RFQ 95332424Q0059 Assistant General Counsel.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 +

15% Pay Supplement)

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: 541110 Offices of Lawyers

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

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

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

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

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1001 Option Period 1: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr

Basic Rate + 15% Pay Supplement)

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: 12/9/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

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

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 1 Option Time Date: 12/9/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1003 Option Period 1: Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 1 Option Time Date: 12/9/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2001 Option Period 2: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr

Basic Rate + 15% Pay Supplement)

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: 12/9/26 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

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

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 2 Option Time Date: 12/9/26 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2003 Option Period 2: Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 2 Option Time Date: 12/9/26 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3001 Option Period 3: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr

Basic Rate + 15% Pay Supplement)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

2,087 hours of Direct Labor, excluding Compensatory Time

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 3 Option Time Date: 12/9/27 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

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

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 3 Option Time Date: 12/9/27 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3003 Option Period 3: Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 3 Option Time Date: 12/9/27 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4001 Option Period 4: Direct Labor ($XX.XX/hr Full Rate | $XX.XX/hr

Basic Rate + 15% Pay Supplement)

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: 12/9/28 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

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

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 4 Option Time Date: 12/9/28

Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4003 Option Peiriod 4: Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 4 Option Time Date: 12/9/28 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Clauses incorporated by reference

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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

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Announcement Number: 95332424Q0059

Title: Assistant General Counsel – Office of the General Counsel

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

One year (2,087 hours per year), renewable for up to four (4) one-year option periods at the sole discretion of the Government.

Pay Band: Equivalent to the following:

Assistant General Counsel 2D ($79.14 - $103.69 pers 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: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00 am, Eastern Time. Questions must be submitted via email to maxwellre@mcc.gov and baigs@mcc.gov.

Submission Deadline: Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:00 am, Eastern Time. Submissions must be submitted via email to maxwellre@mcc.gov and baigs@mcc.gov.

Position Security Level: Public Trust

Who May Be Considered: U.S. citizens

Place of Performance: MCC Headquaters 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.

Type of Contract: Time-and-material (T&M) with one (1) Base Year and up to 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

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a United States Government-owned corporation created in 2004, whose mission is to provide grant assistance to support economic growth and poverty reduction in carefully selected developing countries that demonstrate a commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. To receive assistance, eligible countries are required to enter into a public agreement (Compact or Threshold Program) with the MCC that includes a multi-year 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.

2. Scope of Position

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide support for the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). This PSC position is located in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The Milennium Callenge Corporation OGC's mission is to provide full-service legal support for all requirements driven by MCC's mission.

The PSC serves as an advisor to the Vice President and General Counsel and the Deputy Vice President and Deputy General Counsel and, as a member of the OGC management team, provides necessary support to the Vice President and General Counsel and the Deputy Vice President and Deputy General Counsel in the performance of the duties and responsibilities of those positions, including with respect to certain matters involving agency-wide senior staff.

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The PSC serves as an advisor and technical resource to MCC officials and employees by providing ongoing support and legal advisory services with respect to complex and difficult questions of U.S. and international law, as well as regulations, policies and related MCC operational program issues. Assistance is often rendered in support of multi-disciplinary projects related to sensitive or complex public policies of national or international significance that have multifaceted legal aspects and involve controversial issues. Coordinates team efforts as well as outside counsel/consultants to develop, negotiate, implement, monitor, and close out development assistance programs and projects.

The PSC serves as a technical resource to MCC officials and employees in the identification and resolution of critical program-related issues and problems associated with development assistance programs and projects. Directs staff in the development of plans and programs for technical assistance, capital assistance, and other activities in the development assistance area. Coordinates activities of staff involved in determining regional and country development objectives, based on cooperating country requests, perceived needs, U.S. policy, and determined priorities.

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, and/or at the PSC's home of record.

2) Principal tools and equipment furnished by the Government.

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

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

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

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

i. Adequately protect the Government's interest;

ii. Retain control of the function involved; or

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

4. Key Requirements

Awardee must satisfy the following key requirements:

• U.S. citizenship.

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

• Principal place of performance at MCC Headquarters in Washington, DC, and/or at the PSC's office or home of record. The PSC will be expected to meet with MCC staff at MCC offices on an as-needed basis. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Note: Candidates permanently residing outside of the Washington, DC metropolitan area may require a waiver for approval of remote working arrangements.

• Domestic and overseas travel (to MCC eligible countries) may be required.

• Statement of Employment & Financial Interest (e.g., Office of Government Ethics "OGE Form-450" or similar https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar statement) may be required.

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

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

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

5. Duties

a) Major Duties and Responsibilities

The PSC will be expected to complete a number of tasks to support MCC's Office of General Counsel as noted in Section J-1 Attachment | Position Description.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves, as an advisor to the Vice President and General Counsel and the Deputy Vice President and Deputy General Counsel and, as a member of the OGC management team, provides necessary support to the Vice President and General Counsel and the Deputy Vice President and Deputy General Counsel in the performance of the duties and responsibilities of those positions, including with respect to certain matters involving agency-wide senior staff.

• Serves as an advisor and technical resource to MCC officials and employees by providing ongoing support and legal advisory services with respect to complex and difficult questions of U.S. and international law, as well as regulations, policies and related MCC operational program issues. Assistance is often rendered in support of multi-disciplinary projects related to sensitive or complex public policies of national or international significance that have multifaceted legal aspects and involve controversial issues. Coordinates team efforts as well as outside counsel/consultants to develop, negotiate, implement, monitor, and close out development assistance programs and projects.

• Serves as a technical resource to MCC officials and employees in the identification and resolution of critical program-related issues and problems associated with development assistance programs and projects. Directs staff in the development of plans and programs for technical assistance, capital assistance, and other activities in the development assistance area. Coordinates activities of staff involved in determining regional and country development objectives, based on cooperating country requests, perceived needs, U.S. policy, and determined priorities.

• Assists MCC with assessments of development assistance activities in compact and threshold programs countries and with the development of effective new strategies, including the development of strategic objectives and required supporting documentation.

• Prepares, and oversees the preparation of, interpretative analysis of compact and threshold program development, implementation, and close out topics and issues, many which involve new and novel initiatives.

• Ensures legal opinions, briefs, memoranda, and other written work are fully researched, and contain accurate and appropriate legal and policy analysis and conclusions.

• Pursues and achieves goals to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of OGC operations including the development and implementation of performance standards, staff objectives, policies, guidelines, and new or enhanced training programs.

• Serves as a principal legal representative and spokesperson for MCC at stakeholder, interagency, and international meetings dealing with a variety of legal issues and information.

• Recommends and formulates MCC's position regarding difficult and complex legal problems and issues that may be controversial or of significant public interest. Provides advice and consultation, as a technical expert and recognized authority in the fields of U.S. law related to foreign assistance and MCC's operations and mission, as well as international law.

• Assists with the preparation of interpretative analysis of program policy development associated with a variety of critical MCC programs and operations. Exercises responsibility for the analysis, development, advocacy, and review of policies affecting the internal operations of MCC.

• Directs the activities of staff involved, including planning work to be accomplished, and establishing priorities and deadlines; overseeing work performance; and providing informal feedback related to employee performance.

• Advises on departmental workload and administrative matters. Interviews candidates for vacancies; Identifies developmental and training needs, and provides or arranges needed development and training.

• Demonstrates the qualities of a thoughtful communicator and relationship builder, a team-oriented people leader, a strategic problem solver, and a knowledgeable practitioner as each is more fully detailed in MCC's Leadership Dimensions.

• Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

b) Travel

MCC estimates that the incumbent may undertake international travel to MCC-eligible countries on an as-needed basis, and to other U.S. and foreign cities as required for outreach purposes.

c) Supervisory Controls

The incumbent works under the direction of the Deputy Vice President and Deputy General Counsel and/or the Vice President and General Counsel who provide broad administrative supervision and delegate responsibilities according to broadly defined goals, policy direction, and topical assignments. The incumbent is delegated responsibility and authority to plan, design, prioritize, manage, and execute assignments without technical supervision. He/she is responsible for working independently, exercising discretion, sound judgment, and initiative in anticipating, addressing, and resolving conflicts on complex and sensitive legal and other issues. He/she keeps the chain of command informed of appropriate actions, issues, and decisions and undertakes tasks on the basis of personal initiative, judgment, and professional expertise.

Completed work, which must be accurate and reflect a strong and sound knowledge of the subject matter, is generally accepted as being technically correct, with any review of work being limited in nature and done solely to verify compliance with program objectives and MCC policies. Findings and recommendations are normally accepted without significant change.

d) Guidelines

Guidelines, which are very broad and in many cases, nonspecific, include laws, regulations, manuals, directives, reports, and memoranda, as well as public policy statements made by senior MCC officials. Duties require application of judgment and discretion to interpret and apply these guidelines and to develop and provide guidance to MCC departments, officials, and other staff regarding legal processes and strategies.

e) Complexity

Assignments involve very complex and often sensitive legal issues. Multiple activities are pursued concurrently, often under the pressure of very short, multi-layered deadlines, which require application of excellent organizational skills. Work typically requires the incumbent to identify, develop, and propose solutions to issues that enable MCC programs to achieve their goals and objectives. Projects and assignments are often of an extended duration and can require directing team efforts. Extensive research and analysis is often required to define problems, and identify potential solutions and their impacts on MCC programs. Interactions often involve opposing views and conflicting interests.

f) Scope and Effect

Work involves planning, processing, and developing legal and non-legal strategies and opinions that assist MCC officers and other staff in carrying out MCC's mission. Work products significantly contribute to informed decision-making processes and actions by MCC officials. The incumbent's duties involve a wide-range of assignments involving problems of exceptional complexity and require innovative thinking, novel solutions, and outstanding resourcefulness and ingenuity.

g) Purpose of Contacts

The purpose of contacts is to justify, defend, negotiate, or resolve significant issues of concern with respect to the authorities and responsibilities of MCC. The work requires active participation in meetings, briefings, hearings, and conferences.

Contacts often involve influential individuals with strong and differing views and objectives, thus requiring flexibility and skills in communication and seeking compromise.

h) Physical Demands

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

i) Work Environment

Work is performed primarly in an office setting.

6. Qualifications

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

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrate successful completion of a full course of study (graduation with a JD) in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).

• Current, active membership in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of international transactional or relevant development experience as a practicing attorney in private industry, public service, or non-profit arena. This experience must have provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills, qualifications, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience must be well documented within your resume or application package. Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure the work history portion thoroughly documents the duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments that are directly related to this position in order to verify specialized experience.

• Demonstrate French language proficiency to include the ability to speak, read, write and review documents in French, especially in a legal and business setting.

• Demonstrate a high degree of skill in writing, reviewing, proofreading, editing, and formatting documents with the ability to give extremely close attention to detail and accuracy, drafting and delivering written work that is not only technically accurate, but essentially free of spelling, improper grammar and other inaccuracies, and that is effectively, efficiently and clearly organized and structured, utilizing "plain English" in place of "legalese" whenever possible.

• Familiarity with Microsoft's suite of software, primarily Word and Outlook.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with SharePoint are highly desirable.

• Applicants should demonstrate their abilities with respect to, and will also be evaluated on, the following categories of soft skills:

o High degree of organizational skill and ability to work on a variety of assignments in a fast paced, sometimes stressful environment, with tight and often shifting priorities and deadlines all while maintaining a positive and "can-do" attitude.

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

7. Required Documentation

Interested offerors must submit following required documents:

1) A completed and signed Bio-Data Form (Addendum 2) with proposed salary (see Subsection 11(c). Submission Instructions to PSCs Candidates (Offerors) in regard to permissible signature types);

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

3) A written narrative clearly describing relevant experience and knowledge of each of the required qualification and desired qualification factors listed in Section 6 above (limit 5 pages); Note: at a minimum, the written narrative must address each of Required Qualifications noted in Section 7 above; and

4) At least 3 and no more than 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 page, to highlight your suitability for this position. The cover letter is not considered as part of the required written narrative (item no. 3 above); and

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

8. Compensation

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

This is a Full-Time position for an Assistant General Counsel and the maximum number of hours allowed is 2,087 hours per year for each position. Each contract will include four (4) one-year option periods that may be exercised at the sole discretion of MCC.

Overtime is not authorized on this contract. However, compensatory time (also called "credit hours") may be authorized.

The pay range for this position is 2D ($79.14 - $103.69 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. MCC also withholds FICA, Medicare, federal tax and state tax on behalf of the PSCs. PSCs are not eligible for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.

9. Benefits

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

Notwithstanding the above, and if agreed upon by the Government and the PSC before the award of a contract, PSCs may receive a pay supplement of 15% 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, six, or eight 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 duty station is not at 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. PSCs should be compensated for the credit hour balance upon termination, subject to availability of funds.

10. 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.

11. 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 may not be considered.

This section is the basis for evaluating all Submissions. Offerors must separately address each listed required and desired qualification under Section 6. Qualifications. Unless stated otherwise, all qualification elements will be weighted equally.

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

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

c) Qualified individuals must submit a completed and formally signed Bio-Data Form (Addendum 2). Typed signatures are not acceptable. Either physically sign or save the Bio-Data Form as a PDF and electronically sign it. Please ensure that you provide a current, valid e-mail address and telephone number for notification purposes. The Bio-Data Form must be fully completed including a proposed hourly rate 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 résumé, which clearly demonstrates their education, experience, knowledge, and skills and abilities as they relate to the required and desired qualifications. Résumé 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. Résumé is limited to 10 pages and must not contain a photo or any salary information. Note that any salary negotiations will be based on the number of years of relevant experience.

e) The written narrative should describe your experience and knowledge in regards to the required and desired qualifications in no more than five pages. Clearly demonstrate how your prior experience is relevant to the duties of this position as listed under Section 5. Duties and to the qualifications as listed under Section 6. Qualifications. The responses should describe specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards you have received that are relevant to each qualification. 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 reference should be from direct supervisors (current or prior) who can provide information regarding the applicant's knowledge and experience in the relevant field. Preferably, the references should be from within the last 5 years of the applicant's professional employment history.

g) To be considered for this position, Submissions must be signed and received prior to the closing date and time specified on page 1. Only physical signatures or electronic signatures 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.

12. Response Deadline

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

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

13. Question Deadline

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

14. Selection Process

In order to be considered for contract award, an offeror must, at a minimum, meet the Required Qualifications listed above in Section 6. Qualifications. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the offeror's qualifications. In addition to the materials listed above, offerors are strongly encouraged to write a cover letter, not to exceed one page, to highlight their suitability for this position. The cover letter is not required and is not acceptable in place of the required written narrative.

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

Offerors are strongly encouraged to ensure the work history portion of their résumé thoroughly documents the duties, responsibilities and accomplishments that are directly related to this position 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 an offer in response to this announcement. Award of a contract is contingent on availability of funds. MCC reserves the right to not award any contract as a result of this announcement.

15. Contract Award

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

16. Contract and Period of Performance

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

The base period of performance shall be from date of award through 12 months thereafter. All option periods will be exercised at the sole discretion of MCC. The contract will be for a Full-Time PSC position with a maximum of 10,435 total hours over the potential five-year duration of the contract.

END OF SECTION C

Section D - Packaging and Marking

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

Section F - Delivery or Performance

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WASHINGTON DC

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F.1 F.1 DELIVERABLES

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

The Contractor shall 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 Contractor also shall produce other reports and analyses as requested by MCC. Examples of such reports and analyses may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Quarterly updates of the MCC evaluation tracking pipeline for M&E management

• Quarterly Indicator Tracking Tables

• Ad hoc reports and information, as requested by the COR

F.2 F.2. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Principal place of performance at MCC Headquarters in Washington, DC, and/or at the PSC's office or home of record. The PSC will be expected to meet with MCC staff at MCC offices on an as-needed basis. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

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

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: Fax:

Contact Details:

Baig, Sarim H baigs@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

(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.

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