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2011112/201121012A

TDA-CO201121112 RFQ-CO201121112 3/2/11

Jason Bell 703-875-4357 3/16/11@12noon

U.S. Trade and Development Agency 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600 Arlington, Virginia 22209-4901

✔ 100

541611

$7 Mil

(Same as block 9)

(Same as block 9)

DEFINITIONAL MISSION: MOROCCO: Lot

CLEAN ENERGY

1 a. 30% See Attachment I

b. 70% Approval of Final Report:

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This contract consist of the following:

a. Special Contract Requirements.

b. USTDA Glossary for Final Report.

c. USTDA Final Report Specifications.

SCOPE OF WORK

“DEFINITIONAL MISSION” FOR ADVISORY AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES BY NON-

GOVERNMENTAL SOURCES FOR MOROCCO

PROJECT TITLE: MOROCCO: CLEAN ENERGY DEFINITIONAL MISSION

1 SCOPE OF WORK

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (“USTDA”) requires services under this non-personal services Contract to support or improve its decision-making relative to the funding of projects and activities in Morocco. The Mission has two basic goals: (1) to identify and evaluate opportunities in the clean energy sector for USTDA funding consideration; and (2) to provide USTDA recommendations on further activities that USTDA might support that would assist Morocco in developing its clean energy sector while also opening commercial opportunities for U.S. companies.

Morocco has few traditional domestic energy resources and currently imports 97% of its energy.

Yet the geography of Morocco lends itself naturally to solar and other renewable energy sources, with 280 to 340 days of sunshine per year offering high levels of solar irradiance. Given the high level of dependence on energy imports, the Government of Morocco (GOM) has recognized the need to develop its vast indigenous renewable resources and is moving very quickly to implement several projects and initiatives. The GOM has launched a national renewable energy and energy efficiency plan that aims to achieve installed generation capacity of 2 GW each from solar, wind and hydro resources by 2020. This objective is buttressed by GOM plans to invest $13 billion in wind, solar and hydroelectric power generation capacity building and associated infrastructure, and would represent a potential renewable energy input of 42% of total energy capacity.

The GOM, through the Moroccan Solar Energy Agency (MASEN), is moving forward with a solar energy project worth US$9 billion to build five distributed solar power generation sites across Morocco. Currently, the first flagship solar plant to be located near the southern city of Ouarzazate is in the bid solicitation phase. MASEN has expressed interest in working with USTDA on the feasibility of the second site, which will likely use concentrating solar power (CSP) tower technology.

In addition to renewable energy generation initiatives in Morocco, companies and industries are interested in implementing clean energy upgrades. In particular the Tanger Mediterranean Special Agency (TMSA), which operates the Tanger Med port complex, is looking to integrate clean energy options into its port operations. The Tanger Med port complex is currently undergoing upgrades that will continue through 2016, with a total public private partnership investment of 35 billion MAD. TMSA is seeking USTDA funding for a proposed green port feasibility study for the Port of Tanger near the city of Tanger (also known as Tangier or Tangiers). The study would develop a plan for achieving long-term environmental and economic benefits at the Port of Tanger through clean energy use, resource conservation and pollution prevention.

These large solar power investments as well as other initiatives are being funded from several sources including the Moroccan Energy Investment Company (SIE) fund of US$1 billion and a Clean Technology Fund (CTF) commitment of US$750 million. The CTF aims to eventually mobilize nearly US$6 billion in funding for renewable energy investment in Morocco. SIE has also expressed interest in a potential waste-to-energy project that would utilize solid waste in small- to medium-sized urban communities to generate electricity.

The selected DM contractor shall evaluate clean energy sector opportunities, particularly with respect to green ports, waste-to-energy and CSP, for possible USTDA assistance. The DM contractor shall work with the relevant Moroccan entities as well as U.S. companies with interest in the clean energy sector to identify and evaluate potential project opportunities. In addition, the DM contractor shall work in close coordination with the Morocco Ports DM contractor to evaluate and develop a “Green Ports” project in Tanger. The Morocco Ports DM is being competed contemporaneously with this Morocco Clean Energy DM. The selected DM contractor shall be an expert in the clean energy and electricity sector. The DM contractor should have experience in project management in North Africa and the Middle East.

Specifically, the DM contractor shall:

(1) Meet with U.S. companies interested in the Clean and Renewable Energy Sector in

Morocco, with a particular emphasis on U.S. companies that participated in the Egypt, Lebanon and Morocco Renewable Energy Reverse Trade Mission, October 2010;

(2) Meet with financing institutions, including Ex-Im, World Bank and African Development Bank;

(3) Travel to Morocco for at least 10 business days, visiting appropriate sites as needed.

(4) Meet with prospective grantees, including Tanger Mediterranean Special Agency

(TMSA); Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN); Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water and Environment; Office National de l’Electricité (ONE); Moroccan Energy Investment Company (Société d'Investissement Energétique) (SIE)

(5) Work in close coordination with the Morocco Ports DM Consultant, including visiting the Tanger-Med port facility, evaluating the potential project with TMSA, and developing a TOR/budget;

(6) Identify and evaluate project opportunities and provide recommendations;

(7) Develop at least 2-3 scopes of work/budgets;

(8) Final Report should be delivered to USTDA no later than July 2011.

USTDA requires a Contractor to provide a Final Report to USTDA, which shall:

1.1 assess and justify whether or not USTDA should provide funding for the proposed study, technical assistance, or other trade capacity building activity(ies), hereinafter referred to as “study(ies)”;

1.2 assess any alternative study(ies) or activities which the Contractor sees as viable options for USTDA consideration;

1.3 develop terms of reference and budgets for at least two (2) study(ies) for USTDA funding consideration. If Contractor is having difficulty meeting this requirement, the Contractor should discuss the findings of the mission with the COTR in advance of writing the Final Report;

1.4 demonstrate meaningful discussions with current and previous host country Project

Sponsors/Grantees to evaluate the status of implementation for USTDA projects that are sector-relevant to the Definitional Mission; and

1.5 provide supporting analysis and recommendations on the above information and all the relevant issues.

The Contractor shall submit all deliverables under this Contract to the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) on or about July 1, 2011. The Period of Performance for this Contract shall be one year from the date of the Contracting Officer's signature on the Contract.

2 DELIVERY & PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

2.1 KICK-OFF MEETING WITH THE USTDA PROGRAM OFFICE

Upon award, the Contractor shall be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement to the extent that the work under this contract requires that the Contractor be given access to confidential information or proprietary data from the Government or other companies. After signing the Non-Disclosure Agreement, the Contractor shall contact USTDA’s COTR to schedule a meeting to discuss details of the Contract assignment. These discussions shall include USTDA's Evaluations Department in connection with Scope of Work Sections 1.5, 3.7, 3.12.7, and 3.15. Unless otherwise advised by the COTR, this meeting will be held at USTDA’s office in Arlington, Virginia. The COTR shall provide the Contractor with names and addresses of the Project Sponsor(s), other pertinent entities to contact in the United States and overseas, and any other relevant details that may impact upon the design and/or evaluation of the proposed study(ies).

2.2 PRE-VISIT REPORT (3-5 PAGES)

No less than one week prior to departure to the host country, the Contractor shall provide the COTR a pre-visit written report containing the proposed schedule or itinerary, preliminary strategies or findings on viability of the project(s), financing options, U.S. company interest in the project(s), a list of contacts to be made during the visit and a pre-visit checklist of issues, information and questions to be utilized during the visit.

2.3 USTDA RESPONSIBILITY

USTDA will advise the U.S. Embassy in the host country of the Contractor’s proposed travel itinerary prior to departure and request that the Commercial Section of the Embassy provide the Contractor with names and addresses of appropriate host country officials with whom to meet.

2.4 CONTRACTOR’S HOST COUNTRY TRAVEL

The Contractor shall travel to Morocco for a minimum of 10 business days, visiting the cities of Rabat, Casablanca, Tanger and other locations as appropriate, to meet with relevant project officials and with U.S. Embassy staff in Rabat and U.S. Consulate staff in Casablanca. Note: Travel to and/or evaluation of potential projects in the Western Sahara is prohibited under this DM. The Contractor shall contact the Commercial Section at the U.S.

Consulate as well as the Economic Section at the U.S. Embassy upon arrival and prior to departure for briefing and debriefing meetings. While the Commercial Section staff may be able to assist the Contractor in arranging some initial meetings with host country officials, the Contractor is responsible for arranging all meetings as well as logistics for the visit, e.g., hotel accommodations, transportation, and interpretation services. The Contractor should expect to pay a Gold Key fee to the Commercial Service in Casablanca if they would like more thorough U.S. Consulate assistance during their travel in Morocco. Alternatively, the Contractor may wish to contract with a local entity to assist with these logistics. Local entities may not provide the technical work of substance for the creation of the DM Final Report.

Contractor’s travel shall commence within 30 days of contract award, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the COTR.

2.5 CONTRACTOR MEANINGFUL DISCUSSIONS

The Contractor shall hold meaningful discussions with appropriate contacts to determine and gauge the interest of potential project financiers and potential U.S. suppliers and assess whether the proposed project(s) is economically, financially, and technically viable. The Contractor shall analyze the potential procurement of U.S. goods and services for project implementation by categories and dollar values. The analysis shall include an assessment of the project risks and its financial viability, the priority of the project and political/social/organizational support it has, potential sources of financing, and the capability and experience of the Project Sponsor. The analysis shall also include an assessment of the social and economic development impacts of the proposed project.

2.6 USTDA REPORT OBJECTIVES

If the Contractor recommends that USTDA fund the study(ies) in a phased approach, and/or if any outstanding issues should be resolved or conditions met before funding is approved, those phases, issues and/or conditions should be clearly explained in the recommendation.

2.6.1 The Contractor shall provide a Final Report to the USTDA, which will:

2.6.1.1 assess and justify whether or not USTDA should provide funding for a study of the proposed project(s);

2.6.1.2 assess any alternative or other activities which the Contractor sees as viable options for USTDA consideration; and

2.6.1.3 provide recommendations on the above information in a Final Report that analyzes all relevant issues.

2.6.2 Contractor recommendations shall be based upon USTDA funding criteria, which are that the project must:

2.6.2.1 be likely to receive implementation financing, and in addition, have a procurement process that provides “equal access” to U.S. firms;

2.6.2.2 represent an opportunity for sales of U.S. goods and services that is many times greater than the initial investment of USTDA assistance;

2.6.2.3 be a development priority of the Project Sponsor and country where the project is located and have the endorsement of the U.S. Embassy in that nation; and

2.6.2.4 involve U.S. companies that are facing market entry problems and/or strong competition from foreign companies, which often receive subsidies, and other support from their governments.

3 DEFINITIONAL MISSION (DM) FINAL REPORT

The Contractor shall submit a DM Final Report that includes a complete summary of the mission detailing the following: (1) summaries of all projects reviewed during the course of the mission;

(2) summaries of all meetings held prior to and during the mission, including a list of all persons attending the meetings and their contact information; and, (3) a short explanation for any project(s) that were reviewed and were not recommended for USTDA funding. The DM Final Report shall also provide a section containing background information on the relevant country and sector covered by the mission. Finally, the DM Final Report shall provide individual project recommendations that contain the following information in the following format for each Study recommended for USTDA funding:

3.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (1-2 PAGES)

The Contractor shall submit an executive summary of the report’s findings and recommendations.

3.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (3-5 PAGES)

The Contractor shall submit a description and history of the project, including, among other things, host country and/or other project sponsors, sector, project location, source of raw materials, infrastructure requirements, proposed technological approach, legal and regulatory framework (licenses, permits, etc.), implementation schedule, economic fundamentals (estimated capital cost, operating costs, expected revenues, etc), and any other key variables or issues that the Contractor deems critical as part of a thorough activity/project evaluation.

3.3 PROJECT SPONSOR’S CAPABILITIES AND COMMITMENT (1-2 PAGES)

The Contractor shall submit a description of the host country Project Sponsor’s business/government operations or authority and an assessment of the Project Sponsor’s commitment and ability to implement the project. This should include a description of the Project Sponsor’s previous commitments, responsiveness, business activities, and government mandate.

3.4 IMPLEMENTATION FINANCING (2-4 PAGES)

The Contractor shall submit a review of the financing options for project implementation, including an assessment of the overall cost estimate of the project and, for projects involving potential U.S. equity investment, the project’s proposed debt-equity structure to ensure that it corresponds to the requirements of the prospective lenders (this aspect is critical to USTDA’s decision making). As part of this review, the Contractor is required to contact officials from the potential financing institutions, including, where appropriate, multilateral lending institutions, Ex-Im Bank, OPIC, and private/commercial sources, to ensure that the Project Sponsors have adequately explored their financing options. The Contractor shall provide names and contact information for contacts at the potential lending institutions and summarize their comments. The Contractor must determine the most likely source(s) of implementation financing and ensure that the terms of reference for any proposed study fulfill the requirements of the most likely source(s), or suggest appropriate revisions to ensure that they do.

3.5 U.S. EXPORT POTENTIAL (1-2 PAGES)

The Contractor shall submit a best estimate of potential procurement of U.S. goods and services for project implementation. This estimate should be supported by a breakdown by category and dollar value of goods and services likely to be imported for the project and an illustrative list of potential U.S. suppliers of the goods and services for those goods and services listed as likely U.S. exports. A report of discussions with a reasonable number of U.S. companies that could be exporters, and their level of interest in the project, must also be included. The Contractor shall submit a complete list of U.S. companies contacted, with the name and contact information of individuals interviewed and their responses for each Project recommended for USTDA funding. If any U.S. company wishes to keep its contact information or the details of the interview confidential, the Contractor shall submit the required list of contacts with the interviewee’s comments in a confidential attachment at the end of the DM Final Report clearly marked “Confidential”. Please reference Annex VII for an example of the list required for submission.

3.6 FOREIGN COMPETITION AND MARKET ENTRY ISSUES (1-2 PAGES)

The Contractor shall discuss the foreign competition for goods and services likely to be procured for project implementation by category, including a discussion of U.S. industry competitiveness in each category, taking into account geographic factors, local industry capabilities, technology and licensee issues, past procurement tendencies of the Project Sponsor, and how the procurement is likely to be conducted. Where relevant, the Contractor shall discuss the extent to which market entry issues impede trade and how the project will help overcome these obstacles.

3.7 DEVELOPMENTAL IMPACT (2-3 PAGES)

The Contractor shall submit an assessment of the development impact of the project(s) on the host country. In this section, the Contractor shall discuss two aspects of “developmental impact”.

3.7.1 Primary Developmental Benefits - The Contractor shall discuss the most important benefits that the project(s) will provide to the host country. Items of primary interest to USTDA include: Infrastructure (including any positive environmental impacts); Human Capacity Building (including jobs and training); Technology Transfer and Productivity Improvements; and Market- Oriented Reforms. Other host country economic development benefits such as financial revenue enhancements, increased good governance and others should also be mentioned where appropriate (For more detail see the Guidance on USTDA Development Impact Measures in Annex VI below).

3.7.2 Alternatives – Are there competing ways to achieve host country objectives?

At the Definitional Mission stage, it will not be possible to address these questions definitively, but the DM Contractor, at a minimum, shall define and comment on the broad alternatives available to the host country Project Sponsor.

The Contractor should reference Annex VI for complete guidance on Development Impact Measures for each recommended project.

3.8 IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT (1-2 PAGES)

The Contractor shall submit a statement regarding the likely consequences the proposed project(s) may have on the environment and ensure that the terms of reference for the study include, at a minimum, a preliminary review of the project’s impact on the environment, with reference to local environmental requirements and those of potential lending agencies. The study should identify potential negative impacts and discuss the extent to which they can be minimized.

3.9 IMPACT ON U.S. LABOR (1-2 PAGES)

The Contractor shall submit an assessment of the impact of the project(s) on U.S. labor, addressing the legislative prohibitions on the use of Foreign Assistance Funds described in Annex I.

3.10 QUALIFICATIONS (1-2 PAGES)

The Contractor shall submit the study team qualifications required to conduct the study(ies) and the evaluation criteria to be used by the Project Sponsor in cases of competed study(ies).

3.11 JUSTIFICATION (1-2 PAGES)

The Contractor shall provide an explanation of why USTDA’s grant funding is needed, including a description of how the project(s) would support U.S. Government policy priorities and promote trade, how USTDA's participation would add value to the project's development, and how the success of each project would be measured in terms of trade capacity and development impact.

3.12 TERMS OF REFERENCE (1-5 Pages)

The DM Contractor shall provide Terms of Reference (TOR) for the study(ies). The TOR, which must be endorsed by the Project Sponsor, shall include, at a minimum, the following:

3.12.1 Purpose and objective of the study. This section should contain a concise statement.

3.12.2 A technical assessment. This section should include relevant background information that is pertinent to the technology selection.

3.12.3 An economic analysis of the project. This section will usually include a cash flow analysis, attention to market conditions, raw material availability, supply agreements, off-take agreements, and competing alternative methods of achieving the same or similar project objectives.

3.12.4 A financial analysis of the project. This section should consider the availability of equity and debt financing as well as the views of potential public and private financing organizations, such as the World Bank, relevant regional multilateral development bank(s), Ex-Im and OPIC.

3.12.5 An appropriate environmental analysis of the project. A preliminary review of the project’s anticipated impact on the environment with reference to local requirements and those of multilateral lending agencies (such as the World Bank). This review would identify potential negative impacts, discuss the extent to which they can be mitigated, and develop plans for a full environmental impact assessment if and when the project moves forward to the implementation stage. This includes the identification of steps that will need to be undertaken by the Project Sponsor subsequent to the study’s completion and prior to project implementation.

3.12.6 A review of regulatory issues related to the project. This should include a discussion of any regulations that would impact the project's viability or prognosis to move forward.

3.12.7 An analysis of key host country development impacts. (Infrastructure, Human

Capacity Building, Technology Transfer and Productivity Improvement and/or Market-Oriented Reform). These Development Impact factors are intended to provide the project’s decision-makers and interested parties with a broader view of the project’s potential effects on the Host Country.

The analysis shall focus on what Development Impact is likely if the project is implemented according to the study recommendations. While specific focus shall be paid to the immediate impact of the project, analysis shall include any additional developmental benefits that may result from the project’s implementation, including spin-off and demonstration effects.

Accordingly, the analysis shall be an assessment of each of the following categories with respect to the project’s potential Development Impact:

(1) Infrastructure: Provide a statement on the infrastructure impact, giving a brief synopsis. For example, “The project would result in the construction of a power plant that would provide 500MW of power. This plant would serve ___ [number] additional households in ____ [area].”

(2) Market- Oriented Reform: Provide a description of any regulation, laws, or institutional changes that are recommended and the effect they would have if implemented.

(3) Human Capacity Building: Assess the number and type of local positions that would be needed to construct and operate the proposed project, as well as the number of local people who would receive training; describe such potential training program.

(4) Technology Transfer and Productivity Enhancement: Provide a description of any advanced technologies that would be utilized as a result of the project. A description of any efficiency that would be gained (e.g. “By upgrading the power plant’s old boilers, efficiency will be increased from x% to y%”).

(5) Other: Describe any other developmental impacts or benefits that would result from the project, for example, follow-on or replication projects, safer workplace, increased good governance or improved financial revenue flows to the Host Country.

For specific information regarding USTDA’s Development Impact goals and measures, please contact the COTR at USTDA, or see the Guidance on USTDA Development Impact Measures in Annex VI below.

3.12.8 U.S. sources of supply. While aiming at optimum specifications and characteristics for the project, there shall be an assessment of the availability of potential U.S. sources of supply. Business name, point of contact, address, telephone, e-mail, and fax numbers shall be included for each source.

3.12.9 An implementation plan. (anticipated next steps necessary to implement the project), and

3.12.10 Final Report. The FS/TA Contractor shall prepare and provide to the Grantee and to USTDA a Final Report in accordance with Clause __ of Annex II of the Grant Agreement. Each of the above tasks in this Terms of Reference must be distinctly set forth in the Final Report in a substantive and comprehensive manner, and shall include all corresponding deliverables. The Final Report shall contain an executive summary. In addition to any other required deliverables in accordance with Clause ____ of Annex II of the Grant Agreement, the Contractor shall provide both the Grantee and USTDA with a Public Version of the Final Report on CD-ROM. The CD-ROM version of the Final Report shall include:

• Adobe Acrobat readable copies of all documents;

• Source files for all drawings in AutoCAD or Visio format; and

• Source files for all documents in MS Office 2000 or later formats

(note: these files may be provided in equivalent readable formats).

The TOR must be designed to meet the requirements of the most likely source(s) of implementation financing. The requirements of some of the potential financing sources may be found at the following web sites:

http://www.opic.gov/financing/apply http://www.exim.gov/tools/appsforms/applications.cfm www.ifc.org/proserv www.adb.org/PrivateSector/finance/default.asp http://www.ebrd.com/pages/workingwithus/projects/apply.shtml www.iadb.org http://www.afdb.org/portal/page?_pageid=473,968744&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL http://www.opic.gov/financing/apply� http://www.exim.gov/tools/appsforms/applications.cfm� http://www.ifc.org/proserv� http://www.adb.org/PrivateSector/finance/default.asp� http://www.ebrd.com/pages/workingwithus/projects/apply.shtml� http://www.iadb.org/� http://www.afdb.org/portal/page?_pageid=473,968744&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL�

3.13 STUDY BUDGET (2-3 PAGES)

3.13.1 Study Budget Format

The DM Contractor shall provide a detailed budget that is divided into three parts: a line item budget and task breakdown (Annex III), a Task Completion Schedule (Annex IV), and a budget narrative (Annex V). All costs in the budget should be reasonable and allocable to the work being performed, and should support the study TOR. The budget should be supported with sufficient detail to enable USTDA staff or others reviewing the material to understand completely, not only the budgeted amounts, but also the methodology that justifies the budget amounts. The budget should be provided in accordance with the format in Annex III and should include:

• Labor, budgeted by position title and task for each of the positions on the study team. Positions should be identifiable, with descriptions of the positions and proposed team members included in the proposal. Person-Days should reflect the proposed number of days of work effort proposed for each position for each task. The labor cost shall be derived as set forth in Annex III. The proposed budget may not include fee or profit.

• Itemization for per diem, transportation, communications, purchased services/contracts, translation of Final Report, and other direct costs. Per diem must be based on U.S. Government rates, which are available on the State Department web site (http://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp)

The Task Completion Schedule should list each major task to be performed in support of the study TOR. The duration of each task is to be graphically presented in a bar chart as illustrated in Annex IV.

The budget narrative should provide a detailed budget explanation and justification presenting how all costs have been derived in accordance with the sample provided in Annex V. The narrative must include an explanation for every line item. In general, each narrative statement should describe, in as much detail as possible:

• What the specific item is

• How the specific item relates to the project

• How the amount shown in the budget was arithmetically determined

3.14 RECOMMENDATIONS (1-2 PAGES)

The Contractor shall provide recommendations as to:

3.14.1 whether or not the project meets USTDA’s basic funding criteria;

3.14.2 the appropriate TOR for the proposed study;

3.14.3 the appropriate budget for the proposed study; and

3.14.4 if the recommendation is that USTDA should fund the study, but in a phased approach or only if certain outstanding issues are resolved or conditions met, those phases or conditions should be delineated clearly in the recommendation.

3.15 PROJECT PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT (1-2 PAGES)

In accordance with Section 1.5 of the Scope of Work, the Contractor shall describe any meaningful discussions with current and previous host country Project Sponsors for projects that were profiled during the kick-off meeting with USTDA's program office. The Contractor shall report on the status of implementation for each project, any realized or anticipated U.S. exports and developmental impact, and any other measurable success or relevant information.

3.16 CONTACTS

The Contractor shall submit a list of individuals contacted during the DM, with their addresses, phone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses, and summary of key comments that support the Contractor's recommendations. The list shall be submitted in Excel format according to the specifications outlined in Annex VII below.

4 CONTRACTOR INTERIM STATUS REPORTING AND DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall provide verbal updates to the COTR when necessary. The deliverables may also take the form of information, advice, opinions, alternatives, analyses, evaluations, recommendations, interim and DM Final Reports, or other oral or written work products needed for successful performance.

5 CONTRACTOR -- DEFINITIONAL MISSION REPORTS

The Contractor shall prepare a report to USTDA that addresses all the issues in the Definitional Mission requirements as outlined in Section 3.1 through 3.16. Since this report will be available for public distribution, any sensitive or business proprietary information shall be included in a separate confidential attachment to the DM Final Report.

5.1 REPORT DRAFT -- COTR APPROVAL

The Contractor shall provide the report in draft form electronically to USTDA for COTR review within ten (10) working days after completion of the overseas visit. The report should be clearly marked “Draft” on the cover.

5.2 REVISED REPORT DRAFT – COTR APPROVAL

Within five (5) working days after receiving the COTR’s comments on the draft report, the Contractor shall submit a revised copy for COTR review. The Contractor shall revise the report as necessary until securing final COTR approval.

5.3 DM FINAL REPORT – COTR APPROVAL

The DM Final Report shall incorporate all mutually agreed upon material and revisions. The report shall include any supporting documentation. It shall be grammatically and factually correct in all respects, internally consistent, and all statements and tables shall be clear and easily understood by a competent reader, and contain no typographical errors. Upon notification from the COTR that the report is considered acceptable, the Contractor shall submit one (1) bound hardcopy original to USTDA. All reports must be paginated, clearly labeled, and also submitted electronically in Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF format on a CD-ROM accompanying the original hardcopy. The CD-ROM must be clearly labeled with the title of the definitional mission, date of submission, and project number so that the CD- ROM is easily identifiable. The Contractor shall also submit to the COTR via e-mail one electronic copy of the Microsoft Word version of the DM Final Report.

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Annex I

IMPACT ON U.S. LABOR STATEMENT

THE DM CONTRACTOR SHALL CONSIDER THE VARIOUS IMPACTS ON U.S. LABOR

FOR ALL RECOMMENDED PROJECTS FOR USTDA FUNDING.

The Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations legislation restricts U.S. foreign assistance from being used to provide: (a) any financial incentive to a business enterprise currently located in the United States for the purpose of inducing such an enterprise to relocate outside the United States if such incentive or inducement is likely to reduce the number of employees of such business enterprise in the United States because United States production is being replaced by such enterprise outside the United States; (b) assistance for any project or activity that contributes to the violation of internationally recognized workers rights;

and (c) direct assistance for establishing or expanding production of any commodity for export by any country other than the United States, if the commodity is likely to be in surplus on world markets at the time the resulting productive capacity is expected to become operative and if the assistance will cause substantial injury to United States producers of the same, similar, or competing commodity.

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Annex II

USTDA Nationality Requirements for the DM Contractor

The purpose of USTDA's nationality, source, and origin requirements is to assure the maximum practicable participation of American contractors, technology, equipment and materials in the pre-feasibility, feasibility, and implementation stages of a project.

The Definitional Mission (DM) rule is as follows: Award is limited to U.S. firms or U.S.

individuals. Contractor and U.S. subcontractor employees used shall be either U.S. citizens or non-U.S. citizens lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States. Contractor use of subcontractors is limited to less than fifty percent of the proposed price. International transportation and insurance must have their nationality, source and origin in the United States.

Local lodging, food, and transportation in the host country are not subject to this restriction.

Nationality:

Definitions

A “U.S. individual” is (a) a U.S. citizen, or (b) a non-U.S. citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States (a green card holder).

A “U.S. consultant” is (a) a U.S. citizen whose principal place of business is in the United States, or (b) a non-U.S. citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States (a green card holder) whose principal place of business is in the United States.

A “U.S. firm” is a privately owned firm which is incorporated in the United States, with its principal place of business in the United States, and which is either (a) more than 50% owned by U.S. individuals, or (b) has been incorporated in the United States for the last three (3) year period; employs U.S. citizens in more than half of its permanent full-time positions in the United States; and has the existing capability in the United States to perform the work in question.

A partnership, organized in the United States with its principal place of business in the United States, may also qualify as a “U.S. firm,” as would a joint venture organized or incorporated in the United States consisting entirely of U.S. firms and/or U.S. individuals.

A nonprofit organization, such as an educational institution, foundation, or association may also qualify as a “U.S. firm” if it is incorporated in the United States and managed by a governing body, a majority of whose members are U.S. individuals.

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Annex III – To Be Used by the DM Contractor for all Recommended Projects for USTDA Funding Consideration

Required Budget Format

DIRECT LABOR COSTS:

TOR Task TOR Task Name ____________Primary Contractor (Employee) Labor_________ Total Person Days x Daily Rate* = TOTAL COST I Task ________ (Position A) ________ ________ _____________ (Position B) ________ ________ _____________

TOTALS: ________ ________ _____________

TOR Task TOR Task Name __________________Non-Employee Labor_____________________ Total Person Days x Daily Rate ** = TOTAL COST I Task ________ (Position A) ________ ________ _____________ (Position B) ________ ________ _____________

TOTALS: ________ ________ _____________

TOTAL DIRECT LABOR COSTS: _____________

OTHER DIRECT COSTS:

Purchased Services/Contracts*** Tasks_________ TOTAL COST

Travel Trips Trip Cost TOTAL COST International Air Travel _________ _________ _____________ In Country Air Travel _________ _________ _____________ Ground Transportation _________ _________ _____________

Trip Days Per Diem Rate TOTAL COST Per Diem _________ _________ _____________ Other (local travel, etc.) _________ _________ _____________ Interpreters _________ _________ _____________

Other TOTAL COST Reproduction and Binding _____________ Courier Services _____________ Visa Services _____________ Communication _____________

TOTAL OTHER DIRECT COSTS: _____________

TOTAL COSTS (DIRECT LABOR COSTS + OTHER DIRECT COSTS): _____________

PROPOSED USTDA GRANT: _____________

* Primary Contractor (Employee) Labor Costs = Salary + Overhead + Benefits (no fee or profit).

** Non-Employee Labor Cost = Salary + Overhead + Benefits + Reasonable Fee or Profit.

*** Purchased Services/ Contracts may include engineering drawings, lab work, surveys, translation, etc., which would not be included in Non-Employee Labor Cost above.

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Annex IV

Task Completion Schedule for all Recommended Projects for USTDA Funding Consideration

Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Task I

Task II

Task III

Final Report

Instructions

List each major task to be performed. The duration of each task is to be graphically represented.

For example, in the illustrative schedule, Task 1 is to begin in Week 1 and end in Week 4.

Preparation of the Final Report begins in Week 6 and is completed in Week 8.

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Annex V

BUDGET NARRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL RECOMMENDED

PROJECTS FOR USTDA FUNDING CONSIDERATION

DIRECT COSTS

Direct Labor - Only salaries and wages for employees of the proposing organization should be identified here. Provide the job title; the names of the individuals, if known;

the experience and training that describes the individual’s capabilities for the project and supports the proposed daily rate; and an explanation of how the individual will support the Terms of Reference. For each, provide the mathematics for how the loaded rate was developed.

Examples:

Project Manager/Senior Engineer – This individual will provide necessary guidance and support to the project to ensure successful completion of the System Design and oversee the completion of the Terms of Reference. The proposed individual has 15 years experience managing telecommunications projects. It is estimated that 130 days will be required at a daily rate of $1455. The rate was calculated with a base salary of $776 a day and includes a fringe benefit rate of 25% and an overhead rate of 50%.

Junior Engineer – This individual will work with the Senior Engineer to develop the system design and provide documentation for the feasibility study. It is estimated that 75 days will be required at a daily rate of $728 a day. The rate was calculated with a base salary of $388 a day and includes a fringe benefit rate of 25% and an overhead rate of 50%.

Other Direct Labor – Consultants and other Non-Employee Labor should be identified here. Provide the job title; names of the individuals, if known; primary organization affiliation, if applicable; experience and training that describes the individual’s capabilities for the project and supports the proposed daily rate; and a justification of how the individual will support the Terms of Reference. For each, provide the mathematics for how the loaded rate was developed.

Example:

Independent Consultant – This individual will develop questionnaires and surveys to gather data from local participants and officials for the marketing plan. The individual will have experience developing and administering questionnaires and knowledge of the host country. It is estimated that 30 days will be required at a daily rate of $577 a day.

The rate was calculated with a base salary of $300 a day and includes a fringe benefit rate of 30% and an overhead rate of 45%. A small profit/fee may be added, if justified.

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OTHER DIRECT COSTS

Purchased Services/Contracts – For each purchased service or contract, include a clear description of the work to be performed as it relates to the Terms of Reference and a separate detailed budget for each.

If the contractor or vendor is known, provide a basis for selection.

Examples:

Translation Services – A translation service provider will be hired to translate the final report. It is estimated that 1000 pages will be translated at $1.00 a page. The budget estimate is based on actual costs to translate similar documents in the past.

ABC Marketing, Inc. – This contractor was selected because they have 10 years experience developing marketing plans with significant experience in the host country.

ABC Marketing will develop the marketing plan utilizing the data collected from questionnaires and surveys. Attached is ABC Marketing’s detailed budget of $15,324.

Domestic and Foreign Travel Include the destination and its relationship to the project and the Terms of Reference.

Itemized costs must be included for each trip.

Examples:

The Project Manager/Senior Engineer and the Junior Engineer will travel to the host country for the Kick-Off Meeting and two subsequent trips for System Design Work.

The Independent Consultant will travel to the host country for the Kick-Off Meeting and two subsequent trips for collection of data for the Marketing Plan.

One Kick-Off Meeting to be attended by the Project Manager/Senior Engineer, Junior Engineer, and Independent Consultant Roundtrip Airfare (Economy Class): $2,973/per Trip X 3 People = $8,919 Per Diem: $182 X 10 days X 3 People = $5,460 Local Transportation: $250/trip X 9 Trips = $2,250 Transportation to/from Airport: $100/Trip X 4 Trips = $400

Two System Design Trips (10 days each) for the Project Manager/Senior Engineer and Junior Engineer Roundtrip Airfare (Economy Class): $2,973 X 2 Trips X 2 People = $11,892 Per Diem: $182 X 2 Trips X 10 days X 2 people = $7,280 Local Transportation: $250/trip X 18 Trips = $4,500 Transportation to/from Airport: $100/trip X 4 trips = $400

Two Data Gathering Trips for the Marketing Plan (10 days each) for the Project Manager/Senior Engineer and Independent Consultant Roundtrip Airfare (Economy Class): $2,973 X 2 Trips X 2 People = $11,892

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Per Diem: $182 X 2 Trips X 10 days X 2 people = $7,280 Local Transportation: $250/trip X 18 Trips = $4,500 Transportation to/from Airport: $100/trip X 4 trips = $400

Other Expenses Other expenses may include such items as reproduction, publishing costs, and telephone calls. Provide a detailed explanation for each as to how it relates to the Terms of Reference and include calculations on how the numbers have been derived.

Example:

Reproduction of the Final Report – Eight copies of the Final Report will be reproduced and bound in accordance with the Final Report specifications provided by USTDA.

Reproduction: 1000 Pages X $.10/per Copy X 8 Copies = $800 Binding and Final Report Specifications: $20/per Copy X 8 Copies = $160

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Annex VI

Guidance on USTDA Development Impact Measures as Applied to all Projects Recommended for USTDA Funding Consideration

USTDA has a dual mission of promoting US exports and advancing economic development in the host country. USTDA would like to re-emphasize the Agency’s developmental mandate. Toward this goal, the Agency is collecting more detailed information regarding the impact of its activities on the economic development of the host country.

What does USTDA mean by Development Impact?

USTDA’s activities impact host country economic development in a variety of ways. There are four primary categories that are tracked and measured. However, the Agency recognizes that there are additional ways that activities can benefit the host country. Therefore, study contractors are encouraged to address any significant benefits.

Category Explanation Infrastructure USTDA funds feasibility studies of and technical assistance for many critically important infrastructure projects such as power plants, roads, ports, airports, telecommunications systems, water and sewerage systems or environmental improvements or enhancements, as well as projects such as refineries and manufacturing plants. Implementation of these projects contributes to the improvement and security of the physical, financial and social infrastructure of the developing world.

Market-Oriented Reform Many USTDA activities have as a primary objective the facilitation of market-oriented reforms in developing countries. These reforms include encouraging more transparent regulatory systems and institutions, privatization of state-owned economic entities, promotion of greater competition in non-competitive economic sectors, lowering of non-tariff barriers to trade, strengthening of intellectual property rights and modernizing international trade systems and regulations.

Human Capacity Building

When implemented, the Agency’s projects often create new job opportunities, sustain employment for those in jeopardy of losing jobs and/or offer advanced training to upgrade the capability of the work force.

USTDA considers a project to have Human Capacity Building impact if ten or more jobs are created and/or ten or more people receive significant training.

Technology Transfer and Productivity Improvement

The Agency’s projects result in the introduction of advanced technologies (e.g. management information systems or process technologies) or licenses that improve processes and/or systems , resulting in greater economic productivity or more efficient use of resources.

Other Other development benefits not captured by the above four categories -examples include enhanced government revenue, increased good governance or spin-off projects.

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How Should the TOR of the FS/TA Address Development Impact?

The TOR should include a task that assesses the expected development benefits of the proposed project. For example:

The FS/TA Contractor shall report on the potential Development Impact of the project in the host country.