nofo amendment 0006 mcc-16-rfa-0002.pdf

Amendment 0006 for the NOFO # MCC-16-RFA-0002 NOFO Name: “MCC-PEPFAR Tanzania Data Collaborative (Co-Lab) Project” Subject: Results of Phase I Evaluation and Lessons Learned / Recommendations for Phase II

The purpose of this Amendment 0006 is to:

1. Per Section H Other Information, Part 2 Inclusion of Open Contracting Principles:

a. Announce the companies invited to move to Phase II of the NOFO;

b. Publish the list of companies that applied to the NOFO.

2. Share observations and the lessons learned during the application process for Phase I, which could be helpful to all applicants being invited to participate in Phase II.

Applicants invited to participate in Phase II of the NOFO in alphabetical order:

1. Management and Development for Health (MDH)

2. University of Dar es Salaam Computing Centre (UCC)

List of companies applied to the NOFO in alphabetical order:

1. Commission for Science and Technology, Tanzania (COSTECH)

2. Deloitte Consulting, East Africa

3. Eastern African Statistical Training Centre (EASTC)

4. ESRI Eastern Africa

5. Management and Development for Health (MDH)

6. University of Dar es Salaam Computing Centre (UCC)

Lessons learned during the application process for Phase I:

Process:

1. Applicants are strongly encouraged to read, understand and follow the instructions for applications in Section D Application and submission Information. All clarifying questions will be addressed during the Q&A session for Phase II (please note the exact date/time for the pre-application conference is to be announced).

2. On the cover page and in the subject line of your emails please indicate to correct NOFO number and name you are applying for.

3. All requested forms are mandatory for Phase II, including DUNs, TIN numbers, certifications and representations and signed financial forms, at the time of the application.

4. Please submit your applications in PDF and Microsoft Word and Excel formats.

Pre-Application Teleconferences:

1. Register by the due date using the provided link (will be provided).

2. During the conference call please use the “MUTE” button, but do NOT put your phones on “HOLD” as this results in music that everyone the call hears and disrupts the call.

Technical:

1. As noted in our responses to Phase 1 questions, once successful Phase 1 Applicants (“primes”) are announced, MCC fully expects the partnerships to continue forming during the Phase 2 in order to enhance full applications submittals (new partnerships are encouraged). As also noted, partnerships between prime applicants and sub-partners are not expected to be exclusive.

2. During the Phase 2 application review, the degree to which partnership have been formalized will be an important consideration during selection. Similarly, the degree to which partnerships between the prime Applicant and sub-partners have been tested (i.e.

prior experience working together) should be noted and will be viewed favorably.

3. The degree to which the prime and partners are presenting an integrated approach, clear roles and responsibilities that identify and leverage respective strengths will be viewed favorably. Applications should include an organigram.

4. The degree to which Applicants will help to brand program and connect it to the Data Collaboratives for Local Impact (DCLI) program and program logic, MCC-PEPFAR objectives and stakeholders, will be assessed. In this regard, it is important to recall that the DCLI program is intended to enhance use of data for decision making in order to contribute to local impact.

5. For applicants (especially the primes) whose primary experience in not aligned with the focus and nature of this work, it will be important to ensure that this applicant demonstrate how it will acquire the necessary expertise (e.g. partnerships with experts and/or organizations that bring this expertise) to complete the work.

6. Applicants are encouraged to review the evaluation criteria for the NOFO when preparing their applications.

End of Amendment 0006