Sol_SOL-111-17-000004_Public_Outreach_Support_Services.pdf

SOL-111-17-000004

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RFQ No.: SOL-111-17-000004

Issuance: Date: June 8, 2017 Questions Due Date: June 12, 2017, 2:00 PM Yerevan local time Closing Date &Time: June 15, 2017, 2:00 PM Yerevan local time

SUBJECT: Request For Quote (RFQ) No.: SOL-111-17-000004, Public Outreach Support Services

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking price quotes from qualified individuals interested in providing services as described in the Section C of the solicitation. The authority for this RFQ is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).

The Government expects to award a single, firm-fixed price contract o/a end of June, 2017. The period of performance is from the effective date of the award through o/a end of December, 2017.

The authorized geographic code for procurement of goods and services under this contract is

937. NAICS for this requirement is 541618.

Interested individuals are requested to confirm their availability during the dates specified above and in the Section C, under Period of Performance, and submit the price quote per the requirements outlined in Section L.

The quotes must be received by the Government on or before the closing date stated above to be considered and sent electronically to nsarkisian@usaid.gov and ayeghiazarian@usaid.gov.

Submission of hard copies is not required. Quotes received after the deadline will not be considered. Incomplete information submitted in response to this request will result in disqualification from competition.

Any questions regarding the RFQ requirements must be submitted to Ms. Narine Sarkisian, Acquisition Specialist via e-mail at nsarkisian@usaid.gov and Mr. Armen Yeghiazarian, Senior Acquisition Specialist at ayeghiazarian@usaid.gov no later than June 12, 2017, 2:00 PM Yerevan local time, and must reference the solicitation number SOL-111-17-000004.

This RFQ in no way obligates the U.S Agency for International Development to award a contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal in response hereto. Furthermore the Government reserves the right to reject the offer, if such action is considered to be in the best interest of the Government.

In addition, final award of any contract cannot be made until funds have been fully appropriated, allocated and committed through internal USAID procedures.

/S/

Rebecca White Regional Contracting Officer USAID/Caucasus

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this contract is to procure the services of public outreach support professional to provide a variety of inputs and services in support of activities related to the anniversary celebrations of 25 years of partnership between USAID and Armenia.

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE AND SERVICES

This is a Fixed-Price Purchase Order. The Contractor must perform the services set forth in Section C of this Solicitation. For the consideration set forth in the contract, the Contractor shall provide the deliverables described in the Section C and comply with all contract requirements.

B.3 CONTRACT PRICE

The total Firm-Fixed Price of this contract is $TBD.

B.4 PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Payment will be made in US Dollars. Payments will be processed at three approximately two month intervals according to the delivery schedule indicated in Section C.

Aggregated travel expenses will be reimbursed after three similar intervals – approximately after two months, four months, and following the end of the six month period of performance.

END OF SECTION B

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to procure the services of public outreach support professional to provide a variety of inputs and services in support of activities related to the anniversary celebrations of 25 years of partnership between USAID and Armenia.

C.2 DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall provide the following public outreach related inputs and services:

2.1 Highlights of the 25 year partnership

The contractor will review archival and other materials, to be provided, and capture the highlights and main success stories of the 25 year partnership. This will be presented via a fluent and high level descriptive narrative, and visually via photo stories and or a timeline with the highlights shown. The contractor will also capture these historical highlights and successes (1992 – 2017) in a ready to use speech for Mission Management.

2.2 Current or recent success stories

The contractor will review a selection of the Mission’s existing and/or recently ended activities (projects) and capture ten compelling success stories. Each should be innovatively packaged in a way that is easily digestible to lay audiences and clearly and compellingly conveys the positive impacts of USAID activities on either: the lives of ordinary Armenian citizens or families; the capacity and sustainability of Armenian organizations; or the effectiveness of Armenian institutions.

2.3 Partner and beneficiary interviews

The contractor shall conduct very brief interviews (translation will be provided where necessary) and develop approximately 25 short clips capturing beneficiary stories for publication and/or posting on social media or elsewhere. This content should be captured for publication or presentation either visually (in a short video clip) or in written format (up to five bullet points or up to one paragraph) as appropriate. The selection of interviewees will be informed by: the two deliverables specified above; consultations with relevant USAID Mission staff; and the contractor’s insights and discretion. Beneficiary stories will be collected in both Yerevan and the regions. It is anticipated that a significant number of interviews will be conducted during the “America on the Road” activity in the first two weeks of July 2017. Much of this content will be prepared in advance and will be ready to feed into the events and activities in September 2017 to celebrate the specific date of the 25th Anniversary of USAID assistance in Armenia.

2.4 America on the road

The contractor will provide close support for the planned America on the Road activities, which will take place in Yerevan and via two loops around the Northern and Southern regions of Armenia, during the first two weeks of July. The contractor will: 1) provide close logistical support as required; 2) assist on site to ensure the effectiveness and success of each USAID sponsored event; and 3) leverage opportunities during this concentrated period of public outreach activity, to capture narratives and visual content. This may include producing relevant press releases. Regarding the latter, specifically, the contractor will produce photographs and short video clips during the U.S. Embassy’s America on the Road activity, which will run in Yerevan on July 1, around a circuit in Armenia’s North on July 2-4, and in the South of Armenia on July 7-11. (Note: This will entail several consecutive days of regional travel and overnight stays).

The contractor will be expected to produce high quality photos and HD short videos (30-60 seconds max) for sharing on USAID Armenia’s Facebook page. Content will be saved to a laptop, and select photos and videos will be uploaded / posted, with the advice and assistance of the consultant, to social media on the day of shooting.

2.5 Quotes from former USAID leadership

The contractor will interview and collect memories from three former USAID Mission Directors.

Discretion is allowed as to the content and composition of these quotes -- e.g., whether they involve personal memories or recollections of important outcomes of USAID’s partnership with Armenian individuals, organizations, or institutions.

2.6 Blogs

Produce four blogs for publication by USAID Armenia during the six month period of performance. The subject of these blogs is to be determined in consultation with USAID. The following are illustrative examples of subjects for blogs: the completed Livelihoods Improvement through Fostered Employment (LIFE) activity which supported employment for persons with disabilities; the two ongoing rural economic development activities (PRP and ARDI); the ongoing activity in support of Armenia’s IT sector (ISTC); and the ongoing My Armenia tourism and cultural heritage activity.

2.7 25th Anniversary Celebration (September 2017) Similar to the support for America on the Road, the contractor will provide close support for the planned 25th Anniversary celebrations, to be held at a venue in Yerevan at a date in September to be determined. The contractor will: 1) provide close logistical support as required; 2) assist on site to ensure the effectiveness and success of the event; and 3) leverage opportunities during the event to capture narratives and visual content. This may include assisting with a press release.

2.8 Web page update, development, and maintenance

During the period of performance, assist the system Administrator with updating, improving, and maintaining USAID/Armenia’s web page. This will be done via the ad-hoc provision of six substantive and ready-to-go pieces of web content that can be submitted to USAID Washington.

2.9 Activity Fact Sheets

Develop accurate and up to date one-page Activity Fact Sheets, with visuals, for 30 of USAID/Armenia’s ongoing activities (projects).

2.10 Update current sector briefs

Review USAID/Armenia’s seven existing sector briefs and update these in full to reflect the Mission’s current portfolio and strategic objectives.

2.11 Other activities as required and as period of the performance permits Illustrative examples are: i) ad-hoc inputs to USAID/Armenia’s Facebook and other social media outreach efforts; ii) exploring the potential of submitting a Front Lines article and/or other opportunities to communicate to Washington as appropriate (e.g., following the America on the Road and/or the 25th Anniversary activities in July and September respectively); iii) assistance with the development and or editing of short videos; iv) input into development of Anniversary posters or roll-up banners; v) ad-hoc assistance with PowerPoint presentations depicting the 25 year relationship; and vi) other ad-hoc editing tasks such as developing and or editing activity one pagers as required and as time permits within the six month ceiling.

C.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of service will be for 6 months from approximately late June 2017 through approximately late December 2017.

C.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Deliverables are defined above in section 2.

Payment #1 – after delivery of the following deliverables: highlights of the 25 year partnership;

three current or recent success stories; eight partner and beneficiary interviews; ten activity fact sheets; and America on the Road.

Payment #2 – after delivery of the following deliverables: seven out of ten current or recent success stories; 16 out of 25 partner and beneficiary stories; two quotes from USAID leadership;

two blogs; preparation for the 25th Anniversary celebrations; three out of six substantive contributions to the USAID website; three out of seven sector brief updates; twenty out of thirty activity fact sheets; and five out of ten ad-hoc ‘other’ activities as defined in the deliverables section 2.11.

Payment #3 – after acceptance by USAID/Armenia of all the deliverables listed above in paragraphs 2.1 through 2.11.

C.5 WORK REQUIREMENTS

The contractor will receive work assignments only from the Contract Officer’s Representative (COR) or the alternate COR, or the activity manager and will receive supervision and guidance from the Supervisory Program Officer with assistance from the Development Outreach Coordinator.

All completed deliverables, as specified in Section 2, will be submitted and/or notified to both the COR (to be named) and the supervisor (specified above). Travel requests will also be approved by the COR. The contractor will be reimbursed separately for travel expenses, such as transportation, lodging and M&IE costs.

C.6 ANTICIPATED WORKLOAD

Workload anticipated for the duration of the contract is: Inputs and services provided as listed above in paragraphs 2.1 through 2.11 to be performed over a period of six months.

C.7 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

The contractor will be expected to work largely independently and with a minimum of supervision. Therefore a minimum of one year of work experience as a Development Outreach Coordinator or substantially similar work for a Government agency, a large Non-Governmental Organization, or a Public International Organization, such as the United Nations. The contractor should have a minimum of one year of professional work experience, preferably working for the U.S. Government, in one or more of the following fields: public affairs and or communication;

public relations; social media messaging; publishing (writing, video, or digital); digital storytelling; or events planning.

At a minimum the contractor should hold a Masters’ Degree in development or communications related field(s).

The contractor should have outstanding / superlative English language skills, both writing and verbal. All quotes must be from persons resident in Yerevan Armenia for the duration of the period of performance.

C.8 AVAILABILITY

The contractor shall be residing in Yerevan Armenia and available from late June and for most of the six month period of performance.

C.9 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The public outreach inputs and services contract will be performed at the contractor’s premises and on site in Yerevan and in certain regions of Armenia (e.g., at partner or beneficiary sites, sites determined by the America on the Road schedule, or the site of the 25th Anniversary celebrations, etc.,). Inputs and services will be provided in person and/or submitted to USAID by e-mail.

C.10. SECURITY AND PRIVACY

Security and Privacy Act Requirements: All work performed relative to the tasks identified in this SOW is unclassified and no access to information requiring a Privacy Act Classification shall be granted.

Security Investigation Requirements: As no classified work will be required by the SOW no security investigations are required.

Access to the USAID facilities: Contractor personnel accessing USAID facilities for meetings shall be continuously monitored and escorted by the USAID activity manager, or an appointed representative.

Information and content developed through this contract cannot be shared with a third party without USAID’s express permission.

C.11. GOVERNMENT FACILITY ENTRANCE

All contractor personnel entering USAID facilities shall abide by all security regulations as appropriate.

C.12. USAID POINT OF CONTACT

The contractor will be advised of the Contracting Officer’s Representative and other USAID point(s) of contact prior to the finalization of the contract.

END OF SECTION C

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

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SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE in Section I of this contract. See FAR 52.252-2 for an internet address (if specified) for electronic access to the full text of a clause.

NUMBER TITLE DATE

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1) 52.246-4 Inspection of Services – Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

USAID inspection and acceptance of services, reports and other required deliverables or outputs shall take place at

USAID/Armenia 1 American Avenue Yerevan 0082, Armenia or at any other location where the services are performed and reports and deliverables or outputs are produced or submitted. The COR identified in Section G. has been delegated authority to inspect and accept all services, reports and required deliverables or outputs.

END OF SECTION E

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE in Section I of this contract. See FAR 52.252-2 for an internet address (if specified) for electronic access to the full text of a clause.

NUMBER TITLE DATE

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1) AIDAR (48 CFR Chapter 7)

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989) 752.242-70 Periodic Progress Reports (OCT 2007)

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this contract is o/a six months from the effective date of the award.

F.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall perform the services in the Republic of Armenia.

F.4 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Evaluation of the Contractor’s overall performance shall be conducted in accordance with the performance standards set forth in FAR 42.15, Contractor Performance Information, and corresponding contract Sections C. and F. This report, conducted jointly by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the Contracting Officer, shall form the basis of the Contractor's permanent performance record with regard to this contract.

END OF SECTION F

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 INVOICES AND PAYMENT

Claims for payment under this contract must be submitted to the USAID/Armenia Financial and Administrative Management Office. The Contractor must submit a signed SF-1034 Public Voucher for Purchases, Services Other Than Personal, and SF-1034A continuation, (if necessary). Each voucher shall be identified by:

(a) Name of the contractor;

(b) Date and invoice number;

(c) USAID contract number;

(d) Description, price, quantity, period of services rendered;

(e) Contact name, telephone and fax number;

(f) Other substantiating documentation or information required by the contract.

Invoice with required supporting documents may be submitted either through paper or electronic in a Portable Document File (PDF) format through an electronic mailbox. The mailbox address is armeniapayments@usaid.gov. Electronic submission (PDF format) are encouraged and do not require subsequent transmittal of original paper invoices.

One copy of the voucher and the invoice shall also be submitted to the COR.

G.2 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICE

The Administrative Contracting Office is:

Office of Acquisition and Assistance

USAID/Armenia 1 American Avenue Yerevan 0082, Armenia

G.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the contract will be appointed by the Contracting Officer in a separate designation letter. The COR is responsible for providing technical directions to the Contractor, as defined herein, accepting deliverables, and providing administrative approval for payment.

G.4 PAYING OFFICE

The Paying Office:

Financial and Administrative Management Office (FAMO) USAID/Armenia

G.5 TECHNICAL DIRECTIONS/RELATIONSHIP WITH USAID

(a) Technical Directions is defined to include:

(1) Written directions to the Contractor which fill in details, suggest possible lines of inquiry, or otherwise facilitate completion of work;

(2) Provision of written information to the Contractor which assists in the interpretation of drawings, specifications, or technical portions of the work statement;

(3) Review and, where required, provide written approval of technical reports, drawings, specifications, or technical information to be delivered. Technical directions must be in writing, and must be within the scope of the work as detailed in Section C.

(b) The COR is authorized by designation to take any or all action with respect to the following which could lawfully be taken by the Contracting Officer, except any action specifically prohibited by the terms of this Contract:

(1) Assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract in accordance with the contract terms, conditions, and specifications.

(2) Perform or cause to be performed, inspections necessary in connection with a) above and require the Contractor to correct all deficiencies; perform acceptance for the Government.

(3) Maintain all liaison and direct communications with the Contractor. Written communications with the Contractor and documents shall be signed as "Contracting Officer Technical Representative" with a copy furnished to the Contracting Officer.

(4) Issue written interpretations of technical requirements of Government drawings, designs, and specifications.

(5) Monitor the Contractor's production or performance progress and notify the Contractor in writing of deficiencies observed during surveillance, and direct appropriate action to effect correction. Record and report to the Contracting Officer incidents of faulty or nonconforming work, delays or problems.

(6) Obtain necessary security clearance and appropriate identification if access to Government facilities is required. If to be provided, ensure that Government furnished property is available when required.

LIMITATIONS: The COR is not empowered to award, agree to, or sign any contract (including delivery or purchase orders) or modifications thereto, or in any way to obligate the payment of money by the Government. The COR may not take any action which may impact on the contract schedule, funds, scope or rate of utilization of LOE. All contractual agreements, commitments, or modifications which involve prices, quantities, quality, schedules shall be made only by the Contracting Officer.

(c) The COR is required to meet quarterly/semi-annually/annually with the Contractor and the Contracting Officer concerning performance of items delivered under this contract and any other administration or technical issues. Telephonic reports may be made if no problems are being experienced. Problem areas should be brought to the immediate attention of the Contracting Officer.

(d) In the absence of the designated COR, the COR may designate the alternate COR to perform in his(her) place. However, such action to direct an individual to act in the COR's stead shall immediately be communicated to the Contractor and the Contracting Officer.

(e) Contractual Problems - Contractual problems, of any nature, that may arise during the life of the contract must be handled in conformance with specific public laws and regulations (i.e.

Federal Acquisition Regulation and Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation). The Contractor and the COR shall bring all contracting problems to the immediate attention of the Contracting Officer. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to formally resolve such problems. The Contracting Officer will be responsible for resolving legal issues, determining contract scope and interpreting contract terms and conditions. The Contracting Officer is the sole authority authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements under this contract. Notwithstanding any clause contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely with the Contracting Officer. These changes include, but will not be limited to the following areas: scope of work, price, quantity, technical specifications, delivery schedules, and contract terms and conditions. In the event the Contractor effects any changes at the direction of any other person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority.

(f) Failure by the Contractor to report to the Administrative Contracting Office, any action by the Government considered to be a change, within the specified number of days contained in FAR 52.243-7 (Notification of Changes), waives the Contractor's right to any claims for equitable adjustments.

G.6 CONTRACTOR'S PAYMENT ADDRESS

END OF SECTION G

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE

The authorized geographic code for procurement of goods and services under this contract is 937 and 110.

H.2 LOGISTIC SUPPORT

The Contractor shall be responsible for all administrative support and logistics required to fulfill the requirements of this contract. These shall include all payroll, transportation arrangements, appointment scheduling, report preparations, printing, etc. The Mission will provide logistics support for all regional travel outside of Yerevan.

H.3 EXECUTIVE ORDER ON TERRORISM FINANCING (FEB 2002)

The Contractor/Recipient is reminded that U.S. Executive Orders and U.S. law prohibits transactions with, and the provision of resources and support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. It is the legal responsibility of the contractor to ensure compliance with these Executive Orders and laws. This provision must be included in all subcontracts/subawards issued under this contract.

H.4 REPORTING OF FOREIGN TAXES

(a) Reports. The Contractor must annually submit a report for each U. S. Government fiscal year (October 1 to September 30) by April 16 of the next year.

(b) Contents of Report. The report must contain:

(1) Contractor name.

(2) Contact name with phone, fax and email.

(3) Contract number(s).

(4) Amount of foreign taxes assessed by a foreign government [each foreign government must be listed separately] on commodity purchase transactions valued at $500 or more financed with U.S. foreign assistance funds under this agreement during the prior U.S.

fiscal year.

(5) Only foreign taxes assessed by the foreign government in the country receiving U.S.

assistance is to be reported. Foreign taxes by a third party foreign government are not to be reported. For example, if a Contractor performing in Lesotho using foreign assistance funds should purchase commodities in South Africa, any taxes imposed by South Africa would not be reported in the report for Lesotho (or South Africa).

(6) Any reimbursements received by the Contractor during the period in (4) regardless of when the foreign tax was assessed and any reimbursements on the taxes reported in (4) received through March31.

(7) Report is required even if the Contractor did not pay any taxes during the report period.

(8) Cumulative reports may be provided if the Contractor is implementing more than one program in a foreign country.

(c) Definitions. For purposes of this clause:

(1) “Agreement” includes USAID direct and country contracts, grants, cooperative agreements and interagency agreements.

(2) “Commodity” means any material, article, supply, goods, or equipment.

(3) “Foreign government” includes any foreign governmental entity.

(4) “Foreign taxes” means value-added taxes and custom duties assessed by a foreign government on a commodity. It does not include foreign sales taxes.

(d) Where. Submit the reports to:

COR (TBD)

USAID/Armenia with a copy to:

FAMO/USAID/Armenia

(e) Subagreements. The Contractor must include this reporting requirement in all applicable subcontracts and other subagreements.

(f) For further information see http://www.state.gov/m/rm/c10443.htm.

H.5 USAID DISABILITY POLICY (DECEMBER 2004) (ACQUISITION AND

ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVE 04-17)

(a) The objectives of the USAID Disability Policy are (1) to enhance the attainment of United States foreign assistance program goals by promoting the participation and equalization of opportunities of individuals with disabilities in USAID policy, country and sector strategies, activity designs and implementation; (2) to increase awareness of issues of people with disabilities both within USAID programs and in host countries; (3) to engage other U.S.

government agencies, host country counterparts, governments, implementing organizations and other donors in fostering a climate of nondiscrimination against people with disabilities; and (4) to support international advocacy for people with disabilities. The full text of the policy paper can be found at the following website: http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDABQ631.pdf.

(b) USAID therefore requires that the contractor not discriminate against people with disabilities in the implementation of USAID programs and that it make every effort to comply with the objectives the USAID Disability Policy in performing this contract. To that end and within the scope of the contract, the contractor's actions must demonstrate a comprehensive and consistent approach for including women and children with disabilities.

H.6 NONDISCRIMINATION (JUN 2012)

FAR Part 27 and the clauses prescribed in that part prohibit contractors performing in or recruiting from the U.S. from engaging in certain discriminatory practices.

USAID is committed to achieving and maintaining a diverse and representative workforce and a workplace free of discrimination. Based on law, Executive Order, and Agency policy, USAID prohibits discrimination in its own workplace on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, and any other conduct that does not adversely affect the performance of the employee. USAID does not tolerate any type of harassment, either sexual or nonsexual, of any employee or applicant for employment. Contractors are required to comply with the nondiscrimination requirements of the

FAR.

In addition, the Agency strongly encourages all its contractors (at all tiers) to develop and enforce comprehensive nondiscrimination policies for their workplaces that include protection on these expanded bases, subject to applicable law.

H.7 ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS SYSTEM

1. Definitions:

a. “Cash Payment System” means a payment system that generates any transfer of funds through a transaction originated by cash, check, or similar paper instrument. This includes electronic payments to a financial institution or clearing house that subsequently issues cash, check, or similar paper instrument to the designated payee.

b. “Electronic Payment System” means a payment system that generates any transfer of funds, other than a transaction originated by cash, check, or similar paper instrument, which is initiated through an electronic terminal, telephone, mobile phone, computer, or magnetic tape, for the purpose of ordering, instructing or authorizing a financial institution to debit or credit an account. The term includes debit cards, wire transfers, transfers made at automatic teller machines, and point-of-sale terminals.

2. The contractor agrees to use an electronic payment system for any payments under this award to beneficiaries, subcontractors, or grants under contracts, where applicable.

3. Exceptions. The contractor is allowed the following exceptions, provided the contractor documents its contract file with the appropriate justification:

a. Cash payments made while establishing electronic payment systems, provided that this exception is not used for more than six months from the effective date of this award.

b. Cash payments made to payees where the contractor does not expect to make payments to the same payee on a regular, recurring basis, and payment through an electronic payment system is not reasonably available.

c. Cash payments to vendors below the micro purchase level as defined by FAR 2.101, or for Grants Under Contracts for less than $3000, when payment through an electronic payment system is not reasonably available.

d. The contractor has received a specific written exception from the Contracting Officer that a specific payment or all cash payments are authorized, based on the contractor’s written justification, which provides a basis and cost analysis for the requested exception.

4. More information about how to establish, implement, and manage electronic payment methods is available to contractors at http://solutionscenter.nethope.org/programs/c2e-toolkit.”

END OF SECTION H

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at FAR "52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" in Section I of this contract. See FAR 52.252-2 for an internet address (if specified) for electronic access to the full text of a clause.

NUMBER TITLE DATE

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1)

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS NOV 2013

52.203-3 GRATUITIES APR 1984

52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES MAY 2014

52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE

GOVERNMENT SEP 2006

52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES MAY 2014

52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF

FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY MAY 2014

52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR

IMPROPER ACTIVITY JAN 1997

52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN

FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS SEP 2007

52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND

CONDUCT OCT 2015

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS APR 2014

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON

POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER MAY 2011

52.204-12 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM NUMBER

MAINTENANCE DEC 2012

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE JUL 2013

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED,

SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT JULY 2013

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION

REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS JULY 2013

52.215-2 AUDIT AND RECORDS - NEGOTIATION MAR 2009

52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE-UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT OCT 1997

52.222-1 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES FEB 1997

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR JUN 2003

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS FEB 2009

52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE MAY 2001

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING AUG 2011

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES JUN 2008

52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES

ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS

RELATING TO IRAN--REPRESENTATION AND

CERTIFICATIONS OCT 2015

52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA – GENERAL DEC 2007

52.228-3 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE

(DEFENSE BASE ACT) APR 1984

52.229-6 TAXES – FOREIGN FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS FEB 2013

52.232-1 PAYMENTS APR 1984

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS APR 1984

52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS JAN 1986

52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENTS JUL 2013

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS JUN 2013

52.233-1 DISPUTES MAY 2014

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM OCT 2004

52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY JUL 1995

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS SEP 2016

52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES – FIXED-PRICE AUG 1996

52.246-25 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY – SERVICES FEB 1997

52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE

GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE), ALTERNATE I (SEP 1996) MAY 2004

52.252-4 ALTERATIONS IN CONTRACT APR 1984

52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS JAN

II. A.I.D. ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 7) CLAUSES

NUMBER TITLE DATE

AIDAR (48 CFR Chapter 7)

752.202-1 DEFINITIONS JAN 1990

SUPPLEMENT FOR USAID CONTRACTS INVOLVING

PERFORMANCE OVERSEAS DEC 1986

752.204-2 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FEB 1999

752.209-71 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST

752.209-71 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCOVERED

AFTER AWARD JUN 1993

752.211-70 LANGUAGE AND MEASUREMENT JUN 1992

752.228-70 MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) SERVICES JUL 2007

752.7006 NOTICES APR 1984

752.7008 USE OF GOVERNMENT FACILITIES OR PERSONNEL APR 1984

752.7010 CONVERSION OF U.S. DOLLARS TO LOCAL CURRENCY APR 1984

752.7013 CONTRACTOR-MISSION RELATIONSHIPS OCT 1989

752.7015 USE OF POUCH FACILITIES JUL 1997

752.7025 APPROVALS APR 1984

752.7027 PERSONNEL DEC 1990

752.7029 POST PRIVILEGES JUL 1993

752.7033 PHYSICAL FITNESS JUL 1997

I.1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

FAR: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/;

AIDAR: http://transition.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/aidar.pdf

I.2 52.213-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS - SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

(OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL ITEMS) (MAY 2004)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

(ii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) (E.O. 11246).

(iii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246).

(iv) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(v) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(2) Listed below are additional clauses that apply:

(i) 52.232-1, Payments (Apr 1984).

(ii) 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment (Feb 2002).

(iii) 52.232-11, Extras (Apr 1984).

(iv) 52.232-25, Prompt Payment (Oct 2003).

(v) 52.233-1, Disputes (Jul 2002).

(vi) 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Mar 2015)

(vii) 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, incorporated by reference, unless the circumstances do not apply:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2004) (E.O.

13126). (Applies to contracts for supplies exceeding the micro-purchase threshold.)

(ii) 52.222-20, Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act (Dec 1996) (41 U.S.C. 35-45) (Applies to supply contracts over $10,000 in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands).

(iii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts of $25,000 or more).

(iv) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) (29 U.S.C.

793). (Applies to contracts over $10,000, unless the work is to be performed outside the United States by employees recruited outside the United States.) (For purposes of this clause, United States includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wake Island.)

(v) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts of $25,000 or more).

(vi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended (May 1989) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (Applies to service contracts over $2,500 that are subject to the Service Contract Act and will be performed in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Johnston Island, Wake Island, or the outer continental shelf lands).

(vii) 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (AUG 2003) (E.O.

13148) (Applies to services performed on Federal facilities).

(viii) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (June 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d) (Applies to contracts for supplies, and to contracts for services involving the furnishing of supplies, for use in the United States or its outlying areas, if the value of the supply contract or supply portion of a service contract exceeds the micro- purchase threshold and the acquisition--

(A) Is set aside for small business concerns; or

(B) Cannot be set aside for small business concerns (see 19.502-2), and does not exceed $25,000.)

(ix) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003). (Applies when the payment will be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) and the payment office uses the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database as its source of EFT information.)

(x) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999). (Applies when the payment will be made by EFT and the payment office does not use the CCR database as its source of EFT information.)

(xi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (APR 2003) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241). (Applies to supplies transported by ocean vessels (except for the types of subcontracts listed at 47.504(d).)

(2) Listed below are additional clauses that may apply:

(i) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JULY 1995) (Applies to contracts over $25,000).

(ii) 52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities (SEPT 1989) (Applies to fixed-price supplies).

(iii) 52.247-29, F.o.b. Origin (JUN 1988) (Applies to supplies if delivery is f.o.b. origin).

(iv) 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination (NOV 1991) (Applies to supplies if delivery is f.o.b.

destination).

(c) FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://arnet.gov/far/

(d) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall tender for acceptance only those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. The Government must exercise its postacceptance rights--

(1) Within a reasonable period of time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(e) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence, such as acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(f) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges that the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government, using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred that reasonably could have been avoided.

(g) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law.

If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(h) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

I.3 AIDAR 752.7101 VOLUNTARY POPULATION PLANNING ACTIVITIES (JUN

2008)

(a) Requirements for Voluntary Sterilization Program. None of the funds made available under this contract shall be used to pay for the performance of involuntary sterilization as a method of family planning or to coerce or provide any financial incentive to any individual to practice sterilization.

(b) Prohibition on Abortion-Related Activities.

(1) No funds made available under this contract will be used to finance, support, or be attributed to the following activities: (i) procurement or distribution of equipment intended to be used for the purpose of inducing abortions as a method of family planning; (ii) special fees or incentives to any person to coerce or motivate them to have abortions; (iii) payments to persons to perform abortions or to solicit persons to undergo abortions; (iv) information, education, training, or communication programs that seek to promote abortion as a method of family planning; and (v) lobbying for or against abortion. The term “motivate”, as it relates to family planning assistance, shall not be construed to prohibit the provision, consistent with local law, of information or counseling about all pregnancy options.

(2) No funds made available under this contract will be used to pay for any biomedical research which relates, in whole or in part, to methods of, or the performance of, abortions or involuntary sterilizations as a means of family planning. Epidemiologic or descriptive research to assess the incidence, extent or consequences of abortions is not precluded.

(c) The contractor shall insert this provision in all subcontracts.

I.4 752.209-71 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCOVERED

AFTER AWARD (JUN 1993)

(a) The Contractor agrees that, if after award it discovers either an actual or potential organizational conflict of interest with respect to this contract, it shall make an immediate and full disclosure in writing to the Contracting Officer which shall include a description of the action(s) which the Contractor has taken or proposes to take to avoid, eliminate or neutralize the conflict.

(b) The Contracting Officer shall provide the contractor with written instructions concerning the conflict. USAID reserves the right to terminate the contract if such action is determined to be in the best interests of the Government.

I.5 752.228-3 WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE ACT)

As prescribed in 728.309, the following supplemental coverage is to be added to the clause specified in FAR 52.228-3 by the USAID contracting officer. (See FAR 52.228)

(a) The Contractor agrees to procure Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance pursuant to the terms of the contract between USAID and USAID's DBA insurance carrier unless the Contractor has a DBA self insurance program approved by the Department of Labor or has an approved retrospective rating agreement for DBA.

(b) If USAID or the Contractor has secured a waiver of DBA coverage (see AIDAR 728.305-70(a)) for contractor's employees who are not citizens of, residents of, or hired in the United States, the contractor agrees to provide such…