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95332423Q0029

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement Section D - Packaging and Marking Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms Section F - Delivery or Performance Section G - Contract Administration Data Section H - Special Contract Requirements Section I - Contract Clauses Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions

Incorporated Purchase Requisition Numbers:

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0001 INTERIM PROCUREMENT AND

FINANCIAL AGENTS BPA

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R497 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

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Section B

B.1 TITLE

Interim Procurement and Interim Financial Agent Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA)

B.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

MCC is seeking support to facilitate procurement and financial management activities during Compact or Threshold Program (THP) development and preparation for/transition to implementation until an Accountable Entity's (AE) Procurement Agents (PA) and Fiscal Agents (FA) are contracted and mobilized. The Contractor will be required to field teams of procurement experts and/or financial experts to provide support for the development and preparation for implementation of multiple compacts/THPs in one or more MCC partner countries concurrently or with substantial overlap.

B.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT

The contract type awarded is a Blanket Purchase Agreement. Future call orders issued against the BPA will either be awarded as Time and Material (T&M), Labor Hour (LH), or Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type orders.

B.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

Call order pricing will be based on these maximum rates. See Section C.10 Personnel Qualifications for a description of each labor category.

Labor Category Labor Rates*

FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2027 FY2028 FY2029

Project Manager $ $ $ $ $ $

Administrative Support $ $ $ $ $ $

Lead Procurement Specialist $ $ $ $ $ $

Senior Procurement Specialist $ $ $ $ $ $

Junior Procurement Specialist $ $ $ $ $ $

Lead Financial Specialist $ $ $ $ $ $

Senior Financial Specialist $ $ $ $ $ $

Junior Financial Specialist $ $ $ $ $ $

*Note: Each fiscal year (FY) runs from October 1st through September 30th of the following year (e.g., FY2024 runs from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024).

B.5 MATERIAL (NON-LABOR) INDIRECT COST RATES

Pursuant to the general provisions of this contract and FAR 52.212-4; Alt. I, the following fixed indirect rate to be applied against Materials is established:

Type Fixed Rate

Indirect Costs (Material Handling, Subcontract Administration, etc.). 0.00%

B.6 EXTENT OF OBLIGATION

The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized call orders issued under this BPA.

B.7 FUNDING TYPE

The funding type will be identified at the call order level; any relevant restrictions or flexibilities permitted by the funding type will be discussed therein.

B.8 PURCHASE LIMITATION

Each individual purchase/call under this BPA is limited to the total value stated at FAR 13.500(a), which is currently $7.5 million.

B.9 ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO LABOR CATEGORIES

It may be necessary to add or change labor categories during performance of this BPA in order to carry out the services described in Section C. If new labor categories are added, or existing labor categories revised, the parties will negotiate the labor category(ies) prior to the incorporation into the BPA. Any new labor rate proposed will be evaluated for reasonableness in accordance with FAR 15.4.

Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

Section C

C.1. INTRODUCTION

C.1.1. The MCC is a US federal government agency created under Title VI of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004. MCC is based on the principle that aid is most effective in countries that promote good governance, economic freedom, and investments in people.

C.1.2. The MCC's objective is to reduce poverty through economic growth in its partner countries. It provides grants, called Compacts (large value) and Threshold Programs (THP, smaller value), jointly called the Programs, designed to create measurable economic growth and incentivize better governance and open markets. Each Program is a government-to-government time-limited grants from the United States Government to the Partner country government, to be used within three to five years of the Program approval by the US Government.

C.1.3. Each Partner country is required by MCC to establish an Accountable Entity (AE) to develop and implement the MCC grant. Prior to the setting up of the permanent AE, the Partner government assigns a government team, called the Compact Development Team (the CDT) to work with MCC in developing the Program activities. Once the Program is approved and effective, this CDT is transitioned to a semi-government unit called the Millennium Challenge Account Entity (MCA Entity). In this solicitation, the term AE refers to either or both the CDT and the MCA Entity.

C.1.4. The AE is required to use MCC funds for contracts that are awarded through open, competitive, and transparent procurement processes that are open to eligible firms from all countries in the world except from those countries that are sanctioned by the US Government, the United Nations or by the Partner country. These procurements are managed by the AE using the procurement guidelines and procedures established by MCC, called the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines (PPG). The PPG was drafted based on the World Bank procurement guidelines but are significantly adapted to MCC requirements. It is important to note that the AE procurements do not follow US Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

C.1.5. MCC has developed the PPG and several PPG-related documents to support the implementation of the PPG, including template Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs). These policies and procedures are developed by the MCC's Program Acquisition and Assistance practice group (PAA) and are collectively referred to herein as the MCC Program Procurement Procedures that AEs are required to follow. Similarly, MCC's Program Financial Services group (PFS) has developed policies and procedures that the AEs are required to follow for the management and disbursements of MCC funds that are collectively referred to herein as the MCC Program Financial Procedures.

C.1.6. MCC requires the AEs to hire Procurement Agents (PA) to implement the Program Procurement Procedures and Fiscal Agents (FA) to implement Program Financial Procedures.

C.2. SCOPE

C.2.1. The scope of this MCC-managed FAR-based contract requirement is limited to hiring the PA and FA in the initial stages of Program development and implementation, called the Interim Procurement Agent (IPA) and the Interim Fiscal Agent (IFA). Each BPA Call order will require reporting to MCC while supporting the procurement and/or financial processes of the AE as an IPA and/or IFA. The BPA Calls for IPA and/or IFA services will be between MCC and the BPA holders and will be awarded and administered by MCC's Contracts and Grants Management Division (CGM) under the US FAR.

Phase I Requirements: The Interim Phase for the IPA and IFA

C.2.2. This section provides the general scope of the work of the IPA and IFA. The individual BPA call for support to a specific Program in a Partner country will provide a detailed scope of work.

C.2.3. During the initial stage of developing a Program, MCC works with the partner country government in identifying the projects that will be funded by MCC. During this stage, the partner government appoints an AE, called the CDT, which is team of delegated government staff. In some countries, the MCC provides initial funding, called Compact Development Funds (CDF), to support the functioning of the CDT, which includes the funding for the BPA call for the IPA and the IFA in addition to the payments for the CDT salaries, rent of temporary office space, computers, internet connections, identification and design and construction of a permanent office space and the contract(s) for one or more project design studies. The IPA is required to support the CDT through the procurement of these goods and services using MCC Program Procurement Procedures, and the IFA shall manage the payment procedures to the selected contractors using MCC Program Financial Procedures. The contracts will be signed by the CDT and the invoices shall be approved by the CDT.

C.2.4. The IPA and IFA are solely responsible for preparing and processing the paperwork of procurement and disbursements using MCC guidelines, and not for the quality of the resulting contractors and/or their deliverables.

C.2.5. For the IPA, the services are divided into the following tiers.

C.2.5.1.1. Tier 1. AE Start-Up Services: Procurements in this tier are for setting up the operations of the AE to include, but not limited to, the following:

• Architect services to modify the AE office space

• A construction firm to configure the office space according to the architect's design

• Specialized management information system and related services

• Operational equipment, furniture and supplies

• Individual consultants for various support services

• Event resources such as conference rooms, travel arrangements and supplies for marketing events

• Webinars for marketing, pre-solicitation and solicitation opening meetings

• Reporting to MCC on a regular basis and reports to the AE for solicitation steps as required by MCC Program Procurement Procedures.

Tier 2. Program Initiation Services: The IPA may be tasked to support the AE by undertaking some early program procurements in addition to those described in Tier 1. The dollar value of these procurements may be significantly larger than the Tier 1 Services and can be expected to require more oversight from the IPA team. Such procurements may include, among others

• The services of consulting firms to conduct feasibility studies, surveys, market analysis and project designs, resettlement agreements, and other consulting services necessary for the initiation of the projects funded under the Program.

C.2.5.2. The IFA will support the AE in all similar tiers as the IPA.

C.2.6. General Requirements

C.2.9.1.1. Each BPA Call Order may require the BPA holder to provide the services of at least one lead international public procurement expert and/or one lead international financial management expert (as applicable) per country of the assignment who will be supported by multiple other procurement and/or financial experts (as applicable), as needed to meet the quality and timelines for the Procurement Action Lead Times (PALT) or (as applicable) the Fiscal Accountability Plan standards in that country as designated by MCC. One or multiple such teams may be supported by a Project manager and administrative staff who would also be responsible for the quality and timely delivery of the services. The level of effort for each country will fluctuate based on the number of procurements and or financial transactions in the Program and the capability of the AE's internal procurement and financial team. As such, there will likely be periods of intense activity for several weeks or months that may require more than one expert working on the Program, interspersed with periods in which the required level of effort is only a fraction of one full-time equivalent specialist, or no work at all.

Likewise, the program management and administrative support to each BPA call will fluctuate, but generally be less than a fulltime level of effort for a project manager and administrative support specialist.

C.2.7. Language Requirements C.2.7.1.1. Fluency (reading, writing, and speaking) in French will be required for the personnel who will be directly supporting the AE in Francophone countries. All other experts are required to be fluent in English.

C.2.8. Level of Effort (LOE) C.2.8.1. Each BPA call is anticipated to require a LOE between six (6) to thirty-six (36) months, non-continuous, depending upon the progress of the Program. Approximately twelve (12) months assignment duration is anticipated to be typical, but with considerable variation. It is unlikely that any assignment would be for less than six (6) months duration.

C.2.8.2. The LOE will each be comprised of two categories: a) Baseline Support and b) Surge Support.

C.2.8.2.1. Baseline Support: A Project manager or lead expert is directly responsible as the lead interface with MCC and the AE for all activities. One expert may work on more than one country if they can manage the workload in a timely manner. This expert will be supported by other experts and the back office-team as and when needed. The BPA Program Manager will be the responsible and accountable interface with MCC.

C.2.8.2.2. Surge Support: This support is expected to be provided for meeting the deliverables in a timely manner support to the partner country. The support of additional procurement experts (IPA) or financial management experts (IFA) will be on an ad-hoc basis via modification to the individual call order.

C.2.8.3. The BPA holder shall bill for its personnel performing work authorized by MCC no more than eight (8) billable hours per workday, and no more than 40 billable hours per work week (Sunday – Saturday), or as actually performed when lesser.

C.2.8.4. Subject to prior approval of MCC, the BPA holder may bill up to 48 hours per week for in-country missions of key and non-key personnel, to account for travel time for deployment to and from the country during a specific week. MCC will retain the right to approve all the documents produced, reviewed, and all the decisions and advice given by the IPA or IFA to the AE.

C.2.9. Travel C.2.9.1. During performance, the IPA or IFA will be asked to occasionally travel to the partner country(ies) to conduct and/or supervise activities in the AE offices and to provide hands-on support and training.

C.2.9.2. For planning purposes, one to two experts, as applicable, may be required to travel to the target country for about one to two weeks per occurrence, as directed/approved by MCC.

C.2.9.3. All travel will be approved in advance by MCC and will be reimbursed directly to the IPA/IFA at cost. All international travel will be reimbursed based on the lowest available economy class air fare and/or prior approved amounts.

C.2.10. Onboarding C.2.10.1. It is the responsibility of the BPA holder firm to ensure that its experts are fully trained in MCC Procedures.

C.2.10.2. MCC will provide relevant documents and training material. MCC will provide initial virtual training by

MCC staff or consultants through one webinar, and ad hoc support at its discretion.

C.2.10.3. All procurement and financial tasks prepared by the IPA or IFA will be approved and signed by the CDT/AE, who will be the contracting party for the resulting contracts.

C.3. Detailed tasks to be undertaken by the IPA

C.3.1. For each BPA call issued, the IPA shall be responsible for all procurement processes for assigned CDT/AE-managed/MCC-funded contracts, including, but not limited to, the following. Detailed duties will be provided in each BPA call.

C.3.1.1. On behalf of the AE, develop, plan, manage, and administer the entire procurement cycle for selecting the suppliers, contractors, and consultants for a variety of goods, works, and services different Tier of services as approved by the MCC. The IPA will be responsible for ensuring that that all procurements and procurement filing procedures comply with MCC's required procurement procedures, as provided in the MCC PPG and other documents, and that all prescribed forms and templates are used.

C.3.1.2. Comply with provisions in the CDF Agreement and other agreements that apply to the procurement function, as directed by MCC.

C.3.1.3. Adapt MCC's Procurement Operational Manual/Interim Procurement Operations Manual and Bid Challenge System/Interim Bid Challenge System templates for the use by the AE.

C.3.1.4. Organize pre-proposal and pre-bid events as directed by MCC. The cost of the logistics of these events will be paid separately.

C.3.1.5. Analyze market conditions to promote competition and to optimize the success of the procurement activities and advise MCC and the AE with creative ideas for increasing bidder participation.

C.3.1.6. Assist the AE staff in preparing terms of reference and other solicitation material using MCC templates.

C.3.1.7. Develop solicitation documents, using MCC Standard Bidding Documents and templates where applicable.

Review all solicitation documents for accuracy and compliance with MCC procurement procedures before submission to AE and MCC for requisite approvals.

C.3.1.8. Assist the AE in identifying and finalization the evaluation Panel members.

C.3.1.9. Manage evaluation panels according to MCC's procedures. Prepare required technical/financial/combined evaluation reports and bid review reports, using MCC templates.

C.3.1.10. Assist the AE in negotiations and finalization of the contracts with all contractors.

C.3.1.11. Take measures to prevent, detect and, if so instructed by MCC, remediate fraud and corruption in the conduct of procurements in accordance with the principles set out in MCC Policy on Preventing, Detecting, and Remediating Fraud and Corruption in MCC Operations.

C.3.1.12. Ensure that all procurement-related approvals for selection of suppliers, contractors, and consultants are obtained as required under the MCC procurement procedures.

C.3.1.13. Guard against conflicts of interest, real or in appearance, in the operation of the procurement activity.

C.3.1.14. Maintain controls throughout the process for selection of the suppliers, contractors, and consultants to ensure good faith, fair dealing, and appropriate confidentiality by representatives of the IPA and others who are officially involved in the procurement activity.

C.3.1.15. Ensure that the terms and conditions of procurement contracts include all provisions required by the MCC templates and funding agreements.

C.3.1.16. Assist the AE in providing prompt and fair response to bid challenges of the procurement activities.

C.3.1.17. Assist MCC in providing initial procurement training to AE staff and transition/handover to the full-time PA when contracted and mobilized.

C.3.1.18. Maintain all procurement documentation using MCC's archiving procedures for audit purposes and transfer these to the MCA Entity's PA during transition and handover.

C.3.1.19. Provide procurement-related support for Grants Programs such as conducting and administering procurements for In-Kind Grants as defined in MCC Program Grant Guidelines (PGG).

C.3.1.20. Other tasks necessary for the successful realization of the objectives herein described, as directed by MCC.

C.3.1.21. Maintain once a month reporting (verbal or written as required by MCC) to MCC, and participation in MCC country team meetings as requested.

C.3.1.22. Ensure that the IPA team has learned MCC PPG policy and procedures, which are unique, and they are ready to undertake the assignment in a country and will not make mistakes in advising the foreign governments.

MCC will provide training materials to the BPA manager and may run one or two webinars to orient the entire teams, however, it is the responsibility of the firm to ensure that its experts are fully trained on MCC policies, procedures and requirement before they start working on an assignment. All deliverables coming to MCC must be in full compliance with MCC requirements without additional delays in the process.

C.3.1.23. The BPA holder shall produce a milestone for each procurement and report actual times against it to demonstrate compliance with the PALT timelines and/or alert MCC when these are slipping. MCC will provide Ideal PALTs (procurement action lead times) for each procurement type.

C.4. Detailed tasks of the IFA

C.4.1. Detailed duties will be provided in each BPA call. Below are overall tasks.

C.4.1.1. Manage MCC Funding (as defined in the BPA call) to ensure that the Program is implemented efficiently and effectively.

C.4.1.2. Establish and maintain an automated interim financial accounting system for the purpose of accounting for and reporting on the financial transactions of the Program. Ensure that the financial data recorded in the system is easily transferable to other accounting system using standard data configurations.

C.4.1.3. Develop an operation manual for the automated accounting system after being provided with all materials on the automated accounting system necessary.

C.4.1.4. Ensure that the financial accounting system is backed up on at least a daily basis to an offsite or online backup resource; and ensure that back-up media or files are secured off-site and are readily available.

C.4.1.5. Establish a disaster recovery plan for the financial accounting system and associated financial records and documents which is tested periodically to ensure that it operates properly.

C.4.1.6. Establish internal controls over the financial accounting system, financial operations, and financial reporting that protect the financial management activity from fraud, waste, and abuse, and that ensure financial transactions are recorded on a timely basis, financial reports are complete and accurate, and all transactions are in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and grant agreement documents.

C.4.1.7. Assist the AE in developing, updating and implementing a Fiscal Accountability Plan (FAP), which identifies the principles, mechanisms, policies, and procedures to ensure proper internal control, integrity and accountability in the use of MCC Funding. The FAP will also include procedures to ensure that the administration of funds will be done in a transparent and responsible manner without fraud, waste and abuse.

C.4.1.8. Establish procedures to close all accounting after the end of monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year- end accounting periods.

C.4.1.9. Establish procedures to reconcile all Permitted Bank Accounts to the financial accounting system records after the end of an accounting period and to resolve discrepancies on a timely basis.

C.4.1.10. Establish procedures to reconcile the financial accounting system balances to MCC's accounting records after the end of an accounting period and resolve any discrepancies on a timely basis.

C.4.1.11. Regular submit to MCC, with a copy to the AE, required schedules for expense accruals, advance payments, and retentions from payments, along with any validation documentation on an ad-hoc basis, as requested.

C.4.1.12. Assist the AE in preparing requests for disbursement from MCC.

C.4.1.13. Process all payment requests which are valid, accurate, and approved by the AE.

C.4.1.14. Establish procedures to ensure that invoices are reviewed and approved and that authorized payments in a timely manner.

C.4.1.15. Respond promptly to complaints or inquiries about the timeliness of payments and resolve payment issues as quickly as possible.

C.4.1.16. Perform Financial Capacity Analysis for all AE procurement evaluations when requested by the AE.

C.4.1.17. Establish procedures to ensure that all documents (e.g., invoices, underlying contracts, reports, etc.) and approvals supporting all payment requests are maintained by the AE and are available for review or audit.

C.4.1.18. Maintain all original disbursement documents to ensure access as required.

C.4.1.19. Provide training to the staff of the AE, Implementing Entities and Outside Project Managers as required by the BPA call.

C.4.1.20. Assume other operational, functional, and contractual obligations and responsibilities as is customary in performing the duties of an IFA.

C.5. APPROVALS

C.5.1. The IPA and IFA shall ensure that all procurement and financial approvals required are obtained from the appropriate parties in the AE and MCC.

C.7.4. Obtain such other approvals as directed by the COR/PM.

C.5.2. Reporting to MCC

The IPA and/or IFA (as applicable) shall provide:

C.5.2.1. Verbal presentations to the AE and MCC on actions undertaken during the month, reasons for the delays if any, and recommendations for the following months. These presentations could be done via webinar.

C.5.2.2. Brief reports to MCC as requested to provide a written record of the IPA's and/or IFA's (as applicable) monitoring and oversight of field activities to track all activities.

C.6. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

C.6.1. Please note that staffing levels will vary according to the scope and level of effort required for each BPA call.

MCC anticipates simultaneous BPA calls with overlapping periods of performance supporting programs in multiple countries. Therefore, the IPA or IFA (as applicable) should be prepared to field multiple teams and offer additional experts as needed.

C.6.2. Procurement specialists are required to be proficient in international public procurement procedures, such as practiced by the World Bank, MCC, and/or other multi-lateral aid agencies. The expertise needs to be demonstrated through both training and substantive practical experience. The US FAR experience is only relevant as a background knowledge; sole experience in FAR shall be considered a disqualification.

C.6.3. Financial Management specialists are required to have experience as a financial management professional. The expertise needs to be demonstrated through both training and substantive practical experience.

C.7. Personnel Qualifications

C.7.1. BPA Program Manager

C.7.1.1. The contractor shall provide a lead Program Manager who will be designated as the BPA Program Manager (BPM). The BPM will work closely with the MCC COR/PM to ensure project timeliness and deliverables are being achieved. The PM shall be responsible for coordinating the completion of requirements and activities and communicating effectively with all MCC personnel.

C.7.1.2. This BPM must be fully familiar with the full scope of the services provided under the various Calls issued under the BPA. The BPM may not be directly billed to BPA calls, but instead shall be billed as an indirect cost/G&A unless used as key personnel on a specific BPA Call as an expert.

C.7.1.3. The BPM shall have demonstrated proficiency and experience managing multiple task orders/BPA calls concurrently similar to the size and complexity of this BPA. A Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, accounting, public administration, or related field is required. The BPM shall be fluent in English and demonstrated experience in guiding multiple teams working in countries with different languages is preferred.

C.7.1.4. The BPM travel shall be coordinated and approved by the MCC COR and may be billed directly to the contract.

C.7.1.5. Based on the number of concurrent BPA calls, the IPA or IFA (as applicable) may be required to provide project managers at the BPA call level to oversee the work under the BPA calls. The project manager(s) is/are required to have management expertise and will supervise the work of their team(s). The project manager(s) must be fluent in English but should have demonstrated expertise in guiding multiple teams working in countries with different languages. The project manager(s) will be responsible for managing the team assigned to the applicable BPA call and for ensuring timely availability of specialist and support personnel to meet the procurement and financial management objectives and timelines required for the Compact or THP supported by the BPA call. The program manager(s) will have ultimate responsibility for the overall quality of the work and work products produced under the BPA call. Specific qualifications will be detailed in individual call orders.

C.7.2. Project Manager Qualifications (IPA):

• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience developing and/or managing teams conducting procurements under public procurement practices. Demonstrated experience conducting and managing international procurement procedures as practiced by the World Bank, MCC, or other multi-lateral aid agencies is desired.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required. French proficiency is desired.

C.7.3. Project Manager Qualifications (IFA):

• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience developing and/or managing teams managing public funding in an international donor context.

• Demonstrated proficiency and experience of multiple years (minimum five years) in conducting and managing international financial management as practiced by the World Bank, MCC, or other bi-lateral or multi-lateral aid agencies is desired.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required. French proficiency is desired.

C.7.4. Lead Procurement Specialist (applicable to IPA BPA(s))

• At least five (5) years of hands-on experience in preparing procurement plans, solicitation documents, managing evaluation panels, advising foreign country counterparts, and in managing teams of procurement experts for providing timely and high-quality delivery under multilateral aid agency procurement procedures.

• Must be fluent in English (or French-separate experts may be proposed for each language)

• International certifications such as the PMP or CIPS are preferred, but not required.

C.7.5.Senior Procurement Specialist (applicable to IPA BPA(s))

• Two to four years of hands-on experience in preparing procurement plans, solicitation documents, managing evaluation panels, advising foreign country counterparts, and in providing timely and high-quality delivery under multilateral aid agency procurement procedures.

• Must be fluent in English (or French-separate experts may be proposed for each language).

C.7.6.Junior Procurement Specialist (applicable to IPA BPA(s))

• Demonstrated attention to details and taking directions as demonstrated through previous assignments and client references.

• A stated willingness to learn international public procurement and apply in foreign countries.

C.7.7.Lead Financial Specialist (applicable to IFA BPA(s))

• At least seven (7) years of hands-on experience in setting up and maintaining financial management systems and procedures for an organization, making payments and recording accounting entries as well as advising foreign (outside of the United States) country counterparts, and in managing teams of financial management experts for providing timely and high-quality delivery under multilateral aid agency financial management procedures.

• Must be fluent in English (or French-separate experts may be proposed for each language).

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification/chartering from another International Federation of

Accounts ("IFAC" ) -certified accounting body.

C.7.8.Senior Financial Specialist (applicable to IFA BPA(s))

• At least five (5) years of hands-on experience in setting up and maintaining financial management systems and procedures for an organization, making payments and recording accounting entries as well as advising foreign (outside of the United States) country counterparts, and in providing high-quality delivery under multilateral aid agency financial management procedures.

• Must be fluent in English (or French-separate experts may be proposed for each language).

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification/chartering from another International Federation of

Accounts ("IFAC" ) -certified accounting body is desired but not required.

C.7.9.Junior Financial Specialist (applicable to IFA BPA(s))

• Excellent writing skills and verbal communication skills in English.

• At least three (3) years of professional work experience in an office environment.

• Advance competence in the use of Microsoft Office.

• Education or training in business, economics, finance, accounting, public administration, or related field.

• Professional financial management/accountancy qualification or specialized training.

ADDENDUM

Phase II-PA and FA Services

1. At its sole discretion, an AE may invite an IPA and/or IFA firm to negotiate a PA or FA contract respectively for Phase II purposes, provided (a) the firm has received a performance rating of "Very Good" or higher in its CPAR (Contract Performance Assessment Report) under the BPA (FAR-based) contract with MCC, and (b) it proposes to field a team of experts who commit to stay perform in the country according to the schedule required in the invitation to negotiate. If the AE invites the firm to negotiate a PPG-based contract, both the technical proposal and price will be negotiated by the AE (not MCC). The AE shall have no obligation to enter negotiations with or contract with any firm for Phase II services. Phase II PA and FA services are outside the scope of this BPA with MCC.

2. A key aspect of the Phase I IPA and Phase I IFA assignment is that the IPA's and IFA's tasks are mostly remote/telework with occasional travel to the partner country. In contrast, the Phase II PA and Phase II FA assignment would require posting a dedicated full-time team in the country for as long as four to six years.

3. Primary purpose of Phase II PA and Phase II FA During Phase II PA, the primary purpose of the PA is to facilitate the MCA Entity's procurement activities during the Compact or THP implementation for four to six years through a country-based team that would be supported by the back-office HQ-based team of the PA firm. The AE will define the nature and scope of Phase II PA services and requirements in its Phase II PA invitation to submit a proposal and negotiate with the IPA firm including staffing and pricing. The work required from the team during Phase II PA will typically include work similar to Phase I IPA work.

However, the number of procurements to be handled by the PA will be substantially larger and more complex than the Phase I IPA procurements, in order to implement an entire MCC Compact, and may go into dollar values of upwards of multi-million dollars for each contract, with about 100 international competitive bids and over 300-400 smaller value procurements. These procurements are spread out over four to six years and require a dedicated team of procurement agent team members operating full time in the Compact or THP country.

In addition to the procurement work itself, the PA contract typically addresses administrative work of compiling various data points, entering them into MCC's and MCA's Management Information System (MIS System), various reports, organizing and participating in market outreach events, preparing procurement filing, visits to construction sites across the country, visits to Washington DC for MCC conferences, etc. As noted above, the Phase II PA will report to the AE under a PPG-based contract that will be signed between the PA firm and the AE.

During Phase II FA, the primary purpose of the FA is to facilitate the AE's financial related activities during the Compact or THP implementation for four to six years through a country-based team that would be supported by the back-office HQ-based team of the FA firm. The AE will define the nature and scope of Phase II FA services and requirements in its Phase II FA invitation to submit and negotiate with the firm. The work required from the FA team during Phase II FA will typically include work similar to Phase I IFA work. However, the number of fiscal related activities to be handled by the FA will be substantially larger and more complex than the Phase I IFA responsibilities, in order to implement an entire MCC Compact that may go into dollar values of upwards of $300 to $500 million dollars and THP that may go into dollar values of $20 to $60 million dollars. These compact or THP related fiscal activities are spread out over four to six years and require a dedicated team of fiscal agent team members operating full time in the compact or THP country.

In addition, the FA contract typically requires various monthly and quarterly financial reporting requirements, entering financial data into MCC's and MCA's Management Information System (MIS System), visits to Washington DC for MCC conferences, etc. As noted above, the Phase II FA will report to the AE under a PPG-based contract that will be signed between the FA firm and the AE.

4. Level of Effort (LOE) For information, a Phase II PA or FA assignment, if contracted by an AE, would be expected to require the Level of Effort of 3-4 experts and administrative support team residing in the country of assignment and some work remotely from the home offices of the experts. Such a LOE would be expected to span five to six years (including base and option periods).

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Section D - Packaging and Marking

Section D

D.1 PACKAGING AND MARKING

All deliverables shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Project Monitor, and/or Contracting Officer and shall be marked as follows:

1. Name and address of the Contractor;

2. Contract Number;

3. Description of item contained therein; and

4. Consignee's name and address.

D.2 PAYMENT OF POSTAGE AND FEES

All postage and fees related to submitting information including forms, reports, etc. to the Contracting Officer or COR shall be paid by the Contractor.

D.3 DISCLAIMER FOR DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall ensure that each report prepared by the Contractor and delivered under this Contract contains the following statement on the first or cover page of such report:

"The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of MCC or any other U.S. Government entity."

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

Section E

E.1. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Pursuant to FAR clause 52.212-4, all work described in Section C to be delivered under this BPA is subject to final inspection and acceptance by an authorized representative of the Government. The authorized representative of the Government is the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Program Manager (PM), who is responsible for inspection and acceptance of all services, materials, or supplies to be provided by the Contractor.

E.2. PLACE OF INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Inspection and acceptance of all work performed, reports, and other deliverables required under this contract shall be performed by the COR at the addresses specified in each BPA Call.

E.3. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE BY THE GOVERNMENT

E.3.1. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Program Manager (PM), as a duly authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer, shall assume the responsibilities for monitoring the Contractors' performance, evaluating the quality of services provided by the Contractor, and performing final inspection and acceptance of all deliverables for payment. For firm-fixed price call orders, inspection and acceptance shall be in accordance with the terms of FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services, paragraph (a) Inspection/Acceptance. For timeand- materials or labor-hour call orders, Alternate I to FAR 52.212-4 applies.

E.3.2. All deliverables shall be considered accepted within three weeks of submission to the COR unless the COR, or other designee, has provided written comments to the contractor requesting revisions to the deliverables.

E.4. SCOPE OF INSPECTION

All deliverables will be inspected for content, completeness, accuracy, and conformance with contract requirements by the COR. The scope and nature of this inspection will be sufficiently comprehensive to ensure the completeness, quality, and adequacy of all deliverables.

E.5. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE

E.5.1. The basis for acceptance shall be compliance with the requirements and relevant terms and conditions of set forth in the contract. Deliverable items rejected shall be corrected in accordance with the applicable clauses.

E.5.2. If the Government finds that a draft or final deliverable contains spelling errors, grammatical errors, or improper format, or otherwise does not conform to the requirements stated within this contract, the document may be immediately rejected without further review and returned to the contractor for correction and resubmission. If the contractor requires additional Government guidance to produce an acceptable draft, the contractor shall arrange a meeting with the COR.

E.5.3. All of the Government's comments on deliverables must either be incorporated in the succeeding version of the deliverable, or the contractor must demonstrate to the Government's satisfaction why such comments should not be incorporated.

E.5.4. Deliverables will be accepted when all discrepancies, errors, or other deficiencies identified in writing by the Government have been corrected.

E.6. NON-CONFORMING PRODUCTS OR SERVICES

Non-conforming products or services will be rejected. Deficiencies will be corrected by the contractor, within ten (10) workdays of the rejection notice. If the deficiencies cannot be corrected within ten workdays, the contractor will immediately notify the COR of the reason for the delay and provide a proposed corrective action plan within ten (10) workdays.

E.7. GENERAL ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

E.7.1. General quality measures, as set forth below, will be applied to each work product received from the Contractor under this contract.

E.7.1.1. Accuracy: Work Products shall be accurate in presentation, technical content, and adherence to accepted elements of style.

E.7.1.2. Clarity: Work Products shall be clear and concise. Any/all diagrams shall be easy to understand and be relevant to the supporting narrative.

E.7.1.3. Consistency to Requirements: All work products must satisfy the requirements of this Statement of Work.

E.7.1.4. File Editing: All text and diagrammatic files shall be editable by the Government.

E.7.1.5. Format: All reports and document deliverables are to be submitted in English, unless specifically directed otherwise in a Technical Direction, in hard and electronic copy (in MS Word), with tables, data and calculations in MS Excel.

The electronic copy must be in a format as indicated in the Deliverables Table.

E.8. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

The Contractor shall have in place and maintain a Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan that covers, at a minimum, how the Contractor intends to meet all performance objectives, monitor, and proactively manage contract requirements. It shall also include the mechanism by which MCC will be notified of performance-related incidents that are likely to affect quality of service.

Section F - Delivery or Performance

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Section F

F.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The overall anticipated period of performance of this Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is as follows:

Base Period: Five (5) years from award of the BPA

F.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The place of performance will be defined at the call order level. Generally, the Contractor shall perform services at their home offices. Based on the nature of the order, MCC may require that the Contractor travel to a compact or threshold country to perform services (see the "Where We Work" page on MCC's website for a list of current and past compact and threshold countries). MCC may also occasionally require the Contractor to travel to MCC offices in Washington, DC to perform services.

While performing services in MCC countries, the Contractor shall be responsible for arranging temporary office space, if required, for work not taking place through site visits or meetings with project stakeholders.

F.3 DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Deliverables will be identified at the call order level.

F.4 TIMING AND REPORTING

All formal communication with MCC, including reports, will be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The COR for this requirement will be identified via separate correspondence.

The COR will have technical responsibility for monitoring the performance. The COR will review and evaluate the contract's performance, and also will coordinate any communications with relevant counterparts and other donor agencies and organizations.

Any change in the terms of the contract must be made in writing and approved by the Contracting Officer. No representation of the COR shall serve as a basis for an alteration in the general scope of this contract or of the terms and conditions of the contract unless confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. The contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters that pertain to the contract terms. Proceeding with the work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment for that work.

F.5 DOCUMENT OWNERSHIP AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

All documents produced and/or collected by the contractor, electronic and hard copies, shall be the sole property of MCC.

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a comprehensive electronic data base and reference index of all relevant documents reviewed, produced, and/or edited by the Contractor. Any and all such documents will be electronically compiled in usable form and delivered to MCC, in an organized electronic format acceptable to MCC, at the end of the contract, and if requested by MCC also in hard copies.

The Contractor shall provide a document management system acceptable to MCC. MCC, at its sole discretion, may provide such system as SharePoint or similar in addition or in lieu of the Contractor's system. The Contractor shall abide by MCC required communication protocol including sharing information and reports with the MCC team, and/or other MCC consultants for efficient and timely reviews and communications as specifically requested.

F.6 TECHNICAL DIRECTION

(a) Performance of the work under this contract is subject to the written technical direction of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and any Government Project Monitors (PM), who shall be specifically appointed, and responsibilities identified, by the Contracting Officer in writing in accordance with MCC policy. "Technical direction" means a directive to the Contractor that approves approaches, solutions, designs, or refinements; fills in details or otherwise completes the general description of work or documentation items; shifts emphasis among work areas or tasks; or furnishes similar instruction to the Contractor.