Amendment_1_to_RFP_SCDP_Final.pdf

Issue Date: November 25, 2014 Amendment Number: 01

Amendment Date: December 17, 2014 Revised Closing Date and Time for Proposal

Submission: January 21, 2015, 1700 (PST)

Subject: Request for Proposals No. SOL-391-15-000006, Sindh Capacity Development Project – Amendment 01

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Pakistan, is seeking proposals from local entities in Pakistan including Non-Profit Organizations and For-profit Organizations interested in providing technical support for the implementation of capacity building initiatives under the “Sindh Capacity Development Project (SCDP)”. The goal of SCDP is to support the Sindh Basic Education Program (SBEP) by providing technical assistance to strengthen systems and institutions.

A local entity under this RFP means an individual, a corporation, a nonprofit organization or another body of persons that (1) is legally organized under the laws of; (2) has its principle place of business or operations in; and (3) is majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of;

and managed by a governing body the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

USAID anticipates awarding a three-year Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) completion type contract for the implementation of this activity with a total estimated range of approximately $4.5-4.9 million.

The purpose of this amendment is to amend the Request for Proposals by incorporating changes per Attachment 1 hereto, change the closing date for submission of Proposals, and provide answers to questions submitted by the closing date for receipt of questions.

Offerors are to submit their proposals as directed under Section L of the Request for Proposals. The closing date and time for submittal of applications is amended to January 21, 2015 at 1700 Pakistan Standard Time (PST). Offerors are to comply with the instructions in the Request for Proposals as well those contained herein.

By this Amendment:

a. Cover Letter: The date for receipt of proposal (Closing Date) is amended from January 8, 2014 to January 21, 2015.

b. Cover Letter: Amend first sentence of paragraph number 3 of page 1 of the cover letter from “USAID anticipates awarding a five-year Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) completion type contract for the implementation of this activity with a total estimated range of approximately $4.5-4.9 million” to “USAID anticipates awarding a three-year Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) completion type contract for the implementation of this activity with a total estimated range of approximately $4.5-4.9 million”.

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c. Replace “Section C.1.2” with “Section C.3.1” in Section C.7 of the Solicitation.

d. Add Attachment J.9: Sindh Basic Education Program Monitoring and Evaluation Plan in Section J of the Solicitation.

e. Questions and Answers

1. Can you tell me if there is an incumbent contractor currently performing work for this requirement? If so, could you please provide their company name and contract number?

Answer: No. There is no incumbent contractor currently performing work for this requirement.

2. Can you please provide the award number for the SBEP project?

Answer: Activity Agreement # 391-PEPA-SBEP.

3. If a firm (private/NGO) is currently engaged in work on the SBEP project, does that bar them from bidding on this SCDP project in any way? If yes, then can they work on the “Technical Assistance to ELD” portion if working on “M&E” portion might create conflict due to their engagement on several of the 1-7 components of the ongoing SBEP project??

Answer: Sufficient information has not been provided to determine eligibility and actual or apparent conflict of interest. “When in doubt, do the right thing”.

4. Will the working space for this project team (Key Personnel as well as short-term consultants) be situated/provided at/by PMIU, thus eliminating the need for separately budgeting for project office space??

Answer: The working space for the project team will not be provided by the PMIU.

While some staff members may be provided space as part of their support to the PMIU, the Contractor will budget project office separately.

5. Does implementing the Sindh Reading Program by Chemonics conflict them out of this SCDP project? Does implementing the Sindh Community Mobilization Program by IRD conflict them out of this SCDP Project?

Answer: Chemonics and IRD are not local organizations. This solicitation is open only for local organizations that comply with the definition provided on the cover page of the solicitation.

6. Page# 23 of solicitation shows that 6 consultants have been hired to help ELD with Technical Assistance. Will these 6 consultants be transitioned to this SCDP project team?

Or will they remain independent, working with PMIU?

Answer: These consultants will neither be transitioned to this SCDP project team nor be counted as ‘support or resource’ for SCDP activities as they are/will be working with PMIU beyond the framework/scope of SCDP.

7. Can you provide the list of USAID’s OIG approved CPA firms?

Answer: No. List of CPA firm will be provided post-award.

8. Can you provide the name of the Business Application software (company/technology name) in use currently at GoS as part of the SAP??

Answer: No. SAP R-3.

9. Can you share the document of frameworks for operationalization of program (mentioned on page# 27) in areas of HR, Procurement, Finance and M&E?

Answer: Further information related to SBEP and SBEP-PMIU can be found at the following link: http://www.sbep.gos.pk . PC-1 for SBEP approved by the Government is also available at this website.

10. Can you share the current M&E plan at SBEP?

Answer: See bullet point (d) of the Amendment.

11. Page# 39 mentions “performance indicators contained in Section C.1.2”, but we do not see such a section, unless if we are mistaken. Kindly explain or correct?

Answer: See bullet point (c) of the Amendment.

12. How many MISs/Data bases/software are required to be designed as part of the consulting contract?

Answer: Please see all the Deliverables in Section C to consolidate the needs for MISs/Data bases.

13. What percentage/ratio of female staff the Contractor is expected to deploy for carrying out the assignment?

Answer: There is no set ratio. However, the Offeror/Contractor must be an equal opportunity employer and have a gender policy in place that prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender.

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14. Are there any databases already in place which Contractor may only have to update?

Answer: One database is already available. Please see at this link http://www.sbep.gos.pk/immapdata/ .

15. Ref page 24: It is mentioned that the Contractor must provide trained human resources;

please clarify if trained resources are required at PMIU office throughout the course of assignment?

Answer: Please see page # 24 and page # 26 (Deliverables) where PMIU’s Capacity Need Assessment and Customized capacity building plan are referred.

16. Risk-based internal audit function needs to be established afresh or the existing function, if any, has to be restructured in terms of streamlining the processes?

Answer: This function was practiced at PMIU in the past. However, currently it is not there and needs to be restructured.

17. Please confirm if a fully operational fund management system is required for the construction of schools?

Answer: No fully operational fund management system is required. PIFRA/SAP access is required.

18. Ref page 25: For what purpose and to what extent Cost Estimation is done/required by

PMIU?

Answer: PMIU should be able to assess /review the cost realism of the cost estimations prepared by Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Services.

19. Does Multi-year fiscal planning involve tax advice/planning as well?

Answer: Yes, fiscal planning involves routine tax advice.

20. Is the Contractor required to train the relevant PMIU staff members regarding maintaining the books of accounts, doing reconciliations and financial reports? Or to prepare the aforementioned on monthly basis themselves?

Answer: Initially, it could be both but ultimately PMIU’s capacity needs to be built to do this job. However, overall responsibility lies with the Contractor to ensure that job is done properly.

21. What support would be provided to contractor in terms of authority letters etc. to get PIFRA onboard for the access of SAP? And to what extent does the Contractor has to train the PMIUs staff to use SAP?

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Answer: PMIU and USAID will provide support in this regard, if needed. As far as training is concerned, please see Task (a) ‘Strengthening Financial Management and Accountability of the PMIU’ under Component-1 in Section C.3.1.

22. Is the Contractor expected to conduct external annual financial evaluation through an OIG – approved CPA firm only?

Answer: Yes, external annual financial evaluation is required by one of the approved OIG- CPA firms. List of CPA firm will be provided post-award.

23. To what extent assistance of Contractor is required in preparation of reports for PC-3, PC-4 and PC-5?

Answer: It is Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that these reports are prepared properly with the involvement of PMIU’s existing staff. Please also see page # 24 and page # 26 (Deliverables) where PMIU’s Capacity Need Assessment and Customized capacity building plan are referred.

24. Ref page 28: What is the scope of “capacity building of communities” please explain.

Answer: Kindly refer the Deliverables (bullet point 5) on page # 29 related to the capacity building of SMCs (School Management Committees). SMC is comprised of community members and teachers. Under this particular activity/deliverable, SMC members from community side will be trained/oriented and engaged in the monitoring and reporting.

25. Ref page 30: Please elaborate the “training & study tour to KPK or Punjab” further.

Answer: Please see the Deliverable (bullet point # 2) on the same page.

The School Monitoring System based on real-time monitoring is being implemented by the respective Education Department in Punjab and KPK. Key staffs of M&E Directorate and PMIU can learn from these monitoring models. Key proposed areas of training are already mentioned in the referred deliverable. However, bidder can come up with sound and innovative ideas to achieve the objective of Component 2.

26. Who shall be responsible for ensuring the attendance/participation of GoS/PMIU in capacity building sessions?

Answer: The Contractor with the support of PMIU will ensure the participation of capacity building sessions. SBEP has a high level ownership by the Government of Sindh. PMIU is a GoS entity and headed by the government functionaries. SBEP Program Steering Committee is headed by Secretary, Education and Literacy Department, Government of Sindh. Nonetheless, building and strengthening

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Government’s ownership for this project is one of the key responsibilities of the Contractor.

27. Up to what extent do we have to strengthen the GoS capacity to promote, develop & implement PPP projects? Is contractor required to oversee the results/outcomes and implementation status of projects and as well?

Answer: The Contractor is not supposed to directly oversee the implementation status of PPP projects. The Contractor’s role is outlined in six deliverables given on page # 30.

28. How many computer/IT trainings shall be conducted (by the referred company on page

no. 34) during the contract period for which the Contractor has to facilitate the logistics (i.e. training stationery, refreshments and Travel Allowance for participants etc.)

Answer: Number of training participants is already mentioned in three relevant deliverables given on page # 34. Number of training sessions can be calculated on the basis 20 teachers and 25 students per workshop for teachers and students’ training respectively.

29. Ref: page 36: Does the responsibility of sending the government officials to the US universities rests with the Contractor? Including the financing and logistics?

Answer: Yes, financing and all logistics will be taken care by the Contractor under SCDP. USAID will facilitate the visa process. The Government has recommended 2 week course on Educational Leadership and Management at Harvard University.

However, the final selection of the university and course/training will be guided by USAID in coordination with the Education Department.

30. Ref: Financial Planning and reporting, Page 26: Will the cost of conducting the annual financial evaluation through an OIG-approved CPA firm be borne by the Contractor?

Answer: Yes

31. Ref: page 27: If temporary staff support is provided to the PMIU until it hires the required staff, will the staff cost be reimbursed to the Contractor or is it included in the contract fee?

Answer: It should be included in the Contract /project budget, as needed.

32. Furthermore, in building the capacity of PMIU staff, GoS officials & ELD and communities, what are the costs that will be borne by the Contractor in terms of logistics, refreshments, venue and other miscellaneous expenses etc.?

Answer: All these costs need to be budgeted under this Contract /project.

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33. The MIS-Databases that shall be designed for PMIU, who will bear the cost of software licensing and webhosting arrangements?

Answer: All these costs need to be budgeted under this Contract /project. However, PMIU is already bearing the cost of webhosting of SBEP website.

34. What kind of support the contractor will get in engaging the high level decision makers of the GoS?

Answer: The question itself does not specify the level and type of ‘engagement’ of high level decision makers of the GoS. It is extremely important for the Contractor to build and strengthen Government’s ownership for all the activities of this project. SBEP has already a high level ownership by the Government of Sindh. PMIU is a GoS entity and headed by the government functionaries. SBEP Program Steering Committee is headed by Secretary, Education and Literacy Department, Government of Sindh. It is Contractor’s prime responsibility to further strengthen this ownership through strong coordination and continuous engagement of Government stakeholders under SCDP.

35. We would like to know if chartered accountant/audit firms with international partnership models (the big four) are allowed to participate in the solicitation as sub-cons or not? Do you have any specific model which the local firms need to employ in this regard? Is there a revenue share limitation for them?

Answer: Refer to Section H.35 of the Solicitation.

36. We need more clarity on the matter related to type of subcontractors a local company can hire. Is there any limitation? We feel it is important to utilize the experience of some of the work of International NGO’s; kindly let us know if INGOs can become subcontractors to a local Pakistani firm. Also if an iNGO is allowed as a subcontractor what percentage of the total revenue will they be allowed to participate in (e.g. 20% of the total revenue etc.), what rates would apply to them?

Answer: Refer to Section H.35 of the Solicitation.

37. There is mention in the RFP that project manuals and plans have already been developed by the PMIU; could those project archives including PMIU staff inventory, strength and organogram(s) be shared with the bidders? This will help us be more granular in developing our budgets and proposal related work-plans

Answer: Kindly go to http://www.sbep.gos.pk to see the PMIU’s organogram and staff strength etc. However, manuals cannot be shared.

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38. Are there any conflict clauses for project implementers? Will participating in this project cause a conflict for third party monitoring & evaluation for projects in Sindh education sector projects funded by USAID? Can USAID share the details?

Answer: See clauses H.14, H.15 and H.16 of the solicitation.

39. Does an organization already under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with USAID eligible to participate in the solicitation?

Answer: Yes. However the organization will not be able to compete on any BPA calls related to this project. Also see response to Question 38.

40. Technical Experts are to be seconded to the PMIU for a duration of time (page 25 of the

RFP), what should be the terms and conditions of their attachment with the PMIU/GoS?

Answer: Please see all the Tasks and Deliverables fall under Component-1 in Section C.3.1.

41. The Contractor will assist PMIU to get user rights for SAP from AG Sindh through the

Secretary Education and ensure that relevant staff of PMIU uses SAP accordingly. Similarly, the Contractor will facilitate PMIU to receive SAP training from PIFRA as well as ensure continued use of SAP by PMIU under the PIFRA framework. While PIFRA access is being pursued, the Contractor will also assist the PMIU in maintaining the books of account based on the New Accounting Model chart of accounts. Are the associated costs something over and above the project budget?

Answer: Please refer the respective description of the Task and Deliverables.

Considering these, the associated costs, if any, will proposed by the Offeror.

42. There is a bit of discrepancy in the duration of the project, initially it says five years but all the technical requirements are for three years, please do clarify if it is slated for three years of five?

Answer: See bullet point (b) of the Amendment.

43. Will USAID call a pre-bid meeting? If yes, what is the anticipated timeline?

Answer: No. USAID will not be calling a pre-bid meeting.

44. Also, we would request an extension in the proposal submission date by two weeks, this is owing to holiday season across the globe and Pakistan.

Answer: See bullet point (a) of the Amendment.

45. The Cover letter of the RFP suggests that USAID anticipates awarding a five-year Cost- Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF); this is contradictory to other sections of the RFP which suggest that the Sindh Capacity Development Project is a three-year activity. Please clarify.

46. Are the two Work Plans, First-Year Annual Work Plan and Illustrative Three-Year Work Plan, part of the 25 page limit? If yes, then we suggest that these should submitted as Annexure as the detailed Gantt charts plans will require more space than the suggested A4 size with 1 inch margins.

Answer: The instructions in Section L.8 of the solicitation remain the same.

47. On page 125, the RFP suggests that SBEP’s M&E Plan is currently in draft and is available as attachment to this RFP. We are unable to locate the attachment; can you please share the draft M&E plan with the bidders. ?

Answer: See bullet point (c) of the Amendment.

48. Can the bidders’ access further information about the on-going initiatives of SBEP? Also, if there has been any studies conducted on the current capacity, and gaps thereof, of SBEP; it would be helpful to receive a copy?

Answer: Yes, please see the response of Question # 9.

49. What is exact duration of SCDP and the activity under this contract? The RFP mentions at page 1 that “ USAID anticipates awarding a five-year Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) completion type contract for the implementation of this activity with a total estimated range of approximately $4.5-4.9 million.” However at page 13 it mentions that “The Sindh Capacity Development Project (SCDP or the Contract) is a three-year, $4.9 million activity….” Please clarify?

Answer: See bullet point (b) of the Amendment. $4.9 million is the ceiling of the range provided.

50. Is the $4.9 million worth of whole SCDP or it is only for the activity under this project i.e., “supporting the sustainability of the Sindh Basic Education Program (SBEP) by ensuring stronger governance and improved public accountability in the education sector through systems building and institutional strengthening of the Government of Sindh (GoS).”?

Answer: It is only for the activity under this project

51. There are rumors in the market that LUMS along with AID is going to win the project, therefore, we feel that it will be a waste of time to bid for such opportunity. We have

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Answer: There is no possibility of biasness. While the competition is limited to only local organizations, it is a full and open competition between local organizations. All proposals will be evaluated in strict accordance as per the evaluation criteria of the solicitation.

52. Cover page and F.2. On the cover page it is mentioned that SCDP is a 5 year contract, while in Section F.2, the period of performance is listed as 36 months. Please clarify

53. Explain “Cost Plus Fixed Fee”; we understand that such a contract type is generally awarded when the level of effort is unknown or cannot be determined beforehand. Should we understand that the stated LOE, as may be included in the proposal will and can then be modified, as we progress?

a. Is the Cost for a specific goal or end product or deliverable? OR

b. Is it for completion of a term, i.e., a specified level of effort?

Can a clarification and elaboration please be made?

Answer: This is a cost-plus-fix-fee completion type Contract. Refer to FAR 16.306.

54. Section B. 1. With reference to the Sindh Basic Education Project (SBEP), we understand that this is already initiated (by another contractor), and further there are obvious and considerable linkages between this and the SCDP. The question that arises and for which we would appreciate clarification is, who takes the determining decisions, in case of conflicting proposals and/or recommendations that may come up during the project?

Also, we hope that the SBEP task order also includes coordination and linkages with

SCDP.

Answer: There are seven key sub-components of SBEP. Of these, five sub-components are being implemented and there are different implementing partners for each sub-component of SBEP. This Contract (SCDP) will cover two sub-components f SBEP.

Please see RFP’s page # 23. Furthermore, Section C has sufficient information about the coordination and linkages required under this project. The entire SBEP program is guided by Program Steering Committee. The decision related to SCDP will be taken by USAID in consultation with PMIU.

55. Section B.4. We would presume that this project falls under the PEPA agreement, and therefore no taxation needs to be considered. Please confirm. Also, we assume that PEPA

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Answer: USAID will provide guidance on tax exemptions after the Contract is awarded.

See FAR 15.404-4 Profit for further information on USAID fees.

56. Section B. 6. Since the proposed contract is for the years, we understand that a factor for annual increase will apply. Will all cost categories be adjusted annually or just indirect costs?

Answer: The Offeror will propose any annual adjustments. USAID will determine allowability, fairness and reasonability of cost proposed.

57. What is the implementation status of systems mentioned, i.e. HRMIS, School Monitoring System and Communications Unit.?

Answer: These are referred in Section C to portray the overall picture of education reforms being implemented by the GoS. These initiatives are taken by Reform Support Unit (RSU), GoS. However, the Contractor of SCDP is not supposed to implement the stated initiatives.

58. “The contractor will bring SBEP to its full scope of work, as per program design and approved PC1”; how can the SCDP contractor ensure that a much larger initiative achieves its full scope of work. Please clarify.

Answer: There are seven key sub-components of SBEP. Five sub-components are already being implemented by different implementing partners while SCDP will cover the two remaining sub-components. Thus, it will bring SBEP to its full scope of work i.e.

implementation of all seven sub-components of SBEP. Please also see RFP’s page # 23.

59. Section C. 3. In the table, under serial 5 it is stated that “6 consultants have been hired to advise on core PMIU activities”. What specialties or disciplines do they belong to? What shortcomings or apparent gaps do they fill in? What is the reporting relationship of these consultants? Will the contractor be in a position to get support from them, or will the contractor have to obtain such expertise (as of the six consultants), if required, on its own? And how will their work be integrated into the work streams being covered by this Contract?? It is important to understand this and have a response, because the contractor, based on the response and a clearer understanding, may decide not to place too much emphasis on such areas, when preparing its proposal.

Answer: Please see the response of Question # 6.

60. With reference to the seven subcomponents of the SBEP, there are a number, for instance No. 6, the scaling up of monitoring and evaluation, which have linkages with similar requirements indicated for the contractor, also (i.e., the monitoring and evaluation task).

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The contractor, however, is simply required to carry out planning, coordinating and monitoring all seven components, and there does not seem to be the contractor’s involvement in the particular sub‐component.

Please confirm if this understanding is correct?

Answer: Answer: See bullet point (c) of the Amendment. M&E plan is already developed. The Contractor will implement the said plan which covers all the sub-components of SBEP. Further details associated with this can also be seen in the Tasks and Deliverables outlined under Component-2 in Section C.3.1.

61. Section C.3.1. The ratio of women participation is mentioned with reference to various interventions. How important are these ratios? Without undermining the need for gender balance, there would be cultural sensitivities which may render a high level of female participation difficult or impractical.

Answer: It is very important to maintain gender balance in different interventions as mentioned in Section C. However, cultural sensitivities and ground realities are always given due considerations.

62. Section C.3.1. Component 1. It is stated that the Contract will also conduct an external financial evaluation through an OIG approved CPA firm. Please confirm that this refers to CA firms in Pakistan. Do we have to budget for the costs involved at this stage or will that be handled directly by USAID and the Contract has to facilitate the evaluation. Also, it is mentioned that the Contractor will deal with tax matters pertaining to USAID resources. Can you please elaborate?

Answer: Please see the response of question # 23. All the associated costs, if any, are to be proposed by the Offeror.

63. Can we have a copy of PMIUs existing organogram for review.

Answer: Please see the response of question # 9 and 37.

64. Can the consultant implement its own software for accounting/MIS/M&E? Or does it have to be a third party software?

Answer: It can be one of the two depending on relevance, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

65. Conduct research studies: It is stated the Contractor will coordinate two independent, third party research studies during the life of the Contract. Do we have to budget for the costs involved at this stage? Do these have to be tendered locally or internationally?

Answer: All associated and applicable costs are to be budged and submitted in the initial stage. Local expertise need to be tapped for this task.

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66. With reference to the minimums for female training participation and in continuation to related query stated above, what happens when the target areas do not have the requisite qualified female trainees? Will a certified statement to this effect by the contractor be accepted and the qualifying criterion relaxed in such cases for meeting targets and deliverables and hence payments?

Answer: Minimum female participation is given on the basis on some research which gives due consideration of relevant issues in the local context. Please also see the response of Question # 61.

67. For tier 2, it is stated that minimum of 10 managers/staff should participate in regional study tour. Does this mean that within Pakistan in other provinces or externally in other countries of the region? Will USAID offices in the regional help to coordinate the tour?

Answer: In this particular task, it refers to other countries of the region. USAID offices over there may not be able to provide any support.

68. On a review of the RFP, there appears to be a circular and not so clear statements and flow processes, leading to some misunderstanding:

the PMIU monitors and evaluates SBEP’s work progress;

the contractor works with the PMIU to develop the work plans;

yet the PMIU’s work plans are reviewed by the contractor, which presumably it, the contractor or with its assistance have been developed assistance, have been developed.

There seems to be some contradiction here. Further, there is a review of work plans and clearances requirement of PMIU by the SBEP Steering Committee, which then becomes the overall body in the process. Can this whole flow please be clarified and an elaboration made?

Answer: The referred three points are quoted without the context and page references.

Please see the role of PMIU mentioned in the Section C.2.2 of this RFP. Furthermore, PC-1 elaborates the functions of the PMIU and subsequent TORs. To access the PC-1 of SBEP, please see the response of Question # 9.

Two G2G sub-components of SBEP (also mentioned on page # 23 of this RFP) are directly implemented by PMIU with the support of A&E Services.

Non G2G sub-components namely SRP and CMP are being implemented by IRD and CHEMONICS respectively.

PMIU is a government entity to oversee the implementation of SBEP, therefore, all implementing partners closely coordinate with PIMU and also share their work plans and progress updates with them.

The Contractor of SCDP will work more closely with PMIU as this project aim to build capacity of PMIU and ELD, GoS.

69. There are two monitoring and evaluation plans (M&E), for the contract and an overall one for SBEP; there is a sharp distinction between the two, the Contract M&E Plan has a very restricted scope, limited to the various components and tasks in the RFP, and with a clear purpose of being able to measure the performance of the contract work; there is a sharp difference with the SBEP M&E Plan, which is already established and an overall one and on a very different scale, looking at its different functionalities and stakeholders.

Yet there is a requirement that the two be coordinated, and also, there is an expectation that the contractor will assist in “having a very robust M&E Plan”. Can this line of thought and requirement please be elaborated and fully explained?

Answer: Please see the response of Question # 60 as well as Annex xxx having attachment of M&E plan for SBEP.

The requirements for SCDP’s M&E Plan are explained in Section C.7.

70. SectionL.10.2. In para (g), it is proposed that joint ventures are allowed. Please confirm if US contractors can be included in the joint venture.

Answer: Please see Section H.35 of the Solicitation.

71. We assume on the job training will be covered as part of technical assistance (TA) budget however cost of formal education if required based on TA's need assessment would be borne by SBEP. Please confirm. ?

Answer: All the associated costs, if any, have to be proposed by the Offeror, as applicable.

72. If the results of capacity needs assessment warrants induction of specialist skills besides training of certain staff to build their capacity, would this be possible? We assume their cost will be at SBEP's account.

Answer: Yes.

As far as cost is concerned, please see the response of Question # 71.

73. Could a professional accounting firm proposed as our sub-contractor be assigned the work to be outsourced under the statement of work e.g financial evaluation, internal audit services, third party monitoring etc. besides other TA work e.g assistance in implementation of PIFRA? ?

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RFP Issuance Date: November 25, 2014 RFP Closing Date: January 21, 2015 RFP Closing Time: 5:00 PM (Pakistan Standard Time)

Questions Closing Date: December 5, 2014 Questions Closing Time: 5:00 PM (Pakistan Standard Time)

Subject: Solicitation No.: SOL-391-15-000006 - Sindh Capacity Development Project

Dear Offerors:

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Pakistan, is seeking proposals from local entities in Pakistan including Non-Profit Organizations and For-profit Organizations interested in providing technical support for the implementation of capacity building initiatives under the “Sindh Capacity Development Project (SCDP)”. The goal of SCDP is to support the Sindh Basic Education Program (SBEP) by providing technical assistance to strengthen systems and institutions.

A local entity under this RFP means an individual, a corporation, a nonprofit organization or another body of persons that (1) is legally organized under the laws of; (2) has its principle place of business or operations in; and (3) is majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of; and managed by a governing body the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

USAID anticipates awarding a three-year Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) completion type contract for the implementation of this activity with a total estimated range of approximately $4.5-4.9 million. Providing a range for the total estimated cost for the contract does not mean that Offerors shall necessarily strive to meet the maximum amount. Offerors must propose costs that it believes are realistic and reasonable for the work. Cost proposals shall be evaluated as part of a best value determination for contract award, including cost effective approaches to achieving the results.

This procurement will be conducted under full and open competition for which local entities including firms and non-profit organizations are eligible to compete. The procedures set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 will apply.

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SOL-391-15-000006

Sindh Capacity Development Project (SCDP)

Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to Mr. Muhammad Ali Bilal at mbilal@usaid.gov by December 3, 2014, 5:00 PM, Pakistan Standard Time (PST). Any questions received after the aforementioned closing date and time for questions may not be answered. If substantive questions are received which affect the solicitation, or if changes are made prior to the closing date and time, this solicitation will be amended. Any amendments to this solicitation will be issued and posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps).

Offerors are encouraged to check this website (http://www.fbo.gov) periodically.

Offerors can register and use the Interested Vendor List (IVL) on the FedBizOpps page. IVL allows firms to contact one another for consideration of teaming arrangements in response to this solicitation.

Offerors must submit electronic submissions at the following address: mbilal@usaid.gov.

Proposals submitted via email must bear the name and address of the Offeror and the solicitation number found on the cover letter. Offerors are required to submit an electronic version of the technical proposal and a separate electronic version of the cost proposal to Mr.

Muhammad Ali Bilal, Acquisition Specialist at mbilal@usaid.gov. Offerors may confirm with Mr. Muhammad Ali Bilal, Acquisition Specialist USAID/Pakistan, that their e-mail submissions were successfully received by the required due date.

Issuance of this solicitation does not in any way obligate the U.S. Government to award a contract nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation, and submission of a proposal. Furthermore, the Government reserves the right to reject any and all offers, if such action is considered to be in the best interest of the Government.

Thank you for your interest in the USAID/Pakistan SCD Project.

Sincerely, Mohammad Kamal Ayub Contracting Officer USAID/Pakistan

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Sindh Capacity Development Project (SCDP) mailto:mbilal@usaid.gov http://www.fbo.gov/ mailto:mbilal@usaid.gov mailto:mbilal@usaid.gov

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE

USAID/PAKISTAN

U.S. EMBASSY

DIPLOMATIC ENCLAVE,

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

See Section G.5

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER RATING PAGE OF

3 147

PAGES

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER 4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED

SEE COVER PAGE

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

7. ISSUED BY

CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

(If other than Item 7)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

9. (Section L.6.2) Sealed offers in original and see 0 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if hand carried, in the depository located in until local (Islamabad) time .

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All Offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

A. NAME B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

AREA CODE

NUMBER EXT.

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

X A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 3 X I CONTRACT CLAUSES 82

X B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS 8 PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

X C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT 11 X J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 104

X D PACKAGING AND MARKING 40 PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

X E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 44

X F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 45

X G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 56 X L INSTR., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 116

X H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 61 X M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 141

X K

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS 105

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within __180____ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) CALENDAR DAYS (%) (See Section I, Clause No. 52-232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated:

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

(Type or print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER 17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AREA CODE NUMBER EXT. 15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS DIFFERENT FROM

ABOVE - ENTER SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION: 23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

10 U.S.C. 2304(a) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c) ( )

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

Regional Office, Financial Management Office, USAID/Egypt 1/A, Ahmed Kamel St., Off El-Laselki St.

New Maadi, Cairo, Egypt (Email address: PakistanAccountsPay@usaid.gov)

CODE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

M.Kamal Ayub

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

(REV. 9-97)

10. FOR INFORMATION CALL:

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

STANDARD FORM 33

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

SOLICITATION

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

N/A

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Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 PURPOSE

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

B.3 ESTIMATED COST, FIXED FEE, AND OBLIGATED AMOUNT

B.4. BUDGET

B.5 REIMBURSABLE COSTS

B.6 INDIRECT COSTS (DEC 1997)

B.7 COST REIMBURSABLE

B.8 PAYMENT OF FIXED FEE

B.9 SECURITY COSTS

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

ACRONYMS

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 AIDAR 752.7009 MARKING (JAN 1993)

D.2 BRANDING AND MARKING POLICY

D.3 BRANDING STRATEGY

D.4 DELIVERABLES IN PAPER FORM

D.5 DELIVERABLES IN ELECTRONIC FORM

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

F.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

F.4 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

F.5 REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES OR OUTPUTS

F.6 SYNOPSIS OF CONTRACT REPORTS/PLANS

F.7. KEY PERSONNEL

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F. 8 AIDAR 752.7005 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

DOCUMENTS (JAN 2004)

F. 9 Electronic Payment

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICE

G.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

G.3. TECHNICAL DIRECTIONS/RELATIONSHIP WITH USAID

G.4 PAYING OFFICE

G.5 ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

G.6 AIDAR 752.7003 DOCUMENTATION FOR PAYMENT (NOV 1998)

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

H.2 LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

H.3 AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE

H.4 DEFENSE BASE ACT INSURANCE AND SERVICES

H.5 ADS 302.3.5.13(A) USAID DISABILITY POLICY—ACQUISITION (DEC 2004)

H.6 ADS 302.3.5.5 REPORTING OF FOREIGN TAXES (JULY 2007)

H.7 NONEXPENDABLE PROPERTY PURCHASES

H.8 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

H.9 MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

H.10 ADS 302.3.5.13 ACCESS TO USAID FACILITIES AND USAID’S INFORMATION SYSTEMS

(AUGUST 2013)

H.11 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES OR PROPERTY

H.12 LOGISTIC SUPPORT

H.13 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

H.14 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

H.15 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCOVERED AFTER AWARD

H.16 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: PRECLUSION FROM FURNISHING CERTAIN

SERVICES AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF INFORMATION

H.17 EXECUTIVE ORDER ON TERRORISM FINANCING

H.18 HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE -12 (HSPD-12) (SEP 2006)

H.19 PROHIBITION ON THE PROMOTION OR ADVOCACY OF THE LEGALIZATION OR

PRACTICE OF PROSTITUTION OR SEX TRAFFICKING (ACQUISITION) (APRIL 2010)

H.20 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT DELEGATIONS TO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

H.21 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

H.22 CONSENT TO SUBCONTRACT

H.23 NONDISCRIMINATION (JUNE 2012)

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H.24 SECURITY CONDITIONS

H.25 AMMONIUM NITRATE AND CALCIUM AMMONIUM NITRATE RESTRICTION (SEP 2011)

(CLASS DEVIATION OAA-DEV-11-03C, EXPIRATION DATE, SEPTEMBER 8, 2016)

H.26 USAID-FINANCED THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES (AUGUST 2013)

H.27 CONFERENCE PLANNING AND REQUIRED APPROVALS (AUGUST 2013)

H.28 AMERICAN CITIZENS SERVICES REGISTRATION

H.29 ANTI-FRAUD HOTLINE

H.30 ELECTRONIC PAYMENT

H.31 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT—IMPROPER BUSINESS PRACTICES

H.32 PROHIBITION OF ASSISTANCE TO DRUG TRAFFICKERS

H.33 LOCAL COMPETITION AUTHORITY

H.34 302.3.5.14(A) USAID DISABILITY POLICY - ACQUISITION (DECEMBER 2004)

H.35 302.3.5.17 LIMITATION ON SUBCONTRACTING TO NON-LOCAL ENTITIES (MAY 2012)

H.36 302.3.5.21 USAID IMPLEMENTING PARTNER NOTICES (IPN) PORTAL FOR ACQUISITION

(JULY 2014)

H.37 302.3.5.22 SUBMISSION OF DATASETS TO THE DEVELOPMENT DATA LIBRARY (DDL)

(OCTOBER 2014)

PART II—CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I—CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

I.2 52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT (APR 2010)

I.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013)

I.4 52.209-9 UPDATES OR PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013)

I.5 52.215-23 LIMITATIONS ON PASS-THROUGH CHARGES (OCT 2009)

I.6 52.216-8 FIXED FEE (JUN 2011)

I.7 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (FEB 2009)

I.8 AIDAR 752.219 - 8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS AND SMALL

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS CONCERNS

I.9 AIDAR 752.219-70 USAID MENTOR-PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM (JUL 2007)

I.10 AIDAR 752.245-70 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY—USAID REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

I.11 AIDAR 752.7101 VOLUNTARY POPULATION PLANNING ACTIVITIES (JUN 2008)

I.12 AIDAR 752.7004 EMERGENCY LOCATOR INFORMATION (JUL 1997)

I.13 AIDAR 752.225-70 SOURCE AND NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS (FEB 2012) (CLASS

DEVIATION NO. OAA-DEV-12-01C)

I.14 AIDAR 752.228-3 WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE ACT)

I.15 AIDAR 752.228-70 MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) SERVICES (JULY 2007)

I.16 AIDAR 752.7007 PERSONNEL COMPENSATION (JULY 2007)

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I.17 AIDAR 752.231-7 SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR HOST GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES (OCT

1998) 100

I.18 AIDAR 722.170 EMPLOYMENT OF THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS (TCNS) AND

COOPERATING COUNTRY NATIONALS (CCNS)

I.19 AIDAR 752.7013 CONTRACTOR-MISSION RELATIONSHIPS (OCT 1989)

I.20 AIDAR 752.7027 PERSONNEL (DEC 1990)

SECTION J—LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K.1 NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

K.2 52.204-3 TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION (OCT 1998)

K.3 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2014)

K.4 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (APR 2010)

K.5 52.230-1 COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NOTICES AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2012) . 111

K.6 52.230-7 PROPOSAL DISCLOSURE—COST ACCOUNTING PRACTICE CHANGES (APR 2005)

K.7 INSURANCE—IMMUNITY FROM TORT LIABILITY

K.8 COMPLIANCE WITH VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

K.9 AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATORS

K.10 AGREEMENT ON, OR EXCEPTIONS TO, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

K.11 SIGNATURE

K.12 52.222-22 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FEB 1999)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

L.2 FAR 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2004)

ALT I (JAN 2004)

L.3 FAR 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

L.4 FAR 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

L.5 QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

L.6 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

L.7 UNNECESSARILY ELABORATE PROPOSALS

L.8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

L.9 BRANDING STRATEGY

L.10 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE COST PROPOSAL

L.11 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

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M. 1 OVERVIEW

M. 2 CONTRACT AWARD – BEST VALUE

M.3 TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

M.4 COST EVALUATION CRITERIA

M.5 DETERMINATION OF THE COMPETITIVE RANGE AND CONTRACT AWARD

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of the USAID Sindh Capacity Development (SCD) Project is to support the Sindh Basic Education Program (SBEP) by providing technical assistance to strengthen systems and institutions. The Contractor will implement this project as prescribed in Section C and Section F.

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

This is a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) completion-type contract. For the consideration set below, the Contractor shall provide the deliverables or outputs described in Section C and F, in accordance with performance standards specified in Section E.

B.3 ESTIMATED COST, FIXED FEE, AND OBLIGATED AMOUNT

(a) The estimated cost for the performance of the work required hereunder, exclusive of fixed fee, if any, is $TBD. The fixed fee, if any, is $TBD. The estimated cost plus fixed fee, if any, is

$TBD.

(b) Within the estimated cost plus fixed fee (if any) specified in paragraph (a) above, the amount currently obligated and available for reimbursement of allowable costs incurred by the Contractor (and payment of fee, if any) for performance hereunder is $TBD. The Contractor shall not exceed the aforesaid obligated amount in accordance with the Limitation of Funds Clause, FAR 52.232.22

(c) Funds obligated hereunder are anticipated to be sufficient through TBD.

B.4. BUDGET

The budget below is based on the Contractor’s original proposal and/or final proposal revision, which was accepted by USAID through award of this contract.

Total Total Direct Labor Salary and Wages $ Fringe Benefits $ Consultants $ Travel, Transportation & Per Diem $

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Equipment and Supplies $ Subcontracts, if any $ Participant Training $ Other Direct Cost $ Program Activities Cost $ Indirect Cost $ Fixed Fee (if any) $ Total Estimated Cost $

B.5 REIMBURSABLE COSTS

The U.S. dollar costs budgeted herein above shall be limited to reasonable, allocable and allowable costs determined in accordance with FAR 31 (Contract Cost Principles), 2 CFR Part 220 (Cost Principles for Educational Institutions (OMB Circular A-21)), 2 CFR Part 230 (Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations (OMB Circular…