RFP No. 72061720R00018 - Feed the Future Institutional and Systems Strengthening Activity.pdf

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Issuance Date: October 02, 2020

Closing Date for submission of questions: October 13, 2020 Closing Time for submission of questions: 4:00 p.m. (EDT) Washington, D.C.

Closing Date for submission of proposals: November 06, 2020 Closing Time for submission of proposals: 4:00 p.m. (EST) Washington, D.C.

Subject: Request for Proposal (RFP) Number: 72061720R00018

Feed the Future Institutional and Systems Strengthening (ISS) Activity

Dear Sir/Madam:

The United States Agency for International Development Mission to Uganda (USAID/Uganda) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations interested in providing technical assistance to build the capacity and strengthen the processes of Government of Uganda (GOU) ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), and industry apex organizations, to drive inclusive agriculture-led economic growth as described in the attached Request for Proposal.

This procurement will be conducted under full and open competition. Any type of organization (U.S. and Non-U.S. commercial for-profit firms, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations) is eligible to compete. The procedures set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 apply.

USAID anticipates awarding a five-year Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) completion type contract, with a total estimated range of $18,900,000 to $19,500,000 to implement this activity, covering a total estimated period of five years. The Government is in no way obligated to make any award within the maximum estimated cost identified. Offerors should not strive to meet the maximum amount; rather, offerors should propose appropriate, realistic and reasonable costs and follow the proposed approach to achieve results.

The RFP and any amendments to this solicitation will be issued and posted on the Contract Opportunities website at https://beta.sam.gov/. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to check the website periodically for official updates and amendments to the solicitation. It is the responsibility of the recipient of this RFP to ensure that it has been received from the internet in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion processes.

Offerors are encouraged to read the entire solicitation, including the closing date and time, all pertinent contract requirements, and the conditions and instructions required for submitting a proposal. Pursuant to Block 12 of Standard Form 33 of this RFP, USAID requires that offers remain valid through a period of 260 days.

Offerors must e-mail questions (in MS Word format) and proposals in response to this solicitation to KampalaUSAIDSolicita@USAID.gov. No other forms of submission will be accepted. The e-mail transmitting the questions and proposals must reference the RFP number and title on the subject line of the email.

https://beta.sam.gov/ mailto:KampalaUSAIDSolicita@USAID.gov ii

The authorized geographic code for the procurement of goods and services under this Activity is 935. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this Activity is 541990.

Issuance of this solicitation does not in any way obligate the U.S. Government to award a contract, nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal.

Furthermore, the Government reserves the right to reject any and all offers, if such action is considered to be in the best interest of the Government.

Thank you for your interest in USAID/Uganda’s Feed the Future Institutional and Systems Strengthening (ISS) Activity.

Sincerely, Jesse Gutierrez Contracting Officer Office of Acquisition and Assistance iii

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

A. NAME B. T ELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

AREA CODE NUMBER EXT.

CALL: Jesse Gutierrez +256 414-306-001 6622 KampalaUSAIDSolicita@USAID.gov

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

X A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

X C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT X J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

X D PACKAGING AND MARKING PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

X E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE X

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REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

X F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

X G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA X L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

X H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS X M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

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 _____0_________ 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 price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMEN

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232.8)

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

14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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

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ADDRESS OF

OFFEROR

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16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

15B. TELEPHONE NU MBER 15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS 17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AREA CODE NUMBER EXT. IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE

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SCHEDULE.

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

ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

72061720R00018

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SOLICITATION

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6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE

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REQ-617-19-000018

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP) X

7. ISSUED BY CODE

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE

USAID/UGANDA

PLOT 1577 GGABA ROAD

KAMPALA, UGANDA

Email: KampalaUSAIDSolicita@USAID.gov

720617 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

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

. AWARD DATE 28

Signature of Contracting Officer)

. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 27

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

ITEM

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23 . SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

41 U.S.C. 253 (c) ( 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (

22 : . AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

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

AWARD (To be completed by government) )

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26 . NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER ( Type or print )

Jesse Gutierrez

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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STANDARD FORM 33 (Rev. 9-97) Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

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

( Date ) ( Hour ) Loc until Depository located copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if hand carried, in the

SOLICITATION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I - THE SCHEDULE 2

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS 2

B.1 PURPOSE 2

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE 2

B.3 ESTIMATED COST, FIXED FEE AND OBLIGATED AMOUNT 2

B.4 BUDGET 2

B.5 INDIRECT COSTS 3

B. 6 CEILING ON INDIRECT COST RATES AND FINAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR INDIRECT COSTS 3

B.7 COST REIMBURSABLE 4

B.8 PAYMENT OF FIXED FEE 4

SECTION C – PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT 5

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING 6

D.1 AIDAR 752.7009 MARKING (JAN 1993) 6

D.2 BRANDING AND MARKING POLICY 6

D.3 BRANDING STRATEGY 6

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 7

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 7

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 7

E.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP) 7

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 9

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 9

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 9

F.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE 9

F.4 REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES OR OUTPUTS 9

F.5 DELIVERY SCHEDULE FOR REPORTS AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES OR OUTPUTS 17

F.6 ANNUAL CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTS 20

F.7 KEY PERSONNEL 20

F.8 TECHNICAL APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS 21

F.9 CONSIDERATION OF INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS 21

F.10 AIDAR 752.7005 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTS

(SEP 2013) 22

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 24

G.1 752.7003 DOCUMENTATION FOR PAYMENT (NOV 1998) 24

G.2 CONTRACTING OFFICE 25

G.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) 25

G.4 TECHNICAL DIRECTIONS/RELATIONSHIP WITH USAID 25

G.5 PAYING OFFICE 26

G.6 ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 27

G.7 INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS 27

G.8 CONTRACTOR’S PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT 27

G.9 AIDAR 752.228-9 CARGO INSURANCE (DEC 1998) 27

G.10 AIDAR 752.231-72 CONFERENCE PLANNING AND REQUIRED APPROVAL (AUG 2013) [DEVIATION

(APR 2020)] 27

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 30

H.1 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT DELEGATIONS TO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES (JAN 2002) 30

H.2 DEFENSE BASE ACT (DBA) INSURANCE FOR 2015-2020 30

H.3 AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE 31

H.4 LOGISTIC SUPPORT 32

H.5 CONSENT TO SUBCONTRACT 32

H.6 GRANTS UNDER CONTRACT 32

H.7 AIDAR 752.222-70 USAID DISABILITY POLICY (DEC 2004) 33

H.8 AIDAR 752.229-71 REPORTING OF FOREIGN TAXES (JULY 2007) 33

H.9 AIDAR 752.245-71 TITLE TO AND CARE OF PROPERTY (APR 1984) 34

H.10 AIDAR 752.7007 PERSONNEL COMPENSATION (JULY 2007) 35

H.11 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL COMPENSATION 35

H.12 ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY (APRIL 2018) 36

H.13 CLOUD COMPUTING (APRIL 2018) 37

H.14 ACCESS TO USAID FACILITIES AND USAID'S INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MAY 2016 (DEVIATION NO. M/OAA-DEV-AIDAR-16-2c) 42

H.15 AIDAR 752.7032 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL APPROVAL AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

(APR 2014) 43

H.16 NONEXPENDABLE PROPERTY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES 43

H.17 LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS 43

H.18 EMPLOYMENT COSTS OF THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS AND COOPERATING COUNTRY

NATIONALS 43

H.19 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND MANAGEMENT 44

H.20 ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS SYSTEM 45

H.21 BUSINESS CLASS TRAVEL 46

H.22 USAID IMPLEMENTING PARTNER NOTICES (IPN) PORTAL FOR ACQUISITION (JULY 2014) 46

H.23 USAID-FINANCED THIRD-PARTY WEB SITES (NOVEMBER 2017) 47

H.24 SUBMISSION OF DATASETS TO THE DEVELOPMENT DATA LIBRARY (DDL) (OCT 2014) 48

H.25 AIDAR 752.231-71 SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR HG EMPLOYEES (MARCH 2015) 49

H.26 AIDAR 752.7101 VOLUNTARY POPULATION PLANNING ACTIVITIES (JUNE 2008) 50

H.27 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST 52

H.28 LIMITATION ON ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (APRIL 2018) (DEVIATION NOs.

M/OAA-DEV-FAR-20-3c and M/OAA-DEV-AIDAR-20-2c) (APRIL 2020) 52

H.29 AAPD 16-02 RESTRICTIONS AGAINST DISCLOSURE (MAY 2016) 53

H.30 AAPD 16-02 MEDIA AND INFORMATION HANDLING AND PROTECTION (APRIL 2018) 54

H.31 AAPD 16-02 PRIVACY AND SECURITY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS INCIDENT

REPORTING (APRIL 2018) 55

H.32 SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVACY AND SECURITY STAFF (APRIL

2018) 59

H.33 EXECUTIVE ORDER ON TERRORISM FINANCING 59

H.34 AIDAR 752.7013 CONTRACTOR-MISSION RELATIONSHIPS (OCT 1989) [DEVIATION (JUN 2020)] 60

H.33 AIDAR 752.222-71 NONDISCRIMINATION (JUNE 2012) 60

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES 62

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES 62

I.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 62

I.2 FAR 52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT (OCT 2015) 65

I.3 FAR 52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN

INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (APR 2015) 68

I.4 FAR 52.204-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT (DEC 1989) 69

I.5 FAR 52.204-25: PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020) 69

I.6 FAR 52.216-24 LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT LIABILITY (APR 1984) 71

I.7 FAR 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (OCT 2015) 72

I.8 FAR 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014) 72

I.9 AIDAR 752.242-70 PERIODIC PROGRESS REPORTS (OCT 2007) 72

I.10 AIDAR 752.225-70 SOURCE AND NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS (FEB 2012) 73

I.11 AIDAR 752.245-70 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY - USAID REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2017) 74

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS 76

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND REFERENCED BY LINK 76

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS 78

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS 78

K.1 NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 78

K.2 FAR 52.204-3 TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION (OCT 1998) 78

K.3 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020) 80

K.4 FAR 52.204-20 PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020) 83

K.5 FAR 52.204-24: REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020) 84

K.6 FAR 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-

REPRESENTATION. 86

K.7 FAR 52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS—

REPRESENTATION (NOV 2015) 86

K.8 FAR 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (AUG 2020) 87

K.9 FAR 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018) 89

K.10 FAR 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016) 90

K.11 FAR 52.209-12 CERTIFICATION REGARDING TAX MATTERS (FEB 2016) 90

K.12 FAR 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENT-CERTIFICATION

(JUL 2020) 91

K.13 FAR 52.222-22 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FEB 1999) 93

K.14 FAR 52.222-25 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE (APR 1984) 93

K.15 FAR 52.222-38 COMPLIANCE WITH VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

(FEB 2016) 93

K.16 CERTIFICATION REGARDING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS COMPLIANCE PLAN (MAR 2015) 94

K.17 FAR 52.230-1 COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NOTICES AND CERTIFICATION (JUNE 2020) 94

K.18 FAR 52.230-7 PROPOSAL DISCLOSURE--COST ACCOUNTING PRACTICE CHANGES (APR 2005) 97

K.19 INSURANCE - IMMUNITY FROM TORT LIABILITY 97

K.20 AGREEMENT ON OR EXCEPTIONS TO, TERMS AND CONDITIONS 97

K.21 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER 98

K.22 AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATORS 98

K.23 SIGNATURE 98

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 99

L.1 NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 99

L.2 FAR 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) 99

L.3 FAR 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006) 99

L.4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS 100

L.5 SUBMISSION/DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS 101

L.6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL 102

L.7 COST PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS 107

L.8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF BRANDING AND MARKING PLANS 113

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 115

M.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 115

M.2 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA 115

M.3 COST PROPOSAL EVALUATION 117

M.4 DETERMINATION OF THE COMPETITIVE RANGE AND CONTRACT AWARD 117

M.5 SOURCE SELECTION 118

M.6 CONTRACTING WITH SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS AND DISADVANTAGED ENTERPRISES 118

Acronyms

ACCA Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ADS Automated Directives System AIDAR USAID Acquisition Regulation AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome AMELP Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan ASAP Accelerating Support to Advanced Local Partners AWP Annual Work Plan BIP Branding Implementation Plan 4Children Coordinating Comprehensive Care for Children CBO Community Based Organization CDC U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDCS Country Development Cooperation Strategy CFR Code of Federal Regulations CLA Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting CLIN Cost Line Item CO Contracting Officer COP Country Operational Plan COR Contracting Officers’ Representative CPA Certified Public Accountant CPFF Cost Plus Fixed Fee DA Development Assistance DATIM Data for Accountability, Transparency, and Impact DDL Data Development Library DEC Development Experience Clearinghouse DFCA Director of Finance, Compliance and Administration DO Development Objective DO2 Mission’s Demographic Drivers Project DOD Department of Defense DQA Data Quality Assessment DRG Democracy, Rights, and Governance DUNS Data Universal Numbering System EAA Evaluation, Assessment and Analysis EG Economic Growth Office EMMP Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan ERF Environmental Review Form ESRS Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FBO Faith Based Organization FY Fiscal Year G2G Government-to-Government GAO Government Accountability Office3 GBV Gender-Based violence GCS Geographic Coordinate System GDL USAID/Washington’s Global Development Lab GFSS Global Food Security Strategy GIS Geographic Information Systems GOU Government of Uganda GPE Global Partnership for Education GUC Grants Under Contracts

HCC Host Country Counterparts (public, non-governmental and private) HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus HR Human Resources IAM Integrated Agriculture Markets ICAN Integrated Community, Agriculture, and Nutrition IDA Institutional Development Advisor IDP Institutional Development Plan IL Implementation Letter IP Implementing Partner IR Intermediate Result J2SR Journey to Self-Reliance KP Key Personnel LDPG Local Development Partners Group LOE Level of Effort LPIDR Local Partner Institutional Development Report MAAIF Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries MTIC Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives MOSTI Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation M&E Monitoring and Evaluation MEL Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning MER Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting MIS Management Information System MP Marking Plan NARA National Archives and Records Administration NDP National Development Plan NGO Non-Governmental Organization NICRA Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement NTE Not to Exceed NUPAS Non-US Organization Pre-Award Survey OCA Organizational Capacity Assessments OD Organizational Development OGAC Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator OMB Office of Management and Budget PAD Project Appraisal Document PII Personally Identifiable Information PIRS Performance Indicator Reference Sheet PMP Performance Management Plan PP Priority Population PSFU Private Sector Foundation Uganda PYD Positive Youth Development QPR Quarterly Performance Report RF Results Framework RFP Request for Proposal RHITES Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services SB Small Businesses SD Service Delivery SITES Strategic Information Technical Support SOP Standard Operating Procedures SOO Statement of Objectives SSR Summary Subcontracting Report STA Senior Technical Advisor

STTA Short Term Technical Assistance TA Technical Assistance TBD To Be Determined TEC Technical Evaluation Committee TOC Theory of change UNMA Uganda National Meteorological Authority USAID United States Agency for International Development USG United States Government USTA Uganda Seed Traders’ Association VAT Value Added Tax WGS World Geodetic System

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this contract is to provide services that fall within the Performance Work Statement (PWS) specified in Section C for the Feed the Future Institutional and Systems Strengthening (ISS) Activity.

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

This is a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) completion-type contract. For the consideration set forth below, the Contractor must provide 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 hereunder, exclusive of fixed fee, if any is $TBD. The fixed fee, if any, is $TBD. The estimated cost-plus fixed fee, if any, is $TBD.

(b) 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 $TBD. The Contractor must not exceed the obligated amount in accordance with the Limitation of Funds Clause, FAR 52.232.22.

(c) Funds obligated hereunder are anticipated to be sufficient through $TBD.

B.4 BUDGET

The budget for this contract is as follows.

CLIN Item Total ($)

001 Direct Costs (inclusive of subcontracts) TBD

002 Grants Under Contract (GUC)* TBD

003 Indirect Costs TBD

Total Estimated Cost TBD

004 Fixed Fee TBD

Total Estimated Cost-Plus Fixed Fee TBD

*The amount of up to $2,500,000 is exclusively reserved for GUC. This amount does not include any relevant management or administrative expenses incurred by the Contractor.

[USAID will insert the final total estimates of each cost category provided by the contractor in its budget at award; see Section J, Attachment J-2-Budget Template that informs the development of the budget]

B.5 INDIRECT COSTS

For Prime Contractor:

Pending establishment of revised provisional or final indirect cost rates, allowable indirect costs will be reimbursed on the basis of the following negotiated provisional or predetermined rates and the appropriate bases:

Description Rate Base Type Period

TBD 1/ 1/ 1/

1/Base of Application Type of Rate: Predetermined Period:

For Major Subcontractor(s) Pending establishment of revised provisional or final indirect cost rates, allowable indirect costs will be reimbursed on the basis of the following negotiated provisional or predetermined rates and the appropriate bases:

Description Rate Base Type Period

TBD 1/ 1/ 1/

1/Base of Application Type of Rate: Predetermined Period:

[ A “Major Subcontractor” is a subcontractor that is performing 20% or more of the contract or is deemed critical by the offeror in achieving the objectives and tasks in the contract.]

The Contractor is allowed to recover applicable indirect costs (i.e. overhead, G&A, etc.) on other direct costs (ODCs), if it is part of the Contractor’s usual accounting procedures, consistent with FAR Part 31, and the Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA).

B. 6 CEILING ON INDIRECT COST RATES AND FINAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR

INDIRECT COSTS

(a) Reimbursement for allowable indirect costs shall be at the lower rate of the final negotiated (or predetermined) rates, or the following ceiling rates: The Contractor shall not receive indirect costs that exceed TBD. The Contractor shall also negotiate ceiling indirect costs rates with their sub awardees that do not exceed TBD of their respective indirect costs rates in NICRA at time of award.

(b) The Government will not be obligated to pay any additional amount should the final indirect cost rates exceed the negotiated ceiling rates. If the final indirect cost rates are less than the negotiated ceiling rates, the negotiated rates will be reduced to conform to the lower rates. Final indirect costs exceeding the rate(s) applied to the base(s) shown above shall be absorbed by the Contractor.

(c) This understanding shall not change any monetary ceiling, obligation, or specific cost allowance or disallowance. Any changes in classifying or allocating indirect costs require the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

B.7 COST REIMBURSABLE

The U.S. dollar costs allowable will be limited to reasonable, allocable and necessary costs determined in accordance with FAR 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment (August 2018), FAR 52.216-8, Fixed Fee (June 2011), and AIDAR 752.7003, Documentation for Payment.

B.8 PAYMENT OF FIXED FEE

Pursuant to FAR 52.216-8 and upon receipt of a proper invoice, USAID will pay a portion of the fixed fee in accordance with the following delivery schedule:

Identifier Performance Objective/Deliverable /Output ** Contractor to propose meaningful deliverables

Reference Section

Submission Date

Means of Verification

$ Amount

A B C

And others as proposed.

Pursuant to FAR 52.216-8 payment of the fixed fee shall be made as specified in the Schedule above;

provided that the Contracting Officer withholds a reserve not to exceed 15 percent of the total fixed fee or $100,000, whichever is less, to protect the Government's interest. The Contracting Officer shall release 75 percent of all fee withholds under this contract after receipt of an adequate certified final indirect cost rate proposal covering the year of physical completion of this contract, provided the Contractor has satisfied all other contract terms and conditions, including the submission of the final patent and royalty reports, and is not delinquent in submitting final vouchers on prior years' settlements. The Contracting Officer may release up to 90 percent of the fee withholds under this contract based on the Contractor's past performance related to the submission and settlement of final indirect cost rate proposals.

Nothing in the preceding paragraph precludes the possibility of both parties agreeing to quick- closeout procedure in accordance with FAR 42.708.

Two exceptions to paying fixed fee in this manner apply:

(a) 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 has 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.

(b) The clauses entitled "Allowable Cost and Payment" (FAR 52.216-7) and "Fixed Fee" (FAR 52.216-8) are incorporated into this contract. The terms and conditions of these clauses apply after total payments of fixed fee reach eighty-five percent (85%) of the total fixed fee.

[END OF SECTION B]

SECTION C – PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

[USAID will insert the contractor’s Performance Work Statement (PWS) at award; see SECTION J, ATTACHMENT J-1-STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO) that informs the development of Section C].

[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, and project construction sites and other project locations be suitably marked with the USAID emblem. Shipping containers are also to be marked 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 must be obtained prior to procurement of commodities to be shipped, and as early as possible for project construction sites and other 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 will be retained by the Contractor.

D.2 BRANDING AND MARKING POLICY

Branding Strategy Implementation and Markings under this contract must comply with the “USAID Graphics Standards Manual” available at http://www.usaid.gov/branding or any successor branding policy, as detailed in ADS Chapter 320.

[USAID will insert the contractor’s Branding Strategy, Branding Implementation Plan and Marking Plan as an attachment to the contract at the award. See SECTION J, ATTACHMENT J.3 – BRANDING STRATEGY, BRANDING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, AND MARKING PLAN (GUIDANCE) for the Feed the Future Institutional and Systems Strengthening (ISS) Activity]

D.3 BRANDING STRATEGY

In accordance with ADS 320 Branding and Marking, and USAID’s overall policy, all assistance delivered through this program must be clearly credited to the American People. This Branding Strategy (BS) outlines the framework in which materials and communications use to promote the program deliver the message that the assistance is from the American People, as well as to ensure appropriate use of the USAID identity markings. The branding strategy for this contract, as specified in USAID ADS 320.3.2.1, is as follows:

Program Name: Feed the Future Institutional and Systems Strengthening (ISS) Activity

Positioning: The branding must incorporate the message: The assistance is “from the American people jointly sponsored by USAID and the Government of Uganda.”

Level of Visibility: USAID identity must be prominently displayed in commodities or equipment;

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

[END OF SECTION D]

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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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1) 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 performance objectives or outputs will take place at:

USAID/Uganda US Mission Compound South Wing Plot 1577 Ggaba Road Kampala, Uganda

Or at any other location where the services are performed and reports and performance objectives or outputs are produced or submitted. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) listed in Section G has been delegated authority to inspect and accept all services, reports and required performance objectives or outputs.

E.3 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, efficiencies, and cost-effectiveness by the Contractor and can be modified at any time by the Government.

The QASP shall 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 that 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.

A variety of mechanisms including, but not limited to, the following may be utilized by the Contractor and COR to monitor the progress/success of the activity and the Contractor’s performance:

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Weekly contract mobilization meetings including minutes (minutes may address issues, actionable items, steps to address and solve any issues/actions as well as POCs for each issue/action item) during the first three months of contract implementation.

1. Monthly progress review meetings, including similar protocols as above, with the implementation teams.

2. Review and proposed feedback and/or edits, if any, to the Contractor’s scheduled reports (see Section F).

3. Feedback in the form of action memos, emails or other forms of communication agreed upon by the parties from GoU and collaborating partners utilized to inform and improve program performance.

4. Site visits as needed or directed by USAID personnel organized by the Contractor.

5. Quarterly reviews of work plan with performance milestones and proposed feedback and/or edits, if any, to the Contractor’s work plan and performance milestones incorporated/addressed.

6. Periodic impact evaluations as required by the contract and/or determined as necessary by the

COR during contract administration; and

7. Review of Milestone Achievement Reports and proposed feedback and/or edits, if any, to the

Contractor’s work plan and performance milestones incorporated/addressed.

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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 with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. See http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html for electronic access to the full text of a clause.

NUMBER TITLE DATE

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1)

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER AUG 1989

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER ALTERNATE 1 APR 1984

752.7005 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT

EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTS SEP 2013

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance of this contract is five (5) years from the start of award.

F.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Performance of this contract will be in Uganda.

F.4 REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES OR OUTPUTS

In addition to the requirements set forth for submission of reports in Sections I and in the AIDAR clause 752.242-70, Periodic Progress Reports, the contractor must submit the following plans, reports and deliverables electronically to USAID as further described below. Unless otherwise noted below, narrative reports must be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF and budgets in Excel. A description of the required reports is as follows, and due dates are noted in the table below:

Note: USAID’s fiscal year starts on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal quarterly periods start on October 1, January 1, April 1 and July 1.

A description of the required reports/deliverables is as follows, and due dates are noted in the table below:

1. Grants Manual - The Grants Manual must detail the process for identifying, evaluating, vetting, awarding, and monitoring of grant activities. The Grants Manual will be approved by the Contracting Officer.

2. Annual Work Plans (AWP) - The AWP will be reviewed and approved by the COR within two weeks of submission. AWPs will include a narrative describing the strategies, activities and interventions required to meet the award outputs as well as a Gantt chart outlining specific activities, the timetable and http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html responsible persons. Activities on the Gantt Chart must be fully costed. Furthermore, annual budgets must accompany the AWP. The AWP must incorporate the Contractor’s annual gender and youth action plan informed by the Gender, Youth and Social Inclusion Analysis:

https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1860/Gender_Social_Inclusion._Final_Report_08.2 3.17.pdf.

With regards to Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA), the Contractor must address:

● Any proposed actions to strategically collaborate internally and with other implementing partners to conduct joint targeting, product development, and/or collaborative research.

● How knowledge gaps in the theory of change, the technical implementation approach, operating environments, assumptions and risks, will be filled using activities such as, but not limited to, monitoring, research, evaluation and analytical studies

● How knowledge generated by learning will be used to increase efficiency

● How/which approaches and activities will change based on CLA

3. Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan (AMELP) -The Contractor will develop an AMELP that describes how USAID and the Contractor will monitor progress towards the results and use the information to make mid-course adjustments. At a minimum, the AMELP will identify appropriate activity indicators for each level of the results framework, show data sources, and describe how data will be collected/collated/acquired, analyzed, and presented to regularly inform performance. The plan will identify core indicators for every result and intermediate result/outcome and provide preliminary five-year performance indicator targets for these core indicators. The AMELP will effectively track activities and achievement of performance outcomes over the contract’s life.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Learning Contract will provide guidance for completion of a detailed AMELP to ensure that it meets program monitoring and reporting needs in line with the Mission’s CDCS as well as reporting needs and requirements under FtF, and other Agency programs and funding authorities. The Contractor will also consult with relevant IPs and Technical Working Groups in developing the final AMELP.

The Contractor will work closely with the Mission Contractor responsible for the collection and analysis of USAID data and submit an AMELP for the life of the contract that derives from the activities outlined in the SOO. The COR will request any modifications required within ten (10) days of receipt of the AMELP.

The Contractor will commence implementation within ten (10) days following receipt of the COR’s approval. The AMELP is a living document and the Contractor will make revisions to it in response to changing conditions and emerging lessons in consultation with the COR.

With regards to CLA, the Contractor must address:

● How the products and result of collaboration will improve implementation approaches and development practice broadly

● Approaches that improve USAID implementing partner’s ability to respond to target groups’ needs by using learning

● How the application of learning will influence decision making, resource allocation, and contextual shifts

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4. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Activity Location Data – To accompany the Quarterly Performance Report, the Contractor will submit project and activity location data. Recording a discrete location for project and activity locations is essential in establishing an effective method of managing, analyzing, and communicating project and activity information. The Contractor will work closely with the COR to determine the necessary information to collect, which may include:

● Type of activity

● Photograph of activity

● Location of activity, Point features (latitude, longitude)

● Location, including name of the village

● District name for activity location

● Facility type (home, school, health facilities, etc.)

The Geographic Data must be projected to the Geographic Coordinate System World Geodetic System 1984 (GCS WGS 1984). All data must use the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 1984) datum.

The location and activity-specific data will be recorded and managed by the Contractor. It will be submitted to the COR and GIS Specialist in any of the following formats: .CSV file, MS Excel spreadsheet, MS Access database, or GIS-ready shapefile (.shp)/geodatabase.

Utilizing GIS technology, geographic data and analysis is integral to geographically targeting aid investments, monitoring & evaluating overall aid effectiveness, and upholding the Agency’s open data and transparency goals. Geospatial analysis is a top priority of the USAID/Uganda to be incorporated into the learning agenda and M&E work to build resilience. In alignment with the US Government commitment to transparency and open data, as well as with USAID Data Policy (ADS 579), geographical data collected and the resulting maps produced as part of this program will be shared with the affected communities, district local governments, and the general public. All efforts will be made to protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

5. Performance Reporting Requirements

a) Weekly Activity Updates:

The contractor must prepare a brief weekly update of no more than one page on the key activities and accomplishments of the past week and the week to come. The final format of the updates must be agreed upon in consultation with the COR. These updates are not required to be uploaded to the DEC.

b) Quarterly Performance Reports (QPR):

The Contractor shall submit quarterly reports no later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal quarter. Each quarterly performance report shall include narratives of quarterly achievements, and progress against the work plan, and agreed-upon performance indicators. A format for the quarterly report will be approved by the COR. The quarterly report shall describe and assess the overall progress to date based upon agreed performance indicators. The reports shall also describe the accomplishments of the Contractor and the progress made during the past quarter; include information on key activities, both ongoing and completed during the quarter (e.g. meetings, training, workshops, significant events, subcontracts, and grants).

The quarterly performance reports should provide information on how considerations for gender and youth were addressed; what new opportunities for social inclusion were created; what differential negative impacts on males/females were addressed or avoided; and what needs and gender/youth inequalities emerged or remained. Contractors shall notify USAID of developments that have a significant impact on the award-supported activities.

The quarterly performance report provides the opportunity to discuss the impacts of learning on the program, updates in key assumptions and the underlying development hypotheses. Also, notification shall be given in the case of problems, delays, or adverse conditions which materially impair the ability to meet the objectives of the award or which may have an impact on the development hypothesis or theory of change for the activity, and/or other activities (USG-funded or not) which might be informed by such learning.

This notification shall include a statement of the action taken or contemplated, and any assistance needed to resolve the situation. The Contractor shall also prepare quarterly financial reports showing the amount of funding and level of effort spent and accrued during the quarter, cumulative spending, and estimates for the next quarter. The quarterly activity and financial reports are to be submitted within 30 days after the end of each fiscal quarter to the COR at USAID/Uganda.

The quarterly report will also include GIS data when relevant. Text and specific information to include will be identified with the COR and in consultation with the program office as needed.

With regards to CLA, the Contractor must address:

● The products and results of collaboration that improve implementation approaches and development practice broadly

● Increased ability of USAID implementing partner to respond to the needs of target groups, such as women and youth, through adaptive learning

● Instances of learning applied to influence decision making, resource allocation, and contextual shifts.

● Increased efficiency in activity implementation

c) Quarterly Financial Reports:

These reports must be submitted in conjunction with the Quarterly Performance Report for approval of the COR. These reports must have a financial summary page that lists the amounts expended for the quarter by major cost item, showing cumulative expenditures to date, and a variance analysis. The variance analysis will use the detailed cost proposal submitted for the contract award, or any revision made for subsequent contract budget revisions (authorized by the CO), as baseline budget plan, and as requested will be able to explain significant actual expenditure variance in relation to the detailed baseline. The contractor will also include a brief note on any significant or accrued expenditures for the quarter that have yet been billed to the contract, along with the specific amount involved, to enable the COR to accurately track expenditure rate.

d) Minimum Activity Indicators and Targets –Below are the minimum activity indicators and targets that will be tracked addition to the ones listed in the AMELP. The contractor must track and report on.

DO Number and Title:

DO1: Increase community and household resilience in select areas and target population

IR Number and Title (or Purpose):

IR 1.1 Key drivers of vulnerability addressed, as defined by beneficiaries

Mandatory Performance Indicators (only include those that feed into PMP/PPR)

Indicator Type (Standard or Custom)

Indicator # Baseline

Target over Life of Activity

Number of individuals participating in USG Food Security Programs [IM Level]--Standard Standard EG.3-2 0 300,000

DO3: Key systems more accountable and responsive to Uganda's development needs

IR Number and Title (or Purpose) IR 3.3 Key Elements of Systems Strengthened

Indicator # Baseline

Target over Life of Activity

Percentage of USG-assisted organizations with improved performance (F-standard/PPR) Standard CBLD-9 0 30% sub-IR Number and Title (or sub-purpose):

Sub IR 3.3.5 Availability and utilization of quality data at all levels for decision making increased

Indicator # Baseline

Target over Life of Activity

Percent of entities that submit timely and quality data through agriculture information systems according National guidelines

System specific

(PMP) 0 15%

DO3: Key systems more accountable and responsive to Uganda's development needs

IR Number and Title (or Purpose)

IR 3.4 Enabling Environment that Supports Functional Systems Improved

Indicator # Baseline

Target over Life of Activity

Number of agricultural and nutritional enabling environment policies analyzed, consulted on, drafted, or revised, approved and implemented with USG assistance (Customary - Policy Area is Agricultural trade policy)

Custom EG.3.1- 12 0 5 sub-IR Number and Title (or sub-purpose):

Sub IR 3.4.3 Policy, legal and regulatory framework implementation capacity strengthened

Indicator # Baseline

Target over Life of Activity

Number of Institutions with improved capacity in policy, legal and regulatory framework Custom Custom 0 5

e) Annual Reports:

The Contractor will submit the Annual Report, inclusive of the final QPR for that year, which reflects the progress of the program activities over the last year against the Annual Work Plan. The report must indicate the outputs and impact the program is having on the beneficiaries. Annual and cumulative to date data must be included. Anecdotal stories and case studies, pictures and any other information that gives insight into the success of the program will also be included.

With regards to CLA, the Contractor must address:

● The products and results of collaboration that improve implementation approaches and development practice broadly

● Increased ability of USAID implementing partner to respond to the needs of target groups by using learning

● Instances of learning applied to influence decision making, resource allocation, and contextual shifts

● Increased efficiency in activity implementation

f) Other Ad-hoc Reports:

As required from time to time, the contractor must prepare and present data and other information needed for periodic portfolio reviews, for USAID/Uganda Annual Report and Congressional Budget Justifications, scene setters, briefing packages, speeches, talking points, congressional delegation briefings, success stories, press releases, and public information/outreach documents. This information will address activities that highlight the impact of USAID/Uganda activities. The reports will be on an ad-hoc basis, based on specified formats, USAID-required processes, within the scope of the activity and at the request of the COR. The Contractor will prepare special reports in the event of extraordinary, time-sensitive events that need to be brought to the COR’s attention promptly.

g) Success Stories and Press Releases:

The Contractor will present success stories to the COR on a continuing basis that highlight the ways the project is succeeding or is benefiting local people. “Success Stories” will be prepared whenever a major achievement or personal testimonial merits documentation and public dissemination. These stories provide information that demonstrates the impact that the project has had through stories and photos. Once implementation is underway, the Contractor will present at least two success stories in the stipulated formats (from USAID Branding web site) within each six-month period.

The COR’s prior written approval is required before any dissemination of press releases and uploading any success stories.

h) Reports for Short-Term Technical Assistance:

Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by the COR, the Contractor will submit a brief (no more than 5 pages) technical assistance report to the COR that describes progress and observations made by the consultant(s), identifies significant issues, describes follow-on activities and plans for the Contractor and counterparts, and provide names, titles and contact information for all professional assignment-related contacts.

6. Submission of Data Sets to Data Development Library (DDL) – Thirty days after the dataset is first used, the Contractor shall submit to DDL in accordance with Section H. 24

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