCC anticipates using on this contract?

No

# Solicitation Section Page Solicitation Language Reference

Question MCC Response

17 Section C - Descriptio 11-Oct

"The Grants Consultant will assist the PAA Practice Lead Sector Director."

Additionally, references within the Qualifications portion of this section.

This section refers to a singular Grants Consultant. Later, in Section H, Key Personnel are described as "To be added at time of award." Can the Government clarify how many Key Personnel are expected for this project, and their roles?

Although the requirement is for one person at 1920 hours, Offeror's are expected to make an independent assessment of the resources required to perform the tasks described in Section C. Offerors should use their own judgment based on their experience and approach to completion of this project to propose the price appropriate for the requirement.

18 Section K - Women-o 45

(6) WOSB joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program.

The offeror represents that it

□ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of

13 CFR

127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(i) It □ is, □ is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility

Are joint ventures (JVs) permitted to bid on this opportunity? Yes

19 Section L.7.2-3 60

"Each individual item considered privileged or confidential under FOIA should be marked…"

Does "individual item" here refer to individual pages, or do privileged/confidential items need to be identified more granularly (e.g., specific paragraphs, tables)?

Specific paragraphs and table if applicable.

# Solicitation Section Page Solicitation Language Reference

Question MCC Response

20 Section L.9.1 61

"Tables of contents, and works cited and the Technical Appendices are not included in the page count."

pp. 62-63 (L.10.1.2) place the TOC and matrix within the Executive Summary, which has a 5-page limit. Are the TOC and matrix included in Section A's page limit?

If not, do they still need to be included in Section A?

The TOC and Matrix will not count against the page count.

21 Section L.9.1 61

"Tables of contents, and works cited and the Technical Appendices are not included in the page count."

To confirm, is the Cover/Transmittal Letter included in Section A's page limit?

No

22 Section L.9.1 61

"Tables of contents, and works cited and the Technical Appendices are not included in the page count."

"Technical Appendixes" are not mentioned elsewhere in the RFP.

Is there specific material or content that can or cannot be provided as an appendix?

No specific material is required in the technical appendixes.

23 Section L.10.1.1 62

"A statement to the effect that it is firm for a period of at least 120 days from the date of receipt thereof by the Government."

p. 57 of the RFP (MCC 52.204-72) provides a required period of validity of 90 days. Which period is required?

90 days. See amendment 0001

24 Section L.10.1.1 62

"The letter shall include the following: ... 5. A statement to the effect that it is firm for a period of at least 120 days from the date of receipt thereof by the Government. 6.

All of the above-cited information for each entity on the proposed team, if a team is proposed;"

Does each entity on the team need to provide a separate statement of validity?

Only the prime offeror is required to submit the statement.

25 Section L.10.1.1 62

"The letter shall include the following: ... 6.

All of the above-cited information for each entity on the proposed team, if a team is proposed; 7.

Type of Company (i.e., Does Type of Company need to be provided for each entity on the team, or only for the Prime offeror?

No, only the prime.

# Solicitation Section Page Solicitation Language Reference

Question MCC Response small business, 8(a), woman owned, veteran owned, etc.)"

26 Section L.10.2.1 63

"Resumes and letters of commitment are limited to a total of three (3) pages"

pp. 60-61 of the RFP (L.8.2, Table B) place the resumes & LOCs in Section F, which has no page limit.

Which section should the resumes/LOCs be provided in?

And is there a page limit for them?

If so, since LOCs are required for all proposed subcontractor staff, does the "total of 3 pages" limit refer to each individual's resume + LOC, or to the combined total for all individuals?

Unless proposing multiple personnel, only one resume is anticipated in Section F. However, if multiple personnel are proposed, then each resume will have a limit of 3 pages in section F.

27 Section C How many times will the contractor be required to visit agency HQ? The frequency is undetermined.

28 Section C How many grants do you anticipate per week and/or per month? Refer to the Statement of Work.

Is there a past bid tabulation available and, if so who should I contact and how can I request a copy to be sent to me?

No. This is a new requirement.

30 Section B

Will there be any allowances for upward price adjustments due to any unforeseen increased costs due to market conditions such as, a rise in traveling costs, etc.?

All changes will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-4. Economic Price adjustments are not applicable to this requirement.

31 Section G

Who should I contact with invoicing or payment questions and outside of the bid invoicing directions, is there any particular information that must be included on the invoice?

See MCC 52.232-70 INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2017) in Section G of the solicitation. The COR and CO can also answer most invoice inquiries.

32 Section A

What is the usual number of days until payment from the time a properly executed invoice is received?

30 days from acceptance of invoice.

Will you be the only person involved in the purchase and award decision, and if no, is there anyone else that you would recommend I speak to about the bid?

Michael Glimp and Taylor Wolf are the only points of contact for this solicitation.

34 Will "NET-15" or "NET-30" terms be used on this purchase?

The discount terms are Net 30.

# Solicitation Section Page Solicitation Language Reference

Question MCC Response

Will the low bidder be required to show any proof of financial capability before award?

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ), under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13.

The Government intends to award one or more award(s)on a best value basis to the quotation that is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government.

This is not conducted under FAR Part 14 Sealed Bidding.

36 Section L 57, 58, MCC 52.204-72, L.5, L.10.1.1

Clause MCC 52.204-72 states "Quote validity for 90 days after submission. L.5 states "no less than 90 days." L.10.1.1 item 5 states "at least 120 days." Please confirm correct quote validity period.

90 days. See amendment 0001

37 Section L 66 L.12.3

Item (b) states (b) Provide the data described below:

The Offeror shall submit a offer adequate to determine whether the proposed pricing is consistent with the technical quote and level of effort anticipated. Items 1 through 3 shall be addressed by each CLIN:

a. Financial Capacity - The Offeror shall indicate if it has the necessary financial capacity, working capital, and other resources to perform this contract without assistance from any outside sources. (If not, indicate the amount required, the anticipated source, and associated costs for such support.) The Offeror shall submit any information deemed relevant to convincingly demonstrate its ability to perform the requirement from a financial point of view; this may include providing a copy of the Offeror's most recent financial statement.

QUESTION: The bolded text refers to "items 1 through 3" but there are no items 1-3 listed, just the next section labeled a. Please advise what items 1 through 3 are to be addressed.

Financial Capacity is the only required additional data. See amendment 0001

38 Section B 4

Sec Ops- Procurement - Grants Consultant

Is this a new requirement? If no, please provide the incumbent's name, contract # and amount

This is a new requirement.

39 Section C, (II) 9 Scope Please quantify the number of grants and annual amounts of grants under the scope.

The level of effort is quantified by hours not the quantity of grants.

See Statement of Work for tasks.

# Solicitation Section Page Solicitation Language Reference

Question MCC Response

40 Section C, (V) 10 Target Countries for work program

Can you please list all countries where travel will be required?

Multiple countries, including but not limited to Senegal, Mozambique, Morocco, Cote d'Ivoire, Kosovo, Lesotho, Indonesia, and Zambia.

41 Section F(2) 15 Place of performance

Please confirm that the consultant will be allowed to work remotely.

Also, how many times would the consultant need to be at the MCC Headquarters?

The Contractor shall perform services primarily at their own facilities (remote), but may also be required to perform services at MCC headquarters, at the facilities of MCA Entities, or other location, per COR/PM technical direction.

42 H.1.6 28 Key Personnel

The section states to add resume of key personal upon award.

However, the section L.10.2.1 (page 63) requires offeror to submit details of the keys personnel with the proposal. Please clarify if resume of the key personnel is to be submitted along with the proposal?

The proposed personnel directly performing on the contract are considered key personnel.

Although the requirement is for one person at 1920 hours, Offeror's are expected to make an independent assessment of the resources required to perform the tasks described in Section C. Offerors should use their own judgment based on their experience and approach to completion of this project to propose the price appropriate for the requirement.

43 L.12.2.1 66 Business Volume Instructions

If the ODC ceiling is acceptable to the offreor, is it still required to fill out the ODC table under section L.12.2.1? How do we indicate the ODC ceiling in section B if different from prescribed ceiling amount?

No. The offered ODC price shall be submitted in the required MS Excel file.

44 L.12.3 66 Cost or Pricing Data

Will a signed certification (in lieu of financial statement) from the company officer be acceptable to certify that the offerror has sufficient financial capability to deliver the services under scope of this contract?

The Offeror shall submit any information deemed relevant to convincingly demonstrate its ability to perform the requirement from a financial point of view; this may include providing a copy of the Offeror's most recent financial statement. A signed certification without any other information may not demonstrate the Offeror has sufficient financial capability to deliver the services under scope of this contract.

45 Disclose of Lobbying Activity

Is there another way to access J.2 FORM SFLLL.pdf? I have been unsuccessful in my attempts to retrieve this document.

https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/disclosure-lobbying-activities

Past Performance

Please confirm that we don't need to send out PPQs to customers provided we submit 3 past performance references as stated in the solicitation.

PPQs are required if the past performance reference does not have a CPARS report. If a CPARS report is not available, then a PPQ is required.

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