95332424Q0058_CPA Media Monitoring Services_Amendment 0001.pdf

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 or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER 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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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)

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 (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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INSTRUCTIONS (Back Page):

Instructions for items other than those that are self-explanatory, are as follows:

Item 1 (Contract ID Code). Insert the contract type identification code that appears in the title block of the contract being modified.

Item 3 (Effective date).

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For a solicitation amendment, change order, or administrative change, the effective date shall be the issue date of the amendment, change order, or administrative change.

For a supplemental agreement, the effective date shall be the date agreed to by the contracting parties.

For a modification issued as an initial or confirming notice of termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date and the modification number of the confirming notice shall be the same as the effective date and modification number of the initial notice.

For a modification converting a termination for default to a termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the termination for default.

For a modification confirming the contracting officer's determination of the amount due in settlement of a contract termination, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the initial decision.

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Item 6 (Issued By). Insert the name and address of the issuing office. If applicable, insert the appropriate issuing office code in the code block.

Item 8 (Name and Address of Contractor). For modifications to a contract or order, enter the contractor's name, address, and code as shown in the original contract or order, unless changed by this or a previous modification.

Items 9, (Amendment of Solicitation Number - Dated), and 10, (Modification of Contract/Order Number - Dated). Check the appropriate box and in the corresponding blanks insert the number and date of the original solicitation, contract, or order.

Item 12 (Accounting and Appropriation Data).

When appropriate, indicate the impact of the modification on each affected accounting classification by inserting one of the following entries:

(2) Accounting classification Net decrease $

Include subject matter or short title of solicitation/contract where feasible.

Item 16B. The contracting officer's signature is not required on solicitation amendments. The contracting officer's signature is normally affixed last on supplemental agreements.

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NOTE: If there are changes to multiple accounting classifications that cannot be placed in block 12, insert an asterisk and the words "See continuation sheet".

Item 13. Check the appropriate box to indicate the type of modification. Insert in the corresponding blank the authority under which the modification is issued. Check whether or not contractor must sign this document. (See FAR 43.103.)

Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification).

Organize amendments or modifications under the appropriate Uniform Contract Format (UCF) section headings from the applicable solicitation or contract. The UCF table of contents, however, shall not be set forth in this document.

Indicate the impact of the modification on the overall total contract price by inserting one of the following entries:

(i) Total contract price increased by $

(ii) Total contract price decreased by $

(iii) Total contract price unchanged.

State reason for modification.

When removing, reinstating, or adding funds, identify the contract items and accounting classifications.

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When the SF 30 is used to reflect a determination by the contracting officer of the amount due in settlement of a contract terminated for the convenience of the Government, the entry in Item 14 of the modification may be limited to --

(i) A reference to the letter determination; and

(ii) A statement of the net amount determined to be due in settlement of the contract.

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95332424Q00580001

Summary of Changes

The purpose of this amendment is to:

a) Extend the quote submission deadline to 2:00PM ET, August 7, 2024;

b) Provide responses to questions received;

c) Update Section C to clarify the last task; and

d) Update Section L to revise the quote submission deadline, increase the page limitation under L.6, and request samples of deliverables under L.7.5.

e) No other changes were made.

Header Information

Close Date is changed from 31-JUL-24 14:00:00 to 07-AUG-24 14:00:00.

Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

The following clauses are modified:

Clauses incorporated by full text

SECTION C

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Office of Congressional and Public Affairs - Media Monitoring Services

C.1 INTRODUCTION

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is an innovative and independent U.S. foreign aid agency that is helping lead the fight against global poverty. Created by the U.S. Congress in January 2004 with strong bipartisan support, MCC is changing the conversation on how best to deliver smart U.S. foreign assistance by focusing on good policies, country ownership, and results. For more information on the MCC, please visit www.mcc.gov. MCC is based on the principle that aid is most effective in countries that promote good governance, economic freedom, and investments in people.

Key MCC operating principles relating to the award of grants include emphasis on economic impact, reward for performance, partnership with recipient countries, and focus on results. Eligible countries are invited to develop and submit grant proposals to MCC for consideration. MCC will seek to enter into a Compact for assistance with those countries that submit quality proposals for poverty reduction through economic growth.

All proposed projects and activities are subjected to MCC's comprehensive project appraisal process prior to approval of a Compact, including the requirement for an environmental and social review. Once a Compact is signed and has entered into force, MCC continues to conduct reviews, analyses and assessments in consultation with the host country accountable entity and it's implementing partners on an as-needed basis to carry out post-Compact oversight responsibilities.

The contractor shall provide media monitoring services, and a news clips service to ensure that MCC staff can quickly access critical and current news and media involving MCC, MCC's partner countries, key stakeholders and Congress.

C.2 SCOPE

The contractor shall provide services for regional, national and global media contact and monitoring on a reliable system, including a regularly updated reporter database (with reporter contact info), media monitoring including keyword search reports, daily distribution of relevant press clips to staff, and media analysis to measure effectiveness of public relations campaigns.

The contractor shall keep MCC abreast of the drivers affecting the agency's reputation and brand by providing metrics for MCC. A contractor that has the capability to monitor press coverage in local media markets in the countries in which MCC works is strongly preferred. The contractor shall also provide services that will make MCC aware of potential crisis situations, allowing for quicker and more effective decision-making.

C.3 OBJECTIVES

MCC requires the contractor to:

• Streamline media contact acquisition and management;

• Provide a distribution path for press releases and other media outreach;

•Allow for quick analysis of press coverage and any press deliverables sent through the system;

• Facilitate and optimize press clip gathering and distribution on a daily basis.

C.4 TASKS

The contractor shall:

• Provide a regularly updated (quarterly) web-based media contacts database, capable of segmentation into topical, regional and other lists (this would include the ability to create lists and records using user-defined fields);

•Create a product capable of sending press releases to user-defined lists;

• Provide a database that would allow tracking of media interactions;

• Provide reporting functions that would allow for analysis of press release and other campaign performance;

• Provide a robust media monitoring function, including of media markets in MCC partner countries, searching all major print, broadcast, and online news outlets.

• Provide a reliable functional system to distribute approximately 6 -12 regular press clips to staff, as well as, provide tools to be used by MCC Staff for analysis of coverage.

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

The following clauses are modified:

Clauses incorporated by full text

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Quoters

This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ), under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

L.1. Inquiries/Questions Concerning the Solicitation

All questions concerning this solicitation must be addressed in writing by e-mail to Ms. Kamille Green, greenkd@mcc.gov no later than 2:00PM Eastern Time, July15, 2024.

L.2. Submission of Quotes

Quoters are responsible for submitting quotes, and any modifications or revisions no later than 2:00PM Eastern Time, August 7, 2024. All submissions must be provided in electronic format to greenkd@mcc.gov.

L.3. Solicitation Response

Quoters shall ensure that the solicitation number "95332424Q0058 – CPA Media Monitoring Services" is included in the subject line of their e-mail response. Failure to do so may cause a quotation not to be considered.

It is the responsibility of the Quoter to ensure that their quotation is received at the Government installation on time as identified in paragraph L.2 above.

L.4. Quotation Volumes

Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall be prepared as two (2) electronic Volumes:

•Volume 1 – Technical Capability / Past Performance (no reference to any pricing in this volume) •Volume 2 – Price

L.5. Quotation Format

•Files shall be formatted to print on 8.5 x 11 inch paper, with the exception of charts, such as MS-Project, that can be presented on 11 x 17 inch pages.

•Single-spaced typed lines, including figures and glossaries.

•One-inch margins.

•Times New Roman font, no smaller than 12-point for text.

•Times New Roman font, 10-point for spreadsheets and any font size for graphics as long as they are legible.

•Submission format: ADOBE PDF, Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) and/or Excel (.xls or .xlsx) versions 2010 or later.

Note: Price tables must be submitted in Excel format, with formulas incorporated as applicable.

•All quotation pages must be numbered.

L.6. Page Limits

Volume 1 – Technical Capability / Past Performance is limited to 13 pages. Pages beyond this number will not be read or evaluated. NOTE: Cover pages, executive summaries/cover letters, reference lists, and tables of content do not count toward the page limit.

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Résumés, CVs, letters of commitment (if applicable), additional past performance matrices and Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs) may be included in an appendix to the Technical Quotation without a page limit. Appendices to the Technical Quotation shall be submitted as a separate electronic file. Any other information included in the appendix will not be evaluated.

Volume 2 – Pricehas no page limitation (Note: Price tables must be submitted in Microsoft Excel format, with formulas incorporated as applicable).

L.7. Preparation of Volume I – Technical Capability / Past Performance

L.7.1. This volume must not contain any reference to cost but shall include proposed labor categories.

L.7.2. Resource information (such as data concerning labor hours and categories, materials, subcontracts, etc.) must be contained in the technical volume so that the Contractor's understanding of the requirements may be evaluated, if applicable.

L.7.3. The Technical volume shall be prepared in such a manner as to enable the Government reviewers to conduct a thorough evaluation and arrive at a determination of the quotation which provides the best value to the Government.

L.7.4. The Technical volume shall be specific, detailed, and complete to clearly and fully demonstrate that the Quote has a thorough understanding of the requirements set forth in the Statement of Work. A mere restatement of the requirements will not suffice.

L.7.5. The Technical volume shall address the requirements in Section C of this solicitation, including:

•Proposed Technical Approach:

This section shall demonstrate the Quoter's understanding of the requirements and provisions of the Statement of Work (SOW), any potential problems to be resolved/mitigated, and the Quoter's technical approach to satisfying the needs and desires of the Government as reflected in the solicitation. As well, it must contain a complete detailed plan for achieving the objectives, analyses, and tasks which are included in this solicitation. Samples of the various deliverables are requested to be included with the technical approach. MCC will evaluate the text of the written quote for firm evidence that the Quoter understands the requirements for quality work, including appropriateness of style, grammatical correctness, and data integrity for the writing necessary for the project.

L.7.6. Staffing. The Quoter shall present details of the proposed personnel supporting the statement of work including the following details:

•Describe the staffing plan and the roles of each team member.

•Summary Table of Staff: Identify proposed Key Personnel and other staff, as applicable. Outline their specific qualifications/capabilities as they relate to the Statement of Work. This information should be presented in a succinct table using the format shown below. The completed table should be no longer than four (4) pages.

Personnel Position Proposed Candidate(s) Availability Specific Evidence of Qualification (Brief)

[Position title, indicate Key and non- Key)]

[Indicate the availability of the proposed candidate]

[Explain how the proposed candidate demonstrates experience and qualifications to satisfy requirement(s)]

•Quotations shall include CVs for each proposed team member, specifically identifying depth of relevant subject matter expertise, and prior experience. Letters of Commitment are required for Key Personnel only. Both CVs and Letters of Commitment must be included in the appendix to Volume I.

L.7.7. Past Performance: Using the following matrix, the Quotation shall include information on at least three (3) current or past projects of similar scope and size including project points of contact; past projects must have occurred within three (3) years of the quotation submission deadline. At least two of the three required references must be for the prime Quoter. Each past performance is limited to 2 pages. Additional past performance matrices (for both the prime and any partners/subcontractors) may be included in the appendix to Volume I.

[Contract/Task Order Number] [Period of Performance (base & options)] [Contract/Task Order Value]

Technical POC:

Name Email Tel. Number

Contractual POC:

Name Email Tel. Number

Project Description:

Relevance to the CPA Media Monitoring ServicesRequirement:

•If a quote does not have three relevant references, they should state so within the past performance section of their Technical Quotation. Per Section M, lack of relevant performance history will have no negative or positive evaluated significance.

•In addition, each client reference identified in the three (3) required matrices shall submit a completed Past Performance Questionnaire (see Section J); if additional matrices are included in the appendix to Volume I, it is preferred (but not required) that these, too, be accompanied by an associated client past performance questionnaire. The quote's references must submit their completed Past Performance Questionnaires to greenkd@mcc.gov by the quotation due date and time.

Past Performance Questionnaires that are received from client references after the quotation due date and time may not be considered; however, MCC reserves the right to accept and consider late past performance questionnaires if determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Past performance questionnaires are NOT required for MCC projects on which the quote served as the prime contractor.

•In lieu of the past performance questionnaire, Quoters may choose to submit a copy of a completed CPAR record for the relevant past performance matrix. CPAR records may be included in the appendix to Volume I.

•Government evaluators may utilize various OCONUS, federal, state, and local past performance databases including, but not limited to, Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). Government evaluators reserve the right to contact any of the provided references to solicit additional information or clarification regarding the Quoter's past performance. The Contracting Officer and/or technical evaluators may research Quoter performance on any OCONUS, federal, state, local, and commercial contract performance of the Quoter that is known to the Contracting Officer, but not included as a reference on a submitted quotation.

Additionally, personal experience and evaluator knowledge of the Quoter's particular past performance may be utilized by the technical evaluation team members as long as there's sufficient documentation which can support their position.

L.8. Preparation of Volume II – Price

L.8.1. The firm fixed price shall be inclusive of all direct, indirect and other direct costs.

L.8.2. The pricing format of Section B of this solicitation must be used by all Quoters in the preparation of their cost quotation, to include estimated total price broken out by option period. There is no page limit for the Price/Business quote. The Quoter shall provide pricing notes for written explanation of the prices. Price tables must be submitted in Microsoft Excel format;

Quoters may copy their price tables into a PDF or Word document to accompany the narrative portion of their cost quotation, but the underlying Excel file must be provided, with formulas incorporated as applicable.

L.8.3. Volume II shall also contain the following administrative items:

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•Signed/completed SF-1449 (page 1 of solicitation) •Signed SF-30 for all solicitation amendments (or written acknowledgement of such amendments in a cover letter) •Representations and certifications (see Section K) •Clear identification of the quote's unique entity identifier (UEI) number •Significant cost/price assumptions

L.8.4. Cover Letter: The quote shall include a cover letter signed by an individual authorized to commit the company to the quote. The cover letter shall identify all enclosures being transmitted as part of the quote. The letter shall reference the solicitation number and acknowledge that it transmits a Quote in response to the solicitation and amendment(s). It shall state:

Quote validity for 60 days after submission.

Names telephone numbers of persons authorized to conduct negotiations, as well as the name of the official authorized to bind the Quoter's organization shall be clearly identified.

NOTE: Quoters are cautioned that failure to provide all of the required information may make the Quote non-responsive and may result in elimination of the Quoter from further consideration for award.

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