RFP 95332422R0001 CCPS.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

DPE-PR-22-0040

2. CONTRACT NO.

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

a. NAME

Green, Kamille D

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

95332422R0001

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

04/01/2022

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

04/29/22 02:00 PM

9. ISSUED BY

MCC-HQ

CODE 953324 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

SET ASIDE: 0 % FOR:

Millennium Challenge Corporation, Contracts and Grants Management Division, 1099 Fourteenth St NW, Suite 700

Washington, DC, 20005-3550, US

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

8 (A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

15. DELIVER TO

See Schedule

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

CODE

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

16. ADMINISTERED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR CODE FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE 953324

IBC-FIN

Interior Business Center, M/S D-2773, 7301 West Mansfield Avenue

Lakewood, CO, 80235-2230, US

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

OFFER BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

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ARE

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COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

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DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

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19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

See Schedule

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement Section D - Packaging and Marking Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms Section F - Delivery or Performance Section G - Contract Administration Data Section H - Special Contract Requirements Section I - Contract Clauses Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions

Incorporated Purchase Requisition Numbers:

DPE-PR-22-0040

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0001 Base: Facilitated Governance Reform (FGR) - Accessing Land for

Tourism Investment Facilitation (ALTIF) Project

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Base Period: Tasks 1-8

Purchase Requisitions DPE-PR-22-0040

IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0002 Base: Facilitated Governance

Reform (FGR) - Forest Value Enhancement Project (FoVEP)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Base Period: Tasks 1-2 and 9-14

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0003 Base: Active Program Monitoring Hub Support

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price

Base Period: Tasks 15-18

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0004 Base: Meeting and Administrative Support

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Base Period: Tasks 19-22

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0005 Base: Communications Support 1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Base Period: Tasks 23-30

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1001 OP1: Facilitated Governance Reform (FGR) - Accessing Land for

Tourism Investment Facilitation (ALTIF) Project

1 LT

Unit Price

Option Period 1: Tasks 1-8

Purchase Requisitions

Option:

Option Time Date: 8/1/23

Option Time Duration: 365

Option Time Units: Days

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1002 OP1: Facilitated Governance Reform (FGR) - Forest Value Enhancement Project (FoVEP)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Option Period 1: Tasks 1-2 and 9-14

Option Time Duration: 365

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1003 OP1: Active Program Monitoring Hub Support

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Option Period 1: Tasks 15-18

Option Time Duration: 365

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1004 OP1: Meeting and Administrative Support

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Option Period 1: Tasks 19-22

Option Time Duration: 365

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1005 OP1: Communications Support 1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Option Period 1: Tasks 23-30

Option Time Duration: 365

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1006 OP1: Blended Finance Activity (Optional)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Option Period 1: Task 31

Option Time Duration: 365

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2001 OP2: Facilitated Governance Reform (FGR) - Accessing Land for

Tourism Investment Facilitation (ALTIF) Project

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Option Period 2: Tasks 1-8

Option Time Date: 8/1/24

Option Time Duration: 364

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2002 OP2: Facilitated Governance Reform (FGR) - Forest Value Enhancement Project (FoVEP)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Option Period 2: Tasks 1-2 and 9-14

Option Time Duration: 364

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2003 OP2: Active Program Monitoring Hub Support

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Option Period 2: Tasks 15-18

Option Time Duration: 364

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2004 OP2: Meeting and Administrative Support

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Option Period 2: Tasks 19-22

Option Time Duration: 364

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2005 OP2: Communications Support 1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Option Period 2: Tasks 23-30

Option Time Duration: 364

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2006 OP2: Blended Finance Activity (Optional)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Option Period 2: Task 31

Option Time Duration: 364

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3001 OP3: Facilitated Governance Reform (FGR) - Accessing Land for

Tourism Investment Facilitation (ALTIF) Project

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Option Period 3: Tasks 1-8

Option Time Date: 8/1/25

Option Time Duration: 174

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3002 OP3: Facilitated Governance Reform (FGR) - Forest Value

Enhancement Project (FoVEP)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Option Period 3: Tasks 1-2 and 9-14

Option Time Duration: 174

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3003 OP3: Active Program Monitoring Hub Support

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Option Period 3: Tasks 15-18

Option Time Duration: 174

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3004 OP3: Meeting and Administrative Support

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Option Period 3: Tasks 19-22

Option Time Duration: 174

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3005 OP3: Communications Support 1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Option Period 3: Tasks 23-30

Option Time Duration: 174

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3006 OP3: Blended Finance Activity (Optional)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Option Period 3: Task 31

Option Time Duration: 174

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4001 OP4: Program Closure (Optional) 1 LT

Unit Price

Option Period 4: Task 32

Option Time Date: 1/23/26

Option Time Duration: 89

Clauses incorporated by reference

None

Clauses incorporated by full text

DPE IE Section B Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

B.1. FAR 52.216-1 – Type of Contract (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a time-and-materials (T&M) type contract resulting from this solicitation.

B.2. Funding Type

This contract will be funded, at the time of award, with Solomon Islands Threshold Program funding. The following funding sources will be used:

Funding Source Activity(ies) Supported CLINs

Land Project (ALTIF) ALTIF FGR 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001

Blended Finance (Optional) 1006, 2006, 3006

Forest Project (FoVEP) FoVEP FGR 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002

Monitoring & Evaluation Active Program Monitoring Hub 0003, 1003, 2003, 3003

Program Closure (Optional) 4001

Program Administration Meeting and Admin Support 0004, 1004, 2004, 3004

Communications 0005, 1005, 2005, 3005

Program Closure (Optional) 4001

Funding obligated to this contract may be used over the life of the contract (i.e., unexpended funds from one period automatically carry over into following periods). However, funding sources may not be co-mingled. For instance, unexpended funds on ALTIF FGR activities may not be applied to FoVEP FGR activities (because they have a different funding source), but they may be applied to blended finance activities (if exercised). Similarly, unexpended funds for ALTIF FGR can carry forward to futureALTIF FGR CLINs (or to blended finance CLINs), but not to active program monitoring or communications CLINs, for instance. Effectively, funding may be reallocated among CLINs as needed for the successful completion of contract tasks (and as approved by the COR/PM), insofar as those CLINs are funded by the same funding source. Funding cannot be reallocated from one funding source to another.

The Contractor must invoice at the CLIN level in any given contract period.

B.3. Limitation of Funds–Incrementally Funded Contracts

In accordance with clause MCC 52.232-72, "Limitation of Funds – Incrementally Funded Contracts," funds in the amount of [TBD] have been allotted to this contract. It is contemplated that funds now obligated under this contract will cover the work to be performed until [TBD]. If the contractor considers the funds obligated under this contract to be insufficient to cover the work to be performed until the date specified herein, or another date agreed to by the parties, the contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing and indicate the date on which it expects expended funds to approximate 75 percent of the total amount obligated. The notice shall state the estimated amount of additional funds required to continue performance through the date for which incremental funds are provided.

The Contractor shall not perform work on the contract which exceeds the total amount actually allotted by the Government to the contract. The Government is not obligated to reimburse the Contractor for costs incurred in excess of the total amount allotted by the Government to this contract. The contractor assumes the risk for any increased costs beyond what the Government obligates.

B.4. Labor Rates and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

Labor rates at the inception of a contract period will carry through as "fixed-price" without adjustment for the life of that contract period. Within each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), hours by labor category and pricing under ODCs are estimates only and may be increased or decreased as necessary for successful completion of the contract requirements and as approved by the COR/PM. However, as stated in Section B.2, funding may not be moved across funding categories (e.g., from CLIN 0001 – ALTIF FGR Activity to CLIN 0002 – FoVEP FGR Activity) without an official contract modification.

Additionally, the contractor's expenditures at any given point shall not exceed the total obligated amount for each funding category or the total ceiling price for this contract as specified below.

B.5. Pricing Template

PRICING SUMMARY PER CONTRACT PERIOD

Base

(Year 1)

Option 1

(Year 2)

Option 2

(Year 3)

Option 3

(Year 4)

Option 4

(Closure)

TOTAL

Total Labor Hours

Total Labor Costs

Total ODCs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -

Total Est. Cost $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -

Base Period: Facilitated Governance Reform – ALTIF (Tasks 1-8)

Item # Description U/I Qty Rate Total

LABOR

0001 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

ODCs

ALTIF Technical $221,192.00

Assistance Plug

ODC Sub-Total

Total Estimated Value – Base Period, CLIN 0001

Base Period: Facilitated Governance Reform – FoVEP (Tasks 1-2 and 9-14)

LABOR

0002 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

ODCs

FoVEP Technical Assistance Plug

Number

$0.00

Total Estimated Value – Base Period, CLIN 0002

Base Period: Active Program Monitoring Hub (Tasks 15-18)

LABOR

0003 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

ODCs

Total Estimated Value – Base Period, CLIN 0003

Base Period: Meeting and Administrative Support (Tasks 19-22)

LABOR

0004 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

SIG Travel Plug Number

$87,190.00

Total Estimated Value – Base Period, CLIN 0004

Base Period: Communications (Tasks 23-30)

LABOR

0005 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

Total Estimated Value – Base Period, CLIN 0005

Option Period 1: Facilitated Governance Reform – ALTIF (Tasks 1-8)

LABOR

1001 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

ODCs

ALTIF Technical Assistance Plug

Number

$492,760.00

Total Estimated Value – Option Period 1, CLIN 1001

Option Period 1: Facilitated Governance Reform – FoVEP (Tasks 1-2 and 9-14)

LABOR

1002 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

FoVEP Technical Assistance Plug

Number

$110,820.00

Total Estimated Value – Option Period 1, CLIN 1002

Option Period 1: Active Program Monitoring Hub (Tasks 15-18)

LABOR

1003 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

Total Estimated Value – Option Period 1, CLIN 1003

Option Period 1: Meeting and Administrative Support (Tasks 19-22)

LABOR

1004 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

ODCs

SIG Travel Plug Number

$104,740.00

Total Estimated Value – Option Period 1, CLIN 1004

Option Period 1: Communications (Tasks 23-30)

LABOR

1005 hr.

hr.

Total Estimated Value – Option Period 1, CLIN 1005

Option Period 1: Blended Finance Activity(Task 31) (Optional)

LABOR

1006 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

ODCs

Funding to be managed

$879,247.00

Total Estimated Value – Option Period 1, CLIN 1006

Option Period 2: Facilitated Governance Reform – ALTIF (Tasks 1-8)

LABOR

2001 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

ODCs

ALTIF Technical Assistance Plug

Number

$528,387.00

Total Estimated Value – Option Period 2, CLIN 2001

Option Period 2: Facilitated Governance Reform – FoVEP (Tasks 1-2 and 9-14)

LABOR

2002 hr.

ODCs

FoVEP Technical Assistance Plug

Number

$441,892.00

Total Estimated Value – Option Period 2, CLIN 2002

Option Period 2: Active Program Monitoring Hub (Tasks 15-18)

LABOR

2003 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

Total Estimated Value – Option Period 2, CLIN 2003

Option Period 2: Meeting and Administrative Support (Tasks 19-22)

LABOR

2004 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

ODCs

SIG Travel Plug Number

$107,890.00

Total Estimated Value – Option Period 2, CLIN 2004

Option Period 2: Communications (Tasks 23-30)

LABOR

2005 hr.

Labor Sub-Total

Total Estimated Value – Option Period 2, CLIN 2005

Option Period 2: Blended Finance Activity (Task 31)(Optional)

LABOR

2006 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

ODCs

Funding to be managed

$879,247.00

Total Estimated Value – Option Period 2, CLIN 2006

Option Period 3: Facilitated Governance Reform – ALTIF(Tasks 1-8)

LABOR

3001 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

ODCs

ALTIF Technical Assistance Plug

Number

$356,886.00

Total Estimated Value – Option Period 3, CLIN 3001

Option Period 3: Facilitated Governance Reform – FoVEP (Tasks 1-2 and 9-14)

3002 hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

ODCs

FoVEP Technical Assistance Plug

Number

$331,338.00

Total Estimated Value – Option Period 3, CLIN 3002

Option Period 3: Active Program Monitoring Hub (Tasks 15-18)

LABOR

3003 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

Total Estimated Value – Option Period 3, CLIN 3003

Option Period 3: Meeting and Administrative Support (Tasks 19-22)

LABOR

3004 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

ODCs

SIG Travel Plug Number

$81,180.00

Total Estimated Value – Option Period 3, CLIN 3004

Option Period 3: Communications (Tasks 23-30)

3005 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

Total Estimated Value – Option Period 3, CLIN 3005

Option Period 3: Blended Finance Activity (Task 31)(Optional)

LABOR

3006 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

ODCs

Funding to be managed

$879,247.00

Total Estimated Value – Option Period 3, CLIN 3006

Option Period 4: Program Closure (Task 32) (Optional)

LABOR

4001 hr.

hr.

Total Labor Hours - -

Labor Sub-Total

Total Estimated Value – Option Period 4, CLIN 4001

B.6. Pricing Template Instructions

B.6.1. General:Using the template tables in B.5., offerors must include all proposed labor categories, fully-burdened hourly rates, and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) for each CLIN in each contract period. Key Personnel requirements, team qualifications, and the Government's estimated level of effort can be found in Section H of this solicitation. See Section F for the anticipated period of performance of each contract period.

B.6.2. Other Direct Costs and "Plug Numbers":Offerors shall propose all anticipated Other Direct Costs (ODCs) to support each of the cross-cutting programmatic activities including allowances, travel, and transportation costs for each activity. In addition, the Meeting, Administrative, and Communications activities are anticipated to include ODCs for website development and hosting, and specialty equipment.

With respect to Facilitated Governance Reform (FGR) activities in support of the ALTIF and FoVEP projects, MCC anticipates maximum technical assistance (TA) costs in accordance with the plug numbers noted in CLINs X001 and X002 above (and in the table below). TA may include technical experts, targeted training, data collection, studies, and other assistance needed to support the ALTIF and FoVEP working groups. Offerors should assume a total allocation of USD $1,599,225 for ALTIF-related FGR technical assistance and USD $884,050 for FoVEP-related TA (see Section C, Tasks 8 and 14).

With respect to Meeting and Administrative Support, MCC anticipates costs for Solomon Islands Government (SIG) travel in accordance with the plug numbers noted in CLINs X004 above (and in the table below). The CCPS contractor will support the administration of the Program's domestic and international travel budget, including booking and paying for: airfare, hotel, and per diem for both domestic and international trips. Offerors should assume total international and country-based travel throughout the life of the program to be USD $381,000.00 (see Section C, Task 21).

The exact requirements and final amounts for technical assistance (under the FGR activity), SIG travel (under the Meeting & Admin Support activity), and blended finance funding (see paragraph B.6.3 below) are unknown at this time; therefore, plug numbers are provided for these costs in the respective periods in which the activities are expected to occur. If an offeror believes the plug numbers are inadequate, they should advise during the solicitation Question and Answer period. Please find the plug numbers by task and contract period below (also reflected under ODCs in the price template tables above):

CLIN Base Period Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Total

ALTIF

Technical Assistance

(Task 8)*

X001 $221,192.00 $492,760.00 $528,387.00 $356,886.00 $1,599,225.00

FoVEP Technical Assistance

(Task 14)*

X002 $0.00 $110,820.00 $441,892.00 $331,338.00 $884,050.00

SIG Travel (Task 21)

X004 $87,190.00 $104,740.00 $107,890.00 $81,180.00 $381,000.00

Blended Finance Funding (Task 31)

X006 $0.00 $879,247.00 $879,247.00 $879,247.00 $2,637,741.00

*For ALTIF (Task 8) and FoVEP (Task 14) Technical Assistance (TA), the amounts listed arethe maximum amounts anticipated over the life of the contract. The amount of TA actually delivered underthis task may be significantly less than the stated plug numbers, depending on ALTIF and FoVEP working group/task forceneeds and the availability of alternative technical assistance mechanisms.

B.6.3. The plug number provided for the Optional Blended Finance Activity (Task 31) is the maximum amount of funds expected to be managed by the Contractor. If applicable, Offerors shall propose labor costs for this optional activity. Labor costs associated with Task 31 are expected to be administrative in nature (e.g., oversight, management, etc.), as technical assistance related to blended finance is covered under the CLIN X001 plug number for ALTIF TA (see Section C.5.5.).

B.6.4. The offeror must include a job description for each labor category proposed. The job description must identify essential and non-essential tasks that are assigned to a specific position. It must also identify reporting relationships and shall also describe required qualifications, minimum education and experience requirements, working conditions and desirable qualifications.

B.6.5. If applicable, subcontracting costs are subject to the requirements of FAR 52.244-2, Subcontracts.

[END OF SECTION B]

Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

Clauses incorporated by reference

None

Clauses incorporated by full text

Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

C.1. Scope

The Government of the United States of America, via the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), and the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) signed a Threshold Program Grant Agreement (Grant Agreement) in January 2022 totaling USD $20 million to support a four-year program with the objective of implementing policy and institutional reforms that lead to a reduction in poverty through economic growth in Solomon Islands. The four-year timeline for this program is began on January 22, 2022. The Solomon Islands Threshold Program ("The Program") consists of two projects: the Accessing Land for Tourism Investment Facilitation (ALTIF) Project and the Forest Value Enhancement Project (FoVEP).

In order to implement these two projects, MCC is seeking a Cross-Cutting Program Support ("CCPS") contractor to execute five cross-cutting programmatic activities, one optional activity related specifically to the ALTIF project, and one optional activity related to program closure. There is expected to be a degree of synergy across the five activities, meaning that none of the five activities will be fully independent or siloed from one another. The two optional activities will be executed by MCC at a later date if deemed appropriate. The five programmatic activities, the additional optional activity, and the optional program closure activity are described as follows:

• Facilitated Governance Reform (FGR) Support: The required facilitated governance reform support involves creation and management of a highly participatory problem-solving process which cuts across both the ALTIF and the FoVEP projects. It will involve coordinating across both projects, addressing issues that arise, and adapting solutions to fit the local context. Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation (PDIA) is one facilitated governance reform approach that may be appropriate for this activity, but MCC is receptive to similar approaches. The objective of this activity is not to provide solutions, but rather to facilitate teams of local actors to work together, identify solutions, and make progress towards addressing the complex problems that inhibit meeting the overall program objectives. MCC expects the contractor to be able to provide or procure technical expertise on an as needed basis and when local teams clearly articulate needs and demand. (See Section C.5.1.)

• Active Program Monitoring Hub Support: In addition to recording outputs and monitoring reform progress as part of the FGR efforts described above, the contractor will also serve as a hub for active program monitoring of the overall objectives of the Program. Specifically, the contractor will review the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plans submitted by MCC's ALTIF and FoVEP implementing partners and integrate them into a single M&E Plan for submission to MCC and will report quarterly on key performance indicators to be defined therein. Moreover, the contractor will establish an active, collaborative approach to monitoring the larger results of the Program, most notably in relation to the reform objectives of the ALTIF and FoVEP FGR Activities. (See Section C.5.2.)

• Meeting and Administrative Support: The required meeting support will be associated with the planning and execution of meetings for (i) the Advisory Council, which will be comprised of senior Solomon Islands leadership to provide cross-governmental coordination for the Program (meeting annually, with some additional ad hoc meetings, as needed);

and (ii) the Solomon Islands Futures Circle, which will be comprised of influential non-governmental Solomon Islanders whose participation would support the overall objectives of a successful MCC engagement in Solomon Islands (with bi-annual meetings, as well as ad hoc meetings, as needed). Aside from organizing meetings for these two groups, there will be a need to organize public outreach events or meetings in support of the Program objectives on an ad hoc basis.

The contractor will also administer domestic and international travel for Solomon Islands officials and program participants to support capacity building and participation in MCC College events. (See Section C.5.3.)

• Communications Support: The required strategic communications support aims to ensure that the Solomon Islands public is well and accurately informed about the objectives, progress, and achievements of the Program. (See Section C.5.4.)

• Optional Activity – Disbursement of Blended Finance Funding: Disburse blended finance funding when identified as necessary and appropriate to support an investor and transaction under the ALTIF project. (See Section C.5.5.)

• Optional Activity – Program Closure: MCC anticipates a period of up to 90 days for the Contractor to complete tasks associated with program closure. (See Section C.5.6.)

A more detailed description of the services that compose the CCPS contract is provided in Section C.5. Organizations are encouraged to consider subcontracting and teaming arrangements if necessary to fulfill all requirements.

C.2. Program Background

The proposed Program seeks to assist the SIG in addressing two major constraints to economic growth: inability to access land for investment in the tourism sector and ineffective natural resource management in the logging sector. The Program will address these constraints through two projects: the Accessing Land for Tourism Investment Facilitation (ALTIF) Project and the Forest Value Enhancement Project (FoVEP). The objective of the ALTIF Project is to address the land access and investment facilitation issues that have prevented Solomon Islands from realizing its potential in tourism, one of the country's main growth opportunities. The objective of FoVEP is to generate more reliable, sustainable benefits from Solomon Islands' forest resources.

C.2.1. Accessing Land for Tourism Investment Facilitation (ALTIF) Project

C.2.1.1. Background

Tourism provides one of the main opportunities for job creation in Solomon Islands. Solomon Islands' tourism industry, however, remains in a fledgling state, made up mostly of small family and community run operations catering to guests seeking a backpacker or eco-adventure type experience. Growing this sector faces several challenges. Securing land for investment is a critical challenge. Investors must gain both formal license from the government to use registered land as well as agreement from neighboring communities that their use of land is legitimate (social license). A poor investment climate and lack of capability among key government institutions creates impediments for new investors seeking to enter the country.

Additionally, during the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism globally has been in decline, posing additional challenges to the tourism sector. Substantial recovery and growth of tourism in the Pacific is expected in 2023.

To address these constraints the ALTIF project will have three activities. First, the Land Identification Activity will identify registered land parcels that have potential to attract tourism investment and assist investors to negotiate secure access to that land while maximizing local community benefits (through social license agreements). Second, the Investment Facilitation Activity will engage the investor community to promote investment opportunities, vet potential projects for suitability, and facilitate interaction with the SIG through financial close.

The third and final activity within the ALTIF project is the Facilitated Governance Reform (FGR) Activity. The objective of this activity is to provide a governance structure for the ALTIF Project that builds capabilities of the SIG and facilitates the implementation of reforms that are identified during implementation of the overall ALTIF project. The approach will employ facilitated governance techniques, such as those of the Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation (PDIA) approach developed at Harvard University for building government capability (Note: The Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation approach to facilitated government reform is an example of an approach that contractors may use to achieve the reform objectives. MCC encourages contractors to propose other approaches to facilitated government reform if they are more appropriate to the situation and can better achieve the stated objectives.). The outcome of this activity will be to strengthen the ability of the SIG and community stakeholders to achieve the desired outcomes of the other two activities in a way that promotes country engagement, ownership, and sustainability of the project outcomes.

C.2.1.2. Implementation Arrangements

For the three activities to be conducted under the ALTIF project, MCC expects to engage three organizations to implement the project (See Section C.2.1.3). The community-facing activities are expected to be implemented by an organization with extensive experience working with communities in the Solomon Islands on issues related to land and natural resource management, community governance and decision making, and gender equality and youth initiatives. The land identification and investment transaction support work are expected to be undertaken by a public international organization entity with expertise in tourism investment promotion. A third organization, the subject of this procurement, will collaborate with the other program implementers while facilitating task forces and working teams of government officials and/or relevant stakeholders.

C.2.1.3. ALTIF Facilitated Governance Reform (FGR) Activity – Participating Organizations

The ALTIF project will support the government to establish a Tourism Investment Task Force composed of high-level Solomon Islands government and/or tourism officials to oversee the project. The Task Force will convene quarterly to set priorities, coordinate the work of government ministries/ agencies, and solve problems that rise to their level. For issues that are identified as a priority by the Tourism Investment Task Force, the Task Force will also nominate or assign officials to participate in working teams to address the problems. These working teams will operate under the authority of the Task Force and will meet regularly (weekly or bi-weekly) to make progress on the identified issues and to solve complex problems. While the working teams are likely to evolve, initially at least two teams are expected to be formed – one focused on land and community-facing issues and another focused on the investment process and investor-facing issues. Working teams will be composed of government officials and additional stakeholders as appropriate.

C.2.2. Forest Value Enhancement Project (FoVEP)

C.2.2.1. Background

The Solomon Islands forest sector accounts for more than half of Solomon Islands' total export value and provides more than 20 percent of the government's tax revenue. However, mismanagement of the sector leads to underreporting on as much as USD $100-150 million worth of logging exports and undermines the shared prosperity that should result from the sustainable use and equitable sharing of benefits derived from the country's natural resources. The current status of forest sector regulatory enforcement creates disincentives for effective reforms, constrains the generation and equitable sharing of forest sector revenue at the local and national levels, and has been insufficient to prevent environmental damage caused by unsustainable logging practices. In this context, the Forest Value Enhancement Project (FoVEP) seeks to generate more reliable, sustainable benefits from Solomon Islands' forest resources by (i) attenuating negative environmental impacts associated with extractive forest management practices, (ii) increasing and more equitably sharing the community and national revenues from forest resources, and (iii) achieving a more balanced regulatory and enforcement regime between logging and non-logging uses of forests.

The FoVEP project consists of two activities. The first activity will facilitate community-based forest and land management supported by a market-based Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) program in participating project locations ("PES Activity"). The second activity will facilitate a multi-stakeholder policy and institutional reform (PIR) process utilizing a facilitated governance reform approach such as PDIA ("FoVEP FGR Activity"). The anticipated result of the PES Activity is the incorporation of at least 6,000 hectares of forest in validated PES programs and corresponding social, environmental and financial benefits in participating jurisdictions. These benefits provide an important foundation for the policy and institutional goals of the FoVEP FGR Activity as PES project site representatives are expected to be active participants in the reform teams structured to address policy and institutional reform issues. The PES program locations will provide a link between alternative forest management solutions at the local scale (PES Activity) and opportunities to improve the scalability and institutionalization of those solutions at the provincial or national level through policy and institutional reform and mobilization of political constituencies supportive of forest sector reform (FoVEP FGR Activity).

C.2.2.2. Implementation Arrangements

MCC will implement the two FoVEP Activities through two distinct Program Implementers. (See Section C.3.) For the PES Activity, MCC has initiated discussions with an international non-governmental organization to develop an implementation partnership responsible for the PES components and associated tasks. MCC expects to procure a second organization (the subject of this procurement) to facilitate the policy and institutional reform process of the FoVEP FGR Activity. This organization will coordinate closely with the PES Activity implementation partner but will operate as a distinct entity to facilitate the task force and working teams at each of the three proposed levels of governance engagement. This organization will serve as the primary link between the Solomon Islands Government and the FoVEP project. (See Section C.2.2.3.) Given the anticipated need for technical assistance and support at each level of governance engagement, the CCPS contractor may act as prime contractor for any additional sub-contractors, consultants, or services necessary to fulfill the FoVEP FGR Activity objectives.

C.2.2.3. Facilitated Governance Reform Activity – Participating Organizations

The facilitated governance reform process under the FoVEP project will operate at three levels. A FoVEP Task Force will serve as the SIG oversight entity for the FoVEP project and will be responsible for authorizing and supporting the performance of each reform team in alignment with the objectives of the overall FGR process. The second and third levels of the process will consist of the following working groups: a forest governance accountability working group convened at the national level to promote stakeholder engagement, participatory research and civil society engagement for effective forest sector reform opportunities; and forest management working groups convened in each sub-national jurisdiction participating in the FoVEP PES Activity to identify and address structural constraints to improved forest regulation at the sub-national level. Site selection for PES program locations will be determined during program implementation but are not expected to involve sites in more than two provinces; the FoVEP FGR process will therefore facilitate 1-2 forest management working groups at the provincial level, one civil society working group at the national level, and the FoVEP Task Force.

C.3. Program Implementation and Evaluation Partners

In order to implement the overall Program, MCC expects to engage six organizations as Program Implementation and Evaluation Partners to implement and evaluate the two projects referenced above.

C.3.1. Implementation Partners

• One organization will support facilitated governance reform (FGR) processes to improve policy development and institutional problem-solving capacity in both the land/tourism and forestry sectors, under the ALTIF and FoVEP projects. In addition, this organization will provide program monitoring, meeting and administrative support, and communications services required by the Program to ensure that stakeholders and the public at large are informed about program results and to facilitate meetings associated with program governance. (This organization is the focus of this procurement.)

• The land identification and investor-facing activities conducted under the ALTIF project are expected to be implemented by an organization with experience and expertise in tourism investment promotion. (It is currently anticipated that this entity will be a Public International Organization ("PIO").)

• The community-facing activities to be conducted under the ALTIF project are expected to be implemented by an organization with extensive experience working with communities in Solomon Islands on issues related to land, stakeholder engagement, community governance and decision making, and gender equality and social inclusion.

• A fourth organization will design and implement the Payment for Ecosystem Services activity in participating communities under the FoVEP project. (It is currently anticipated that this entity will be an International Non- Governmental Organization.)

C.3.2. Evaluation Partners

• A fifth organization is expected to conduct a high-level Data Quality Review of any data systems which are critical to guiding program implementation. The CCPS contractor is expected to only have minor interaction with this organization.

• Finally, an organization will be commissioned as an independent evaluator of the Program, assessing the degree to which the Program was able to attain the targeted outcomes. The CCPS contractor is expected to interface with the independent evaluator in order to ensure the design of the evaluation incorporates a sound understanding of the Program's logics and objectives, particularly in relation to the FoVEP and ALTIF FGR activities.

C.3.3. Visual Crosswalk

The diagram in Attachment J.1. Project Activities and Partners provides a visual crosswalk between project activities and implementation and evaluation partners.

Program implementation will require close coordination among these six Program Implementation and Evaluation Partners.

Elements and specific activities of each project, and the Program as a whole, will overlap and implementing contractors/partners will need to cooperate and coordinate as they complete the tasks associated with their activities.

C.4. Roles and Responsibilities

MCC & SIG Responsibilities: The MCC and SIG, along with the contractor, play critical roles in completing the activities of the Program. The MCC and SIG roles are as follows:

1. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC): MCC is responsible for oversight of the contractor, including the following specific responsibilities:

a. Contract and supervise the contractor;

b. Conduct quality reviews of all products and deliverables (work plan, reports, etc.);

c. Facilitate public dissemination efforts to inform decision-makers on learning generated by the contractor if necessary;

d. Determine the budget;

e. Provide both operational and technical inputs into the project and its deliverables; and

f. Organize monthly check-ins (via virtual meeting or in person) to check progress.

2. Solomon Islands Government (SIG): The SIG and country stakeholders are responsible for building local ownership and commitment to the Program, and conduct quality control of activities, including the following specific responsibilities:

a. Build buy-in and ownership of the project activities;

b. Review and comment on the progress of the activities being implemented by the Contractor, including reports, deliverables, workplans, etc.;

c. Facilitate and cooperate in obtaining all letters of introduction, permits, consents, and approvals necessary for the successful and timely performance of all aspects of the project that is being implemented by the contractor;

d. To the extent available, provide in a timely manner such other documents, data, or information as may be requested from time to time by the contractor;

e. Ensure a qualified representative of the Government with the relevant technical expertise is available to assist the contractor implement program activities and, as a capacity building measure, assign qualified personnel to work with the contractor on project activities;

f. Inform the contractor of and facilitate access to relevant development partner, industry, and technical meetings in the contractor's field;

g. Participate in regular tripartite meetings (which may be conference calls) with the contractor and MCC every 30 days, or at such intervals as may be requested, in order to review implementation progress and any issues associated with the contractor's fulfillment of the project;

h. Ensure that any applicable ministries, agencies, or other entities of the Government required for the successful implementation of the Project activities enter into such further agreements or memoranda of understanding as may be requested by MCC to specify the responsibilities of such Government entities with respect to the project objectives; and

i. Facilitate contractor collaboration with local organizations.

j. Manage social media for the Program.

3. Contractor Responsibilities: The Contractor is responsible for the overall implementation of the stated scope of work, including all tasks and deliverable as defined in Section C.5 Tasks, Section F.3 Deliverables, and Sections F.4 Reporting Deliverables.

C.5. Tasks

C.5.1. Facilitated Governance Reform (FGR) Activity

The Facilitated Governance Reform activity is engaging in a complex institutional environment. As such, the task list below may need to evolve as new information becomes available during implementation and/or better approaches can be identified.

Thus, the contractor will be encouraged to propose modifications to FGR tasks (as their utility becomes apparent, but especially as part of Task 1) to discuss with MCC and potentially supplant the tasks below.

Task 1: Create FGR Operations Manual: The contractor will develop the "FGR Operations Manual" which will detail the facilitated governance reform (FGR) processes that will be suitable for the context and goals. The approach outlined in the document should be produced through collaboration with SIG, and SIG approval of the document will be requested through each respective project Task Force. Input and collaboration from other implementing partners (for example, the PIO as referenced in Task 2) may also be critical. The document should articulate an approach to FGR that is agreed with all partners and outlines aspects including the following:

• Details of the Task Force meetings including frequency, location, and membership of the task force will be established, although these can be adapted through the program lifecycle as appropriate.

• A process for periodically assessing working group performance, including measures to address under-performing working groups or lack of participation.

• A process to track and demonstrate satisfactory performance of FGR tasks associated with working group meetings, coaching and facilitation, including progress and performance indicators and reporting methods (See Section C.5.1.1 and C.5.1.2).

• A process for approval and provision of technical assistance funding (Task 8, 14) that ensures funding is used cost-effectively to address important bottlenecks and is demand driven by SIG. Deliverables from the technical assistance should be articulated as part of the approval process.

• A process for approving travel needs of individuals (e.g., SIG officials, Task Force or working team members) that are engaged in multiple activities under ALTIF and FoVEP (to be funded through Task 21), that ensures travel is necessary and appropriate.

• A process to ensure compliance with applicable policy and regulatory requirements, including MCC Gender Policy, MCC Environmental Guidelines, and MCC fiscal standards.

Task 2: Develop a four-year Stakeholder Engagement Plan that includes a communications strategy to provide public information in Solomon Islands related to the progress, objectives, and results of the FGR Activity. The Stakeholder Engagement Plan will also be provided to MCC for further coordination. Conduct proactive communications relevant to the FGR Activity and, as needed, the contractor is expected to cooperate with MCC and other implementing partners/contractors to implement the Stakeholder Engagement Plan.

C.5.1.1. ALTIF Project

Based upon the organizational framework described in Section C.2.2.3. Facilitated Governance Reform Activity – Participating Organizations, the contractor will facilitate the work of both the Task Force and working teams. These teams will enhance the ability of the SIG to have engagement, oversight, and ownership in the ALTIF project. The teams will drive policy and institutional reforms that can streamline the investment process. This will require continued problem identification and finding practical solutions to address them. The contractor will facilitate this through, for example, employing tools that help teams to break down problems, find entry points for action, brainstorm to identify practical solutions, and provide basic task management to ensure progress.

The following assumptions should be used for the operations of the Tourism Investment Task Force and working teams:

For Tasks 3-8 below, the Contractor shall assume the following estimates for the sequence, start date, and location of required meetings and associated deliverables:

• Tourism Investment Task Force: Quarterly meetings in Honiara; Years 1-4.

• Investment facilitation working group: Weekly or bi-weekly meetings depending on current workflow needs; Years 1-4.

• Land identification working group: Weekly or biweekly meetings depending on current workflow needs; Years 1-4.

Note these working groups are notional; the exact working groups to be established under the ALTIF project will be co-determined by the task force in response to current needs of the Program.

The contractor will conduct the following tasks associated with the ALTIF FGR Activity:

Task 3: Coordination across other ALTIF Project Activities and Implementing Partners: Other project implementers (as described in Section C.3. Program Implementation and Evaluation Partners) will play important roles in identifying problems and helping craft solutions. For example, the PIO partner conducting land identification and investor-facing activities will have significant expertise in outreach to investors and tourism investment as well as in-depth local knowledge of the context in Solomon Islands. However, the PIO will be focused on facilitating specific transactions, rather than on building the governance capabilities and implementing governance reforms that can improve the overall investment process into the future. Yet the PIO's work and expertise will help to identify key bottlenecks and prioritize actions for governance reform teams to be facilitated by the contractor. Thus, it will be important for the contractor to be aligned with other implementors as well as the Tourism Investment Task Force.

Task 4: Coaching for the Tourism Investment Task Force: While some problem identification and solution development has already been done, additional attention to problem definition and solution brainstorming will likely be necessary as new issues arise during the life of the project.