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SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOL-514-16-000014

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

X NEGOTIATED (RFP)

5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

REQ-514-16-000027

7. ISSUED BY CODE 514 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA) USAID/Colombia Unit 3030 Box 5101

DPO AA 34004

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

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and See Section L copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in See SECTION L until local time (Hour) (Date)

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.

10. FOR INFORMATION CALL: A. NAME

Martha L. Aponte Paula Cubillos

B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS maponte@usaid.gov pcubillos@usaid.gov AREA CODE NUMBER EXT.

011/57-1 275-4175

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS See Attached Table of Contents

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

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

X A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

X D PACKAGING AND MARKING PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

X E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

X

K

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS X F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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

X H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS X M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT

$.00

21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

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

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE 514

Controller's Office USAID/Colombia Unit 3030, Box5101

DPO AA 34004

bogotausaidofmpayments@usaid.gov

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Martha L. Aponte

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

28. AWARD DATE

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

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52-232-8)

10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) CALENDAR DAYS (%)

14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

CODE

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

(Type or print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS DIFFERENT FROM

ABOVE - ENTER SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AREA CODE NUMBER EXT.

Issuance Date: August 29, 2016 Questions Due Date: September 8, 2016 Questions Due Time: 3:00 PM, Bogota time Closing Date: October 18, 2016 Closing Time: 3:00 PM, Bogota time

Subject: Request for Proposals (RFP) No. SOL-514-16-000014, “USAID Natural Wealth”

Activity

The United States Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Colombia, is seeking proposals from U.S. or non-U.S., non-profit or for-profit organizations, to provide services to support the Government of Colombia (GOC) in its commitments on conservation and sustainable management of the Country’s biodiversity, as described in the attached Request for Proposals (RFP).

Authorized Principal Geographic Code for this solicitation is 937 – Default. NAICS Code for this solicitation is 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.

USAID anticipates awarding a single Hybrid - Cost plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Completion - Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) contract. The Total Estimated Cost plus Fixed Fee for services under this contract (CLIN 0001 & CLIN 002) is estimated to fall within the range of $38 million and $40 million. This procurement will be conducted under Full and Open Competition procedures, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (48 CFR Chapter 1). Please refer to Section L for information regarding proposal requirements.

Offerors should take into account the expected delivery time required by the proposal transmission method they choose and they are responsible for ensuring proposals are received at USAID by the due date and time as specified in Section L. Failure to comply with the submission date and time will deem any submission unacceptable and it will not be reviewed or evaluated. Faxed proposals are not acceptable, nor will they be reviewed or evaluated.

Section L of the RFP sets forth all instructions for the preparation and submission of required proposal contents, including critical dates/times for the submission of questions, and the proposal submission closing date and time. Section M states the criteria by which proposals will be evaluated. Oral explanations or instructions given before award of the contract will not be binding and will not constitute a formal amendment of the RFP.

This RFP in no way obligates USAID to award a contract or the task order portion nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal. Award of a Contract under this RFP is subject to availability of funds and other internal USAID approvals.

USAID expects that offerors will have equal access to all local organizations needed to implement this contract and strongly discourages exclusivity agreements with local organizations.

This RFP can be viewed and downloaded from www.fbo.gov USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion processes. Further, be aware that amendments to solicitations are occasionally issued and will be posted on the same website from which you downloaded the solicitation. USAID advises to regularly check the above website for amendments.

Interested firms can register and use the Interested Vendor List (IVL) accessible through this solicitation on www.fbo.gov, so that firms can contact one another for consideration of teaming arrangements and/or small business subcontracting opportunities in response to this solicitation.

Sincerely, Martha L. Aponte Contracting Officer USAID/Colombia

SOL-514-16-000014 – USAID NATURAL WEALTH TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1. PURPOSE

B.2. CONTRACT TYPE AND SERVICES

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

B.4. CONTRACT BUDGET AND CEILINGS

B.5. OTHER DIRECT COST LIMITATIONS UNDER CLIN 0002

B.6. LEVEL OF EFFORT UNDER CLIN 0002

B.7. INDIRECT COST

B.8. CEILING ON INDIRECT COST RATES

B.9. COST REIMBURSABLE

B.10. MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT

SECTION C – PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

C.1. TITLE OF ACTIVITY

C.2. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

C.2.1. Biodiversity Funds

C.2.2. Cross-cutting Technical Issues

C.2.3. Partnership Based Approach

C.2.4. Local System Development

C.2.5. Grants under Contracts

C.2.6. Mobilizing Non-USAID resources

C.2.7. Coordination with U.S. Embassy-USAID/Colombia, GOC and Donors

C.2.8. Coordination with other USAID/COLOMBIA activities

C.2.9. Climate Change

C.2.10. Security strategy

C.2.11. Supplemental Technical Assistance (CLIN 0002)

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1. AIDAR 752.7009 MARKING (JAN 1993)

D.2. BRANDING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND MARKING PLAN

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1. NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

E.2. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.3. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

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.4.1. Quality of Product and Service

F.4.2. Schedule

F.4.3. Cost Control

F.4.4. Management

F.4.5. Regulatory Compliance

F.5. KEY AND NON-KEY PERSONNEL

F.6. REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES

F.6.1. Rapid Mobilization Plan (RMP)

F.6.2. Annual Work Plan (AWP)

F.6.3. Activity Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (AMEP)

F.6.4. Quarterly Performance Reports

F.6.5. Quarterly Financial Reports

F.6.6. Accruals Report

F.6.7. Bimonthly Newsletter:

F.6.8. Annual Performance Report

F.6.9. Final Report

F.6.10. Reports by International Short-Term Technical Assistance Providers:

F.6.11. Special Reports and Memoranda

F.6.12. Communications and Outreach Plan

F.6.13. Meetings:

F.6.14. Grants Manual

F.6.15. Emergency Contact Plan

F.6.16. Security Reporting and Responsibilities

F.6.17. Annual Inventory

F.6.18. Demobilization Plan

F.6.19. Environmental Management Approach (EMA)

F.7. AUTHORIZED WORK DAY/WEEK

F.8. IDIQ SUPPLEMENTAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ORDERING PROCEDURES

(APPLICABLE TO CLIN 0002)

SECTION G– CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1. NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

G.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER – CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

G.3. CONTRACTOR’S PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT

G.4. PAYING OFFICE

G.5. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

G.6. CONTRACTOR’S PAYMENT ADDRESS

G.7. ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL

G.8. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AUTHORITY

G.9. TECHNICAL DIRECTION/RELATIONSHIP WITH USAID

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1. USAID-FINANCED THIRD-PARTY WEB SITES (AUGUST 2013)

H.2. USAID IMPLEMENTING PARTNER NOTICES (IPN) PORTAL FOR ACQUISITION

(JULY 2014)

H.3. SUBMISSION OF DATASETS TO THE DEVELOPMENT DATA LIBRARY (DDL)

(OCTOBER 2014)

H.4. GRANTS UNDER CONTRACTS (GUC)

H.5. USAID DISABILITY POLICY - ACQUISITION (DEC 2004)

H.6. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL COMPENSATION

H.7. AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE

H.8. DEFENSE BASE ACT INSURANCE

H.9. LOGISTIC SUPPORT

H.10. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

H.11. EXECUTIVE ORDER -- CLIMATE-RESILIENT INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 51

H.12. EXECUTIVE ORDER ON TERRORISM FINANCING

H.13. FOREIGN GOVERNMENT DELEGATIONS TO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES 52

H.14. PROHIBITION OF ASSISTANCE TO DRUG TRAFFICKERS

H.15. NONEXPENDABLE PROPERTY PURCHASES AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

RESOURCES

H.16. CLOUD COMPUTING (MAY 2016)

H.17. ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY (MAY 2016) 58

H.18. SECTION 508 OF THE REHAB. ACT OF 1978 AND FAC 97-27 “ELECTRONIC IT

ACCOUNTABILITY”

H.19. CONFIDENTIALITY AND OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

H.20. CONTRACTOR’S STAFF SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOGISTICAL

ARRANGEMENTS

H.21. ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS SYSTEM

H.22. EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LIMITATIONS UNDER THE CONTRACT AND

SUBCONTRACTS

H.23. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

H.24. EXCHANGE VISITORS AND TRAINING

H.25. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES OR PROPERTY

H.26. HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE-12 (HSPD-12) (SEPTEMBER

2006)

H.27. INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL AND CLOSELY ASSOCIATED FUNCTIONS ... 67

H.28. LIFE SUPPORT AND SECURITY SERVICES

H.29. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

H.30. PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JULY 2007)

H.31. PRESS RELATIONS

H.32. REQUESTS FOR CONSENT TO SUBCONTRACT

H.33. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

H.34. SECURITY CONDITIONS

H.35. SECURITY SERVICES AND LIFE SUPPORT

H.36. TITLE TO AND CARE OF PROPERTY

H.37. USAID LEGAL AND POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

H.38. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1. NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

I.2. 52.203-99, PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE

CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (APR 2015) (DEVIATION

2015-02)

I.3. 52.204-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT (DEC 1989)

I.4. 52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995) (APPLICABLE TO CLIN 002 ONLY)

I.5. 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995) (APPLICABLE TO CLIN 0002 ONLY)

I.6. 52.216-24 LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT LIABILITY (APR 1984)

I.7. 52.229-8 TAXES – FOREIGN COST-REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACTS

(MAR 1990)

I.8. 52.244-2 SUBCONTRACTS (OCT 2010)

I.9. 52.244-2 SUBCONTRACTS (OCT 2010) - ALTERNATE I (JUN 2007)

I.10. 52.247-1 COMMERCIAL BILL OF LADING NOTATIONS. (FEB 2006)

I.11. 52.247-67 SUBMISSION OF TRANSPORTATION DOCUMENTS FOR AUDIT. (FEB 2006)

I.12. 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

I.14. 752.245-70 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY - USAID REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (JUL

1997)

I.15. 752.252-2 AIDAR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (MAR 2015)

PART III – DOCUMENTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 - STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

ATTACHMENT 2 – LIST OF ACRONYMS

ATTACHMENT 3 - SAMPLE QASP MATRIX

ATTACHMENT 4 - PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

ATTACHMENT 5 - BRANDING STRATEGY

ATTACHMENT 6 - BRANDING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND MARKING PLAN

ATTACHMENT 7 – GENDER ANALYSIS MATRIX

ATTACHMENT 8 – LOGICAL FRAMEWORK PROJECT APPRAISAL DOCUMENT (OFFICE OF

ENVIRONMENT)

ATTACHMENT 9 - BUDGET TEMPLATE

ATTACHMENT 10 - CERTIFICATION REGARDING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS COMPLIANCE

PLAN

ATTACHMENT 11 - SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

ATTACHMENT 12 - USAID FORM 1420-17 - CONTRACTOR BIOGRAPHICAL DATA SHEET . 86

ATTACHMENT 13 – SF-LLL - DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

ATTACHMENT 14 – U.S MISSION COLOMBIA LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN

SALARY RANGES

USEFUL LINKS

REFERENCES

PART IV – REPRESENTATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K– REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K.1. NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.. 89

K.2. 52.203-98 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE

CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS - REPRESENTATION (APR

2015) (DEVIATION 2015-02)

K.3. 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS. (APR 2016)

K.4. 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

(OCT 2015)

K.5. 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

(JUL 2013)

K.6. KEY INDIVIDUAL CERTIFICATION FOR NARCOTICS OFFENSES AND DRUG

TRAFFICKING

K.7. SIGNATURE

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1. NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.. 98

L.2. 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

L.3. 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

L.4. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

L.5. DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

L.6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

L.6.1. Technical Approach and Performance Work Statement (see section M.2.1)

L.6.2. Proposed Implementation Team (See Section M.2.2)

L.6.3. Management Approach (See Section M.2.3)

L.6.4. Past Performance (See Section M.2.4)

L.6.5. Branding Implementation Plan and Marking Plan (required but not evaluated)

L.7. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE COST/BUSINESS PROPOSAL (See Section M.3)

Part 1 - Standard Form (SF) 33

Part 2 – Proposed Costs/Prices

A. CLIN 0001

Part 3 - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors

Part 4 - Policies and Procedures

Part 5 - Information Concerning Work-Day, Work-Week, and Paid Absences . 116

Part 6 - Subcontracting Plan and Small Business Concerns

Part 7 - Joint Venture Information

Part 8 - Evidence of Responsibility

Part 9 - Information to support Consent to Subcontractors

Part 10 - Letters of Commitment (Major Subcontractors)

Part 11 - Legislative Reporting Information

B. CLIN 0002:

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1. GENERAL EVALUATION INFORMATION

M.2. TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

M.2.1. Technical Approach and Performance Work Statement (See Section L.6.1)

M.2.2. Proposed Implementation Team (See Section L.6.2)

M.2.3. Management Approach (See Section L.6.3)

M.2.4. Past Performance (See Section L.6.4)

M.3. COST PROPOSAL EVALUATION (See Section L.7)

M.4. DETERMINATION OF THE COMPETITIVE RANGE

M.5. SOURCE SELECTION

ATTACHMENTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

ATTACHMENT 2 - LIST OF ACRONYMS

ATTACHMENT 3 – SAMPLE QASP MATRIX

ATTACHMENT 4 – PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

ATTACHMENT 5 – BRANDING STRATEGY

ATTACHMENT 6 – BRANDING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND MARKING PLAN

ATTACHMENT 7 – GENDER ANALYSIS MATRIX

ATTACHMENT 8 – LOGICAL FRAMEWORK PROJECT APPRAISAL DOCUMENT (OFFICE OF

ENVIRONMENT)

ATTACHMENT 9 – BUDGET TEMPLATE

ATTACHMENT 10 – CERTIFICATION REGARDING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS COMPLIANCE

PLAN

ATTACHMENT 11 – SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

ATTACHMENT 12 - USAID FORM 1420-17 - CONTRACTOR BIOGRAPHICAL DATA SHEET. 165

ATTACHMENT 13 – SF-LLL - DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

ATTACHMENT 14 - U.S MISSION COLOMBIA LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN SALARY RANGES

SOL-514-16-000014 – NATURAL WEALTH SECTION B

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this contract is to provide the services described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) specified in Section C to implement the “USAID Natural Wealth” Activity (henceforth ‘the Activity’), as described in Section C.

B.2. CONTRACT TYPE AND SERVICES

This is a FAR 16.102(b) combination award consisting of a Cost plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Completion (CLIN 0001) and a single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract (CLIN 0002) for the purpose of providing supplemental technical assistance.

Under the Cost plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) portion of the contract, 90% of the total estimated cost, (CLIN 0001), the Contractor must furnish all personnel, materials, equipment, supplies, facilities, services (except as expressly set forth in this contract as furnished by the U.S.

Government (USG)) and perform all activities necessary for, or incidental to, the performance of work described in Section C and other sections of the contract not specifically identified under CLIN 0002 as the IDIQ Supplemental Technical Assistance.

Under the IDIQ portion of the contract, 10% of the total estimated cost, (CLIN 0002), the Contractor must furnish additional supplemental technical assistance arising out of or related to the completion portion of the contract as required by USG- issued Task Orders. The services will be ordered in accordance with Section F.8 entitled, “IDIQ Supplemental Technical Assistance Ordering Procedures (Applicable to CLIN 0002)” and the IDIQ clauses in Section I. As this CLIN is part of this contract and not a stand-alone award, the USG is not required to state or order any minimum number of person-days as otherwise provided in the FAR 16.504(a)(1)).

CLIN 0001 contained in this contract provides sufficient consideration to make this a legally binding contract, and the USG has no obligation to fund or place orders under CLIN 0002.

For the consideration set forth below, the Contractor must achieve the performance objectives and deliverables or outputs described in Sections C and F, and otherwise comply with all contract requirements.

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

The Total Estimated Cost (TEC) for CLIN0001 and CLIN0002 is [TBD].

(a) Estimated Cost and Fixed Fee for CLIN 0001

The Total Estimated Cost for this CLIN is [TBD], exclusive of fixed fee, if any. The fixed fee, if any is [TBD]. The estimated cost plus fixed fee, if any is [TBD].

(b) Estimated Cost and Fixed Fee for CLIN 0002

The total estimated ceiling cost of this CLIN is [TBD], exclusive of the associated maximum fee of [TBD]. The total estimated ceiling cost and maximum fee is [TBD].

(c) Payment of Fixed Fee

CLIN 0001: Payment of fixed fee will be made upon receipt of a proper invoice and must directly correspond to the percentage of allowable costs being paid. In accordance with FAR 52- 216-8, Fixed Fee, the CO will withhold 15% of the total fee or $100,000, whichever is less until the required award conditions under the reference clause have been met.

CLIN 0002: Payment of the corresponding fixed fee for each Task Order will be negotiated at the task order level upon receipt of a proper invoice and must directly correspond to the percentage of allowable costs being paid and the level of effort furnished. In no event, the fixed fee of the Task Orders under CLIN 0002 can exceed the negotiated fee under CLIN 0001.

(d) Amount Obligated

CLIN 0001: 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 must not exceed the aforesaid obligated amount nor will the United States Government (USG) be responsible for costs incurred should the Contractor do so.

Funds obligated hereunder are anticipated to be sufficient through [TBD].

B.4. CONTRACT BUDGET AND CEILINGS

CLIN 0001

Activity Costs $TBD Grants under Contract $TBD Total Costs $TBD Fixed Fee $TBD Total Estimated Cost Plus Fixed Fee $TBD

CLIN 0002

Activity Costs $TBD Maximum Fee $TBD Total Ceiling $TBD Total Estimated Cost Plus Fixed Fee CLIN 1 and CLIN 2: $TBD

B.5. OTHER DIRECT COST LIMITATIONS UNDER CLIN 0002

The estimated cost of this CLIN includes estimates for material, equipment, subcontracts, travel, and training required for performance of the total amount of work that can be ordered by the government under this CLIN during the life of this contract. The amount of ordered Other Direct costs will not exceed $1,000,000.00.

B.6. LEVEL OF EFFORT UNDER CLIN 0002

(a) In performing Government orders for Technical Assistance under this CLIN, the Contractor is obligated to provide up to a maximum of [4,000] person-days.

(b) The fee set forth in B.3 is based upon furnishing the level-of-effort specified in paragraph (a).

The total estimated cost and fixed fee will be established in the individual Government-issued Task Order and will not exceed the amounts set forth in Section B.4.

B.7. INDIRECT COST

The contract clause entitled “Allowable Cost and Payment (JUN 2013)”, FAR Subpart 52.216-7, specifies that the indirect cost rates must be established for each of the Contractor’s accounting periods which apply to this contract. Pending establishment of revised provisional or final indirect cost rates, allowable indirect costs shall be reimbursed on the basis of the following negotiated provisional or predetermined rates and the appropriate bases:

Description Rate Base Type Period

[TBD] [TBD] 1/ 1/ 1/

[TBD] [TBD] 2/ 2/ 2/

[TBD] [TBD] 3/ 3/ 3/

1/ Base of Application:

Type of Rate:

Period:

2/ Base of Application:

Type of Rate:

Period:

3/ Base of Application:

Type of Rate:

Period:

B.8. CEILING ON INDIRECT COST RATES

(a) For each of the Contractor’s accounting periods during the term of this contract, the parties agree as follows:

(1) The distribution base for establishment of final overhead rates is __________________.

(2) The distribution base for establishment of final G&A rates is _____________________.

(b) The Contractor will make no change in its established method of classifying or allocating indirect costs without the prior written approval of the contracting officer.

(c) Reimbursement for indirect costs shall be at final negotiated rates, but not in excess of the following ceiling rates for each fiscal year:

Indirect Cost Type FY 17 FY 18 FY 19 FY20 FY 21 (contractor’s FY)

1. [TBD] _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

2. [TBD] _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

3. [TBD] _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

(d) The government is not obligated to pay any additional amount on account of indirect costs above the ceiling rates established in the contract. This advance understanding will not change any monetary ceiling, cost limitation, or obligation established in the contract.

B.9. COST REIMBURSABLE

Allowable costs shall be limited to reasonable, allocable and necessary costs determined in accordance with FAR 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, FAR 52.216-8, Fixed Fee, if applicable, and AIDAR 752.7003, Documentation for Payment.

B.10. MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT

This contract is considered non-severable, and is therefore a multi-year contract as defined in FAR 17.103. Therefore, this contract is subject to the requirements of FAR 17.106.

Cancellation Dates:

Contract Year 2: Date______ Amount: $______ Contract Year 3: Date______ Amount: $______ Contract Year 4: Date______ Amount: $______ Contract Year 5: Date______ Amount: $______

Cancellation Ceiling: This is a CPFF Completion type contract plus an IDIQ portion where the contractor is authorized to be reimbursed for all costs which are allowable in accordance with FAR 52.216-7, “Allowable Costs and Payment.” Therefore, the contractor will not incur any costs which would have been amortized over the life of the contract should the contract be cancelled in accordance with FAR 52.217-2. The cancellation ceiling for each cancellation date is indicated above.

[END OF SECTION B]

SOL-514-16-000014 – NATURAL WEALTH SECTION C

SECTION C – PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

C.1. TITLE OF ACTIVITY

USAID Natural Wealth Activity (hereafter also referred to as the “Activity”).

[The successful Offeror’s proposed Performance Work Statement (PWS) in response to the Statement of Objectives included in Attachment 1 will become Section C in the resultant contract followed by the sections below. Instructions are found in Section L.]

C.2. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

C.2.1. Biodiversity Funds

This Activity will be implemented primarily with congressionally mandated Biodiversity Conservation funds. All Biodiversity Earmark-funded activities must align with U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Biodiversity Policy1 and Biodiversity Code. The Code comprises four criteria, all of which must be met to be considered eligible for a Biodiversity activity:

a) The Activity must have an explicit biodiversity objective; it isn’t enough to have biodiversity conservation result as a positive externality from another program.

b) Activities must be identified based on an analysis of drivers and threats to biodiversity and a corresponding theory of change;

c) Site-based activities must have the intent to positively impact biodiversity in biologically significant areas; and

d) The Activity must monitor indicators associated with each stated theory of change for biodiversity conservation results.

Implementation of this Activity must be based on a clearly articulated Theory of Change (TOC) and Result Chain (RC) for Biodiversity Conservation as specified in the USAID Biodiversity Code as per the USAID Biodiversity Policy of 2014. The TOC and RC should clearly articulate the logical causal relationships among the multiple levels of proposed interventions that contribute to the achievement of the objective and its sustainability over time beyond the duration of the program.

C.2.2. Cross-cutting Technical Issues

a) Addressing Root Causes of Conflict

Illicit crops (coca)

Illegal crop production is one of the most important drivers of conflict in Colombia.

1 http://www.usaid.gov/biodiversity/policy

While not directly addressed by the Activity, the Contractor will analyze and present the risks and actions to undertake during award implementation. At a minimum, the approach will be neutral in not contributing to a potential aggravation.

Land tenure and related issues

Land tenure is a pivotal element to be considered during award implementation given that: 1) Insecure land tenure and property rights are considered to be some of the main drivers of the decades-long Colombian conflict: 2) Land and property rights offer valuable opportunities to deliver peace dividends to war-weary populations, as well as long term improvements in livelihoods governance, and the economy; 3) The Government of Colombia (GOC) is currently developing inter–institutional and inter-sectorial rural development solutions to improve the effectiveness of land management and administration. For example, the multipurpose cadaster developed by the government will guide land use planning and development; 4) implementation of land and rural development policies in isolation from environmental considerations has already had a series of costly environmental and social consequences such as conflicting land uses between agriculture, mining, conservation, among others

b) Science, Technology, Innovation and Partnership (STIP)

USAID has a strong commitment to STIP based approaches and solutions. Environmental issues inherently require a STIP based approach. The Contractor will make clear the role STIP plays in its overall approach throughout contract implementation.

c) Gender and Vulnerable Populations

Gender and vulnerable populations must be integrated throughout the implementation of the Activity. Gender equality and women’s empowerment are central to environmental decision-making and sustainable development. Women play an essential role in the management and protection of natural resources, including soil, water, forests and energy. Yet research has shown that men and women use resources differently. Women have unequal access to resources, often do not have the rights of ownership, and do not have sufficient outlets of decision making for these resources. To be effective, strategies to preserve the environment must therefore pay close attention to the impact of disparities between women and men on access to and management of resources, and recognize opportunities for further engagement of women.

It is important to incorporate gender dimensions into the understanding of biodiversity and its conservation, sustainable use and the sharing of its benefits. Recognizing women’s roles as primary land and resource managers is central to the success of any biodiversity policy or initiative. A key consideration is that gender often remains overlooked in decision-making on access to and the use of biodiversity resources.

Specific interventions include:

• Support efforts of indigenous women to improve food security.

• Ensure that both women and men have equal access to funds made available through payment for ecosystem services.

• Promote entrepreneurship of women in productive activities.

• Promote ecotourism endeavors by women, or that are women led.

Additional information can be found in the Gender Analysis Matrix included in

ATTACHMENT 7.

C.2.3. Partnership Based Approach

Colombia has strong central institutions, a robust environmental civil society (including in-country affiliates of the major U.S. international environmental organizations), as well as regional and local governments that are central to successfully achieving peace and sustainable development in Colombia. The Activity will be a USAID facilitated partnership with a diverse set of these Colombian organizations. Both sub-regions (Orinoquia and Caribbean) selected for this Activity have important advances from civil society and public organizations on biodiversity conservation for the ecosystems prioritized (Grasslands, flooded savannas, freshwater ecosystems and dry tropical forest) that must be considered to scale up, avoid duplication or increase the impact of these efforts.

Partnership implies more than assigning a specific task to another organization or incorporating one or two of their staff into the Contractor's implementation team. A robust partnership involves incorporating partners in the design and annual planning of the Activity;

assigning them a piece of the Activity through which they have the responsibility and resources to fully demonstrate their organizational capacity and expertise. The role of the Contractor in the partnership should be one of strategic leadership, integration of partners’ efforts, overall management responsibility, and accountability for results; in addition to the direct implementation of components of the Activity not delegated to partners. Partnerships with Local Organizations contribute to the Activity’s sustainability through the strengthening and appropriation of local organizations on the processes and results developed under the Activity.

During implementation, the contractor must have the ability to establish different types of partnerships:

● Private Sector: The primary objective of private sector partnerships is to bring their

‘know how’ into the Activity as well as to leverage their core business interests (i.e.

markets) for sustainability.

● Civil Society: Partnering with NGOs, universities and other civil society organizations will allow the Activity to leverage these organizations’ experience and knowledge as well as resources.

● Public Sector: Partnerships with the different levels of public sector entities will primarily be focused on coordination and collaboration, rather than on financial support. Where feasible, work should facilitate access to public funds, such as the Colombian ‘regalias’.

There is no required number of partnerships but a strong commitment to a partnership based approach is a key consideration during implementation of the Activity.

Implementation of this contract must be closely coordinated with relevant GOC entities at the national, regional and local level (including MADS, NDP NNP, IAvH, MADR/UPRA, CARs, Regional Governments and Municipalities and the newly created ART and ADR), the private sector and civil society (local NGO’s and communities).

C.2.4. Local System Development

This Activity will adopt a Local Systems Development2 approach using the “umbrella” model for activity implementation3. The Contractor will coordinate the intervention strategies across the three objectives and will implement key actions that help catalyze achieving the results. The Contractor will use a Local Systems Development approach for on-the-ground activities mostly related with objectives two and three to guarantee the sustainability of the efforts developed. Based on the experience of Colombian organizations, the Local Systems Development approach should focus on working, strengthening and promoting networking among national, regional, and local organizations4 through sub-contracts and grants.

Local organizational capacity development is an important and key element. When considering local organizations for a subaward, the Contractor is required to: a) develop a criteria to identify and qualify a sub-recipient; b) develop procedures for making the direct award; and c) develop a timeframe to develop the local organization’s capacity to become stronger and a more mature entity that will enable them to become eligible to receive a direct award from USAID or other donors in the future.

The Contractor will develop a plan for strengthening key organizational areas, including appropriate training and technical assistance. Indicators, baseline, and targets for local capacity development are to be included in the monitoring plan to be prepared by the Contractor, as applicable. The Contractor may provide assistance in the following key organizational areas: 1) governance, 2) administration, 3) human resources management, 4) financial management, 5) organizational management, 6) program management, 7) project performance management, and 8) leadership and team dynamics.

2 https://www.usaid.gov/policy/local-systems-framework 3 http://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1870/201saf.pdf 4 The Section 7077 of Public Law 112-74 definition of local entities is provided at ADS 302mbe, Local Competition Authority Pilot Program (http://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/302mbe_0.pdf)

C.2.5. Grants under Contracts

This Contract allows the establishment of a Grants under Contracts (GUCs) component, as provided in Section H.7. The GUCs mechanism does not have a fixed budget amount, but will not exceed $15,000,000 within CLIN 0001.

The purpose of the Grants under Contract (GUC) component is to: [To be completed by the Offeror if GuCs are proposed in its PWS]

GUCs will seek to: [To be completed by the Offeror if GuCs are proposed in its PWS]

To manage local grants, the Contractor will develop and administer a Grants-Under-Contract system. The Grants-Under-Contract element must comply with all applicable provisions of

ADS 302.3.4.

C.2.6. Mobilizing Non-USAID resources

The Contractor must seek opportunities to mobilize non-USAID resources in support of the Activity’s objectives and to enhance the impact of the Activity results. There is no required target level of resources to be leveraged but a strong commitment to a leveraging based approach must be a key consideration during implementation of the Activity. Any such mobilization during implementation must be tracked and reported based on an established, clear methodology. USAID/Colombia does have a standard indicator that will be required to be used to measure non-USAID resource mobilization.

C.2.7. Coordination with U.S. Embassy-USAID/Colombia, GOC and Donors

USAID/Colombia will take the lead in coordinating the Activity with the U.S. Embassy, GOC and other Donors/Embassies.

The Activity will aim to coordinate to the highest extent possible with existing USAID/Colombia activities. This goes beyond the extensive environmental portfolio and includes all USAID/Colombia activities operating in shared geographies.

The Contractor must plan and carry out activities with a clear understanding of the scope and impacts of other donor or lender efforts in the environmental sector so as to avoid duplication or inconsistencies in efforts, leverage maximum impact, and identify opportunities for joint implementation or collaboration.

Colombia Sostenible is the GOC’s flagship peace and environment initiative, framed under CONPES 3850 of 2015 that was announced by President Juan Manuel Santos at the Paris UNFCCC meeting in December 2015. The Activity must be aligned with Colombia Sostenible’s priorities of work. GOC initiatives like Colombia BIO from Colciencias is one of several programs nested in Colombia Sostenible that can benefit from articulation with the Activity in topics such as STIP. The Contractor must be prepared to coordinate with the GOC agencies and implementing partners and may be required to co-brand the Activity as part of Colombia Sostenible.

C.2.8. Coordination with other USAID/COLOMBIA activities

Due to the nature of this Activity, USAID foresees it mutually complements with other activities in the USAID/Colombia Mission’s portfolio. The Contractor will coordinate closely with other Mission activities that have direct or indirect involvement in this thematic area. There are different activities that can be carried to achieve coordination.

USAID/Colombia does not intent to prescribe or limit the types of activities that can occur as it depends on the thematic area, geographic scope, phase of the Activity, etc. Rather, this language is included so that coordination is taken into consideration as part of programming and implementation.

C.2.9. Climate Change

This Activity must be robust in the face of potential climate change impacts. In 2014 U.S.

President Barack Obama issued an Executive Order on Climate-Resilient International Development which directs federal agencies to systematically factor climate resilience into their international development programs and investments. Therefore, the Contractor must identify expected climate change impacts over the life of the Activity’s expected benefits and demonstrate how those risks will be reduced in order to ensure sustainability of the Activity’s objectives.

C.2.10. Security strategy

Security remains a key concern for USAID/Colombia partners operating in conflict-affected regions, particularly given the expanded focus on rural areas. While the security landscape is currently complex, it is likely to become even more complex in a post-accord scenario where different illegal actors are likely to vie for power while state actors also try to expand their presence. Security conditions and territorial stability can fluctuate over time; therefore it is required for the Contractor to develop a security strategy which carves in flexibility in order to be able to respond efficiently. The security strategy must have a “Security for Development” approach with a security risk mitigation plan and information systems to support the Activity implementation. Prior to commencing work in Colombia, the Contractor must ensure that it has adequate procedures in place to advise its employees of situations or changed conditions that could adversely affect their security.

C.2.11. Supplemental Technical Assistance (CLIN 0002)

In addition to the activities described in C.1 and in accordance with Section B.2, the Contractor must respond to unanticipated events impacting on or related to the achievement of the objectives set forth in the PWS using supplemental Technical Assistance ordered by the CO via Task Orders in accordance with Section F.8.

The purpose of CLIN 0002 is to ensure financial and technical flexibility within and across the Activity’s components to rapidly respond to changing circumstances in the areas covered by this Activity. The Contractor may also propose to the USAID Contracting Officer (CO) additional or different approaches within the scope of this contract to demonstrate flexibility to accommodate changes. Should a peace accord be signed between the GOC and the FARC and/or ELN guerrillas, the Contractor will need to be prepared to accommodate Activity changes as directed by the CO and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

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SOL-514-16-000014 – NATURAL WEALTH SECTION D

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1. AIDAR 752.7009 MARKING (JAN 1993)

(a) It is USAID policy that USAID-financed commodities and shipping containers, and project construction sites and other project locations be suitably marked with the USAID emblem.

Shipping containers are also to be marked with the last five digits of the USAID financing document number. As a general rule, marking is not required for raw materials shipped in bulk (such as coal, grain, etc.), or for semi-finished products which are not packaged.

(b) Specific guidance on marking requirements should be obtained prior to procurement of commodities to be shipped, and as early as possible for project construction sites and other project locations. This guidance will be provided through the cognizant technical office indicated on the cover page of this Contract, or by the Mission Director in the Cooperating Country to which commodities are being shipped, or in which the project site is located.

(c) Authority to waive marking requirements is vested with the Regional Assistant

Administrators, and with Mission Directors.

(d) A copy of any specific marking instructions or waivers from marking requirements is to be sent to the Contracting Officer; the original should be retained by the Contractor.

D.2. BRANDING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND MARKING PLAN

The cover page of all report deliverables required in Section F must include the USAID Identity (or the name of the Agency written out) prominently displayed, the Contract number (see the cover page of this Contract), Contractor name, name of the responsible USAID office, the publication or issuance date of the document, document title, author name(s), Activity number, and Activity title, “USAID Natural Wealth”. Descriptive information is required whether Contractor-furnished products are submitted in paper or electronic form. All materials shall include the name, organization, address, and telephone/fax/internet number of the person submitted the materials.

The Contractor must comply with the requirements of the USAID “Graphic Standards Manual” available at www.usaid.gov/branding or any successor branding policy. The Contractor must follow the approved Branding Implementation and Marking Plan submitted on [date TBD] and incorporated into this Contract as Attachment [TBD].

ATTACHMENT 5 contains the Branding Strategy developed for this Activity and ATTACHMENT 6 includes the Branding Implementation Plan and Marking Plan template.

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SOL-514-16-000014 – USAID NATURAL WEALTH SECTION E

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 http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html for electronic access to the full text of a clause.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1)

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.246-5 INSPECTION OF SERVICES-COST REIMBURSEMENT APR 1984

E.2. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

USAID inspection and acceptance of services, reports and other required deliverables or outputs will take place at USAID/Colombia or at any other location where the services are performed and reports and deliverables or outputs are produced or submitted. The COR listed in Section G has been delegated authority to inspect and accept all services, reports and required deliverables or outputs.

E.3. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

The progress, success and impact of the Contractor’s performance under this contract will be monitored and evaluated as a part of the overall activity results. The QASP is a management tool with the intent of encouraging maximum performance, efficiencies, and cost effectiveness by the Contractor and can be modified at any time by the Government. The QASP will be used as a Government document to enforce the inspection and acceptance clauses of the contract. The QASP proposed by the winning offeror will be incorporated in this section after award. The QASP may require revision after selection for award to reflect the Contractor’s known strengths and weaknesses. This is intended to be a “living” document that will be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. It is based on the premise that the Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for managing and ensuring that quality controls meet the terms of the contract. The Government reserves the right to modify performance standards and/or metrics during the life of this contract, in order to ensure that the right outcomes are being assessed and that the performance standards are appropriate. The COR will ensure that the QASP is implemented and updated. A variety of mechanisms may be used to monitor the progress/success of the activity and the Contractor’s performance:

a. Meetings during contract implementation

b. Monthly progress review meetings

c. Review of Contractor’s scheduled reports (see Section F)

d. Feedback from stakeholders

e. Site visits by USAID personnel

f. Quarterly reviews of work plan with performance milestones

g. Periodic impact evaluations

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SOL-514-16-000014 – NATURAL WEALTH SECTION F

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 http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html for electronic access to the full text of a clause.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1)

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER AUG 1989

52.242-15 ALTERNATE I APR 1984

F.2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

a. The period of performance for the contract is seven years from [TBD] to [TBD].

b. The period of performance for CLIN 0001 is five years from [TBD] to [TBD].

c. The ordering period for TOs (CLIN 0002) is from [TBD] to [TBD].

d. TOs (CLIN 0002) may be issued at any time during the ordering period and must end by

[TBD].

Although TOs may be issued during the ordering period provided in paragraph c. above, the maximum period of performance will be no more than five years and not exceed the end date provided in paragraph d. above. For example, TOs issued in years 1 and 2 may have a five year performance period whereas the TOs issued in years 3, 4 and 5 may have less than five year period given the end date provided in paragraph d. above.

F.3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The place of performance under this contract will be Colombia.

F.4. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Evaluation of the Contractor's overall performance will be conducted on an annual basis jointly by the COR and the CO, and will form the basis of the Contractor's permanent performance record with regard to this contract. The following general performance standards will form the basis of the evaluation for the Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR):

F.4.1. Quality of Product and Service

F.4.2. Schedule F.4.3. Cost Control F.4.4. Management F.4.5. Regulatory Compliance

The COR and CO will also evaluate on an annual basis the contractor’s adherence to the performance standards included in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) included in Section E.3.

F.5. KEY AND NON-KEY PERSONNEL

(a) The key personnel that the Contractor must furnish for the performance of this contract are as follows:

Position Title: [TBD] Position Title: [TBD] Position Title: [TBD] Position Title: [TBD] Position Title: [TBD]

(b) Key personnel are considered essential to the work being performed under this contract. The Contractor must remain responsible for providing key personnel for full-time performance for the term of this contract unless otherwise agreed to by the CO.

(c) Failure to provide key personnel may be considered nonperformance unless such failure is beyond the control, and through no fault or negligence, of the Contractor.

(d) The Contractor must immediately notify the CO and the COR of any key personnel’s departure and the reasons therefore.

(e) The Contractor must take steps to immediately rectify this situation and will propose a substitute candidate for each vacated position along with a budget impact statement in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the program. Substitute candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as defined below.

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