RFQ 95332422Q0024 Director (Monitoring and Evaluation).pdf

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

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

Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions

Incorporated Purchase Requisition Numbers:

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0001 Base: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr Basic Rate +

30% Pay Supplement)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

1,664 hours of Direct Labor

Purchase Requisitions

IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R497 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0002 Base: Employer FICA (7.65% of Direct Labor)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R497 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0003 Base: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R497 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1001 OP 1: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr Basic Rate +

30% Pay Supplement)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

1,664 hours of Direct Labor

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 1 Option Time Date: 6/25/23 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1002 OP 1: Employer FICA (7.65% of Direct Labor)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 1 Option Time Date: 6/25/23 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R497 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1003 OP 1: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 1 Option Time Date: 6/25/23 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2001 OP 2: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr Basic Rate +

30% Pay Supplement)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

1,664 hours of Direct Labor

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 2 Option Time Date: 6/25/24 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R497 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2002 OP 2: Employer FICA (7.65% of Direct Labor)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 2 Option Time Date: 6/25/24 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2003 OP 2: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 2 Option Time Date: 6/25/24 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R497 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3001 OP 3: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr Basic Rate +

30% Pay Supplement)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

1,664 hours of Direct Labor

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 3 Option Time Date: 6/25/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3002 OP 3: Employer FICA (7.65% of Direct Labor)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 3 Option Time Date: 6/25/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R497 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3003 OP 3: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 3 Option Time Date: 6/25/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4001 OP 4: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr Basic Rate +

30% Pay Supplement)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

1,664 hours of Direct Labor

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 4 Option Time Date: 6/25/26 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R497 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4002 OP 4: Employer FICA (7.65% of Direct Labor)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 4 Option Time Date: 6/25/26 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4003 OP 4: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 0 Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 4 Option Time Date: 6/25/26 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R497 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Clauses incorporated by reference

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B.1 B.1 LIMITATION OF FUNDS - INCREMENTALLY FUNDED CONTRACTS

In accordance with clause MCC 52.232-72, Limitation of Funds - Incrementally Funded Contracts, funds in the amount of $_________ have been allotted to this contract. It is contemplated that funds now obligated under this contract will cover the work to be performed until _________. The Contractor shall not perform work on the contract which exceeds the total amount actually allotted by the Government to the contract. The Government is not obligated to reimburse the Contractor for costs incurred in excess of the total amount allotted by the Government to this contract. The contractor assumes the risk for any increased costs beyond what the Government obligates.

Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Announcement Number: 95332422Q0024

Title: Director (Monitoring & Evaluation), Department of Policy and Evaluation

Position Information: Intermittent Personal Services Contractor (PSC) One (1) one-year base period (up to 1,664 hours per year), renewable for up to four (4) one-year option periods at the sole discretion of the Government.

Pay Band: 3A $128,400 – $192,700 ($61.52 – $92.33 per hour) See https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands. In addition to the direct compensation referenced above, the PSC will receive a pay supplement of 30% of the employee’s direct labor cost in lieu of fringe benefits.

Closing Date for Questions: 5:00pm Eastern Time (ET), 11 March 2022 (Friday) Questions must be submitted via email to Ms. Daniela Dimitrova, dimitrovad@mcc.gov and Ms.

Jacqueline Naranjo, naranjoj@mcc.gov.

Submission Deadline: 5:00pm Eastern Time (ET), 25 March 2022 (Friday) Quotations must be submitted via email to Ms. Daniela Dimitrova, dimitrovad@mcc.gov and Ms.

Jacqueline Naranjo, naranjoj@mcc.gov.

Position Security Level: Secret

Who May Be Considered: U.S. citizens

Place of Performance: Principal place of performance is at MCC headquarters in Washington, DC and/or at the PSC’s office or home of record. Travel to MCC eligible countries and other US and foreign cities may be required.

Type of Contract: Time-and-material (T&M) with one (1) one-year Base Period and four (4) one-year Option Periods.

Multiple awards may result from this solicitation. All quotes will be retained and may be utilized for requirements for a period of 12 months after the RFQ deadline.

Introduction and Background The Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) 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 f ive-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 def ined 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 of our mission. They guide how we make decisions, set priorities, address challenges, manage tradeoffs, recruit and develop staff, and work together with our country partners and stakeholders.

MCC requires a personal services contractor (PSC) to coordinate monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities for multiple compacts and/or threshold programs. The M&E activities can be broadly divided into four categories: (i) development of an M&E Plan; (ii) performance monitoring; (iii) surveys, evaluations, and dissemination; and (iv) technical guidance to the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA), which is the accountable entity responsible for implementing MCC country programs. All these will be reflected in the https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands mailto:dimitrovad@mcc.gov mailto:naranjoj@mcc.gov mailto:dimitrovad@mcc.gov mailto:naranjoj@mcc.gov development of country M&E Plans which describe the program logic of the MCC investments and expected results, sets out data and reporting requirements and quality control procedures, establishes a monitoring framework, describes the evaluation plan, and outlines roles and responsibilities for carrying out M&E work. MCC technical assistance and guidance will need to be targeted to the needs of the MCA M&E staff and those of the implementing entities.

1. Scope of Position This position is located within the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) division in the Department of Policy and Evaluation (DPE). The M&E Division supports the design and implementation of results-focused development programs and leads the monitoring, independent evaluation, and reporting of program results.

The Monitoring & Evaluation Director will serve as the M&E point of contact for any assigned compact or threshold program. This person will be responsible for overseeing the performance monitoring component of all activities in a country program, support and management of data collection, technical support and project management of evaluations and related dissemination efforts, integrating M&E efforts into activity design and implementation, and other M&E tasks as may arise.

2. 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;

ii. Retain control of the function involved; or

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

3. Key Requirements Awardee must satisfy the following key requirements:

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• U.S. citizenship.

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

• Principal place of performance is at MCC headquarters in Washington, DC and/or at the PSC’s of fice or home of record. Travel to MCC eligible countries and other US and foreign cities may be required. The PSC will be expected to meet with MCC staff at MCC offices on an as-needed basis.

• Domestic and international travel required – the PSC should plan for up to two trips to each relevant country during the base period.

• 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.

• MCC is precluded from permitting Personal Services Contractors (PSCs) from permanently working overseas without Chief of Mission Authority or an approved Domestic Employee Teleworking Overseas (DETO) Agreement.

4. Duties

a) Major Duties and Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is to assist MCC in ensuring accurate, timely and actionable monitoring and evaluation of MCC-funded programs to support agency accountability and learning. This is done by engaging on program design to ensure the problem to be solved and the theory of change are clearly defined, supporting the establishment of M&E plans in coordination with partner country counterparts, working on country teams to ensure that program implementation and evaluation remains consistent with these plans, managing independent program evaluations, and effectively reporting and disseminating program results to internal and external audiences. 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 designated PSC would be precluded from bidding on work and services (design, construction and supervision) to be procured by the local MCA accountable entity or using funds advanced under a Compact in the relevant country. The designated PSC would be expected to coordinate with local authorities responsible for MCC compact or threshold program implementation as well as other donors, where relevant.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Participating in country teams as the M&E subject matter expert throughout the program lifecycle.

• Reviewing and analyzing operational documents and preparing comments to ensure alignment with the M&E Plan and M&E Policy or to highlight concerns for senior staff.

• Providing technical support to country teams on the development and updating of logical f rameworks (theories of change) and issues related to the definition, measurement, and quality control of program performance indicators.

• Providing independent analysis and interpretation of country performance data.

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

• Establishing and maintaining close working relationships with partner country counterparts to assist them in properly carrying out their M&E responsibilities, including:

o Providing technical guidance and support to host country counterparts to develop and implement M&E Plans, including budgeting and contracting tasks.

o Overseeing the implementation and monitoring of M&E systems and structures to support the generation, collection, analysis, and timely submission of performance reports and ensuring that these systems remain aligned with project implementation and inform decision-making.

http://www.sam.gov/ o Conducting data quality reviews, remedying data weaknesses and ensuring the quality and reliability of M&E data.

o Effectively communicating program monitoring results.

• Establishing the scope and overseeing the implementation of independent evaluations of MCC programs by independent contractors, including:

o Developing Terms of Reference and other contract documents for undertaking M&E activities. Leading Technical Evaluation Panels to select external resources acquired through contracts. Serving as COR/PM for M&E contracts to manage scope, quality, cost, and time.

Developing, managing, and tracking evaluation budgets.

o Supporting the development and implementation of appropriate evaluation designs by advising on methodologies, sample sizes, data collection approaches, and other key parameters to ensure independent evaluations provide meaningful results that support MCC’s M&E goals of accountability, learning, and transparency.

o Engaging key stakeholders in MCC and partner countries in the decisions that guide the evaluation scope, design, and deliverables across evaluation lifecycle to ensure the accuracy and relevance of evaluation products.

o Effectively reporting and disseminating evaluation results to internal and external stakeholders in accordance with relevant MCC policies and guidelines.

• Monitoring trends in development and M&E research and practice and identifying opportunities to apply this learning to MCC programs and evaluations.

• Developing internal and external policy or guidance.

• Mentoring junior staff on the M&E team to introduce them to team policies, guidance, and processes, and orient them to country programs and teams.

• Leading a practice area within the M&E team portfolio, e.g. overseeing evaluations within a sector and/or leading M&E practices in a functional area (e.g. gender, environment, or capacity building).

• Performing other duties as assigned.

b) Knowledge Required by the Position Technical:

• Experience independently managing the M&E of a complex, multi-year development program in line with organization policies and industry best practices, including designing and implementing a monitoring framework and/or managing a program evaluation to measure program results and make recommendations.

• Expertise in program evaluation and mastery of core principles and practices, including impact and performance evaluation methodologies, data analysis, survey design and data collection methods, and results dissemination for policymakers to drive learning.

• Expertise in and mastery of core principles, practices, and techniques for program results monitoring, including theory of change, indicator design, data quality, and reporting, to support results-focused design of MCC-funded programs and ensure relevant, timely, and actionable monitoring data and reports.

• Experience with standard data collection and analysis systems, particularly statistical analysis sof tware, such as STATA, SAS, SPSS, or R.

• Experience developing procurement Terms of Reference in order to accurately communicate the scope and complexity of MCC’s independent evaluation (or similar) requirements to the market and procure well-qualified evaluation contractors with an appropriate technical plan and budget.

• Experience managing contracts.

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

Teamwork:

• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams both in the US and in partner countries to resolve program design, implementation, and results measurement issues related to large, complex, multiyear international development projects and to coordinate across organizational entities.

• Ability to collaborate with and build capacity with partner country M&E teams both remotely and in-person.

• Skill in cross-cultural communication and collaboration.

• Ability to prioritize and manage complex workload in matrixed team structure, with varied assignments and deadlines coming from different teams.

• Ability to manage a specific thematic work portfolio, including prioritizing and ensuring progress on specific tasks and/or overseeing junior staff.

Communication Skills:

• Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively, in writing and verbally, in order to draft documents and to present and explain findings and recommendations to parties inside and outside of the organization.

• Professional experience guiding staff with authority and persuasiveness

c) Supervisory Controls

As the M&E subject matter expert throughout the program lifecycle, the employee is subject to administrative and policy direction concerning overall project priorities and objectives.

Within the parameters of the approved performance plan, the employee is responsible for carrying out work assignments and projects keeping the supervisor apprised of challenges or issues of relevance to M&E or DPE management. Analyses, evaluations, and recommendations developed are normally reviewed by management officials for potential influence on broad agency policy objectives and program goals. Performance is assessed through overall attainment of program/project objectives, timeliness, and ef fectiveness of work products. Findings and recommendations are normally accepted without significant change.

d) Guidelines

Guidelines consist of broad administrative and program policy statements, and basic legislation.

Guidelines are of limited use in specific situations. 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. 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 work involves developing long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones, or evaluating the effectiveness of programs. The work also involves resolving problems or issues which directly affect the accomplishment of principal agency program goals and objectives.

Findings and recommendations are of major significance to top management of the agency; may serve as the basis for new administrative systems, legislative initiatives, regulations, or programs; or may have long-range and far-reaching effects.

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, motivate, persuade, or negotiate with others who may hold dif ferent points of views and to influence managers or other officials to accept recommendations or to obtain the desired effect.

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.

5. Position Security Level Secret.

The PSC start date is contingent upon a successful background investigation conducted by the MCC Security Office (MCC Domestic & International Security (DIS)).

6. 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:

a) Required Qualifications:

1. Experience independently managing the monitoring and evaluation of complex, multi-year international development programs, including:

a. Expertise in program evaluation, including impact and performance evaluation methodologies, data analysis, survey design and data collection methods, and results dissemination; and

b. Expertise in program results monitoring, including theory of change, indicator design, data quality, and reporting.

2. Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis systems, including statistical analysis software, such as STATA, SAS, SPSS, or R.

3. Experience developing procurement Terms of Reference and managing contracts.

4. At least a Master’s level degree in f ields such as economics, social sciences, policy analysis or public administration.

5. Language proficiency in French, Spanish, and/or Portuguese.

b) Desired Qualifications:

1. Experience mentoring junior staff and colleagues.

2. 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 required qualifications. Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work. To receive credit, Submissions should clearly identify the duties and responsibilities for each position held and the total number of hours worked per week.

8. Required Documentation Interested offerors must submit the following required documents:

1) A completed and signed Bio-Data Form (see Section J List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation) with proposed salary (see Subsection 12(c) below regarding permissible signature types);

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

3) A written narrative clearly describing relevant experience and knowledge of each of the qualif ication factors listed in Section 7. Qualifications (limit five (5) pages); and

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

5) Offerors must provide a Cover Letter signed by an individual authorized to commit the offeror to the quote. The cover letter must include the offeror’s Business Entity Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Email and DUNS number and identify all enclosures included in the quote. In addition, the Offeror must identify the company’s anticipated Contractor Performance and Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) Contractor Representative, to include the individual’s full name, telephone number and email address. The letter shall reference the solicitation number and acknowledge that it transmits an offer in response to the solicitation and amendment(s). It shall state: Quote validity for 90 days after submission.

Interested offerors may submit the following desired, but not required, documentation:

1) Additional information as part of the Cover Letter, not to exceed one (1) page, to highlight your interest and suitability for this position. This is not considered a part of the required written narrative (Subsection 8.3 above); and

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

9. Compensation PSCs for the services of individual experts or consultants are limited by the Classification Act. In addition, the Of f ice 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).

Overtime is not authorized on this contract.

The pay range for this position is Pay Band 3A, $128,400 – $192,700 ($61.52 – $92.33 per hour) (see 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 its PSCs and makes the employer contribution to FICA and Medicare for the PSCs.

MCC also withholds FICA, Medicare, federal tax and state tax on behalf of PSCs. PSCs are 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, PSCs are not eligible for participation in the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System. Moreover, PSCs are 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 PSC before the award of a contract, intermittent PSCs may receive a pay supplement of 30% of the employee’s direct labor cost in lieu of fringe benefits. This pay supplement is in addition to the compensation negotiated in accordance with paragraph 9 above.

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.

The PSC will coordinate trips with MCA M&E staff, implementing entities, contractors, and local MCC staf f, as appropriate. The proposed trips may total four or more weeks in-country per year. Following any travel, the PSC will submit a trip report to the COR and the country team.

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.

Of ferors must address each qualification factor listed under Section 7. Qualifications and demonstrate how s/he meets each qualification. Unless stated otherwise, all required qualification elements will be weighted equally.

a) Offerors 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. 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 (see Section J List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation). 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) Of ferors must submit a completed and formally signed Bio-Data Form (see Section J List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation). 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 and signature. A Bio-Data Form without a proposed hourly rate and/or signature may result in the offeror being rejected for award.

d) Of ferors 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 any salary negotiations will be based on the offeror’s education, skills, and years of relevant experience.

e) Describe your experience and knowledge in regards to the qualification requirements in a written narrative not to exceed five (5) pages. Clearly demonstrate how your prior experience is relevant to the duties of this position as listed under Section 5. Duties and the qualifications listed under Section 7. Qualifications. The narrative 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 ) Of ferors must submit at least three (3) but no more than five (5) 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 (1) reference should be from direct supervisors (current or prior) who can provide information regarding the offeror’s knowledge and experience in the relevant field. Preferably, the references should be from within the last five (5) years of the offeror’s professional employment history.

g) To be considered for award, submissions must be signed and received prior to the closing date and time specified above. Only physical signatures 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 will not be accepted. Electronic packages shall be submitted by e-mail to Ms. Daniela Dimitrova, dimitrovad@mcc.gov and Ms.

Jacqueline Naranjo, naranjoj@mcc.gov, before the deadline stated on the first page of Section C – Description/Specifications/Work Statement 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 to reach the designated Government office by the closing date and time specified on the first page of Section C – Description/Specifications/Work Statement 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 and expense of the offeror.

14. Question Deadline Any questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing via email to Ms. Daniela Dimitrova, dimitrovad@mcc.gov and Ms. Jacqueline Naranjo, naranjoj@mcc.gov, before the question deadline stipulated on the first page of Section C – Description/Specifications/Work Statement of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation.

15. Selection Process In order to be considered for award, 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 required documentation listed in Section 8, of ferors are encouraged to write a cover letter, not to exceed one (1) page, to highlight their suitability for this position. The cover letter is not required and will not be accepted in lieu of 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 possible discussion/interview if conducted, and mailto:dimitrovad@mcc.gov mailto:naranjoj@mcc.gov mailto:dimitrovad@mcc.gov mailto:naranjoj@mcc.gov information provided by references if contacted. Please note that for evaluation purposes, MCC will take into consideration your proposed labor rate, including the pay supplement in lieu of fringe benefits. All submissions will receive one of three scores for each of the required qualifications: Does Not Meet, Meets, or Exceeds; desired qualifications will be evaluated on a meets/does not meet basis. MCC reserves the right to conduct interviews with the most qualified offerors and/or conduct a reference check on those individuals.

Of ferors are strongly encouraged to thoroughly and clearly document the duties, responsibilities and accomplishments that are directly relevant 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 quote in response to this announcement. The contract award is contingent on availability of funds. MCC reserves the right to not award any contract as a result of this announcement.

16. Contract Award This contract shall be awarded directly by MCC to an individual, not to a f irm. At the Government’s discretion, e.g. unable to identify a best-value offeror or secure funding, this solicitation may be canceled without an award and a new solicitation for this position may be issued in the future.

17. Contract and Period of Performance The successful offeror(s), who is/are found to represent the best value to the Government, may be of fered a time-and-materials (T&M), personal services type contract for a one-year base period plus four

(4) one-year option periods, for a total potential contract period of five (5) years.

All option periods are exercised at the sole discretion of MCC based upon performance, agency requirements, and availability of funding. The contract will be for an intermittent PSC position with a maximum of 8,320 hours over the total duration of the contract (1,664 hours/year * 5 years).

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F.1 F.1 DELIVERABLES

Deliverables are associated with the duties identified in Section C to include reports as required by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

The PSC will provide a summary of tasks and progress on a biweekly basis, as a regular deliverable.

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

F.2 F.2. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The principal place of performance is at MCC headquarters in Washington, DC and/or at the PSC's home of record. Travel to MCC eligible countries and other US and foreign cities may be required.

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