Amendment No.01 continuation pages (2-14).pdf

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Sembrando Esperanza

(Integrated Prevention of Violence and Migration Activity) Amendment No.1

Extend the Deadline for Receipt of Proposals (RFP) stated in the Cover Letter and in Block 9 of the SF-33 from August 30, 2021, at 1600 Honduras Local time to Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. Honduras local time. All other delivery instructions remain the same.

COVER LETTER

In the Cover Letter of the RFP, delete the Deadline for Receipt of Proposal line in its entirety, and insert in lieu thereof with the following:

“Deadline for Receipt of Proposal: Wednesday, September 29, 2021”

STANDARD FORM 33 (SF33)

In Block 9 of SF-33, Delete “August 30, 2021” and insert in lieu thereof “Wednesday, September 29, 2021”

Update RFP Sections, as described in the following pages, to reflect revisions made as a result of the Questions and Answers Document (Attachment J.31)

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES/PRICE AND PRICE/COSTS

● Under Section B.5 FIXED FEE CEILING (Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee TAsk Orders Only) delete items (c) in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ (c) Fixed Fee Payment will be determined within each task order. ”

● Under Section B.7 LABOR, item (e)2, Delete Note 2: in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ [Note 2: The Unburdened Ceiling Daily Rates apply to all labor (the prime contractor, subcontractor, TCNs, CCN’s, and consultant rates). CCN and TCN labor are also governed by the local compensation plan limitations as further provided in note 3 below.] ”

● Under Section B.7 LABOR, item (e)2, Delete the following paragraph under Note 3: in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ Salaries for individual locally-hired personnel and other non-U.S. expatriates under this contract and any resulting subcontract must be in accordance with AIDAR 752.7007, Personnel Compensation (July 2007), and should be based upon a combination of factors including the prevailing compensation paid to personnel performing comparable work in the cooperating country as determined by USAID and consideration of the individual's education, work experience. ”

● Under Section B.7 LABOR, item (f)3 Minimum Qualifications, delete the Minimum Qualifications Table in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

Education + Experience Requirements OR

Experience Requirements (Substitution of Relevant Work Experience in Lieu of a Degree)

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Level Academic Degree *

AND Years of Relevant Work Experience** Years of Relevant Work Experience***

Mid

Ph.D 3

JD/ABD 3

MS/MA/MB 5

BS/BA 6

Senior

Ph.D 6

JD/ABD 6

MS/MA/MB 8

BS/BA 10

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

● Under Section C.6 GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES, delete paragraph No.1 of

OBJECTIVE 1 in its entirety, and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ Historically, Honduras has ranked below the 50th percentile in the Worldwide Governance Indicators compared to over 200 countries measured by the World Bank. Between 2008 and 2018, Honduras fell from the 33rd to the 28th percentile in government effectiveness. Similarly, the rule of law decreased from the 18th to the 16th percentile during that time. Jointly, these indicators suggest the worsening in the perceived quality of public services, lack of independence between civil service and political pressure, eroding confidence and compliance with the law - all necessary elements for citizen security policies to be effective. Furthermore, the factors that have the greatest impact on insecurity levels are interpersonal trust (an important factor in levels of social capital) and victimization of or direct experience with crime. Building interpersonal trust, social cohesion, and community resilience has been the grassroots approach to crime prevention; this includes building community and municipal level networks, obtaining private sector engagement, and strengthening relevant GOH institutions and processes. Another key milestone for effective prevention strategies has been the direct engagement with the Honduran National Police, particularly through strengthened relational policing interventions (USAID/Honduras will approve a Notwithstanding Authority for the Implementation of Police Assistance, Prison, and Law Enforcement Forces that will cover task orders issued under this IDIQ). This has been the heart of USAID/Honduras’ PBS approach. That said, USAID intends to move past social cohesion strategies (social cohesion describes how residents think and feel about their neighborhood) and build towards collective efficacy (what residents are willing to do to improve their neighborhoods). Examples of collective efficacy strategies include self-assessments or external assessments, participatory decision-making, implementation through partnerships, and progress monitoring.”

● Under Section C.6 GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES, delete paragraph No.5 of OBJECTIVE 1 in its entirety, and insert in lieu thereof the following:

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“ The Contractor will plan and carry out program activities with a clear understanding of the scope and impacts of additional USAID and donor efforts in the human security spectrum – particularly to avoid duplication or inconsistencies in efforts, leverage maximum impact, and identify opportunities for joint implementation or collaboration. In addition, the Contractor will catalyze public and private sector engagement to broaden IDIQ impact, and ensure the sustainability of activities and processes after the end of the award. For this purpose, an estimated amount of $20 million (cash or in-kind) is desired as an external investment from traditional and non-traditional partners in support of the IDIQ;

USAID may accept cost share, leverage, and/or other blended finance or impact investment approaches. A portion of this external investment may be facilitated as Grants under Contract as applicable. ”

● Under Section C.6 GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES, delete paragraph No.2 of OBJECTIVE 2 in its entirety, and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ Through this IDIQ, the Contractor will facilitate risk differentiated service delivery for youth and their families identified at secondary and tertiary prevention levels (referred to as “higher risk levels” herein) of violence in target locations. In target locations, the Contractor will also pilot risk differentiated service delivery for youth and their families at a higher risk of immigration employing objective risk identification tools and methodologies. The pilot projects will be developed in close collaboration with the IDIQ’s COR. Pilot projects may be subject to the external impact evaluation.

The impact evaluation will be managed directly by the DRG Learning Division in Washington. The evaluation questions and precise methodology will be developed in collaboration with the IDIQ COR and USAID/Honduras’ MEL Specialist. The evaluation design will be finalized in consultation with the IDIQ contractor and will align with the annual work plan to ensure that the implementation timing and geographic targeting for the components under evaluation are conducive to rigorous impact evaluation methodology, particularly as needed to ensure validity. USAID recognizes that these tools and strategies may not exist and/or not have been tested in the Honduras context to date. It is expected that these pilot interventions will be implemented and assessed under this IDIQ. For this purpose, the existing risk identification tools and methodologies for violence prevention that have been contextualized for Honduras may be adapted or expanded, or new ones may be tested for adequacy.

USAID/Honduras expects that some youth and families may be at risk only for violence, and others only for migration; however, it is also possible that some youth and families may be at risk for both violence and migration. While interventions for these instances may be different, pilot interventions using similar strategies for the purpose of maximizing resources are encouraged. The achievements sought under Objective 3 will be key for this purpose. However, all risk differentiated service delivery must occur through local partnerships and grants with relevant local stakeholders. The Contractor will provide the necessary technical and operational support for the local actors involved in the service provision in order to ensure quality outcomes. If no service delivery provider exists in a target location, this service delivery may be provided directly (by the Contractor). However, it is expected that local partners will provide all the differentiated service delivery in all target locations before this IDIQ ends. ”

● Under Section C.7 GUIDING PRINCIPLES, insert the following paragraph:

o “ Local Capacity Development: The Contractor must build the capacity of local governmental, non-governmental institutions, and other community organizations to efficiently manage integrated violence prevention service provision to the higher risk youth and their families, with increased access in the target communities. This approach will ensure

(Integrated Prevention of Violence and Migration Activity) that Honduran organizations can replicate and maintain these services after the project ends.

During the course of the IDIQ, the Contractor must maintain flexibility to support interventions related to family counseling, mental health, health services, education, etc. As a section of the Annual Work Plan under each Task Order, the Contractor will develop a Local Capacity Development section which will detail the tailored mix of technical assistance, training, grants, and material inputs that will support the IDIQ results. ”

● Under Section C.8 GRANTS UNDER CONTRACT, delete paragraph 1 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ The Contractor will be authorized to use grants under contract (GUCs) in support of the human security strategies, interventions, and service delivery systems stated herein. Said grant fund will be called the “Partnership & Innovation Fund” and must amount to 25% of the total estimated cost of each Task Order. As part of the grant funds, minor refurbishing of physical spaces to enhance service delivery for violence and/or migration services may be included. These refurbishments must be aligned with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and other applicable U.S. Government policies. The Contractor will ensure that USAID must be significantly involved in establishing grants guidelines and selection criteria and must approve the grant recipients. As part of the local capacity development approach, the Contractor must include Transition Award language as applicable to facilitate sub-grantees may be considered eligible for direct USAID assistance after this IDIQ ends. ”

● Delete Section C.12 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ C.12 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The contractor will be asked to develop a paid internship program under separate task order(s). The intern(s), who will work alongside permanent staff, must be youth from the same target locations where the TO(s) will be implemented. Interns are expected to work for both the IDIQ implementer and consortium partners (if any). Priority will be given to participants from ethnic minorities, returned youth migrants, LGBTQI+ community members, persons with disabilities, and who have at least a high school degree or equivalent. The work that interns are tasked with must be substantive and not less than six months in duration. The structure of the internship program should benefit the applicants professionally in the future. The age of interns must comply with local labor law. ”

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

● Under Section H.2.1 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL COMPENSATION, delete item (a) Limitations, in its entirety, and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ (a) Limitations:

(1) Salary ranges for ALL the professional positions in this Contract will be established based on the market value, on duties and responsibilities of the position, in the country and locality of contract performance. The established range must be realistic and reasonable for the responsibilities of each position and must not be based on the salary history or the qualifications of the candidate selected. The salary ranges must be certified by the Contractor and submitted to the Contracting Officer with the proposal for approval. Upon establishment of the salary ranges of the professional positions, an appropriate candidate must be selected based on the

(Integrated Prevention of Violence and Migration Activity) qualifications sought for that position and the Contractor’s personnel practices. The Contractor must avoid “rank in person” salaries, which are in excess of the value and the responsibilities of the position. In addition, the salary ranges may not exceed the Contractor's established policy and practice, including the Contractor's established pay scale for equivalent classifications of employees. Creation of new administrative nonprofessional positions does not require USAID input.

(2) In addition, there is a ceiling on the reimbursable base salary or wage paid to personnel under the contract equivalent to the maximum annual salary rate prescribed in ADS 302, unless the Contracting Officer approves a higher amount. For the Agency policy and procedures, refer to: http://transition.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/302.pdf.

All Cooperating Country Nationals (CCNs) and Third Country Nationals (TCNs) salaries must not exceed the Local compensation Plan (LCP). Approval of the Contractor’s budget does not absolve the Contractor’s duty to request and receive Mission Director’s approval prior to hiring CCN and TCN personnel whose salaries are above the LCP. ”

● Delete Section H.3 AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE in its entirety, and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ H.3 AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE

The authorized geographic code for procurement of goods and services under this contract is 937 for the prime contract and its subcontractors.

Task orders without the same funding source as the basic IDIQ must obtain a waiver to the extent a waiver is required. ”

● Under Section H.12 GRANTS UNDER CONTRACTS (GUCs), delete item (e) in its entirety, and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ (e) The Contractor will award such grants only to US, non-US, or non-governmental organizations.

GUCs to partner government entities may be authorized under the IDIQ and any of its task orders, pursuant to USAID Policy found in ADS 302. Such GUCs may be allowed in exceptional circumstances and must have prior USAID approval. The total value of any individual grant to any U.S. organization will not exceed $100,000. There are no restrictions on the value of individual grants that may be provided to non-U.S. Organizations. Nevertheless, the Implementing Partner will assess the capacity of non-U.S. organizations to properly and efficiently manage funds. Furthermore, the Implementing Partner will ensure that the number and value of the grants will be defined according to the best use of funds to achieve the Activity's results. ”

● Delete Section H.20 TITLE TO AND CARE OF PROPERTY in its entirety, and insert in lieu thereof

“ H.20 TITLE TO AND CARE OF PROPERTY

Title to all non-expendable property, except motor vehicles, vests in the Cooperating Country (AIDAR 752.245-71). Title to motor vehicles shall be vested in the USG (FAR 52.245-1) until changes in the corresponding GoH Resolution/Document states otherwise.

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Notwithstanding the above, in accordance with the corresponding Development Objective Agreement (DOAG) subscribed between the USG and the GoH, USAID/Honduras reserves the right to vest the title of NxP in GoH Agencies, NGOs, or other organizations that received support under this award and/or that have been key counterparts during the implementation of this award. ”

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

● Under Section I.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998), update DATE of Clause 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons to OCT 2020.

● Under Section I.10 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995) item (c) delete the words [TBD date] and insert in lieu thereof the following: “after five years from the end of the period of performance. ”

● Under Section I.14 FAR 52.229-8 TAXES-FOREIGN COST-REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACTS

(MAR 1990), delete paragraph (a) in its and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ (a) Any tax or duty from which the United States Government is exempt by agreement with the Government of Honduras or from which the Contractor or any subcontractor under this contract is exempt under the laws of Honduras, must not constitute an allowable cost under this contract. ”

SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

● Under Section J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS, delete Attachment J.10 COST/PRICE MATRIX.

● Under Section J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS, Update Attachment J.15 CERTIFICATION

REGARDING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS COMPLIANCE PLAN.

● Under Section J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS, Add the following link besides Attachment J.27

IMPACT EVALUATION FAMILY COUNSELING (PM)

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● Under Section J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS, Add the following link besides Attachment J.28

RESULTS OF THE APPLICATION OF THE “INSTRUMENTO DE MEDICIÓN DEL

COMPORTAMIENTO-IMC” AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL

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● At the end of Section J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS, add the following:

ATTACHMENT J.31 Questions and Answers Document PDF file attached https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/6c39a0e10b4c4254bd3bc753749b17d3/download?&token= https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/6c39a0e10b4c4254bd3bc753749b17d3/download?&token= https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/395668f6f3fe45b2b99016ac0659aa66/download?&token= https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/395668f6f3fe45b2b99016ac0659aa66/download?&token=

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SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDICIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFEROR OR

RESPONDENTS

● Delete Section L.7(a) – ORGANIZATION OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL in its entirety and insert in

“ The written Technical Proposal is limited to 20 pages and must be written in English. USAID will not evaluate information submitted above this page limit. Do not use a type smaller than 11-point type.

Offerors must use only 8.5 inch by 11-inch (210mm by 297mm) paper, single-spaced pages with margins no less than one inch on each border. Number each page consecutively. Offerors may use a font size not smaller than 10-point type for tables, textboxes and graphics.

Note: A page in the technical proposal that contains a table, chart, graph, etc., not otherwise excluded below, is subject to the page limitation.

Not included in this page limitation are the following:

● Title Page

● Cover Page

● Table of Contents

● Acronym list

● Dividers

● Management Structure Organizational Chart(s)

● Past performance matrix and past performance report forms, references,

● Past Performance information in using small business concerns

● Annexes: Annexes are limited to the following, and any additional annexes will not be accepted nor reviewed:

● Draft Year 1 Work Plan

● Draft Knowledge Management and Organizational Development Plan (maximum 25 pages)

● Draft Performance Monitoring Plan Annex

● Key Personnel Annex: CVs and Letters of Commitment

● Proposed Quick start-up plan

● Fee Distribution Plan

● Branding and Marking Plan

The Annexes must also include the following technical elements in support of the Technical Proposal:

(a) A draft Year 1 Work Plan outline with specific and clear objectives, target outcomes, and linkages between activities.

(b) A draft Knowledge Management and Organizational Development Plan with proposed strategies in support of an adaptive management approach, enhanced learning and communication avenues, organization development plans, and other outcome harvesting elements.

(c) A draft Performance Monitoring Plan Annex, highlighting no more than ten (10) illustrative impact or outcome level indicators with a summarized preliminary Performance Indicators Reference Sheets (PIRS). At a minimum, the Plan must describe how it will measure starting

(Integrated Prevention of Violence and Migration Activity) points, progress and results achieved in reaching the expected outcomes of the program;

including innovative approaches to measuring local systems change.

(d) A Key Personnel Annex: This must include CVs which support the required expertise, years of experience and language requirements, as well as Letters of Commitment Only.

(e) Proposed Quick start-up plan: The plan must provide a timeline highlighting key actions, both administrative and operational, that would allow the foundational elements of implementation, such as baselines, assessments, mapping, mandatory documents delivery etc.

to occur within the first seven months after award.

● Under Section L.7(b) – CONTENT OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL, delete item 2. Executive

Summary in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ 2. Executive Summary

Briefly summarize how the Offeror proposes to meet the program objectives, carry out the program approaches, and achieve the anticipated outcomes. Briefly summarize key highlights of the technical proposal. ”

● Under Section L.7(b) – CONTENT OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL, delete paragraph 2 of item 4.

Management and Staffing Plans (See Section M.2.b – Factor 2) in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ Offerors must demonstrate in the Staffing Plans the extent to which proposed staffing mix, including key and non-key personnel and short-term/technical assistance, creatively optimizes the use of resources to successfully undertake the proposed approach. This should include a description of consortiums, sub-granting and subcontracting arrangements that incorporate a broad range of demonstrated experience and expertise that address all of the programming areas set forth in this SOW or tap into the regional experience and expertise that will be critical to success. ”

● Under Section L.7(b) – CONTENT OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL, delete paragraph (a) of item 5.

Performance Information (see Sesction M.2.c – Factor 3) in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ (a) The Offeror (including all partners of a joint venture) must provide performance information for itself, the contractor teaming arrangements, if any, and each major subcontractor in accordance with

1. List in an annex to the technical proposal up to five (5) of the most recent and relevant contracts (active or ended no more than 3 years ago) for efforts similar to the work in the subject proposal, as reflected in both the Applicant’s institutional record and the experience of key personnel. The most relevant indicators of performance are contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity. This should include proven track records of achieving results in institutional transformation, community- and family-based protection and recovery programs, problem-solving on logistical and physical access challenges, serving and protecting both clients and staff in high-risk contexts, and coordinating effectively with a wide and diverse range of stakeholders, all in unpredictable security environments.

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2. For all contracts listed above that are not in CPARS, provide a list of contact names, job titles, mailing addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, explanation of relevance to the proposed acquisition and a description of the performance to include:

● Scope of work or complexity/diversity of tasks,

● Primary location(s) of work,

● Term of performance,

● Dollar value, and

● Contract type, i.e., fixed-price, cost reimbursement, etc.

(USAID recommends that you alert the contacts that their names have been submitted and that they are authorized to provide performance information concerning the listed contracts if and when USAID requests it.) ”

● Under Section L.8 – INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE COST/BUSINESS PROPOSAL, delete Part 2 - Proposed Costs/Prices in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ Part 2 - Proposed Costs/Prices:

USAID’s goal is to achieve low administrative costs and focus funds for local engagement and program implementation.

Offerors must propose the following for the IDIQ Contract: Ceiling Daily Rates per RFP section B.7, Ceiling on salary increases per RFP section H.3, Ceiling on Indirect Cost Rates per RFP section B.9 and Ceiling on Fixed Fee per RFP section B.5. The Offeror must provide a narrative justifying these ceilings with supporting information.

The Offeror must submit a summary budget for Task Order No.1 period in MS Excel format with unlocked formulas and in US dollars. The summary budget must reflect summary cost information for each of the major budget categories. The summary budget must reflect each of the years separately and then offer the program total for the entire contract, item for item in the last column of the spreadsheet.

The Offeror must also submit a detailed version of its summary budget for the contract period in MS Excel format with unlocked formulas and in US dollars. The detailed budget must reflect every estimated cost item, broken out. The detailed budget must reflect these individual cost items for each of the years separately and then offer the program total for the entire contract, item for item in the last column of the spreadsheet. The detailed budget must be submitted for the prime and all subcontractor(s). ”

PROPOSAL, Part 4 – Budget Narrative, delete item III. Consultants in its entirety and insert in

“ III. Consultants: FAR 31.205-33 provides for services rendered by persons who are members of a particular profession or possess a special skill and who are not officers or employees of the Contractor. The Offeror must propose a daily consultant rate for each type of consultant and experience level. The rate must be proposed for each of the five

(Integrated Prevention of Violence and Migration Activity) years of the period of performance. The Offeror must provide a description of the methodology used to determine the rate for each consultant. ”

PROPOSAL, Part 4 – Budget Narrative, delete item VIII. Grants Under Contracts in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“VIII. Grants Under Contracts: The Grants Under Contracts component must amount to 25% of the total estimated cost/price of each Task Order. ”

PROPOSAL, Part 4 – Budget Narrative, item X. Indirect Costs delete the Cost/Price Matrix instructions in its entirety.

PROPOSAL, Part 4 – Budget Narrative, delete item XI. Fixed Fee (CPFF TOs only) in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ XI. Fixed Fee (CPFF TOs only):

Offerors must propose a fixed fee percentage ceiling(s) in section B.5. The proposed fixed fee percentage ceiling(s) will be incorporated into the contract as the maximum fixed fee percentage allowed for all cost reimbursement task orders. Offerors may not propose a fixed fee percentage above the statutory limit (10%) set forth in FAR 15.404-4.

Any proposed fee must be supported with the Offeror’s supporting budget documentation, including profit/fee policy, to substantiate all proposed costs. ”

PROPOSAL, Part 5 – Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offeror, delete paragraphs (1) and (2) in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

(1) Offerors must ensure they are registered with CCR (www.sam.gov) per FAR part 4.

(2) The Offeror and each proposed subcontractor must complete Section K, "Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors. The Offeror must provide a signed and dated Section K. ”

PROPOSAL, delete Part 14 – H.5 Security Clearance in its entirety.

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

● Under Section M.2. b. Factor 2 - Management and Staffing Plans delete introduction lines in its http://www.sam.gov/

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“ The Management Plan is relevant for both, the IDIQ and TO No.1 and will be evaluated to the extent that it is responsive to the following elements. ”

● Under Section M.2. c. Factor 3 - Past Performance Information (see Section L.7) delete the first paragraph in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ The extent to which the proposal demonstrates institutional experience and capacity for implementing successful citizen security activities of similar size and complexity in the Central American (preferred) or similar operating environments. The extent to which the proposal details past performance in delivering high quality results. For current and past work, offerors must provide grant, cooperative agreement, or contract numbers that show relevant technical and field experience in similar contracts/agreements (active or ended no more than 3 years ago) in Latin America, awarding institutions (name and address), and points of contact (names and telephone numbers) for technical and administrative matters. If subawardees/partners will be implementing significant portions of the activity, the proposal must include the prime’s evaluation of the proposed sub-awardee/partners past performance. ”

● Under Section M.4. COST/PRICE EVALUATION delete item (a) in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ (a) The evaluation will be based upon the Budget Template (Attachment J.3) and the supporting narrative provided by the Offeror. ”

ATTACHMENT J.1 - TASK ORDER No.1 - SEMBRANDO ESPERANZA

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK OF SEMBRANDO

ESPERANZA TASK ORDER #1

● Delete Section C.6. GRANTS UNDER CONTRACTS (GUCs) in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ C.6 GRANTS UNDER CONTRACT (GUCs)

The Contractor will be authorized to use GUCs in support of the human security strategies, interventions, and service delivery systems stated herein. Said grant fund will be called the “Partnership & Innovation Fund” and must amount to 25% of the total estimated cost of this task order. As part of the grant funds, minor refurbishing of physical spaces to enhance service delivery for violence and/or migration services may be included. These refurbishments must be aligned with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and other applicable U.S. Government policies.

The Contractor will ensure that USAID must be significantly involved in establishing grants guidelines and selection criteria and must approve the grant recipients. As part of the local capacity development approach, the Contractor must include Transition Award language as applicable to facilitate sub-grantees may be considered eligible for direct USAID assistance after this IDIQ ends.

The contractor must make grants pursuant to ADS 302.3.4.13 (Grants Under Contracts) and the IDIQ Grants Manual approved by USAID. The GUCs must be issued in accordance with Section H.12 of the IDIQ. ”

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SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

● Under Section F.5. REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES OR OUTPUTS, add the following before the reports and plans table: “Other deliverables may be included based on the technical approach.”

● Section F.5. REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES OR OUTPUTS, the Reports and Plans Table has been replaced with the revised table included in Section F.5 of the revised solicitation.

● Delete Section F.5.5 DEMOBILIZATION AND TRANSITION PLAN in its entirety and insert in

“ F.5.5 DEMOBILIZATION AND DISPOSITION PLAN

Ninety days (90) prior to the completion date of the contract the Contractor will submit a demobilization plan. The Government expects continuity of services to be critical to prevent impairment of foreign assistance objectives. Therefore, the Contractor shall timely coordinate with the COR to determine whether the plan should be oriented towards transition to a follow-on contractor, closeout, or otherwise.

Included as an attachment to Demobilization Plan, or when the NxP is no longer needed for the immediate purpose for which it was procured, the contractor must submit for the approval of the CO a Disposition Plan covering the proposed disposition of all items of NxP under its custody, which have not been consumed the performance of this award. NxP shall be disposed of and transferred to GoH Agencies, NGOs, or other organizations that received support under this award and/or that have been key counterparts during the implementation of this award. ”

● Under Section F.5.8 GENDER AND SOCIAL INCLUSION STRATEGY add the following language toward the end of the section: “gender gaps, GBV, and other social inclusion issues that hinder implementation, as well as opportunities to empower women and girls and other marginalized and vulnerable populations, as”

● Under Section F.6 KEY PERSONNEL delete the word “performance” and insert in lieu thereof the following: “duration.”

● Under Section F.6.1 KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS delete introduction line in its

“ Key personnel are required to meet the following minimum qualifications. ”

● Under Section F.6.1 KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS, delete item (3) Technical Director for Migration and item (5) Grants Manager in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following:

“ (3) Technical Director for Migration

The Technical Director for Migration provides overall technical advisory services and expertise to the project. The candidate will support the design and implement differentiated approaches to

(Integrated Prevention of Violence and Migration Activity) working in high irregular migration and high violence environments, including the implementation of an early warning system. The candidate will also provide substantive support in developing an approach for strengthening reintegration migration services and will lead engagement with a variety of relevant stakeholders to develop a comprehensive learning agenda on migration. The Technical Director for Migration candidate should meet the following criteria:

● Minimum of five years of experience working on irregular migration and/or displacement due to violence in complex operating environments.

● A Master’s degree in political science, law, public policy, strategic management, social science, or a related field is required.

● Demonstrated ability to work with displaced populations, at‐risk youth and other vulnerable groups.

● Language requirements are as follows:

○ Spanish level IV (Fluent) ‐ Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

○ English Level II (Limited knowledge) ‐ Reading/Writing/Speaking is preferred. ”

“ (5) Grants Manager

The Grants Manager will be responsible for proficiently managing and administering a sizable and complex array of subcontracts and subgrants, many with local organizations unaccustomed to the complexities of administering USG funds. The Grants Manager will work in collaboration with the Knowledge Management and Organizational Development Specialist for the provision of technical and administrative support of subcontractors or subgrantees to effectively manage grants and contribute to the Activity’s learning agenda. The Grants Manager should meet the following criteria:

● Minimum of six years of experience in international business and grants management, with experience in USAID grants management preferred.

● An Undergraduate Degree in business administration, finance, project management, accounting or a relevant field is required.

● Demonstrated record of achieving results in grants management with international development programs.

● Strong interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.

● Language requirements are as follows:

o English Level II (Limited knowledge) ‐ Reading/Writing/Speaking o Spanish level IV (Fluent) ‐ Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. ”

SECTION H – SPECIAL TASK ORDER REQUIREMENTS

● Under Section H.2 LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS delete paragraph 1 in its entirety and insert in

“ The contractor personnel must have the requested requisite language requirements as specified.

English is required for contractor's long-term expatriate professionals; it is preferred that all core local and TCN technical personnel be proficient in English. Please review F.6.1 for Key Personnel language requirements. Proficiency in Spanish language is required for local professional and key administrative personnel. All deliverables must be produced in English unless otherwise indicated by the TOCOR. ”