RFQ 95332422Q0075_EEO Director.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)

900 HRS

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Intermittent PSC: 900 hours of Direct Labor, excluding Compensatory Time (if applicable)

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)

1 LT

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) 1 LT 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 Base: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr Basic Rate +

30% Pay Supplement)

900 HRS

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Intermittent PSC: 900 hours of Direct Labor, excluding Compensatory Time (if applicable)

Purchase Requisitions

Option:

Option Time Date: 8/29/23 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

1002 Base: Employer FICA (7.65% of Direct Labor)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option:

Option Time Date: 8/29/23 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

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1003 Base: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 1 LT Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option:

Option Time Date: 8/29/23 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

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

30% Pay Supplement)

900 HRS

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Intermittent PSC: 900 hours of Direct Labor, excluding Compensatory Time (if applicable)

Purchase Requisitions

Option:

Option Time Date: 8/29/24 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2002 Base: Employer FICA (7.65% of Direct Labor)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option:

Option Time Date: 8/29/24 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

2003 Base: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 1 LT Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option:

Option Time Date: 8/29/24 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 Base: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr Basic Rate +

30% Pay Supplement)

900 HRS

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Intermittent PSC: 900 hours of Direct Labor, excluding Compensatory Time (if applicable)

Purchase Requisitions

Option:

Option Time Date: 8/29/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3002 Base: Employer FICA (7.65% of Direct Labor)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option:

Option Time Date: 8/29/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3003 Base: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 1 LT Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option:

Option Time Date: 8/29/25 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

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

30% Pay Supplement)

900 HRS

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Intermittent PSC: 900 hours of Direct Labor, excluding Compensatory Time (if applicable)

Purchase Requisitions

Option:

Option Time Date: 8/29/26 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 Base: Employer FICA (7.65% of Direct Labor)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option:

Option Time Date: 8/29/26 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4003 Base: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 1 LT Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option:

Option Time Date: 8/29/26 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

None

Clauses incorporated by full text

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 $____TBD__ have been allotted to this contract. It is contemplated that funds now obligated under this contract will cover the work to be performed until ___TBD___. 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

Clauses incorporated by reference

None

Clauses incorporated by full text

STATEMENT OF WORK

Announcement Number: 95332422Q0075

Title: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DIRECTOR

Position Information: Intermittent, Personal Services Contractor (PSC)

One (1) one-year base year (900 hours per year), renewable for up to four (4) one-year option periods at the sole discretion of the Government for a total of 4,500 hours and 5 years (60 months) based on full period of performance.

Pay Band: 3A ($61.52 - $92.33 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: Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 12:00 PM EDT Questions must be submitted via email to Walter Pemberton, pembertonwe@mcc.gov and Regina Maxwell, maxwellre@mcc.gov.

Submission Deadline: Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 12:00 PM EDT Submissions must be submitted via email to Walter Pemberton, pembertonwe@mcc.gov and Regina Maxwell, maxwellre@mcc.gov.

Position Security Level: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk (Public Trust)-T2

Who May Be Considered: U.S. citizens

Place of Performance: Principal place of performance in Washington, DC, USA and/or PSC's home of record. Note:

Candidates permanently residing outside of the Washington, DC metropolitan area may require a waiver for approval of remote working arrangements.

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.

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 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.

2. Scope of Position

This position is located within the Office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The Personal Services Contractor (PSC) will manage all aspects of MCC's EEO program.

3. Personal Services Contract https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands mailto:pembertonwe@mcc.gov mailto:maxwellre@mcc.gov

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) Principal place of performance in Washington, DC, USA and/or 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 one (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 the PSC 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 officer or employee.

4. Key Requirements

Awardee must accept and satisfy the following key requirements:

• U.S. citizenship.

• Obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

• Principal place of performance in Washington, DC, USA and/or PSC's home of record.

• Domestic and international travel may 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) listed as a sole proprietor.

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

5. Duties

a) Major Duties and Responsibilities

As Personal Services Contractor (PSC) the incumbent will manage MCC's EEO Program which will include but not limited to:

Administration, management, and oversight of MCC's EEO program. Managing all aspects of MCC's EEO program, to include complaint facilitations, early intervention leading to conflict resolution, policy development, compliance, affirmative employment programs, and special emphasis programs.

Ensuring EEO program compliance, including filing annual certifications and reports, responding to EEOC reviews and inquiries, and assessing areas of procedural and regulatory deficiencies, and advising executive leadership on issues related to program compliance.

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Managing the complaint process and ensuring procedural requirements are met. Drafting correspondence related to discrimination complaints. Managing EEO counselors, and ensuring they complete all required trainings and process EEO complaints in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Coordinating alternative dispute resolution with external resources.

Providing oversight of external EEO complaint investigative services.

Preparing EEO reports and correspondence and files all required reports with the EEOC including Preparing barrier analysis and interpretations of the workforce statistics found in the MD 715 report and organizing findings and preparing action plans designed to eliminate barriers.

Serving as the expert on special projects associated with MCC EEO-related matters.

Providing information and/or briefings to executive management on EEO issues. Organizing and chair quarterly EEO meetings with OCEO, OGC, and Human Resources (HR) to review current status of EEO issues.

Reviewing, drafting, and updating MCC policies and regulations related to EEO matters, developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and making recommendations and implementing process improvement initiatives related to the functional and procedural aspects MCC's EEO program.

Providing guidance to HR on reasonable accommodation, civil rights program initiatives, and affirmative employment issues.

Developing and implementing comprehensive EEO training program for MCC management and staff, in compliance with applicable the laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

• Managing and updating EEO information and related content for MCC's internal internet site, and collaborating with OCEO, OCIO, and HR, as appropriate, to deliver information to MCC staff;

• Developing and providing staff training and materials, in coordination with OGC and HR when appropriate,, such as brown bag meetings, "101" fact sheets, etc.; and such sessions materials should be tailored for senior management and staff as appropriate, and must ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations; and

• Developing and deploying other informational materials on all aspects of EEO program.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

b) Travel

MCC does not anticipate any travel either domestic or international at this time. However, the candidate may be expected to report to MCC Headquarters in Washington, DC as deemed appropriate by the COR.

c) Supervisory Controls

The EEO Director reports to the CEO and is administratively attached to OCEO. The supervisor provides administrative direction in terms of broadly defined goals and priority activities of the organization. The incumbent independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects and studies in support of these goals and activities. The work is reviewed for fulfillment of program objectives and the overall effect of advice and influence on implementation of projects, programs, or studies. Recommendations for new projects and alterations of objectives are evaluated for such considerations as availability of funds and other resource issues and corporate priorities.

d) Guidelines

Guidelines include laws, regulations, precedents and government-wide and agency policies governing equal employment opportunity that require thoughtful interpretation. The employee uses judgment and discretion in determining intent, in interpreting and revising existing policy and regulatory guidance, and in creating useful templates and operating guidance for use by others within or outside the department.

e) Complexity

Assignments are complex, varied, and broad in scope. Assignments often require the incumbent to draw on several areas of past work experience and to exercise acumen in dealing with policy and organizational issues. The work often involves several phases pursued with the support of others within and outside the organization, requiring openness and ability to learn and integrate new information quickly. Decisions regarding what needs to be done include largely undefined issues and elements and require probing and analysis to determine the nature and scope of issues and problems. The incumbent is expected to exercise considerable imagination, initiative, and independence to carry out projects. Strong judgment will be necessary for interpretation of findings. Analytical and evaluative duties require attention to detail.

f) Scope and Effect

The work involves advising leadership and managing project activities and issues that are considered essential to the goals of the department in support of the organization's mission. The purpose of the work is to provide sound advice and specialized expertise to assist in the planning and execution of sensitive and complex activities, as well as promoting efficiency and effectiveness in these activities. Recommendations, when adopted, have a significant impact on the department's efforts and policies.

g) Personal Contacts/Purpose of Contacts

Contacts include a diversity of individuals or groups inside and outside the corporation, including consultants and contractors.

Contacts also include agency officials from across the organization at various levels in the organization, including senior leadership, requiring the incumbent to quickly recognize or appropriately respond to roles and authority of all parties in the course of interactions.

The purpose of contacts is to work collaboratively, facilitate, influence, persuade, and team with employees and managers in developing and implementing findings, advice, guidance, and recommendations. May encounter resistance as a result of issues such as organizational conflict, competing objectives, resource problems, lack of information, or other issues. Must be skillful in approaching contacts to achieve goals and objectives, resolving conflicts and utilizing appropriate techniques to gain agreement and action.

h) Physical Demands

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

i) Work Environment

Work is performed in an office setting.

6. Position Security Level

Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk (Public Trust)-T2

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

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:

a) Required Qualifications:

1) Education

a) Applicants must have a bachelor's degree

1) OR

b) A combination of education leading to a bachelor's degree and experience: with at least 5 years' specialized experience performing EEO counseling and investigations.

2) Experience

a) Demonstrated 5 years' experience in the following:

i) Equal employment opportunity laws and regulations which may include but not limited to:

1) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;

2) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990;

3) The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008;

4) The Rehabilitation Act of 1973;

5) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended;

6) The Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended;

7) The Civil Rights Act of 1990;

8) The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008;

9) The Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 ("No FEAR Act"), as amended;

10) The Elijah E. Cummings Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2020 (FEAA);

11) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Management Directive 110; EEOC Management

Directive 715; and 29 CFR § 1614.

b) Demonstrated 5 years' experience applying Equal Employment Opportunity federal regulations and policy that govern the adjudication of complaints alleging discrimination. Prohibited bases may include:

i) race;

ii) color;

iii) national origin (ethnicity);

iv) sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy);

v) disability;

vi) religion;

vii) age;

viii) genetic information; and

ix) retaliation.

c) Knowledge of and experience with adjudicating complaints throughout all phases of process from intake through the appeal process, including:

i) ii) receiving complaints;

counseling complaints (including notifications of right to file formal);

iii) determining whether to accept or dismiss claims (including letters accepting or dismissing a complaint);

iv) determining mixed case complaints (i.e., cases that can be appealed to the Merit Systems Protection Board;

v) determining whether to consolidate claims;

vi) processing settlement agreements;

vii) notifying complainants of their right of election (i.e., an administrative judge hearing or final agency decision);

viii) coordinating with involved parties to verify compliance with settlement agreements;

ix) coordinating with involved parties on final agency orders;

x) coordinating with attorneys on appeals;

xi) coordinating with HR in harassment complaints.

d) Demonstrated experience applying timelines for adjudicating complaints, ensuring timelines are met.

e) Demonstrated experience applying federal regulations and policy that govern alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation, arbitration, and other facilitative techniques. Skill in determining which cases are appropriate for ADR.

f) Demonstrated experience settling complaints of discrimination, including writing settlement agreements. Skill in determining whether settlement is appropriate.

g) Demonstrated experience writing Final Agency Decisions (FAD).

h) Demonstrated experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, such as including complainants, Human

Resources (HR)/Employee Relations, Chief Diversity Officer, other agency officials, and EEOC officials throughout the phases of adjudication, as appropriate.

i) Ability to communicate orally and in writing which may include preparing variety of documents such as general correspondence, reports, letters, updating policies and regulations, etc. Examples of ability to communicate writing skills are as follows:

i) Redacted investigative reports

ii) Final agency decisions

iii) Other official notices

j) Demonstrated experience creating reports, milestone plans, and action plans that provide target dates and the status of progress towards completion of activities which may include, but not limited to:

1) Form 462 Report

2) No FEAR Act Report

3) Notice of Right to File a Formal Complaint

4) Acceptance or dismissal letters

5) Report of Investigation

6) Final Agency Decision

7) Final Agency Order

8) Settlement Agreement

9) Management Directive 715 Report

10) Other documents as deemed necessary

xi) Desired Qualifications:

1) A minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience conducting administrative inquiries into misconduct, harassment, or hostile work environment claims.

2) Demonstrated experience performing data analysis and barrier analysis.

3) Demonstrated skills in time management and project management.

4) Demonstrated skills in charting and displaying data.

5) Fluent in a foreign language (i.e., French or Spanish)

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.

8. Required Documentation

Interested offerors must submit following required documents:

1) A completed and signed Bio-Data Form (Section J List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation) with proposed salary (Subsection 12(c) below)—see Submission Instructions to PSCs Candidates (Offerors) 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 qualifications 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.

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

1) A cover letter, not to exceed one (1) page, to highlight your interest and suitability for this position. The cover letter is not considered as a part of the required written narrative (Subsection 8(3) above); and

2) A copy of Academic Transcript(s). Transcript(s) may be requested by MCC before award to validate the offeror's education history (limit twenty (20) pages).

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).

Overtime is not authorized on this contract. However, credit hours and compensatory time off for travel may be authorized for a full-time PSC.

The pay range for this position is 3A ($61.52 - $92.33 per hour)

(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 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 the PSCs. The 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 not eligible to receive Federal Health and Life Insurance or participate in the Federal Thrift Savings Plan.

Notwithstanding the above, and if agreed upon by the Government and the PSCs before the award of a contract, 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, credit hours, or compensatory time off for travel.

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.

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

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a) Qualified individuals should 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 (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) Qualified individuals must submit a completed and formally signed Bio-Data Form (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 signature may result in the offeror being rejected for award.

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 ten (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 regard to the qualification requirements in no more than 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 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 (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 applicant's knowledge and experience in the relevant field. Preferably, the references should be from within the last five

(5) years of the applicant'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 Walter Pemberton, pembertonwe@mcc.gov and Regina Maxwell, maxwellre@mcc.gov before the deadline stated on the first page of Section C Description/Specifications/Work Statement of this Combined Synopsis mailto:pembertonwe@mcc.gov

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 Walter Pemberton, pembertonwe@mcc.gov and Regina Maxwell, maxwellre@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 materials listed above, offerors 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 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 possible discussion/interview 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 the 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 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 firm. 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. The Government may consider opening a new solicitation for this position.

17. Contract and Period of Performance

The successful offeror(s), who is/are found to be the best value to the Government, may be offered a time-and-materials (T&M), personal services type contract for a one (1) one-year base period plus four (4) option periods.

The base period of performance shall be for one (1) year. 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 mailto:pembertonwe@mcc.gov

4,500 total hours over the total duration of the contract.

[End of Section C. Description/Specifications/Work Statement]

Section D - Packaging and Marking

Clauses incorporated by reference

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Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

Section F - Delivery or Performance

Line Item: 0001 Period Of Performance Start Date Period Of Performance End Date Period Of Performance Address

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WASHINGTON DC

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Line Item: 3001 Period Of Performance Start Date Period Of Performance End Date Period Of Performance Address

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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 brief monthly progress report as a regular deliverable. Monthly progress reports will consist of the following format to measure the progress of the work undertaken that month:

Task: XXXXXX

Status: XXXXXXXX

Recommendations: XXXXXXX

Monthly reports are due the first workday of each month.

Deliverables will be considered "draft" upon initial receipt. Drafts will be reviewed and accepted or concerns raised/comments provided within two weeks of receipt. The PSC shall appropriately address the Corporations' concerns and provide final deliverables within one week of receiving the MCC response.

In addition to monthly progress reports, 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 in accordance with the PSC's System for Award Management (SAM) registration or another location as agreed by the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer's Representative." Note: Candidates permanently residing outside of the Washington, DC metropolitan area may require a waiver for approval of remote working arrangements.

Section G - Contract Administration Data

Requesting Office Address

MCC-HQ

Millennium Challenge Corporation Contracts and Grants Management Division 1099 Fourteenth St NW, Suite 700 Washington DC 20005-3550 Phone: Fax:

Contact Details:

Property Administration Office Address

MCC-HQ

Millennium Challenge Corporation Contracts and Grants Management Division 1099 Fourteenth St NW, Suite 700 Washington DC 20005-3550

COR Office Address

Millennium Challenge Corporation Contracts and Grants Management Division 1099 Fourteenth St NW, Suite 700 Washington DC 20005-3550

Issuing Office Address

Millennium Challenge Corporation Contracts and Grants Management Division 1099 Fourteenth St NW, Suite 700 Washington DC 20005-3550 Phone: 202-772-6578 Fax:

Contact Details:

Pemberton, Walter E pembertonwe@mcc.gov

Payment Office Address

IBC-FIN

Interior Business Center M/S D-2773 7301 West Mansfield Avenue Lakewood CO 80235-2230

G.1 G.1 TIMESHEET INSTRUCTIONS

G.1 TIMESHEET INSTRUCTIONS

The contractor shall submit time sheets for actual hours worked.

Time sheets shall be sent to the COR and/or the PM on the first Monday after the end of the pay period. The COR and/or the PM will approve the time sheets and will forward to the Interior Business Center (IBC). IBC processes payroll checks via direct deposit in the PSC bank account on the second Tuesday after the end of the pay period.

If it is determined that the time is incorrect the time sheet may be revised by the Government, or the Contractor may be required to submit a revised time sheet.

To constitute a proper time sheet, each time sheet must include the following information:

(1) Name of the Contractor

(2) Date of pay period

(3) Contract number; also modification number, if applicable

(4) Duns number

(5) Employee Signature

Inquiries regarding the status of payroll may be directed to IBC Accounting. The email address is:

IBCden_MCC_PSC@ibc.doi.gov. (There are two underscores in this email address (1) after the first three characters (2) after the second set of characters.)

MCC 52.232-70 INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2017)

Invoices shall be paid in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, thirty days (30) following receipt of a proper invoice.

The Contractor shall submit each invoice electronically via email or fax to the following:

Fax: 303.969.5151/7281 ATTN: MCC Payments, or

Email: MCC_Accounting_IBCDENVER@ibc.doi.gov, or

As an alternative to electronic submission of invoices, one copy of each invoice may be submitted to the following address:

Interior Business Center

M/S D-2773

7301 West Mansfield Avenue

Lakewood, CO 80235-2230

If it is determined that the amount billed is incorrect, the invoice may be revised by the Government, or the contractor may be required to submit a revised invoice.

To constitute a proper invoice, each invoice must include the following information and/or attached documentation:

(1) Name, address and telephone of the Contractor

(2) Date of invoice and invoice number

(3) Contract number (including task order or call number and contract line item(s)) also modification number, if applicable

(4) Description (quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price) of the supplies/services rendered (including hours incurred and billing rate, as applicable to the contract)

(5) A schedule depicting the following information:

Amount Invoiced

This Period

Cumulative Amount Invoiced Authorized Value of Contract Balance Remaining on Contract

If the contractor is billing for costs incurred over more than a single month, the costs for each month in which the costs were incurred and shall be segregated into the month they were actually incurred.

(6) Name of Contracting Officer's Representative (COR); and mailto:MCC_Accounting_IBCDENVER@ibc.doi.gov mailto:MCC_Accounting_IBCDENVER@ibc.doi.gov

(7) Signature of authorized representative of the firm with the following invoice certification:

"The undersigned hereby certifies to the best of my knowledge and belief that: the sum claimed under this contract is proper and due, and all the costs of contract performance have been paid, or to the extent allowed under the applicable payment clause, will be paid by the Contractor when due in the ordinary course of business; the work reflected by these costs has been performed, and amounts involved are consistent with the requirements of this Contract.

BY:______________________________________

TITLE:___________________________________

DATE: ___________________________________

Inquiries regarding the status of invoices may be directed to NBC Accounting. The email address is:

MCC_Accounting_IBCDENVER@ibc.doi.gov.

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