05._RFQ_Amendment_MCC-17-RFQ-0132_0001_(JN).pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

E. IMPORTANT:

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 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 is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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 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.

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

D. OTHER

BY

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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

(If other than Item 6)

(Specify type of modification and authority)

(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

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

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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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See Block 16C

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

Attn: Janet Carlson, (202) 772-6309

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

To all Offerors/Bidders

MCC-17-RFQ-0132

07-27-2017

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See CONTINUATION Page

See Page 2 for Vendor Questions and provided Answers.

Jacqueline H. Naranjo Contracting Officer

MCC-17-RFQ-0132 Amendment 0001 Senegal WTP Survey Page 2

CONTINUATION PAGE

The following Questions and Answers to the RFQ are provided below. There are no changes to the RFQ requirements.

Q 1. We would like to know if approval is required for joint ventures? Are we allowed to form a joint venture and if so, what are the requirements when applying?

A 1. This action is not a small business set-aside so approval of a firm or joint venture’s size status is not an issue.

Q 2. Section C.4.3 states that it is “expected that approximately 3,000 households and 1,000 businesses would be included in the sample.” Based on our experience with past large surveys including in Senegal, the cost for including 3,000 households and 1,000 businesses may be higher. Would MCC consider reducing the sample size given the budget constraints or increasing the allocated budget?

A 2. We mentioned in the RFQ (Section C.4.3, page 8) that the sample size of 3,000 households and 1,000 firms is expected, but a lower sample size may be considered provided that the technical approach supports the validity of the smaller sample size.

Q 3. Section M.4 states that the “budget for the project is around $325,000 and offers too far above budget will not be considered.” Can MCC please provide additional guidance on “too far above budget”?

A 3. Our cap budget is $350,000 and it is binding.

Q 4. Could you please confirm that the solicitation is open to individual consultants of non-US citizenship (based in Senegal)?

A 4. There is no requirement that firms be U.S. based, but note the requirement that the firm must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k), which is incorporated into the solicitation by reference (see Block 27a on page 1 of the original solicitation).

A 4. There is no requirement that firms be U.S. based, but note the requirement that the firm must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k), which is incorporated into the solicitation by reference (se...