RFP No. 72036721R00003 USAID Udhyam Nepal.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) No. 72036721R00003

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) ISSUANCE

DATE:

Friday, March 12, 2021

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF QUESTIONS

AND CLARIFICATIONS:

Monday, March 22, 2021; 17:00 Nepal Time

RFP CLOSING DATE AND TIME: Friday, April 16, 2021; 17:00 Nepal Time

SUBJECT: USAID’s Udhyam Nepal Activity

Dear Prospective Offerors:

The United States Agency for International Development Nepal mission (USAID/Nepal) seeks proposals to provide technical assistance and support to USAID’s Udhyam Nepal Activity, as described in the attached Request for Proposal (RFP).

USAID/Nepal anticipates awarding one Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Completion type contract for an anticipated five-year period. The estimated total cost-plus fixed fee for this award is up to $19 million, which encompasses a $15 million for the base award and $4 million reserved for an Optional CLIN. The $19 million is to subject to availability of funds. Offerors should not strive to meet the maximum amount; rather, Offerors should propose costs that are appropriate, realistic, and reasonable, and in accordance with the proposed approach for achieving results. The principal geographic code for this contract is 937 and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990.

This procurement is being conducted through full and open competition for which the procedures for "contracting by negotiation, trade-off process,” as described in Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), will apply. All types of organizations are eligible to compete. In support of implementation and procurement reforms USAID is interested in expanding the number and sustainability of development partners. As a result, USAID/Nepal encourages proposals from potential new and/or local partners.

This RFP can be viewed and downloaded from the beta.SAM.gov website. USAID reserves the right to amend or rescind this solicitation at any time. If substantive questions are received that affect the response to the solicitation, or if changes are made to the closing date and time as well as other aspects of the RFP, this solicitation will be revised, and amendments will be issued and posted on the beta.SAM.gov website. USAID advises to regularly check the above website for amendments.

Questions and Proposals must be submitted only electronically via email on or before the due dates stipulated above Late proposals will be handled in accordance with FAR 15.208.

When submitting questions and requests for clarification, please make references to the specific RFP as follows:

SUBJECT: USAID Udhyam Nepal Activity RFP 72036721R00003

QUESTION/CLARIFICATION

REFERENCE: Section, paragraph, page

If your organization would like to submit a proposal in response to this solicitation, it must be submitted in accordance with Section L of this RFP. Technical and cost proposals must be kept separate.

The subject line for every email must be formatted as follows:

USAID Udhyam Nepal Activity RFP 72036721R00003 Offeror’s Name TECHNICAL PROPOSAL EMAIL: 1 of XX.

USAID Udhyam Nepal Activity RFP 72036721R00003 Offeror’s Name COST PROPOSAL EMAIL: 1 of XX.

Issuance of this solicitation neither obligates the USG to award a contract nor does it commit to pay for any costs incurred by the offeror in the preparation and submission of a technical proposal. Award will be subject to funds availability following the proper completion of required USAID internal processes and other internal USAID approvals.

USAID appreciates the time and effort put in preparing proposals in response to this solicitation.

Sincerely, Marva Butler Contracting Officer USAID/Nepal

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD 1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER RATING

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

PAGE OF PAGES

3 143

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

72036721R00003

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

5. DATE ISSUED

3/12/2021

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

REQ-367-21-000009

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than item 7)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishings the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if hand carried, in the depository located in until local time

(Hour) (Date) CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Pramila Dongol

B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

kathmanduoaaexchange@usaid.gov

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 3 I CONTRACT CLAUSES 69

B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS 8 PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT 11 J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 94

D PACKAGING AND MARKING 12 PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 15

K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 17

G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 33 L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 119

H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 36 M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 140

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) CALENDAR DAYS(%)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND THE TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER(Type or print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER 15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS

DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER SUCH

ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL OPEN COMPETITION:

10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

28. AWARD DATE

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214 (c)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I - THE SCHEDULE 8

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS 8

B.1 PURPOSE 8

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE 8

B.3 ESTIMATED COST, FIXED FEE AND OBLIGATED AMOUNT 8

B.4 BUDGET LINE ITEMS 8

B.5 COST REIMBURSABLE 9

B.6 PAYMENT OF FIXED FEE 9

SECTION C – PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT 11

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING 12

D.1 AIDAR 752.7009 MARKING (JAN 1993) 12

D.2 BRANDING AND MARKING POLICY 12

D.3 BRANDING STRATEGY 12

D.4 ANTICIPATED ELEMENTS OF A MARKING PLAN 13

D.5 APPROVAL OF CONTRACTOR BRANDING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND MARKING

PLAN 13

D.6 SOCIAL MEDIA AND OUTREACH 14

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 15

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 15

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 15

E.3 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 15

E.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP) 16

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 17

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 17

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 17

F.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE 17

F.4 KEY PERSONNEL 17

F.5 REPORTS, PLANS, AND OTHER DELIVERABLES 19

F.6 REPORTING AND DELIVERABLE MATRIX 26

F.7 PROGRAM PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS 28

F.8 AUDIT 28

F.9 AIDAR 752.242-70 PERIODIC PROGRESS REPORTS (OCT 2007) 28

F.10 AIDAR 752.7005 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

DOCUMENTS (SEPT 2013) 29

F.11 PERFORMANCE STANDARD 30

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 32

G.1 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER 32

G.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S AUTHORITY 32

G.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE 32

G.4 ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL 32

G.5 PAYING OFFICE AND INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS 32

G.6 AIDAR 752.7003 DOCUMENTATION OF PAYMENT (NOV 1998) 33

G.7 ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 34

G.8 CONTRACTOR’S PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT 34

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 35

H.1 REQUESTS FOR CONSENT TO SUBCONTRACT 35

H.2 AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE 35

H.4 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL COMPENSATION 35

H.5 EMPLOYMENT OF THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS (TCN'S) AND COOPERATING

COUNTRY NATIONALS (CCN'S) (AIDAR 722.170) 37

H.6 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL 38

H.7 LOGISTICAL SUPPORT 38

H.8 ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY (APRIL 2018) 38

H.9 MEDIA AND INFORMATION HANDLING AND PROTECTION (APRIL 2018) 39

H.10 PRIVACY AND SECURITY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS INCIDENT

REPORTING (APRIL 2018) 41

H.11 SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVACY AND SECURITY STAFF

(APRIL 2018) 44

H.12 CLOUD COMPUTING (APRIL 2018) 44

H.13 LIMITATION ON ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DEVIATION NOS.

M/OAA-DEV-FAR-20-3c AND M/OAA-DEV-AIDAR-20-3c) (APRIL 2020) 50

H.14 DEFENSE BASE ACT (DBA) INSURANCE 51

H.15 EXECUTIVE ORDER ON TERRORISM FINANCING 52

H.16 ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS SYSTEM 52

H.17 SUBMISSION OF DATASETS TO THE DEVELOPMENT DATA LIBRARY (DDL)

(OCTOBER 2014) 53

H.18 AIDAR 752.7036 USAID IMPLEMENTING PARTNER NOTICES (IPN) PORTAL FOR

ACQUISITION (JULY 2014) 54

H.19 AIDAR 752.222-71 NONDISCRIMINATION (JUNE 2012) 55

H.20 AIDAR 752.222-70 USAID DISABILITY POLICY (DECEMBER 2004) 55

H.21 GRANTS UNDER CONTRACTS (GUCS) 56

H.22 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE 58

H.23 AIDAR 752.204-2 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (FEB 1999) 58

H.24 AIDAR 752.225-70 SOURCE AND NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS. (FEB 2012) 59

H.25 AIDAR 752.228-70 MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) SERVICES (JULY 2007) 59

H.26 AIDAR 752.229-71 REPORTING OF FOREIGN TAXES (JUL 2007) 60

H.27 AIDAR 752.231-71 SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR HOST GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

(MAR 2015) 61

H.28 AIDAR 752.245-70 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY USAID REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

(OCT 2017) 61

H.29 AIDAR 752.247-70 PREFERENCE FOR PRIVATELY OWNED U.S.-FLAG COMMERCIAL

VESSELS. (OCT 1996) 62

H.30 AIDAR 752.7012 PROTECTION OF THE INDIVIDUAL AS A RESEARCH SUBJECT (AUG

1995) 63

H.31 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT - IMPROPER BUSINESS PRACTICES 64

H.32 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT DELEGATIONS TO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES (JAN

2002) 64

H.33 CONFLICT OF INTEREST 64

H.34 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION 65

H.35 PROHIBITION AND ASSISTANCE TO DRUG TRAFFICKING 66

H.36 NONEXPENDABLE PROPERTY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES 66

H.37 GENDER CONSIDERATION 66

H.38 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN COVERED

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

(Section 889) (January 2021) 67

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES 68

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES 68

I.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 68

I.2 AIDAR 752.252-2 AIDAR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (MAR 2015) 73

I.3 FAR 52.204-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT (DEC 1989) 75

I.4 FAR 52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY-SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM

(MAR 1989) 76

I.5 FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (Nov 1999) 76

I.6 FAR 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020) 76

I.7 FAR 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020) 76

I.8 FAR 52.222-50 – COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (OCT 2020) 77

I.9 FAR 52.232-32 PERFORMANCE-BASED PAYMENTS (APR 2012) 83

I.10 52.244-SUBCONTRACTS (JUN 2020) 86

I.11 AIDAR 731.205-43 TRADE, BUSINESS, TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY

COSTS—USAID CONFERENCE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS. (M/OAA-DEV-AIDAR-20-

01C) (APR 2020) 88

I.12 AIDAR 731.231-72 CONFERENCE PLANNING AND REQUIRED APPROVAL (APR 2020) 89

I.13 AIDAR 752.7032 – INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL APPROVAL AND NOTIFICATION

REQUIREMENTS (APR 2014) 91

I.14 AIDAR 752.7101 VOLUNTARY POPULATION PLANNING ACTIVITIES (JUN 2008) 91

PART IV - REPRESENTATION AND INSTRUCTIONS 94

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHERSTATEMENTS OF THE

OFFEROR 94

K.1 NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 94

K.2 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020) 94

K.3 52.204-20 PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020) 97

K.4 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020) 98

K.5 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-

REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020) 100

K.6 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITIES MATTERS (AUG 2020) 101

K.7 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018) 103

K.8 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016) 104

K.9 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS-

CERTIFICATION (JUN 2020) 105

K.10 52.222-18 CERTIFICATION REGARDING KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD LABOR FOR LISTED

END PRODUCTS (FEB 2001) 106

K.11 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (MAR 2020) 107

K.12 52.222-22 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FEB 1999) 110

K.13 52.222-25 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE (APR 1984) 111

K.14 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (MAY 2014) 111

K.15 52.225-20 PROHIBITION ON CONDUCTING RESTRICTED BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN

SUDAN-CERTIFICATION (AUG 2009) 112

K.16 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND RESTRICTED

COMPUTER SOFTWARE (DEC 2007) 113

K.17 52.230-1 COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NOTICES AND CERTIFICATION (OCT 2015) 113

K.18 52.230-7 PROPOSAL DISCLOSURE-COST ACCOUNTING PRACTICE CHANGES (APR 2005) 116

K.19 AGREEMENT ON, OR EXCEPTIONS TO, TERMS AND CONDITIONS 116

K.20 SIGNATURE 116

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 118

L.2 FAR 52.216-1, TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) 118

L.3 FAR 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006) 118

L.4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS 119

L.6 INSTRUCTION FOR PREPARING THE TECHNICAL VOLUME 122

L.7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING THE COST VOLUME 125

L.8 FAR 52.232-28 INVITATION TO PROPOSE PERFORMANCE-BASED PAYMENTS

(MAR 2000) 133

L.9 EVIDENCE OF RESPONSIBILITY 135

L.10 REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFEROR 135

L.11 CONSENT TO SUBCONTRACT 136

L.12 LEGISLATIVE REPORTING INFORMATION 136

L.13 SUBCONTRACTING: SMALL BUSINESS GOAL PLAN AND SUBCONTRACTING PLAN 136

L.14 WAIVERS UNDER FAR PART 4.2101 PROHIBITION ON COVERED

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT 136

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 139

M.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 139

M.2 TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA 139

M.3 DETERMINATION OF COMPETITIVE RANGE 141

M.4 COST EVALUATION 142

M.5 SOURCE SELECTION 142

M.6 CONTRACTING WITH SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS 143

M.7 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990) 143

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this contract is to provide technical assistance and other services as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) found in Section C for the implementation of USAID/Nepal’s activity entitled, “USAID Udhyam Nepal.”

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

This is a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee completion type contract. For consideration set forth below, the Contractor shall provide the deliverables or outputs described in Section F in accordance with the performance standards specified in Section E.

B.3 ESTIMATED COST, FIXED FEE AND OBLIGATED AMOUNT

(a) The estimated cost for the performance of the work required for the five-year period of performance, exclusive of fixed fee and exclusive of the Optional Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN), is ${CO to insert at award}. The fixed fee for the five-year period of performance, exclusive of the Optional CLIN, is ${CO to insert at award}. The estimated cost-plus fixed fee for the five-year period of performance, exclusive of the Optional CLIN is ${CO to insert at award}.

(b) The estimated cost for the performance of the work required for the five-year period of performance, exclusive of fixed fee and inclusive of the Optional CLIN, is ${CO to insert at award}.

The fixed fee for the five-year period of performance, inclusive of the Optional CLIN, is ${CO to insert at award}. The estimated cost-plus fixed fee for the five-year period of performance, inclusive of the optional CLIN, is ${CO to insert at award}.

(c) Within the estimated cost-plus fixed fee (if any) specified in paragraph (a) above, the amount currently obligated and available for reimbursement of allowable costs incurred by the Contractor (and payment of fee, if any) for performance hereunder is ${CO to insert at award} for the period of performance. The Optional CLIN is not exercised at this time. The Contractor must not exceed the aforesaid obligated amount unless authorized by the Contracting Officer pursuant to the clause of this contract entitled, “Limitation of Funds” (FAR 52.232‐22). See Section I of this contract.

B.4 BUDGET LINE ITEMS

{USAID will insert Tab 2 “Contract Budget” proposed in Attachment J.2 - Budget Template}

Description CLIN 0001

(Base Period)

CLIN 0002

(Optional CLIN) Total Estimate

(US$)

Direct Costs $ $ $ Grants Under Contract* $ $ $

Total Direct Costs $ $ $ Indirect Costs $ $ $ Fixed Fee $ $ $ Total Cost $ $ $

[*If proposing a Grants Under Contract (GUC) component, Offerors must set aside up to 15 percent of its total budget to provide (GUCs for CLIN 0001 and up to 25 percent of its total budget to provide GUCs for CLIN 0002. This amount does not include any relevant management or administrative expenses incurred by the Contractor.]

B.5 COST REIMBURSABLE

(a) Allowable costs will be limited to reasonable, allocable and necessary costs determined in accordance with FAR 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment (AUG 2018), FAR 52.216-8, Fixed Fee (JUN 2011), if applicable, and AIDAR 752.7003, Documentation for Payment (NOV 1998).

(b) In addition, the requirement and conditions concerning estimated cost and funding apply as detailed in FAR 52.232-22, Limitation of Funds (APR 1984).

B.6 PAYMENT OF FIXED FEE

(a) Pursuant to FAR 16.306(d), the fixed fee payable under CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002 will be linked to the conditions and completion of the deliverables and outcomes incorporated in this contract {USAID will incorporate the successful offerors Fixed Fee Schedule as an attachment to the award} and accordance with the amounts in Sections B.3 and B.4.

(b) Upon receipt of COR concurrence or COR approval (if delegated by the CO to the COR), or approval by the CO, the Contractor must submit an invoice for the amount of the associated fee. Payment of fixed fee will be made upon receipt of a proper invoice and shall be based upon the Fixed-Fee Schedule incorporated into this contract {USAID will incorporate the successful offerors Fixed Fee Schedule as an attachment to the award}. Specifically, in accordance with 52.216-8, Fixed Fee, the Contracting Officer (CO) will withhold 15% of the total fee or $100,000.00, whichever is less, until the required award conditions under the reference clause are met.

The following exceptions to paying fixed fee in this manner apply:

(c) If the CO determines that this method results in paying a disproportionately higher ratio of fixed fee than the percentage of work that the Contractor completed, then the CO may suspend further payment of any fixed fee until the Contractor has made sufficient progress to justify further payment, up to the agreed percentage.

(d) The clauses entitled “Allowable Cost and Payment” (FAR 52.216-7) and “Fixed Fee” (FAR 52.216-8) are incorporated into this contract.

(e) In the event of discontinuance of the work in accordance with the clause of the contract entitled FAR 52.249-6 Termination (Cost Reimbursement), the fee must be re-determined by mutual agreement equitably to reflect the reduction in the work actually performed. The amount by which such fee is less than, or exceeds, payments previously made on account of the fee must be paid to, or repaid by the Contractor, as applicable.

[END OF SECTION B]

SECTION C – PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

{CO TO INSERT AT AWARD}

[END OF SECTION C]

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 AIDAR 752.7009 MARKING (JAN 1993)

(a) It is USAID policy that USAID-financed commodities and shipping containers, project construction sites, and other project locations be suitably marked with the USAID emblem, in accordance with ADS

320. Shipping containers must be marked as well with the last five digits of the USAID financing document number. As a general rule, marking is not required for raw materials shipped in bulk (such as coal, grain, etc.) or for semi-finished products which are not packaged.

(b) Specific guidance on marking requirements should be obtained prior to procurement of commodities to be shipped and as early as possible for project construction sites and project locations. This guidance will be provided through the cognizant technical office indicated on the cover page of this contract, or by the Mission Director in the cooperating country to which commodities are being shipped or in which the project site is located.

(c) Authority to waive marking requirements is vested with the Regional Assistant Administrators and with

Mission Directors.

(d) A copy of any specific marking instructions or waivers from marking requirements is to be sent to the

Contracting Officer; the original should be retained by the Contractor.

D.2 BRANDING AND MARKING POLICY

(a) The Contractor must develop a Branding Implementation Plan and a Marking Plan describing how activity deliverables will be branded. USAID will insert as an attachment to Section J of the award the Contractor’s Branding Implementation Plan and Marking Plan.

(b) In accordance with ADS 320, USAID requires exclusive branding and marking in USAID direct acquisition from any source of funds. Contractors and subcontractors’ corporate identities or logos must not be used on USAID-funded program materials. Marking is not required on Contractor vehicles, offices, office supplies, or other commodities used solely for administration of the USAID-funded program.

Marking is not permitted on any communications that are strictly administrative, rather than programmatic, in nature. USAID’s identity is also prohibited on Contractor and recipient communications related to award administration, such as hiring/firing of staff or renting office space and/or equipment. The Contractor must comply with the requirements of policy directives and required procedures outlined in USAID Automated Directive System (ADS) 320.3.2 “Branding and Marking in USAID Direct Contracting” at http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/320.pdf; and USAID “Graphic Standards Manual and Partner Co-Branding Guide” available at https://www.usaid.gov/branding/gsm, or any successor branding policy.

D.3 BRANDING STRATEGY

The branding strategy for this contract, as specified in USAID ADS 320.2.1 is as follows:

Activity Name: USAID Udhyam Nepal Activity http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/320.pdf%3B https://www.usaid.gov/branding/gsm

Branding: The Contractor must use full branding and the USAID tagline, “From the American People,” on materials and communications, which may be translated into local languages. Co-branding and no branding will only be considered on a case-by-case basis, as considered appropriate by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO).

Desired Level of Visibility: USAID’s identity must be prominently displayed on commodities or equipment;

in printed, audio, visual or electronic public communications; in studies, reports, publications, web sites, and promotional and informational products; and events.

Organizations to Acknowledge: The branding may acknowledge other organizations deemed as partners of an event or deliverable.

D.4 ANTICIPATED ELEMENTS OF A MARKING PLAN

In accordance with ADS 320.3.2.3, a Marking Plan must be developed by Contractors to enumerate the public communications, commodities, activity materials, and other items that visibly bear or will be marked with the USAID identity. As stated in ADS 320.3.2, USAID’s policy is that programs, projects, activities, public communications, or commodities under contracts or subcontracts exclusively funded by USAID are marked exclusively with the USAID identity. Where applicable, a host country symbol, government ministry logo, or another U.S. Government logo may be added.

Except for manufacturers’ trademarks on commercial items, the corporate identities or logos of contractors or subcontractors are not permitted on USAID-funded program materials and communications, unless specified in the USAID Graphic Standards Manual or approved in advance by the USAID/Nepal Development Outreach Team.

The Marking Plan may include requests for exceptions to marking requirements, to be approved by the CO.

ADS Section 320.3.2.4 details what the Marking Plan must address. Section 320.3.2.5 lists the exceptions to Marking Plan requirements.

Markings must be placed on deliverables, such as products, equipment, and inputs; on places where activities are held; on external public communications, studies, reports, publications, and informative and promotional products; and at workshops, conferences, fairs, and any events. Studies, reports, publications, web sites, and informational and promotional products not authored, reviewed, or edited by USAID must contain a provision substantially as follows, “This study/report/website (specify) is made possible by the support of the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents of this (specify) are the sole responsibility of (name of organization) and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.”

D.5 APPROVAL OF CONTRACTOR BRANDING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND

MARKING PLAN

The Branding Implementation Plan and the Marking Plan must be approved by the CO, with concurrence from the USAID/Nepal Development Outreach Team and the COR. Upon approval, the Contractor’s Final Branding Implementation Plan and Marking Plan will be valid for the life of the award, unless rescinded. The Contractor must follow these plans during implementation of this contract and will request and obtain waivers from the CO, when required. Guidance on applying for waivers can be found in USAID Automated Directives System Chapter 320, Branding and Marking.

D.6 SOCIAL MEDIA AND OUTREACH

The Contractor must participate proactively in outreach activities to promote the goals of this Contract and to identify USAID as the funding source in accordance with the branding and marking requirements outlined in the Contractor’s approved Branding Implementation Plan and Marking Plan. The Contractor must also capture information on the qualitative progress of this program through success stories, case studies, press releases, etc., as part of its overall reporting requirements to USAID.

Social media is often part of an integrated communications campaign. It should serve a programmatic purpose and not be used to promote a program or contractor. The creation of social media channels should be included and justified in the project’s marking plan and is subject to the approval of the CO, COR, and DOC team.

News releases/media alerts must be coordinated with COR. In general, all releases/alerts are issued by the U.S. Embassy on behalf of USAID, and USAID only submits these to the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Office.

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SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at FAR "52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" in Section I of this contract. See http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html for electronic access to the full text of a clause.

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.246-3 INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES - COST-REIMBURSEMENT MAY 2001

52.246-5 INSPECTION OF SERVICES - COST-REIMBURSEMENT APR 1984

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

USAID inspection and acceptance of services, reports and other required deliverables or outputs must take place in Nepal, or at any other location where the services are performed and reports and deliverables or outputs are produced or submitted.

The Contracting Officer delegated to the COR authority to inspect and accept certain services, reports and required deliverables or outputs as outlined in the COR designation letter and via clauses in the contract.

E.3 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

The COR and the Contracting Officer will jointly conduct evaluation of the Contractor’s overall performance, which will form the basis of the Contractor’s permanent performance record with regard to this contract as required under the FAR 42.15 and AIDAR 742.15.

During the period of performance, the USAID COR will conduct periodic performance reviews to monitor the progress of work and the achievement of required results under this contract. USAID/Nepal expects to conduct an independent mid-term performance evaluation near the end of the second year of the contract and final performance evaluation at the end of the contract. A variety of mechanisms will be used to monitor the progress and success of this award and the Contractor’s performance in achieving agreed results including:

• Periodic and ad hoc meetings with USAID

• Adherence to the work plan

• Review of Contractor’s scheduled reports and deliverables

• Host government official and other counterparts’ feedback

• USAID personnel site visits

• Periodic impact assessments and evaluations

• Regular planning meetings between USAID and the Contractor to finalize annual work plans or identify emerging priorities requiring attention

• Pause and reflect meetings http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html

• Coordinating committee meetings with USAID, the Contractor, the host government officials, and other stakeholders as agreed

• Timely receipt of and inspection and acceptance of deliverables described in Section F

E.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

The progress, success, and impact of the Contractor’s performance under this contract will be monitored and evaluated as a part of the overall activity results. The QASP is a management process with the intent of encouraging maximum performance, efficiency, and cost effectiveness by the Contractor and can be modified at any time by the Government.

The QASP will be used as a Government monitoring process to enforce the inspection and acceptance clauses of the contract. The QASP may require modification and/or updates after selection for award to reflect the Contractor’s known strengths and weaknesses. The QASP is a “living” monitoring process that should be discussed, reviewed, and updated regularly but no less than on an annual basis. It is based on the premise that the Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for managing and ensuring the quality controls meet the terms of the contract.

The Government reserves the right to modify performance standards and/or metrics during the life of this contract, in order to ensure that the right outcomes are being assessed and that the performance standards are appropriate. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to follow up with the COR to ensure the QASP monitoring process is implemented and updated. The QASP is incorporated as a component of the Activity.

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SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at FAR "52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" in Section I of this contract. See http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html for electronic access to the full text of a clause.

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.242-15 STOP WORK ORDER AUG 1989

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER – ALTERNATE I AUG 1989

52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION NOV 1991

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

(a) The period of performance for this contract is five years from the date of the Contracting Officer’s signature on Standard Form 26 (CLIN 0001). The period of performance for the Optional CLIN (CLIN 0002), if exercised, will occur within the contract period of performance. Both CLINs are subject to the conditions set forth in Section H.38.

(b) It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that the Contracting Officer’s approved adjustments to the original estimated completion date do not result in incurred costs that exceed the ceiling price of this Contract.

Under no circumstances will such adjustments authorize the Contractor to be paid any sum in excess of the Contract amount.

F.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The place of performance under this contract is Nepal.

F.4 KEY PERSONNEL

(a) The Key Personnel that the Contractor must furnish for the performance of this contract are as follows:

{OFFEROR TO PROPOSE – See Section L.6.b(3)}

(b) Minimum Requirements for Key Personnel:

Position Education Requirements

Years of Experience Language Ability (per Foreign Service Institute Absolute

Language Proficiency Ratings) http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html

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The best candidates will combine strong technical and managerial skills, an understanding of the context, the ability to communicate effectively with a range of persons, facilitation and negotiation skills, adaptive management experience, and commitment to the goals of the activity. USAID encourages the use of Nepali staff as Key Personnel, either immediately or as part of a transition plan during the life of the award. The following key personnel are considered as essential for the overall management and success of the program:

{OFFEROR to propose a description of the position, and detail the minimum Education and Experience required for each Key Personnel position - See L6.b(3)}

(c) The personnel specified above are considered to be essential to the work being performed hereunder.

Prior to replacing any of the specified individuals, the Contractor must immediately notify both the Contracting Officer and the USAID COR, preferably 30 days prior to the key personnel’s departure, but at a minimum two (2) weeks in advance and must submit written justification (including proposed replacement or timeline to replace) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the activity. The proposed substitute personnel must have at least substantially equal ability and the same qualifications as the applicable Key Personnel specified above.

(d) Failure to provide such Key Personnel as specified above will be considered non-performance by the Contractor, unless this failure is beyond the control, and without the fault or negligence, of the Contractor (e.g., non-acceptance or termination of employment by the individual, illness or death of the individual).

(e) If the Contractor, at any time, is unable to comply with these requirements, the Contractor must simultaneously notify, in writing, the Contracting Officer and the designated COR reasonably in advance of the individual's departure or non-acceptance of employment and must submit written justification and explanation in sufficient detail (including implications for the CPFF Total Contract) to permit evaluation of the impact on the activity.

(f) No replacement of Key Personnel will be made by the Contractor without the written consent of the Contracting Officer, provided that the Contracting Officer may ratify in writing such replacement and such ratification will constitute the consent of the Contracting Officer required by this clause.

(g) The listing of Key Personnel may, with the consent of the contracting parties, be amended from time to time during the course of this Contract, either to add, change, or delete personnel and positions, as appropriate.

F.5 REPORTS, PLANS, AND OTHER DELIVERABLES

In addition to the other required reports and deliverables in this contract, the Contractor must submit the following deliverables as detailed below, and in adherence to the direction provided in Section F.8.

A. REPORTS

1. QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORTS

a. Performance Reporting: The Contractor must prepare and submit to the COR quarterly performance reports that summarize the Contractor’s achievement and progress toward the agreed targets, objectives, and goals outlined in the Annual Work Plan. The format of the report will be determined jointly with the COR and the Contractor must, at a minimum, include the following information for the reporting period in each report:

• Discussion and analysis of opportunities and constraints encountered, highlights of any issues or problems affecting implementation or timing of activities

• Proposed resolutions or corrective actions, including any needed Mission intervention to address issues or problems raised

• Targets and list of activities proposed for the next quarter, noting where they deviate from the approved Annual Work Plan (note that deviations from the approved Annual Work Plan require COR approval)

• Copies of any outreach or press reporting about the activity

• A one-page activity description status that USAID can post on the Mission’s website and social media sites

• Designation of responsible parties and timeframes for completion of each activity

• At least two success stories per quarter

Generally, the Quarterly Performance Report must be no longer than 30 pages, address the information listed above, and follow the following format:

1. An executive summary.

2. A performance narrative discussing the program implementation to date, including text as well as graphs, charts, photos, etc. to illustrate and analyze the Contractor's performance.

3. An indicator table and narrative summarizing targets and achievements over the quarter and explanations for any significant deviations.

4. Upcoming Events Calendar: A listing of upcoming events, training, and important meetings with public officials, donor agency representatives, or other USG officers, including estimated dates of events, location, targeted beneficiaries, and short description of the event.

b. Financial Reporting: The Contractor must prepare and submit quarterly financial allocation summaries (i.e., quarterly financial report and additional accrual reports). The quarterly financial and accrual reports must show the amount of funding and level of effort spent and accrued during the quarter; balance of funds; cumulative spending; subcontract obligations; change orders, anticipated change orders; and estimates of expenditures for the next quarter. This is submitted as a part of the Quarterly Performance Report. The Contractor must submit financial reports in a format to be determined by the COR after consultation with the Contractor. The report will contain, at a minimum, the following information:

• Total funds committed to date by USAID into the Contract

• Total funds expended by the Contractor to date, including a breakdown in the budget categories contained in the Contractor’s budget, with additional detail to be provided upon request by the COR

• Pipeline (committed funds minus expended funds)

• Variations from previous estimates (highlighted on any spreadsheets and addressed in a narrative, if significant)

• The budget estimate for the upcoming quarter

• Estimated cost to complete

• Funds and time remaining in the Contract

• Breakdown of expenditures by type of funding

2. SPECIAL REPORTS

The Contractor will make its best effort to prepare and submit Special Reports as requested by the COR, according to the provided instructions and within the required timelines. The content and length for the special reports will be determined jointly by the COR and the Contractor.

These reports may include the following:

● Bi-weekly Reports: Brief summaries (1-2 pages, including photos) of major activities or developments over a two-week period. These reports are meant for the COR to update USAID/Nepal senior management and USAID/Washington on the status of the activity and to highlight any notable achievements for reporting purposes.

● Ad Hoc Reports: These reports are meant to enhance the routine reporting or to provide additional data for program management purposes. Examples include:

• Special Analysis: The Contractor may be required to submit a short policy analysis or briefing paper, explaining legal or policy developments and their implications on implementation. The Contractor will provide findings of any specific needs assessments or evaluations conducted during the award period, for example, financial, economic, political economy, youth, gender, climate change, or conflict analyses.

• Data for adaptive management: In order to support adaptive management for improved results, USAID may request special reporting of key indicators or findings from operational research or pilot activities. Such reporting may require special disaggregation or more frequent reporting of key indicators to identify trends to facilitate program learning and decision-making. The format for these reports will be jointly established by the COR and the Contractor.

3. ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS

The Contractor must submit an Annual Report, which is not intended to be a compilation nor a “cut and paste” of Quarterly Reports. The Contractor may include Quarter 4 results and narrative (achievements, challenges, etc.) in the Annual Report provided that they are clearly delineated from the overall annual results.

The Annual Report must set out, in text and graphics, progress towards the Contractor’s achievement of expected results for the implementation year. The Annual Report must be no longer than 50 pages, exclusive of the Executive Summary and annexes.

The format for the Annual Report will be jointly established by the COR and the Contractor, but must generally include:

1. An executive summary.

2. A performance narrative, discussing auditable quantitative and qualitative evidence, of progress against indicators and/or impacts achieved to-date. This must include clear identification of which impacts achieved were within the manageable interests of the Contractor and which were likely catalyzed by Contractor-supported initiatives, leading to substantial, sustained achievement of results. This discussion will be instrumental in helping the Mission to complete Annual Reports to USAID/Washington on overall program impacts.

3. An indicator table showing targets and actual achievements. Any deviations from targets by more than 10 percent, either positive or negative, must be clearly explained. This section must include relevant data trend analyses and progress towards performance benchmarks.

4. A separate Quarter 4 section with a performance narrative set against quarterly indicators and targets.

5. Annexes must contain supplementary activity implementation and additional detail that is not otherwise covered in the performance narrative.

4. FINAL REPORTS

The Contractor must submit a Final Report that summarizes and analyzes, in text and graphics, the Contractor’s accomplishments through the activities executed under the contract. The Final Report must discuss all activities and achievements of the Contract Performance Objectives from the start of the contract through completion of the corresponding performance period.

The Final Report must contain an index of all reports and information products produced under this contract.

This report must contain a summary fiscal report that describes by line item the amounts expended and how the contract funds were used in relation to contract accomplishments.

The format for the Final Report will be jointly established by the COR and the Contractor but must address the following, at a minimum:

a) The final status of progress against benchmarks, tangible results, and recommendations regarding unfinished work and/or program continuation and direction, including a narrative about any final results with a 10 percent deviation from the target.

b) A discussion of lessons learned, and problems encountered.

B. PLANS

1. MOBILIZATION PLAN

The Contractor must submit a mobilization plan that describes a realistic timeframe and process for program startup given the country context. The Contractor must be fully mobilized and operational with essential personnel and offices within 90 days of contract award. The Contractor must identify activities that are high priority and can begin while the Work Plan is being developed. Such activities may commence prior to Work Plan approval subject to prior COR approval.

2. ANNUAL WORK PLAN

a) Participants in Annual Work Plan Development. The Contractor must develop the Annual Work Plan in consultation with the COR. The Contractor may include other relevant partners, including key interagency partners, host government counterparts, and other development stakeholders, as appropriate. Modifications that respond to changed conditions may be made; however, major modifications to each Annual Work Plan are subject to the approval of the COR.

b) Content of Annual Work Plan (AWP). At a minimum, the AWP must include the following, but may include additional items at the request of the COR:

● Clear and concise language identifying the specific strategy and package of activities to be implemented for each of the targeted partnerships and types of participants;

● A summary of the progress to date on the indicators and targets in the AMELP and the projected evolution over the next year of implementation.

● A clear and concise rationale for deviation or modification of sites and activities from those originally proposed or selected in prior Work Plans.

● A description of activities and corresponding levels of effort across the PWS objectives; and

● In the first AWP, a Life of Activity (LoA) Strategic Plan that is based on the activity results chain that details the causal logic of the activity’s theory of change. It must identify the program’s key strategic approaches, interim results, and timelines over the LoA. The approved LoA Strategic Plan and theory-based results chain will inform the development of the subsequent AWPs.

The format of the AWP will be established by the COR and the Contractor. Use of a work breakdown structure / GANTT chart will be required to clearly view individual tasks, task durations, the sequencing and relationships of tasks, and required resources.

c) Flexibility, Adaptive Management, and Co-Creation. The Contractor must demonstrate flexibility and an ability to respond to immediate needs as well as adapt to uncertainties that may arise. As such, the AWP is a flexible document, and in coordination with the COR, may be adjusted during the year in order to allow the Contractor and USAID to pause and reflect and then proceed after accounting for challenges and opportunities that arise during implementation. The Contractor must include co-creation in developing approaches outlined in the work plan to address the objectives of this contract.

In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic led to the establishment of COVID-19 prevention and safety protocols.

These include social distancing and lockdowns that have led to a non-traditional operating environment. The Contractor’s AWP must reflect operating in this environment and include measures to address, adapt to, and mitigate challenges related to COVID-19. The AWPs must also address, adapt to, and mitigate future anticipated and unanticipated challenges as they arise over the life of the activity.

d) Annexes. The Contractor must include as an Annex to Annual Work Plans the following:

1. Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan (AMELP)

The Contractor will develop an AMELP, including a Geographic Information System (GIS) component, in collaboration with the COR. As a performance management tool for planning, managing, and documenting how performance data are collected and used, the AMELP will present the Contractor’s results framework outlining the theory of change, including the main goal(s), objectives, and intermediate results. The AMELP must align with the IPV Performance Monitoring Framework. It must include USAID Standard Foreign Assistance indicators (see https://www.state.gov/foreign-assistance-resource-library/#managing) as well as customized outcome indicators to measure the quality and impact of activities undertaken in this award. The AMELP must contain contract performance benchmarks that identify key steps along the path towards achievement of the activity goals and objectives. The Contractor must develop Performance Indicator Reference Sheets (PIRSs) for all indicators, including definitions, data sources, and frequency of data collection and reporting. Where appropriate, award indicators should be disaggregated by age, gender, and other relevant characteristics. Climate risk and environmental monitoring must be reflected in the MEL processes to determine if climate risk measures and environmental mitigation measures are being implemented and whether the measures are effectively managing climate and environmental risk.

All targets will be subject to revision and expansion based on the approved annual work plan, as well as quarterly progress reports (See Quarterly Reports above) and reviews conducted by USAID. The Contractor must set targets and report on progress made with respect to the targets and other indicators, on a quarterly and annual basis.