OPIC-16-R-0020-_Hub_PSC_Solicitation.pdf

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: OPIC-16-R-0020

2. ISSUANCE DATE: June 10, 2016

3. CLOSING DATE: July 6, 2016

4. POSITION TITLE: Business Development Contractor

5. MARKET VALUE: GS-11 Equivalent, $87,263 - $113,444

GS-12 Equivalent, $102,646 - $133,444

Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon the candidate’s past salary, work history, and educational background.

6. ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION POSITION: Washington, DC

7. DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Small & Medium Enterprise Finance

Department, Corporate Development

Director

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year (with the annual option to extend for no more than a total contract period of five years)

9. SECURITY ACCESS: The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance

10. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S. Citizens

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTOR

INTRODUCTION

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) is the U.S. Government’s development finance institution. OPIC mobilizes private capital to help solve critical world challenges and in doing so, advances U.S. foreign policy. Because OPIC works with the U.S. private sector, it helps U.S.

businesses gain footholds in emerging markets catalyzing revenues, jobs, and growth opportunities both at home and abroad. OPIC achieves its mission by providing investors with financing, guarantees, political risk insurance, and support for private equity investment funds.

The Business Development Contractor will report to the Director, Corporate Development in the

Small & Medium Enterprise Finance (SMEF) Department. The Business Development Contractor will provide support for the administration of the Hub, OPIC’s interdepartmental coordination mechanism for business development activities, and otherwise support the Director, Corporate

Development in the design, implementation, and maintenance of various business development activities for the agency.

The incumbent will advance OPIC’s business development goals through targeted research assignments, promptly responding to inquiries from prospective applicants, supporting outreach activities, and facilitating communication and coordination between OPIC departments on the execution of business development activities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports the Director, Corporate Development to develop strategic partnerships with the business and investor communities that can propel development impact and augment deal flow.

Evaluates and responds to funding requests and inquiries placed to OPIC. Provides detailed information regarding OPIC’s products, requirements, and application procedures. Reviews company business plans and financial information to preliminarily assess project eligibility and provides detailed responses to inquirers and applicants.

Researches and prepares background materials for various business development meetings and activities, including literature searches, country and regional profiles, and biographical information.

Develops and supports relationships with key partners such as investment and commercial banks; development finance institutions; and federal, state, and local government offices in the United States.

Develops and supports relationships with conduits in business communities, such as

Chambers of Commerce, trade and investment associations, and diaspora groups with the objective of business development and awareness raising.

Identifies potential OPIC clients/projects to be developed in OPIC-eligible countries and sectors consistent with Administration & Agency priority initiatives.

Supports in the development of marketing materials for business development purposes.

Provides support in the coordination of meetings, internal communication, and activities of

OPIC’s business development Hub. Prepares agenda and supporting materials.

Researches and analyzes data to prepare and maintain reports on OPIC’s business development activities.

Maintains all aspects of the business development Leads feature in OPIC’s Salesforce application, Insight.

Assists in the planning and implementation of OPIC’s outreach activities, including Expanding

Horizons workshops and seminars.

Represents OPIC at a variety of speaking engagements and conferences.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SELECTION CRITERIA (TOTAL POINTS – 100):

Education (20 points): A Bachelor’s degree required in international studies, economics, business, political science or a related field.

Prior Work Experience (40 points): A minimum of three years of professional experience working in business outreach and/or business development is required, particularly in international affairs and development. The candidate should possess demonstrated experience to work efficiently under deadlines in a complex environment with minimal support.

Knowledge (30 points): A broad and comprehensive knowledge of international business practices is required in such areas as development finance. Knowledge of OPIC programs and policies is preferred. The candidate should have demonstrated competence in reviewing investment business plans, engaging with prospective investors and/or business membership organizations, preparing briefing papers, etc. S/he should be capable of representing OPIC in events and meetings including external audiences. S/he must be comfortable managing several activities at once, and working under pressure to meet both short and long term deadlines.

Communication (10 points): Excellent English speaking, reading, and writing skills are required with demonstrated ability to write clearly, quickly, and succinctly. Candidates must demonstrate cultural sensitivity as well as diplomatic tact with their oral communication skills. A broad understanding of issues related to international development and transition economies is required.

TERM OF PERFORMANCE:

The term of the contract will be for one year, with the option to extend each additional year for no more than four years, for a total contract period not to exceed five years. Option year exercise will be based on the office needs and funds availability. This position has been classified as equivalent to a GS-11/12 level position. The actual salary of the successful candidate will be negotiated depending on qualifications and previous salary history.

FICA and federal income tax will be withheld by OPIC.

MEDICAL AND SECURITY CLEARANCE:

The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES:

As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the benefits and allowances listed in this section.

1. BENEFITS:

FICA Contribution

Contribution toward Health & Life insurance

Pay Comparability Adjustment

Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

Annual & Sick Leave

2. FEDERAL TAXES:

USPSCs are required to pay Federal Income Taxes, FICA, and Medicare.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Qualified individuals are requested to submit:

1. Cover Letter

2. Applicant’s current resume to be included as an attachment

3. Three professional references including phone and email contact information

All applications should be submitted electronically to:

Lisa M. Schaffer

Contracting Officer

Overseas Private Investment Corporation lisa.schaffer@opic.gov

To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application and on the subject line of cover letter. The highest ranking applications may be selected for an interview, in person or by telephone. Applicants may submit an application against this solicitation at any time but prior to July 6, 2016 (2:00pm

EST), unless revised.

mailto:lisa.schaffer@opic.gov

Applicable Clauses and Provisions

1. FAR 52.204-6 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM NUMBER (JUL 2013)

(a) Definition. “Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number”, as used in this provision, means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities, which is used as the identification number for Federal Contractors.

(b) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS number or “DUNS+4” that identifies the offeror’s name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number is a nine-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional System for Award

Management records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same concern.

(c) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number—

(i) Via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the offeror does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a U.S. Government contract when contacting the local

Dun and Bradstreet office.

(2) The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(i) Company legal business name.

(ii) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(iii) Company physical street address, city, state and ZIP Code.

(iv) Company mailing address, city, state and ZIP Code (if separate from physical).

(v) Company telephone number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

(x) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

2. FAR 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

“Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number” means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and

Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities.

“Data Universal Numbering System +4 (DUNS+4) number” means the DUNS number assigned by

D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.) This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at subpart 32.11) for the same concern.

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(1) The offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, the Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal

Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14) into the SAM database;

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certifications, and

Points of Contact sections of the registration in the SAM database;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer

Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record “Active”.

(b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS +4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror’s name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number will be used by the

Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the SAM database.

(c) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number—

(i) Via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the offeror does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a U.S. Government contract when contacting the local

Dun and Bradstreet office.

(2) The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(i) Company legal business.

(ii) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(iii) Company Physical Street Address, City, State, and ZIP Code.

(iv) Company Mailing Address, City, State and ZIP Code (if separate from physical).

(v) Company Telephone Number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

(x) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the

Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.

(e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

(f) Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://www.acquisition.gov .

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3. FAR 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (APR 2016)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561110.

(2) The small business size standard is $7.5 million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and

Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

□ (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

□ (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal

Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(v) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

(vi) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(vii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony

Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(viii) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(ix) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(x) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

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(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the

Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(xi) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xii) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiii) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiv) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xv) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA–designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative

Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xvi) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA–designated items.

(xvii) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xviii) 52.225-4, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its

Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $77,533, the provision with its

Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $77,533 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its

Alternate III applies.

(xix) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xx) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan—Certification.

This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxi) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions

Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxii) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting

Officer:

__ (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

__ (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

__ (iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

__ (iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment- Certification.

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__ (v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification.

__ (vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–

Designated Products (Alternate I only).

__ (vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

__ (A) Basic.

__(B) Alternate I.

__ (viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the

SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph

(c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the

NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause # Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

4. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

**SPECIAL NOTICE** Contractor Orientation takes place on Mondays only. It is the CORs responsibility to coordinate with the OPIC Administrative & Security staff and work with the

Contractor to ensure that all contractor personnel are sent through orientation.

A. Clearance Requirements for Contractor Personnel:

1. Authority: Because Contractor personnel may have access under this contract to sensitive agency data and computer equipment subject to strict security controls, and/or may have access to a Federal facility/building, the clearance procedures set forth in this section are necessary and shall be used to determine the suitability of such individuals for such purposes, under the following authorities: the Federal Information Security Management

Act, Title III of Pub. L. No. 107-347, which requires agencies to develop security plans for the operation of Federal computer systems that contain systems that contain sensitive information, and NIST Publication SP 800-4 (1992) (Computer Security Considerations in

Federal Procurements); the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a, which requires agencies to establish procedures and safeguards to protect agency systems of records pertaining to individual; and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations, relating to https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_222.html#wp1162560 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_223_226.html#wp1168892 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_227.html#wp1139116 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_227.html#wp1145584 https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%204_12.html#wp1073667 background investigations of contractor personnel, 5 C.F.R. Part 736. Contractor badging occurs every Wednesday. Contractor employees may begin work on any day of the week, as directed by the COR, but will not have access to information technology (e.g., username and password) until processed through the Security Office.

2. Applicability: The procedures in this section shall apply to all individuals fulfilling any of the requirements set forth in this contract.

B. Procedures:

The COR shall provide each such individual with a copy of the procedures set in this section before or at the time that such individual applies for clearance.

1. Fingerprinting and Forms submission: Each individual employed or otherwise retained by the Contractor to perform work under this contract shall be fingerprinted at the OPIC's

Security Office, and shall also submit to the Contracting Officer's Representative (“COR”) one completed Optional Form (“OF”) 306 (“Declaration for Federal Employment,” answer

Questions 1,7-12, 15, and 16a only). The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with completing the forms required by the OPIC's Security Office. Completed forms shall be submitted to the COR, without alteration or changes to said forms, at least

10 working days before the individual may begin work or be given access to any agency records, data, or information in connection with this contract.

2. Additional Forms: In addition to the above forms, individuals employed or retained by the

Contractor to fulfill contract positions or duties for 180 days or more, and any individual designated to fulfill certain sensitive contract positions or duties as determined by the

OPIC’s Security Officer, shall be required to submit to the COR, one SF85 or SF85P (and any additional investigative forms) based on a risk determination by the OPIC Security

Officer that shall take into account the sensitivity level of the contract position or duties assigned to the individual, the individual’s access, if any, to nonpublic or confidential information, and any other relevant considerations. The individual must submit these additional forms to the COR at least 5 working days before such individual is scheduled to start work or to obtain access to agency records, data, or information under the contract.

3. Background investigations: The OPIC Security Office shall screen all forms for any adverse or derogatory information, as denoted, for example, by a “yes” to questions 8-12, by additional information in Block 15 on the OF306, or by information on any additional forms that may be required, as discussed above. If the individual has any adverse or derogatory information, the OPIC shall conduct a background investigation before s/he is permitted to begin work or be given access to agency records, data, or information under this contract. The background investigation may be conducted in cooperation with or with the assistance of other relevant government agencies or entities, including, but not limited to, OPM, including referral to appropriate law enforcement authorities in the event of material falsification or other evidence of unlawful conduct. To the extent agency records pertaining to these background investigations are subject to the Privacy Act, such records shall be maintained and used in accordance with the applicable Privacy Act system notice(s) pertaining to the agency’s personnel background investigations. (Note:

Neither the maintenance of such records in the above-described system(s), nor the fact that this contract requires individuals to complete certain forms or submit to background investigations that may also apply to OPIC employees, shall be deemed to render such an individual a Government or OPIC employee in any manner).

If, as a result of a background investigation, significant adverse or derogatory information is found that may result in an unsuitability determination, the OPIC Security Officer shall notify the COR and the relevant individual. The individual will be notified in writing

(Statement of Reasons) of the derogatory information and shall have 30 days to respond or dispute the results of the investigation. If the OPIC Security Officer, after receiving the individual’s response, still determines that the individual is unsuitable to fulfill the contract position or duties in question, the individual will be notified in writing of that final determination and disqualification.

4. Suitability Determinations: The Government shall have and exercise full and complete control over these suitability determinations. The Government may, as it deems appropriate, authorize and grant temporary access and/or interim clearance to employees of the Contractor. However, the granting of temporary access and/or interim clearance to any such individual shall not be considered as assurance that a fully favorable suitability determination will follow as a result or condition thereof, and the granting of either temporary access and/or interim clearance shall in no way prevent, preclude or bar the withdrawal or termination of any such access or clearance by the Government. Failure of an individual to follow the required procedures by this contract may result in suspension/termination of such individual’s OPIC clearance/access.

5. A minimum of ten business days prior to the arrival of the contracted staff to the work site the contractor shall provide the following information to the Overseas Private Investment

Corporation for each staff member:

Full legal name

Current address

Gender

Social security number

Date of birth

Place of Birth

Country of Citizenship

Height

Weight

Eye Color

Race

6. In accordance with Executive Order 12989, as amended on June 9, 2008, and Federal

Acquisition Circular 05-29, it is the contractor’s responsibility to verify their employee’s legal status and their eligibility to work. The only approved system is E-Verify, the Department of

Homeland Security tool. The system is available at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis.

Verification must be provided with the information required under subparagraph 4) above.

Contractor employees who have been issued a security clearance in accordance with HSPD-

12 are exempt from this requirement.

7. The Contractor shall submit electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (eQIP system) initiation forms for all proposed and new staff to the COR by 10am on the 1st business day after contract award. Upon notification from the COR, the Contractor staff shall complete the Security Clearance package on-line via eQIP (http://www.opm.gov/e-qip/) and submit all signature pages, fingerprint cards, EDNET forms, Account Request Forms to the

COR within 8 business hours. The Contractor shall email confirmation to the COR and

Program Manager by 5pm on the day the security requirements are completed that certifies that:

The eQIP initiation form was submitted to the COR by 9am on the 1st business day AND The

Security Clearance package was electronically completed via eQIP and all signature pages and Account Request Forms were submitted to the COR within 8 business hours of notification from the COR.

8. The Contractor shall complete the OPIC’s required training when notified to do so by the

COR. The Contractor shall complete the OPIC’s annual IT Security Awareness and Privacy training.

5. ADDITIONAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor information systems subject to the Federal Information Security Management

Act of 2002 (FISMA). All agency information systems, see 44 U.S.C. 3505(c), operated by or on behalf of the Government by a Contractor or subcontractor containing Federal data shall be subject to the requirements of the FISMA, including routine testing without advance notice to or approval of the Contractor or its subcontractors. See 44 U.S.C. 3544(b).

B. Handling of third-party requests for access to records. In the event that the Contractor receives any subpoena or other voluntary or mandatory request for access to data first produced under this Contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR and the CO, so that the Government may intervene or take any other steps it deems necessary to protect its interests.

C. Data Breaches. As part of the requirement explained elsewhere in this document for the contractor to comply with all contractual and Federal information security, privacy and confidentiality requirements applicable to the operation, maintenance or support of a

Federal information system, the contractor shall be required to prevent and remedy data breaches and to provide the OPIC with all necessary information and cooperation, and to take all other reasonable and necessary steps and precautions, to enable the OPIC to satisfy its data breach reporting duties under applicable law, regulation, or policy in the event, if http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis any, that a breach occurs. Special attention should be paid to OMB Memorandum 06-19

(July 12, 2006), particularly the extremely urgent reporting time frames included therein for certain breaches, as well as to any other subsequent laws, regulations, or policy governing data breaches that may arise during the performance of the contract. The Information

System Security Plan required elsewhere in this document shall include policies and procedures necessary to ensure the timely detection of and reporting to the OPIC of data breaches, as well as safeguards to prevent and mitigate the risk of, as well as to remedy, such breaches, if any.

D. Use of OPIC computer equipment by contractors is limited to what is necessary to accomplish the work identified under the contract. All contractors or his/her employees or subcontractors are subject to Internet access monitoring and auditing, and discoveries of inappropriate internet access or activity not directly related to the contract, will be reported to the COR and CO, and the contractor shall be held in default of the contract. Contractors or his/her employees or subcontractors found accessing inappropriate web sites while using an OPIC computer, may be grounds for initiating disbarment procedures.

6 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

A. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Notwithstanding the Contractor's responsibility for total management responsibility during the performance of the contract, the administration of the contract will require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor during performance of the contract.

B. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AUTHORITY

The Contracting Officer (CO) will perform all contract administration. The CO is the only person with the authority to act as an agent of the U.S. Government under this contract and is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract.

Notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this task order contract, the said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the CO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof. Only the CO has the authority to: (1) direct or negotiate any changes in the SOW or PWS; (2) modify or extend the period of performance; (3) change the delivery schedule, (4) authorize reimbursement to the Contractor for any costs incurred during the performance of this contract; or (5) otherwise change any terms and conditions of this contract.

Lisa M. Schaffer is the Contracting Officer (CO) for this task order. Communications pertaining to contract administration matters shall be addressed to the CO. No changes in or deviation from the scope of the work shall be effected without a Supplemental Agreement (contract modification) executed by the CO authorizing such changes.

The Contracting Officer’s contact information is:

Lisa M. Schaffer

U.S. Overseas Private Investment Corporation

1100 New York Ave, NW

Washington, D.C. 21527

Phone: 202-312-2146

E-mail: lisa.schaffer@opic.gov

C. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

_____________________is hereby designated as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

The Government may change the COR at any time without prior notice to the Contractor by a unilateral modification to the Contract. The COR is located at:

TBD - Contracting Officer’s Representative

U.S. Overseas Private Investment Corporation

1100 New York Ave, NW

Washington, D.C. 21527

Phone: TBD

E-mail: TBD@opic.gov

The responsibilities and limitations of the COR are as follows:

(1) The COR is responsible for the technical aspects of the project and serves as technical liaison with the Contractor. The COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all reports, and such other responsibilities as may be specified in the task order contract.

(2) The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the

Government or authorize any changes, which affect the Contract price, terms or conditions. Any Contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting

Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the expressed prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. The COR may designate assistant COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such assistant(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation through the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

D. ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES FOR INVOICING

Monthly invoices are required by the 5th of every month.

The Federal Register, Page 52591, Volume 64, No. 188, dated September 29, 1999, requires that submitted invoices must include specific information in order for the Government to make payment.

Additionally, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation has supplemented these requirements.

Contractors may use Standard Form 1034 – Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other than

Personal (Part 53 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation under FAR 53-301-1034) or they may submit a company-generated voucher. However, no matter what type of voucher is submitted, it must contain the information described below.

All invoices/vouchers submitted for payment shall be accompanied by individual daily job timecards/sheets or other substantiation previously approved by the Contracting Officer.

Vouchers/invoices received without the substantiating documents will be considered incomplete, and will be returned to the contractor without payment. Invoices shall be submitted monthly.

If the voucher/invoice is for services on a time and materials and labor hour basis, the COR’s copy of the voucher/invoice must have copies of the timesheets or other substantiation attached, and must be clearly marked “COR’s Copy”. The second set of the two sets of a voucher/invoice does not require that the timesheets or other substantiation be attached. However, it must be clearly marked

“Original for Finance”. Both copies should be submitted to the COR.

E. PROPER INVOICE INFORMATION

Name and Address of Contractor

Contact Name, Title and Telephone Number

Government Issued Contract Number or Other Authorization for Delivery of

Goods or Services

Date of the Invoice

Invoice Number, Account Number, and/or any other identifying number agreed to by the contract (At a minimum there must be an invoice number)

Include the Actual date when services were performed or goods delivered.

Include the Period of Performance on all invoices.

Description – Including, for example, contract or task order line/subline number, price, and quality of goods and services rendered.

Include discount terms.

Other substantiating documentation or information required by the contract.

Shipping and Payment Terms (Required unless mutually agreed that this information is only required in the contract – Contact the Contracting Officer or

Contract Specialist for clarification)

F. REQUIRED FOR ALL INVOICES

The Contractor shall also include two statements and signature lines on the invoice. The wordings for these statements are:

I hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief that the services set forth herein were performed during the period stated above are current, accurate and complete.

(Date) (Title of Contractor Representative) (Signature)

The above statement will be signed by a representative of the Contractor.

and

I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief that the services/supplies shown on the invoice have been performed/furnished and are accepted.

(Date) (Title: COR, Task Manager, etc) (Signature)

The above statement will be signed by a government representative, usually the COR or a Task

Manager with authority to certify.

If there is insufficient space in the Standard Form 1034 to provide all of the required information, the Contractor may include the remaining information on bond paper. However, if bond paper is used, the contract and task order numbers, invoice number, and date of invoice must be listed at the top of the second and subsequent pages.

G. TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

Travel by the Contractor is not anticipated for this requirement. Should the Government determine that travel is necessary, the required authorization for travel will be provided by the Contracting

Officer, the appointed COR.

Travel shall not be undertaken without authorization. If travel is authorized, OPIC will only reimburse the Contractor for actual travel costs incurred during the authorized travel period. Profit/Fee shall not be applied to travel costs or per diem, and is not allowable under this contract. Handling rates shall not be applied to travel costs.

When travel is authorized, the Contractor shall provide estimated travel costs to the authorizer in advance of scheduling travel. Requests for travel must include the following information:

i) Name of traveler;

ii) Dates of travel;

iii) Destination(s);

iv) Purpose of travel;

v) Estimated transportation costs;

vi) Estimated lodging expense;

vii) Estimated meals and incidental expenses; and

viii) Other expenses.

All travel shall be performed in accordance with Government travel regulations. The Government will reimburse travel expenses at actual cost, in accordance with limitations equivalent to those set forth in the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). Unless authorized by the Contracting Officer, reimbursement of lodging, meals and incidental expenses will not exceed the applicable rates set forth in the FTR for the travel destinations.