RFQ 95332420Q0046 - ME Director - Intermittent.pdf

U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation Combined Synopsis and Solicitation

Director (Monitoring and Evaluation Lead)

Announcement Number: 95332420Q0046

Title: Director (Monitoring and Evaluation Lead)

Position Information: Intermittent, Personal Services Contractor (PSC) One year (1,664 hours per year), renewable for up to four (4) additional years (for a total of five years) at the sole discretion of the Government

Pay Band: MC-301-3a ($58.94 - $84.94 per hour) https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands The PSC may receive a pay supplement of 30% of the employee’s direct labor cost in lieu of fringe benefits

Closing Date for Questions: June 08, 2020 by 12:00pm Eastern Time Questions must be submitted via email to fullerdf@mcc.gov and maxwellre@mcc.gov

Submission Deadline: June 23, 2020 by 12:00pm Eastern Time Submissions must be submitted via email to fullerdf@mcc.gov and maxwellre@mcc.gov

Position Security Level: Noncritical Sensitive/Moderate Risk (T-3))

Who May Be Considered: U.S. citizens

Duty Location: Principal place of performance in Washington, DC, USA and/or

PSC's home of record.

Type of Contract: Time-and-MaterialMaterial (T&M) with 1 Base Year and 4

Option Year Periods.

Multiple awards may result from this solicitation.

1. Introduction and Background MCC’s mission is to provide grant assistance to support economic growth and poverty reduction in select developing countries with a demonstrated commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. MCC’s partner countries enter into a five-year agreement (Compact) with MCC that includes a plan for achieving shared development objectives and the responsibilities of each country in achieving those objectives. Our model is defined by core principles, of selectivity, country ownership, transparency, and a focus on results.

Our values identify who we are and what is important to us. Our Values are CLEAR: Embrace Collaboration, Always Learn, Practice Excellence, Be Accountable and Respect individuals and ideas.

MCC’s values define how we behave on a daily basis, both as individuals and as an institution, in pursuit https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands mailto:fullerdf@mcc.gov mailto:maxwellre@mcc.gov mailto:fullerdf@mcc.gov mailto:maxwellre@mcc.gov

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This position is located within Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in the Department of Policy and Evaluation (DPE), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The mission of the Policy and Evaluation Department is to provide management oversight for the development and implementation of policy and best practices related to country eligibility, economic analysis and monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management and policy reform. DPE manages the MCC’s Threshold Program and formulates strategies that leverage MCC impact with foundations; international donors and other U.S. Government agencies.

2. Scope of Position

The PSC will serve as the M&E point of contact for any assigned Compact or Threshold programs. This person will be responsible for overseeing the perpormance monitoring component of all activities in a country program, support and management of data collection, technical support and project management of evaluations, integrating M&E efforts into activity implementation, and other M&E tasks as may arise.

3. Personal Services Contract

MCC is authorized to enter into a contract with an individual as a Personal Services Contractor (PSC) under the authority of Section 614(a) (8) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003.

A personal services contract is different from non-personal services Government contract, which establishes an independent contract relationship. Under a non-personal services contract, the contractor or employees of the contractor are subject to the technical direction but not the supervision of the MCC. As defined by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.104, a personal services contract is characterized by the employer-employee relationship it creates between the Government and the contractor personnel. Thus, the PSC is subject to the relatively continuous technical direction, supervision, and control of the MCC. PSCs may be assigned inherently governmental duties (see FAR 7.502). By law and by the contract’s terms, the PSC is subject to most of the laws, rules and regulations applicable to the direct hire employee such as MCC regulations, conflict of interest, under some circumstances MCC authorized employment security clearances and financial disclosure. However, under the MCC personal services contract authority, PSCs are not employees for purposes of laws administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The following elements apply to this contract:

1) Performance in Washington, D.C., US, MCC eligible countries, other US and foreign cities (as required for outreach purposes), and/or at the PSC’s home of record.

2) Principal tools and equipment furnished by the Government.

3) Services are applied directly to the integral effort of agencies or an organizational subpart in furtherance of assigned function or mission.

4) Comparable services, meeting comparable needs, are performed in the same or similar agencies using civil service personnel.

5) The need for the type of service provided can reasonably be expected to last beyond 1 year.

6) The inherent nature of the service, or the manner in which it is provided, reasonably requires directly or indirectly, Government direction or supervision of contractor employees in order to—

i. Adequately protect the Government’s interest;

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ii. Retain control of the function involved; or

iii. Retain full personal responsibility for the function supported in a duly authorized Federal officer or employee.

4. Key Requirements

Awardee must satisfy the following key requirements:

• U.S. citizenship.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

• Performance in Washington, DC USA, MCC eligible countries, other US and foreign cities (as required for outreach purposes), and/or at the PSC’s home of record.

• Domestic and international travel will be required.

• Statement of Employment & Financial Interest (e.g., Office of Government Ethics “OGE Form-

450” or similar statement) may be required.

• Active System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) registration (this is a free, Government website) and be listed as sole-proprietor.

• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.

5. Duties

a) Major Duties and Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is to assist MCC in ensuring effective, timely and reliable monitoring and evaluation of MCC funded programs. The incumbent assumes full technical responsibility for conceptualization and implementation of MCC's monitoring and evaluation in assigned countries and provides quality control for all such work. The incumbent leads and provides direction and specific guidance to team members(s). Assigns work to team member(s) based on priorities jointly established by incumbent and supervisor. Reviews work of team member(s) for technical quality and provides input to the supervisor on employee(s) performance. Provides advice, counsel and instructions to team member(s) on technical work matters, provides on-the-job training and recommends training courses and other development opportunities to meet employee and unit needs. Periodically meet with team member(s) to discuss matters of common team interest and to elicit suggestions or recommendations on work or administrative matters. May approve leave for short periods of time or emergencies. Resolves simple informal complaints and refers more serious issues to the supervisor.

Participates with the supervisor in workload planning and budgeting, and provides input to personnel management decisions (e.g., promotions, reassignments, awards); and provides recommendation on performance appraisals.

Specific duties include:

Working with partner country counterparts to develop M&E plans, assuring that project implementation and evaluation remain consistent with these plans, and effectively communicating the results obtained.

Participating in country teams as the M&E subject matter expert. Reviewing and analyzing operational documents in advance of transaction team meetings and preparing comments for senior staff. Providing technical support to country teams on issues related to the definition, measurement, and quality control of project performance indicators. Providing independent analysis and interpretation of country http://www.sam.gov/

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Providing technical guidance and support to host country counterparts to implement M&E Plans. This includes: overseeing the implementation and monitoring of M&E systems and structures to support the generation, collection, analyze and timely submission of performance reports by MCA counterparts;

development and implementation of M&E budgets and procurements; reviewing M&E data to ensure quality and reliability; and supporting M&E training and capacity-building efforts.

Establishing and supervising the conduct of independent evaluations done by independent contractors, including:

Providing guidance to staff on evaluation designs, methods, survey sample sizes and other key parameters to ensure independent evaluations provide meaningful results that support MCC’s M&E goals of accountability, learning and transparency.

Developing terms of reference, scopes of work, and other contract documents, for undertaking M&E activities (including data collection and independent evaluations). Serving on Technical Evaluation Panels to select external resources acquired through contracts. Serving as COR/PM for M&E contracts (both individuals and firms). Managing and tracking evaluation budgets.

Establishing and maintaining close working relationships with the M&E officers in the country offices to assist them in properly carrying out their M&E responsibilities.

Ensuring the quality and accuracy of data included in MCC communication materials, including MCC’s website and public reports.

Mentoring M&E staff, identifying best practice and developments in monitoring and evaluation;

updating MCC and in-country staff on key findings.

Reviewing productivity in areas related to the agency's M&E work, monitoring problem areas, and overseeing implementation of solutions that will eliminate them. Taking actions necessary to maintain or improve the quality and quantity of operational service.

As requested by the Managing Director, M&E, developing and recommending improvements to MCC program policies, practices, and methods in relation to the monitoring and evaluation of economic developments in developing countries. Developing internal and external policy guidance.

Collaborating with Economic Analysis staff to ensure that the cost benefit analysis and M&E work for countries is consistent and able to address MCC’s goals of accountability, learning and transparency.

Travels several times a year to developing countries; and performs other related duties.

Anticipated M&E Tasks that may be completed by the PSC or by the MCA with the PSC’s assistance:

1. M&E Plan development

a. Define monitoring indicators and select data sources

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b. Set annual and end-of-Compact targets for all indicators

c. Determine how the quarterly reporting system will flow from implementing entities to the MCA to MCC

d. Review and refine workplans and budgets for MCA M&E activities

e. Make plans and develop terms of reference for independent evaluations, data quality reviews and other studies to be undertaken

2. Performance monitoring

a. Oversee monitoring-related data collection activities, including review of data collection plans, and monitoring data that have been collected

b. Review and quality control of the Indicator Tracking Table (ITT) quarterly submission as part of Quarterly Disbursement Request Packages (QDRP)

3. Surveys and evaluations

a. Identify where data are needed by Project and activity, including leading discussions with implementing entity and MCA M&E staff

b. Draft terms of reference for evaluation contracts, including consultant qualifications, level of effort, and budget

c. Oversee independent evaluation firms as they design, develop baseline and follow-up data collection plans, collect and analyze data, and develop independent evaluation reports

d. Serve as liaison between implementers and independent evaluators

4. Technical guidance to MCA

a. Develop M&E position descriptions for MCC programs under development

b. In collaboration with MCA, identify and train for key roles and responsibilities within the

MCA M&E unit

c. Review MCA M&E budget and procurement plans

d. Review reports and deliverables with M&E-related content from MCAs, implementing entities, and contractors

e. Conduct regular teleconferences or videoconferences with MCA

f. Travel to Compact/Threshold countries to work with MCA and MCC Resident Country

Mission (RCM) staff and local stakeholders as necessary

g. Participate in MCC Country Team meetings, either in person or virtually

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

b) Travel

MCC estimates that the incumbent may undertake two (2) international trips annually per each relevant country. The PSC will coordinate trips with MCA M&E staff, implementing entities, contractors, and RCM staff, as appropriate. The proposed trips may total four or more weeks in-country.

c) Supervisory Controls

As a recognized authority in the analysis and evaluation of programs and issues, the employee is subject only to administrative and policy direction concerning overall project priorities and objectives. The

6 | P a g e employee is typically delegated complete responsibility and authority to plan, schedule, and carry out major projects concerned with the analysis and evaluation of programs or organizational effectiveness.

Analyses, evaluations, and recommendations developed by the employee are normally reviewed by management officials only for potential influence on broad agency policy objectives and program goals.

Findings and recommendations are normally accepted without significant change.

d) Guidelines

Guidelines consist of broad administrative and program policy statements, and basic legislation. The employee uses judgment and discretion in determining intent, and in interpreting and revising existing policy and regulatory guidance for use by others within or outside the employing organization. The employee is recognized as an expert in the development and/or interpretation of guidance on program planning and evaluation in a specialized area.

e) Complexity

The employee analyzes interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of substantive mission-oriented programs. Develops detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration of programs, and/or develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Decisions concerning planning, organizing, and conducting studies are complicated by conditions, such as conflicting program goals and objectives. Assignments are complicated by the need to deal with subjective concepts, the fact that the quality and quantity of actions may measurable primarily in predictive terms, and findings and conclusions may be highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification through replication of study methods or reevaluation of results. Options, recommendations, and conclusions take into account and give appropriate weight to uncertainties about the data and other variables which affect long-range program performance.

f) Scope and Effect

The purpose of the work is to monitor, analyze, and evaluate major aspects of substantive, mission oriented programs. The employee develops long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones, or evaluates the effectiveness of programs. The employee resolves problems or copes with issues which directly affect the accomplishment of principal agency program goals and objectives. The employee develops regulations or guidelines for the conduct of program operations, or new criteria for measuring program accomplishments. Study reports contain findings and recommendations of major significance to top management of the agency, and may serve as the basis for new administrative systems, legislative initiatives, regulations, or programs.

g) Personal Contacts/Purpose of Contacts

Personal contacts are with individuals outside the agency and may include consultants, contractors, or business executives in a moderately unstructured setting. Contacts may also include the head of the employing agency or program officials several managerial levels above the employee when such contacts occur on an ad-hoc basis.

The purpose of contacts is to influence managers or other officials to accept and implement findings and recommendations on organizational improvement or program effectiveness issues. The employee may

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h) Physical Demands

The work is primarily sedentary, although some walking, bending, or carrying of light items may be involved. International travel is required.

i) Work Environment

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting rooms, training rooms, etc. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

6. Deliverables

The PSC will provide the following deliverables:

• Monthly Progress Reports

Monthly progress reports will consist of the following format to measure progress of each task.

Task: XXXXXX

Status: XXXXXXXX

Recommendations: XXXXXXX

Monthly reports are due the first day of the preceding month.

• Trip Reports

Following any travel, the PSC will submit a trip report to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the Country Team (CT) Lead.

Deliverables are associated with the tasks identified in Section 5. Duties to include reports as required by the COR.

The PSCs will submit biweekly timesheets on a schedule and format determined by MCC. Timesheets will include a list of hours worked per compact or country program, along with a brief description of the tasks undertaken for each program during the pay period.

The PSCs also will produce reports and analyses as requested by MCC.

7. Qualifications

Offerors must meet all the Required Qualifications described below by the closing date of this announcement. Desired Qualifications are not required but preferred and will only be considered once all Required Qualifications are met. Offerors must demonstrate that they possess the following:

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a) Required Qualifications:

• Strong management experience and the ability to guide staff with authority and persuasiveness;

• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams both in the US and in Compact countries and to institute coordination across organizational entities;

• Professional experience with performance management, and monitoring and evaluation in complex international development programs;

• Professional experience with the development and assessment of project performance reports;

• Professional knowledge and experience with monitoring and program development tools such as logical framework analysis;

• Professional knowledge of survey methods, including sampling methods, survey design, survey fielding and survey analysis;

• Professional knowledge and experience with independent evaluation including experimental design, quasi experimental design, and pre-and post evaluation designs;

• Knowledge and ability to apply quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis using statistical packages such as STATA, SPSS, and/or SAS;

• Mastery of a field sufficient to apply new theories and developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, and make decisions or recommendations that significantly change, interpret, or develop major public policies or programs;

• Mastery of a wide range of methods for the assessment and improvement of complex programs, processes and systems;

• Ability to plan, organize, and implement programs, plans, and proposals involving substantial agency resources, or that require extensive changes in established procedures;

• On-the-ground monitoring and evaluation experience in developing countries;

• Language proficiency in French, Spanish, and/or Portuguese; and,

• At least MA level education in fields such as economics, social sciences, policy analysis or public administration.

b) Desired Qualifications:

• Individuals with a knowledge and experience with:

o Evidence-based project design, rigorous;

o Rigorous qualitative and quantitative methodologies;

o Data collection & analysis;

o Satistical and analytical tools;

o Management information systems;

o Development of project monitoring systems;

o Contract management; and, o Training and facilitation skills.

Note: All experience must be well-documented on the resume and within the Submission. All aspects of the Submission must specifically show how the offeror meets the qualifications required. Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work. To receive credit, Submissions should clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week.

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8. Required Documentation

Interested offerors must submit following required documents, including but not limited to:

1) A completed and signed Bio-Data Form (Addendum 2) with proposed salary (see Subsection 12(c). Submission Instructions to PSCs Candidates (Offerors) in regard to permissible signature types);

2) A curriculum vitae or resume (limit 10 pages);

3) A written narrative clearly describing relevant experience and knowledge of each of the qualification requirements (limit 5 pages); and

4) At least 3 and no more than 5 professional references with current contact information.

Desired Documentation:

1) A cover letter, not to exceed one page, to highlight your suitability for this position. The cover letter is not considered as the required written narrative (bullet no. 4 above); and

2) A copy of Transcript(s). Transcript(s) may be requested by MCC before award to validate the offeror’s successful education history.

9. Compensation

PSCs for the services of individual experts or consultants are limited by the Classification Act. In addition, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established requirements which apply in acquiring the personal services of experts or consultants in this manner (e.g., benefits, taxes, conflicts of interest).

This is an Intermittent position for the Director (Monitoring and Evaluation Lead) and the maximum number of hours allowed is 1,664 hours per year for each position. Each contract will include a base period of 12-months and up to four (4) one-year option periods that may be exercised at the sole discretion of MCC.

Overtime is not authorized on this contract.

The pay range for this position is MC-301-3a [Hourly Rate Range of $58.94 - $84.94] (https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands), inclusive of locality pay. Final compensation will be negotiated within this pay range based upon the successful offeror’s work experience. A salary above this pay range will not be entertained or negotiated.

MCC issues W-2s to the PSCs. For U.S. citizens and legal resident aliens, MCC makes the employer contribution to FICA and Medicare for the PSCs. MCC withholds FICA, Medicare, federal tax and state tax on behalf of the PSCs. The PSCs is not eligible for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.

10. Benefits

Under the MCC personal services contracting authority, PSCs are not employees for purposes of laws administered by OPM, such as Federal Retirement Benefits and health and life insurance. As such, the PSCs is not eligible for participation in the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System. Moreover, the PSCs is ineligible to receive Federal Health and Life Insurance or participate in the Federal Thrift Savings Plan.

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Notwithstanding the above, and if agreed upon by the Government and the PSCs before the award of a contract, the PSCs may receive a pay supplement of 30% of the employee’s direct labor cost in lieu of fringe benefits.

NOTE: An intermittent PSC is not eligible for sick leave, annual leave, payment for holidays and other days closed, parking/transit subsidy, compensatory time off for travel or credit hours.

11. Travel Rules

The PSC is subject to the Federal Travel Regulations and MCC travel policies and procedures to the same extent as MCC direct-hire employees.

12. Submission Instructions to PSC Candidates (Offerors)

In accordance with FAR 52.214-34 and 52.214-35, all submissions are to be in the English language and US Dollars. Submissions in other languages or monetary denominations will not be considered.

This section is the basis for evaluating all Submissions. Offerors must separately address each listed qualification requirement and demonstrate how s/he meets each qualification under Section 7.

Qualifications. Unless stated otherwise, all qualification elements will be weighted equally.

a) Qualified individuals must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submission, either in “Active” or “Submitted” status. The approval of your record in SAM may take weeks and the Government cannot award a contract without an “Active” SAM registration. Offerors without a SAM registration (neither “Active” nor “Submitted”) at the close of the RFQ submission deadline may be rejected. MCC will extract pertinent representations and certifications from the offeror’s SAM account.

b) Submissions shall be formatted to fit on 8 ½ x 11” paper. Suggested margins are 1” all around and the font should be Calibri or Times New Roman, no larger than 12-point. Hourly rates shall not be mentioned anywhere in your submission other than on the Bio-Data Form (Addendum 2). It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure that all pages are properly formatted to fit and that all information properly fits within the margins of each page.

c) Qualified individuals must submit a completed and formally signed Bio-Data Form (Addendum 2).

Typed signatures are not acceptable. Either physically sign or save the Bio-Data Form as a PDF and electronically sign it. Please ensure that you provide a current, valid e-mail address and telephone number for notification purposes. The Bio-Data Form must be fully completed including a proposed hourly rate & signed for the submission to be considered. A Bio-Data Form without a proposed hourly rate and/or signature may cause you to not be considered.

d) Qualified individuals must submit a curriculum vitae or a resume, which clearly demonstrates their education, experience, knowledge, and skills and abilities as they relate to the qualification elements. Resume must indicate: the earliest possible start date for the offeror; as well as formal title, and duration (start date / end date) for each listed position. Resume is limited to 10 pages and must not contain a photo or any salary information. Note that your salary negotiation will be based on the number of years of relevant experience.

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e) Describe your experience and knowledge in regards to the qualification requirements in no more than five pages. Clearly demonstrate how your prior experience is either relevant or directly related to the duties of this position as listed under Section 5. Duties. The responses should describe specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards you have received that are relevant to each factor. Cite specific examples where appropriate.

f) Qualified individuals must submit at least three but no more than five professional references, who are not relatives or family members. Submitted references must include current information, as follows:

1) Name of reference

2) Offeror’s relationship to reference

3) Title of reference at current job

4) Reference current telephone number (work or personal)

5) Reference e-mail address (work)

At least one reference should be from direct supervisors (current or prior) who can provide information regarding the applicant’s knowledge and experience in the relevant field. Preferably, the references should be from within the last 5 years of the applicant’s professional employment history.

g) Submissions must be signed and received prior to the closing date and time specified above to be considered for this position. Only physically signed or electronic signature are permitted; typed signatures are not acceptable, e.g. “/s” or “[typed name of the offeror].”

h) To ensure consideration of submissions for the intended position, please reference the position title and announcement number on the subject line of your submission email and on supporting documentation and any cover letter.

13. Response Deadline

Electronic submission is required. Mailed copies of any submission shall not be accepted. Electronic packages shall be submitted by e-mail to fullerdf@mcc.gov and maxwellre@mcc.gov before the deadline stated on page 1 of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation. Submission shall reference the position title and the announcement number on the subject line of the e-mail.

MCC does not accept responsibility for delays in transmission or receipt of any submission. Offerors are responsible for submitting their package so as to reach the designated Government office by the closing date and time specified on page 1 of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation. Submissions received after the closing date and time will not be considered, unless there is acceptable evidence to establish that it was indeed received by the Government installation prior to the time and date specified in this announcement. Receipt of submissions in response to this announcement does not constitute an award commitment. The U.S. Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation of a submission. Any submission is at the sole risk of the offeror.

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14. Question Deadline

Any questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing via email to fullerdf@mcc.gov and maxwellre@mcc.gov before the submission deadline as given on page 1 of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation.

15. Selection Process

a) Selection Process

In order to be considered for the requirement, an offeror must at a minimum meet the Required Qualifications listed above in Section 7. Qualifications. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the offeror’s qualifications. In addition to the materials listed above, offerors are strongly encouraged to write a cover letter, not to exceed one page, to highlight their suitability for this position. The cover letter is not required and is not accepted as the required written narrative.

All Submissions will be evaluated based on the documentation submitted, the offeror’s evidence of the above qualification requirements, performance in a potential discussion/negotiation session, if conducted, and information provided by references, if contacted. Please note that for evaluation purposes, MCC will take into consideration your proposed labor rate and any requested pay supplement in lieu of fringe benefits. All submissions will receive one of three scores for each of the required and desired qualifications: Does Not Meet, Meets, or Exceeds. MCC reserves the right to conduct interviews with the most qualified offerors and/or conduct a reference check on those individuals.

Offerors are strongly encouraged to ensure the work history portion, as noted in Section 8 “Required Documentation, thoroughly documents the duties, responsibilities and accomplishments that are directly related to this requirement in order to verify specialized experience. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.

The U.S. Government and MCC are not obligated to make any award or pay for any costs associated with the preparation and submission of a proposal in response to this announcement. Award of this contract is contingent on availability of funds. MCC reserves the right to not award any contract as a result of this announcement.

16. Contract Award

A time-and-materials (T&M) type contract with options will be awarded to the offeror found to be the best value to the Government. This contract shall be awarded directly by MCC to an individual, not to a firm. At the Government’s discretion, e.g. unable to identify a best-value offeror or secure sufficient funding, this solicitation may be canceled without an award. The Government may consider opening a new solicitation for this position.

17. Contract and Period of Performance

The successful offeror(s) may be offered a personal services type contract for a one-year base period plus four (4) option periods, based upon performance, agency requirements, and available funding.

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The base period of performance shall be from date of award for 12 months. All option periods are exercised at the sole discretion of MCC. The contract will be for an Intermittent PSC position shall include a total of 1,664 hours per year over the duration of the contract.

18. Place of Performance

The consultant will perform work under this contract on an intermittent basis in MCC eligible countries, Washington, DC, or at the consultant’s office or home of record, as required to complete tasks. Principal place of performance is Washington, DC, USA and/or PSC's home of record.

19. Addenda

See attachments for:

1. Position Description

2. Bio-Data Form

3. Provisions and Clauses