MCC-16-RFQ-0117_0001.pdf

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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:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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is extended,

(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 AC- KNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

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is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, 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.

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B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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 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.

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

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Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

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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.

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Millennium Challenge Corporation Contracts and Grants Management Division 1099 Fourteenth Street NW Suite 700 Washington DC 20005

Millennium Challenge Corporation Contracts and Grants Management Division 1099 Fourteenth Street NW Suite 700 Washington DC 20005

To all Offerors/Bidders

MCC-16-RFQ-0117

04-21-2016

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Amendment 0001 contains a "Guide - How to Apply for the Results Reporting Analyst (RRA) Position". All other conditions of the Request for Quotes remain unchanged.

Jacqueline Naranjo Contracting Officer naranjoj Typewritten Text 4/22/2016 naranjoj Typewritten Text

April 2016

How to Apply for the Results Reporting Analyst (RRA) Position

The Results Reporting Analyst (RRA) position in the Monitoring and Evaluation division of Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for recent bachelor’s-level graduates interested in international development and/or the social sciences. The job throws recent graduates into a quantitative, results-driven world with exposure to a number of different sectors in international development at an agency holding a strong reputation for evidence-based interventions and transparency. Unfortunately, recent graduates don’t usually look at federal contracting opportunities during the job hunt, and even if they do, they can be overwhelmed by the acronyms and jargon. As a result, we miss out on some great candidates, and these candidates miss out on a great job fresh out of college! Because the process of applying for this position can be difficult to navigate, we’ve put together this guide to decode the jargon and acronyms.

Is this really a job?

The position is a full-time personal services contract (PSC) with the federal government. Personal services contractors (PSCs) are not full-time equivalent (FTE) federal employees of the federal government, so they do not receive all federal benefits, including health care and retirement benefits. However, RRA PSCs are treated as employees in most other regards (You’ll have a desk onsite at the MCC headquarters in Washington D.C., you’ll get paid federal holidays, you’ll receive a W2 from MCC for tax purposes, etc.).

So what do I do next?

Because it is technically a contract between a small business (you) and the federal government, the RRA position is posted on FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov). Use the solicitation number provided to navigate to the posting. The RFQ (Request for Quotation) package attached to the posting includes the details of the RRA position and contract. First, take a look at the information in the “Combined Synopsis Solicitation” section, and then at Addenda 2 and 3. Addendum 1 includes the legal language of the RFQ and the clauses that will eventually be incorporated into your contract, should you be selected as the successful candidate.

This sounds great! What’s the first step to apply?

Because this is technically a contracting opportunity for a small business, before you submit your application, you must register as a small business with the federal government. If you are selected for the position, then you’ll need to provide your D-U-N-S number and a CAGE code, which are unique identification numbers assigned businesses interested in doing business with the federal government. This involves making a request from Dun & Bradstreet, and registering as a sole proprietor in the System for Award Management (SAM). Obtaining both of these numbers requires some lead time, so please get started on this process as soon as you decide to apply.

1. Register at www.dandb.com and request a D-U-N-S number. Within a few days, Dun & Bradstreet will send an email with the new D-U-N-S number. As stated in the email they send, the number may not be valid for use for up to two days after issuance.

2. After the D-U-N-S number is valid, follow the instructions in the email from Dun & Bradstreet that issued the number to create an account on SAM. The taxpayer identification information entered during registration will then take a few days to be validated by the IRS.

a. Register as a sole proprietor, using your name as the business name.

b. Add the Classification code and NAICS code that match the RFQ (to find this information, see the

“General Information” bar on the right hand side of the FedBizOpps posting).

3. Once you receive an email confirming validation of the taxpayer identification information, log back in to SAM and follow the instructions in the email to submit the registration.

4. Within a week or two, SAM will send another email confirming activation of the SAM account. Log back into

SAM to view the CAGE code.

After getting the ball rolling on the SAM registration, go back to the RFQ document and work on pulling together the required and desired documents for the application. Good luck, and feel free to reach out to the point of contact listed on the posting with any questions!