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95332423Q0045

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 Period: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr

Base Rate + 15% Pay Supplement)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

2,087 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...

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

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

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1001 OP 1: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr Base Rate + 15%

Pay Supplement)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

2,087 Hours of Direct Labor

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 1 Option Time Date: 7/10/24 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1002 OP 1: 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: 1

Option Time Date: 7/10/24 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

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

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 1 Option Time Date: 7/10/24 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2001 OP 2: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr Base Rate + 15%

Pay Supplement)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

2,087 Hours of Direct Labor

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 2 Option Time Date: 7/10/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2002 OP 2: 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: 2 Option Time Date: 7/10/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2003 OP 2: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 1 LT Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 2 Option Time Date: 7/10/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3001 OP 3: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr Base Rate + 15%

Pay Supplement)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

2,087 Hours of Direct Labor

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 3 Option Time Date: 7/10/26 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3002 OP 3: 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: 3 Option Time Date: 7/10/26 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3003 OP 3: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 1 LT Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 3 Option Time Date: 7/10/26 Option Time Duration: 364

Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4001 OP 4: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr Base Rate + 15%

Pay Supplement)

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

2,087 Hours of Direct Labor

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 4 Option Time Date: 7/10/26 Option Time Duration: 730 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4002 OP 4: 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: 4 Option Time Date: 7/10/27 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4003 OP 4: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) 1 LT Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 4 Option Time Date: 7/10/27 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Clauses incorporated by reference

None

Clauses incorporated by full text

B.1 B.1 SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

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

Statement of Work Announcement Number: 95332423Q0045

Title: Development Policy Officer, Department of Policy and Evaluation

Position Information: Full-Time, Personal Services Contractor (PSC)

One (1) one-year base year (2,087 hours per year), renewable for up to four (4) one-year option periods at the sole discretion of the Government for 10,435 hours for the full five-year period of performance.

Pay Band: Equivalent to the following:

Development Policy Officer MCC Pay Band 4B ($40.25 – $61.70 per hour)

Senior Development Policy Officer MCC Pay Band 4A ($47.44 – $73.15 per hour) https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands

Note: The PSC may receive a pay supplement of 15% of the employee's direct labor cost in lieu of fringe benefits

Closing Date for Questions: Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET

Questions must be submitted via email to pembertonwe@mcc.gov and maxwellre@mcc.gov

Submission Deadline: Monday, June 12, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET

Submissions must be submitted via email to pembertonwe@mcc.gov and maxwellre@mcc.gov

Position Security Level: Non-Sensitive/Low Risk (T-1)

Who May Be Considered: U.S. citizens

Place of Performance: MCC Headquarters in Washington, DC and/or at the PSC's office or home of record.

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

Note: MCC intends to award one (1) contract at 4A or 4B pay band level. If the successful awardee is selected at the 4B Payband ONLY, Advancement to Payband 4A may be considered.

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.

https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands mailto:maxwellre@mcc.gov

2. Scope of Position

This position is located in Selection, Eligibility and Performance within the Department of Policy and Evaluation, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). In this position, you will help to advance the Department of Policy and Evaluation goals of 1) fostering learning from MCC's model in the context of the U.S. global development policy and 2) developing and contributing to policies and approaches that ensure the most effective implementation of the MCC model and principles, drawing from MCC experience, and best practices from the development community.

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 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.

• MCC Headquarters in Washington, DC and/or at the PSC's office or 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.

https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar http://www.sam.gov

5. Duties

a. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1) 4B level: Development Policy Officer

• Serves as a Development Policy Officer with responsibility for performing a variety of assignments related to the process by which countries are selected for eligibility and by which they are continually monitored.

• Contributes to planning, organizing, and completing policy-related analytical research and analysis on issues related to the policy performance of candidate countries in the annual country selection process. This often requires coordination with other departments within MCC and with other agencies across the US Government.

• Provides advice and guidance on assessing policy-related concerns in partner countries (such as trends in democracy, human rights, control of corruption, economic freedom, and social policy), and makes recommendations regarding the use of relevant supplemental information.

• Maintains and expands working relations with other US government agencies and independent institutions involved in assessing country governance and policy performance.

• Monitors the ongoing policy performance of Threshold- and Compact-eligible countries, as-well as candidate countries that are not yet eligible for MCC assistance, including in-depth quantitative and qualitative performance analysis.

• Ensures consistency in MCC's overall policy monitoring and reporting strategy vis-a-vis MCC's senior management, Board, and other USG partners.

• Conducts outreach with government officials and external stakeholders on policy reform and indicator performance issues, including consultation with all levels of MCC management, and other federal agencies, development experts, and institutions measuring policy performance.

• Monitors trends and best practices in development research and practice, and brings them to the attention of appropriate MCC staff.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

2) 4A level: Senior Development Policy Officer

• Serve as a Senior Development Policy Officer with responsibility for performing a variety of assignments related to the process by which countries are selected for eligibility and by which they are continually monitored.

• Contributes to planning, organizing, and completing policy-related analytical research and analysis on issues related to the policy performance of candidate countries in the annual country selection process. This often requires coordination with other departments within MCC and with other agencies across the US Government.

• Provides advice and guidance on assessing policy-related concerns in partner countries (such as trends in democracy, human rights, control of corruption, economic freedom, and social policy), and makes recommendations regarding the use of relevant supplemental information.

• Maintains and expands working relations with other US government agencies and independent institutions involved in assessing country governance and policy performance.

• Monitors the ongoing policy performance of Threshold- and Compact-eligible countries, as-well-as candidate countries that are not yet eligible for MCC assistance, including in-depth qualitative performance analysis and limited quantitative analysis.

• Ensures consistency in MCC's overall policy monitoring and reporting strategy vis-a-vis MCC's senior management, Board, and other USG partners.

• Monitors trends and best practices in development research and practice (especially governance, democracy, human rights, and control of corruption), and brings them to the attention of appropriate MCC staff.

3) Travel

MCC estimates that the incumbent may undertake two (2) domestic and two (2) international trips annually.

c) Supervisory Controls

The supervisor establishes the overall objectives and determine the levels of resources available. The employee and supervisor(s) in consultation, develop the deadlines, projects, and work to be done. The incumbent is responsible for planning and carrying out assignments, resolving most conflicts that arise, interpreting policy on his or her own initiative, and coordinating work as necessary. Recommendations and decisions are generally accepted as technically sound, though final approval is required in some areas. The incumbent advises the supervisor(s) when major unexpected problems or significant controversial issues arise. Work is reviewed for conformance with DPE and MCC policies, requirements, and fulfillment of the assigned objectives within established deadlines.

d) Guidelines

Guidelines include a large body of unwritten policies, precedents, and practices which are not completely applicable to the work or are not specific and which deal with matters relating to judgment, efficiency, and relative priorities rather than with procedural concerns. The incumbent applies and adapts guidelines to specific problems for which guidelines are not clearly applicable.

e) Complexity

The work involves gathering information, identifying and analyzing issues, and developing recommendations to resolve substantive problems of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a program or program support setting.

f) Scope and Effect

Work involves independently conducting a variety of tasks in limited functional areas. Employee uses standard methods to resolve conventional problems and issues. Work supports DPE operations and systems through efforts to provide information associated with ongoing analytical research and analysis on issues related to the policy performance of candidate countries.

g) Personal Contacts/Purpose of Contacts

Personal contacts are with MCC employees and managers, representatives of other agencies; the general public; and vendor and contracting representatives. The nature of each contact varies with the situation and person contacted. Contacts are made to exchange information and provide advice on organizational or program related issues and concerns.

h) Physical Demands

The work is mostly sedentary. There is some carrying of light objects, such as binders, files, briefing books, and other office equipment and supplies.

i) Work Environment

The work is performed in an office setting.

6. Position Security Level

Non-Sensitive/Low Risk (T-1)

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 4b level:

• Master's degree in economics, political science, international affairs, international development, or related field.

• At least one year of experience in international affairs or international development-related fields, handling policy analysis and analysis of democratic governance systems.

• Ability to analyze political and policy events in developing countries using primarily qualitative techniques, but also some basic quantitative techniques, such as creating descriptive statistics.

• Knowledge of international development programs, of policy reform processes in developing countries.

• Strength in communications, both written and oral, including the ability to establish and maintain effective communications with team members, management, and foreign government officials.

b) Desired Qualifications 4b level

• At least two years of experience in international development or foreign policy analysis (with a focus on developing countries) either in the private sector or with an international financial institution, multilateral organization, international or domestic non-government organization, the U.S. Government, or other internationally-focused entity.

• Some specialized knowledge of 'good governance' and 'democratic governance' concepts in the development context

• Strong team skills, including the ability to support disparate work programs as workloads rise and fall across team member work programs.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple ongoing projects, with supervision, in a fast-paced environment.

c) Required Qualifications 4a level

• Master's degree in economics, political science, international affairs, international development, or related field.

• At least two years of experience in international affairs or international development-related fields, handling policy analysis and analysis of democratic governance systems.

• Ability to analyze political and policy events in developing countries using primarily qualitative techniques, but also some basic quantitative techniques, such as creating descriptive statistics.

• Knowledge of international development programs, of policy reform processes in developing countries, or some specialized knowledge of 'good governance' and 'democratic governance' concepts in the development context.

• Strength in communications, both written and oral, including the ability to establish and maintain effective communications with team members, management, and foreign government officials.

d) Desired Qualifications 4a level

• At least four years of experience in international development or foreign policy analysis (with a focus on developing countries) either in the private sector or with an international financial institution, multilateral organization, international or domestic non-government organization, the U.S. Government, or other internationally-focused entity.

• Specialized knowledge of 'good governance' and 'democratic governance' concepts in the development context.

• Ability to conduct minimally supervised analyses of political events in developing countries.

• Strong team skills, including the ability to support disparate work programs as workloads rise and fall across team member work programs.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.

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:

MCC Pay Band 4B ($40.25 – $61.70 per hour)

MCC Pay Band 4A ($47.44 – $73.15 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 https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands

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 15% for full-time PSC of the employee's direct labor cost in lieu of fringe benefits.

a) Sick Leave

A full-time PSC earns sick leave on the same basis as direct-hire MCC employees, that is, maximum four (4) hours for every biweekly pay period.

b) Annual Leave

A full-time PSC earns four (4), six (6), or eight (8) hours of annual leave for each biweekly pay period depending on the number of years of previous federal government employment based upon determination made by MCC.

c) Parking & Transit Subsidy

A full-time PSC working at MCC Headquarters in Washington, DC is eligible for parking or transit subsidy, subject to the availability of funds. The full-time PSC whose primary place of performance is not at the MCC Headquarters is not eligible for this subsidy.

d) Credit Hours

A full-time PSC is eligible for credit hours (up to 24 hours earned) under the MCC Credit Hour Program. PSCs may not receive credit hours for time spent in travel status—refer to MCC 52.237-70 Personal Services – General Terms and Conditions, section for Compensatory Time Off for Travel. PSCs may be compensated for the credit hour balance upon termination subject to availability of funds.

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.

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 (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 pembertonwe@mcc.gov and maxwellre@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 mailto:pembertonwe@mcc.gov 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 to pembertonwe@mcc.gov and 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 a Full-Time PSCs position with 10,435 total hours over the total duration of the contract.

[End of Section C. Description/Specifications/Work Statement] mailto:pembertonwe@mcc.gov

Section D - Packaging and Marking

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

7/10/23 7/9/24 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

WASHINGTON DC

US 20005

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7/10/26 7/9/27 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation

1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

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7/10/27 7/9/28 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

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7/10/27 7/9/28 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

F.1. Deliverables

F.1. Deliverables

The Contractor will provide a monthly progress report as a regular deliverable. 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 each month.

In addition to monthly progress reports, the Contractor will submit biweekly timesheets on a schedule and format determined by MCC. Timesheets will include a list of hours worked, along with a brief description of the tasks undertaken during the pay period.

The Contractor also will produce other reports and analyses as requested by MCC, including items such as:

• Eligibility "round-ups," chronicling events of importance to countries of interest to MCC on a recurring basis as directed by the Managing Director of S&E

• Inputs for Quarterly Country Monitoring Reports (QCMRs)

• Inputs to and feedback on eligibility reports and messaging documents on candidate country policy performance as needed by the Managing Director of S&E and Vice President of DPE

• Documents that support Board consideration of candidate countries based on MCC's eligibility criteria

• Reports based on research into MCC's selection actions, eligibility actions, policy indicators, and candidate pool dynamics

F.2. Place of Performance

F.2. Place of Performance

MCC headquarters in Washington, D.C., in MCC-eligible countries, or at the contractor's office or home of record in accordance with the PSC's System for Award Management (SAM) registration, or as required to complete tasks upon approval of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Travel to MCC eligible countries and other US and foreign cities may be required.

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

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

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

(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 mailto:MCC_Accounting_IBCDENVER@ibc.doi.gov mailto:MCC_Accounting_IBCDENVER@ibc.doi.gov 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.

(End of clause)

MCC 52.232-74 ODC REIMBURSEMENT (JAN 2007)

Other Direct Charges (ODCs) will be reimbursed for direct costs as provided in the contract and/or task order. To be reimbursed, invoices including ODCs, must provide a detailed breakdown of the actual expenditures invoiced. The contractor shall maintain the original or legible copy of receipts for all ODCs invoiced. MCC reserves the right to request evidence of any ODC reimbursed. To assure timely reimbursement of ODC's, the contractor is strongly encouraged to submit charges within 45 days of the expense.

52.242-70 MCC 52.242-70 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT RATING SYSTEM

(CPARS) REGISTRATION (NOV 2019)

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) utilizes the Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (CPARS) to evaluate contractor performance (see FAR, Subparts 42.1502 and 42.1503). Contractors doing business with MCC are required to register in CPARS accessible via the Internet at: http://www.cpars.gov. An evaluation of contractor performance using the CPARS is mandatory for all contract actions exceeding the simplified threshold, but may be conducted for contract actions lower than that amount should significant events occur such as a contract termination or extraordinary contract performance by the contractor. Inquiries regarding the registration process should be addressed to the CPARS help desk.

The email address is WEBPTSMH@NAVY.MILand the telephone number is (207) 438-1690. As part of this process, the contractor must determine who will serve as their CPARS "Contractor Representative" in the CPARS system. If, at any time, the contractor makes a determination that their CPARS Contractor Representative needs to change to a different individual, the contractor must contact MCC via email at the address CPARS@mcc.gov to notify MCC of the change so that appropriate action can be taken by MCC's CPARS Focal Points to ensure that the contractor receives timely notification of their evaluation. Failure to do so may result in the contractor not receiving their evaluation in a timely manner and may result in the contractor not receiving the opportunity to provide comments in response to MCC's evaluation. The email notification to CPARS@mcc.gov must contain the following information:

1. Name and email address of previous CPARS Contractor Representative

2. Name and email address of new CPARS Contractor Representative

3. Contract and…