MCC-16-RFQ-0008_-_Combined_Synopsis.pdf

LEGAL ADVISORY SERVICES

MCC-16-RFQ-0008

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and Subpart 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(i) The solicitation number is MCC-16-RFQ-0008. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ).

(ii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-84.

(iii) This solicitation is not a set aside.

(iv) Contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure are included in the solicitation.

(v) The MCC requires Legal Advisory Services to support MCC’s review, negotiation, implementation, oversight and closeout of MCC-funded programs with selected eligible countries in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America, as well as countries in other regions with which MCC may be authorized to work. The list of countries in which MCC operates may be found at: https://www.mcc.gov/where-we-work.

(vi) Dates and places of delivery are included in the solicitation document. Acceptance is at the Government location and all deliveries are FOB destination.

(vii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial applies to this acquisition. Addenda are included in the solicitation.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following evaluation criteria are hereby included in paragraph (a) of the provision:

A. Technical Capability

a. Sub-Factor 1: Management Approach, Organization Chart and Staffing Plan

b. Sub-Factor 2: Technical Approach

B. Past Performance C. Price

(ix) Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their offer. This provision is located at Section K.1 of the solicitation.

(x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Addenda are included in the solicitation.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See Section I.2 for the additional FAR clauses that are applicable to this acquisition.

(xii) The contracting officer has determined that additional terms and conditions (MCC-specific clauses) are necessary for this acquisition. However, the terms and conditions are consistent with customary commercial practices.

(xiii) Offers must be submitted via email to Ms. Regina Maxwell (maxwellre@mcc.gov) with a copy to Ms. Jackie Naranjo (naranjoj@mcc.gov) by no later than 2:00 PM ET on Monday, November 16, 2015.

Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to Ms. Maxwell no later than 12:00 PM ET on Monday, October 26, 2015.

The Government intends to hold an information session on or about November 3, 2015. To participate in this session, quoters must RSVP to maxwellre@mcc.gov no later than 12:00 PM ET on Monday, October 26, 2015.

(xiv) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Ms. Regina Maxwell at (202) 521-3683 or maxwellre@mcc.gov.