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Questions and Responses to Request for Proposals (RFP) - No. SOL-OAA-16-000179

Prevention of Mosquito-Borne Diseases through Vector Control

Technical Questions:

1. Is there an incumbent currently providing all the services as outlined in the solicitation?

Currently the President’s Malaria Initiative Africa Indoor Residual Spraying Project is providing indoor residual spraying and/or entomological monitoring services to 16 PMI countries and two non-PMI countries. The Vector Works project is providing ITN-related policy, monitoring and evaluation, and technical assistance services to 12 PMI countries.

However, there is not currently a project providing integrated vector control services as outlined in the Task Order One Scope of Work.

2. We understand that the Geographic Code for implementation has been established as

935(Worldwide). Has the agency decided which specific locations are identified as target sites for implementation?

The place of performance for the IDIQ is worldwide and specific locations for implementation will be outlined at the task order level. For Task Order One the place of performance is also worldwide, however, the planned countries are indicated in C.4.(c) on page 138 of the solicitation.

3. Are there current interventions for prevention of Mosquito-Borne diseases being evaluated for implementation? If so, will the agency provide the contractor with program information for analysis and implementation planning? (Objective 4)

USAID is currently evaluating several new tools and approaches to stop the threat of Zika and prevent future infectious disease outbreaks, as outlined in the USAID Grand Challenge: Combating Zika and Future Threats (https://www.usaid.gov/grandchallenges/zika). For malaria prevention, USAID is not currently evaluating any new interventions for implementation.

4. Will the agency and associated partners provide program details on all existing and proposed vector control activities and programming, as described in the SOW?

All existing and proposed vector control activities are outlined in PMI’s annual malaria operational plans (MOPs), which are publicly available on www.PMI.gov.

5. In terms of use and dissemination of information, are the protocols, content, and key performance indicators available to potential contractors to assist in the determination of potential costs (in terms of labor and technology)?

https://www.usaid.gov/grandchallenges/zika

USAID/PMI is unable to provide that information.

6. What type of infrastructure currently exists to support real-time technological solutions at designated locations and sites?

USAID/PMI is unable to provide that information.

7. To be compliant with the solicitation are offerors required to bid on both the IDIQ and Task Order #1?

There is no requirement for Offerors to bid on both the IDIQ and Task Order #1 in order to be compliant with the solicitation.

8. Can offerors utilize a 9 point pitch font for figures, tables and text boxes in the IDIQ and Task Order 1 Technical Proposal submissions?

Yes.

9. IDIQ: Section L.4.b on page 115 states “do not use a type smaller than 11 pitch.” May we adjust the font used in tables, boxes, and graphics to be no smaller than 9 pt.?

Refer to response to question #8.

10. Task Order; Section L.4.b on page 169 states “do not use a type smaller than 11 pitch.”

May we adjust the font used in tables, boxes, and graphics to be no smaller than 9 pt.?

Refer to response to question #8.

11. Page 8 of the IDIQ, underneath the table includes an asterisk with the following note:

“*Additional years may require approvals in accordance with ADS 300.” We assume this reference is if USAID chooses to extend the Performance Period for the overall IDIQ but can USAID please confirm that this assumption is what USAID intends?

Correct – additional years, past the originally set period of performance may require additional approvals in accordance with ADS 300.

12. Page 12 of the IDIQ, subsection (e)(i) refers to Prime Subcontractors with an approved subcontractor. Did USAID intend to say Prime Contractors? Likewise, (e)(iii) on the top of page 13 also says “Prime Subcontractors” instead of “Prime Contractors.” Can USAID please confirm this should also state “Prime Contractors.”

Section B.6(e)(i) on page 12 is replaced with: “The Prime Implementing Partner’s contracts with an approved subcontractor…”

Section B.6(e)(ii) on page 12 is replaced with: “The Prime Implementing Partner’s contracts with a new subcontractor…”

Section B.6(e)(iii) on page 13 is replaced with: “The Prime Implementing Partner’s contracts with a new subcontractor…”

13. Page 37 of the IDIQ, last paragraph that begins with “Primary Point of Contact: IDIQ Director” in this same paragraph references the “IDIQ Manager” later one which we think should be the IDIQ Director. Can USAID please confirm that both references should be to the “IDIQ Director.”

USAID confirms that “IDIQ Director” instead of “IDIQ Manager” is to be used in both references.

14. Page 37, Section F.8 (c): The RFP states: “Primary Point of Contact: IDIQ Director – The contractor must designate primary point of contact whom USAID may contact for procedural and substantive matters. The IDIQ Manager must be the individual bearing primary responsibility for technical aspects of contract performance, as well as procurement personnel, reporting, and other management related requirements of the contract.”

Can USAID please confirm that the titles of “IDIQ Director” and “IDIQ Manager” are, in fact, referencing the same position?

Yes; refer to response to question #13 for details.

15. TO: Would USAID please confirm that the estimated start date is September 30, 2017, as per the business forecast?

Yes, the estimated start date is September 30, 2017; however as stated in the solicitation, Section L.2 (a) on page 167, “…the Agency reserves the right to award more or less awards than the anticipated number of contracts…”

16. What is the anticipated start date of the IDIQ?

Refer to response to question #15 for details.

17. What is the anticipated start date for Task Order 1?

Refer to response to question #15 for details.

18. What is the anticipate start date of the proposed RFTOP Task Order?

Refer to response to question #15 for details.

19. In section B.6(c)(2) on page 7 the RFP provides a detailed table for Unburdened Ceiling

Daily Rates (CDRs) which includes labor categories for local country nationals. Given that the IDIQ place of performance is worldwide and local rates and inflation can vary significantly between countries, can USAID request a ceiling multiplier for local staff in lieu of CDRs or allow for increases to local CDRs on a Task Order basis depending on the circumstances of the location.

Section B.6(c)(2) will be completed upon award. For instructions on how to provide CDRs please review Attachment J.2 on page 209.

20. In section B.6 (d) page 12 of the IDIQ, the education and experience requirement for the junior level include at least 1-3 years of experience depending upon the degree obtained. In order to ensure cost effectiveness can the contractor include staff at a junior level with a BA/BS and less than 1 year of experience, especially for the finance and administrative positions (i.e., hire talent of recent college graduates)? And if so, can USAID please adjust education and experience requirements for BA/BS Junior level candidates in the table on page 12 accordingly.

Yes, contractors can include junior level staff with a BA/BS and less than 1 year of experience. The Request for Proposals (RFP) table in Section B.6(d) on page 12 is replaced with the following table:

Level Academic Degree AND Years of Relevant Work Experience

MS/MA/MB + 0

Junior BS/BA + 0 Less than BS/BA + 2

21. On page 17 of the IDIQ, one of the illustrative tasks noted under Objective 1 is “Establishing a cost-effective global procurement mechanism. “ Can USAID please clarify what is meant by “procurement mechanism.”

Procurement mechanism refers to the systems and processes that are established for commodities procurement.

22. Task Order 1 (Attachment J.1 of the IDIQ) section L.5(f) on page 175 requires Information to Support Consent to Major Subcontractors. Can the prime submit support consent to subcontract for all subcontractors rather than limiting it to major subcontractors, to assist with rapid startup?

Yes, however this is not a requirement.

23. IDIQ: Page 124 section L.5 Part 10 notes in the section name that the letters of commitment only apply to Major Subcontractors, but the text below states that each subcontractor must provide a letter. Can USAID please confirm if the letter of commitment is required for all subcontractors or only major subcontractors?

USAID confirms that letter of commitment is required for only major subcontractors.

24. In the IDIQ RFP, Section L.5 Part 10 is titled “Letters of Commitment (Major Subcontractors),” but states “The Cost/Business Proposal must include a letter, on subcontractor letterhead, and signed by an authorized representative of each subcontractor.” Can you please confirm whether you would like a letter of commitment from each subcontractor, or solely major subcontractors?

Refer to response to question #23 for details.

25. In Attachment J.2 on page 212 in the Cost/Price Matrix, can USAID please confirm if the Subject Matter Experts (Senior) are Short-Term or Long-Term, in other words home office or consultant, as the application of indirect rates may differ?

In Attachment J.2 on page 212; Subject Matter Experts (Senior) {Short-Term or Long- Term US or field based} is replaced by Subject Matter Experts (Senior) {Long-Term US based}.

26. In Attachment J.2 on page 212 in the Cost/Price Matrix, can USAID please confirm if the Subject Matter Experts (Senior) are US- or Field-based, as the application of indirect rates may differ?

Refer to response to question #25.

27. In Attachment J.2 on page 213 under Local Hired Personnel Labor in the Cost/Price Matrix, can USAID please confirm if the Subject Matter Experts (Senior) are Short-Term or Long-Term, in other words staff or consultant, as the application of indirect rates may differ?

In Attachment J.2 on page 213; Subject Matter Experts (Senior) {Short or Long-Term} is replaced by Subject Matter Experts (Senior) { Long-Term}

28. In Attachment J.2 on page 213 under Local Hired Personnel Labor in the Cost/Price Matrix, can USAID please confirm if the Subject Matter Experts (Mid) are Short-Term or Long-Term, in other words staff or consultant, as the application of indirect rates may differ?

In Attachment J.2 on page 213; Subject Matter Experts (Mid-Level) {Short or Long- Term} is replaced by Subject Matter Experts (Mid-Level) { Long-Term}

29. In Attachment J.2 on page 214, can USAID please provide clarification on the Cost/Price Matrix line L – Indirect Recovery on ODCs and how it differs from line I – Indirects on E

(Offeror ODCs)?

In Attachment J.2, on page 214 Line L – Indirect Recovery on ODCs is removed from the

RFP.

30. One page 174 (Notes 8 and 9) of the RFP, it requires financial statements for subcontractors participating in Task Order 1 with a subcontract value over $100K, in the absence of a NICRA. For subcontractors in Task Order 1 proposing on a commercial, Firm Fixed Price basis, where compensation and pricing are not based on a build-up from cost in any way and cost risk is transferred to the subcontractor, can USAID confirm that neither financial statements nor any substitute documentation would be required?

For a subaward on a Firm Fixed Price basis, indirect rates are not required, however the budget narrative should provide sufficient information in order to determine price reasonableness.

31. On page 143, Objective 4 USAID states that Operational Research (OR) is targeted to WHO recommended products. However the actual bullets under 4i (field hut trials, for example), imply that OR is NOT just for WHO recommended products. Please clarify.

Task Order One Objective 4 and section i. on page 143 are modified as follows:

“Objective 4: Support innovation in vector control interventions for malaria control, including piloting of promising novel tools or approaches that have received WHO recommendation for malaria control or promising products with a strong evidence base to be considered by WHO for recommendation.

i. Conduct operational research or monitoring for the scale up of promising new tools or new methods/approaches to existing tools that have received WHO recommendation for malaria control or promising products with a strong evidence base to be considered by WHO for recommendation. This may include, but is not limited to:

● As determined with PMI, piloting the scale-up of promising new approaches, tools and technologies to enhance existing vector control efforts.

● As determined with PMI, providing entomological support to gather evidence for new vector control interventions or modification of existing interventions (e.g., conducting field hut trials to evaluate new formulations of insecticides for IRS or new ITNs). Activities could involve local research institutions.”

To provide further clarification, the intent is to allow PMI to conduct operational research to evaluate new tools/methods/approaches in the context of programmatic conditions once a strong evidence base has been developed. This does not include upstream research on tool development, etc.

32. Can USAID please confirm that the IDIQ and Task Order #1 Organizational Chart, Staff Matrix, M&E Plan, and Past Performance Matrix attachment sections do NOT have page limits?

As outlined in the RFP on page 115, these attachments are excluded from page limitations.

33. Will USAID kindly clarify whether the Part 12 – H.4 Security Clearance requirement outlined on page 124 of the RFP also applies to subcontractors/major subcontractors?

As outlined on page 46 in Section H.4 Security Clearance (f) “In the event the Contractor subcontracts any work to be performed under a classified Task Order, the Conrtactor is responsible for issuing the security guidance provided by USAID to any subcontractor and ensuring that subcontractors comply with security requirements of the prime Contract/Task Order.”

34. We respectfully ask USAID to make the current country indoor residual spraying (IRS) equipment and commodity inventories available. Access to this information will provide all potential offerors with equal information on what needs to be procured and what is currently in place. This would enable all offerors to more effectively propose approaches and activities.

Detailed information on equipment and commodities required for IRS campaigns can be found in the country-level End of Spray Reports, which are publicly available on www.PMI.gov.

35. In the IDIQ RFP, notes 2 and 3 under Section B.6(c)(2) on page 8 state that CCN and TCN labor will be subject to local compensation plan limitations while the note under Section F.8(c) seems to imply that this limitation is only applicable to CCN personnel. Please confirm USAID will allow offerors to follow their own practices in regards to TCN and CCN personnel compensation per AIDAR 752.7007?

USAID confirms that AIDAR 752.7007 should be followed.

36. In the IDIQ RFP, in Section B.6(c)(2) Note 4 on page 9 states that unburdened ceiling daily rates do not apply to fixed-price task orders. Section F.6.2.2(a), Fixed-price or Fixed-price with Cost Reimbursement Combination Type, on page 33 requires that contractors “propose labor rates that do not exceed labor ceilings established in Section B of the IDIQ.”

Can USAID please confirm that the ceiling daily rates will not apply to fixed-price task orders as stipulated in Section B of the IDIQ?

USAID confirms that the ceiling daily rates will not apply to fixed-price task orders.

37. In the IDIQ RFP, in Section B.6 (c) (2) on page 7 notes “if junior-level personnel are required under task orders, they must be proposed at rates below the unburdened ceiling daily rate (CDR).” Would USAID please confirm the following:

a. The proposed unburdened CDR for junior-level labor categories included in the table will be applicable for task orders

USAID confirms that proposed CDR for junior-level labor categories included in the table will be applicable for task orders.

b. If junior level personnel are proposed for labor categories in which there is not a “junior” designation, that the rates for those individuals must be below the unburdened ceiling daily rate for the corresponding mid-level category

Offerors should respond to the RFP requirement as stated in Section B.6(c)(2).

38. Can USAID confirm that offerors should propose CDRs for CCN staff? Given the significant variance across the 22 countries covered under the IDIQ, CDRs for all CCN staff would have to be priced against countries with the highest salary rate, which would therefore make them non-illustrative of other countries.

Refer to response to question #35 for details.

39. Section L.4.3 (d) of the IDIQ asks for “a list of the similar and recent contracts for which you submitted subcontract reports to eSRS (FAR 52.219-9(d)(10) and a copy of any similarly recent subcontracting reports if they were not submitted to eSRS.” Our hardcopy subcontracting reports, SF-294s, for the past three years total more than 800 pages and comprise more than 40 MB. In addition to the hardcopy SF-294s for projects not registered in eSRS, we have also submitted individual subcontracting reports through eSRS for registered projects. Instead of submitting the electronic files totaling 40 MB with 800 pages of SF-294s and eSRS, may we submit only 10 relevant eSRS reports and SF-294 forms that are not duplicated on the eSRS?

USAID is requesting only a list of similar in scope and recent contracts to which your organization submitted subcontract reports to eSRS and a copy of any similar recent subcontracting reports if they were not submitted to eSRS.

40. In the IDIQ RFP, Section M.2 (d) on page 129 asks that the proposed IDIQ director meet qualification requirements listed in Section L, and Section L.4.4 requests that the IDIQ director meet requirements listed in Section C. Section F.8(c) on page 38 instructs offerors that qualifications for the IDIQ director should be in accordance with the experience/education levels specified in Section B. Can USAID please confirm the IDIQ director simply needs to meet the education and experience qualifications provided in the senior-level section of the chart in Section B.6 on page 12?

Yes, the IDIQ Director is only required to meet the education and experience qualifications outlined in the senior-level section of the table in B.6 on Page 12.

41. Task Order: Can USAID please confirm that per Attachment J.2, offerors should assume that Cameroon, Sierra Leone, and Cote D’Ivoire will be implementing IRS in Years 2 through 4 when preparing their technical and cost proposals?

Yes, offerors should assume that Cameroon, Sierra Leone, and Cote D’Ivoire will be implementing IRS in Years 2 through 4.

42. Task Order: Page 138 lists entomology-only countries. Can USAID provide more information about the anticipated scope of work in these countries?

Additional information on the type of activities to be undertaken in “entomology-only” countries can be found in PMI’s annual Malaria Operational Plans, which are available on www.PMI.gov.

43. Task Order: Objective 1 on page 139 requires “Direct implementation of and/or technical assistance for implementation of IRS and other life-saving vector control interventions” and page 206 gives a table with the list of countries to be budgeted in the cost proposal. Can USAID indicate which of these countries will benefit from direct implementation, and which from technical assistance?

For Task Order One, offerors can assume that direct implementation will be requested in all countries identified in Attachment J.2. However, in addition to direct implementation, in several countries technical assistance for implementation of IRS and other life-saving vector control interventions may be requested for government or private sector programs.

Additional details can be found in annual Malaria Operational Plans (MOPs) on www.PMI.gov.

44. Task Order: Section L.3 on page 168 notes that the instructions set forth are specific for the task order, but the SF 33 is the same as for the IDIQ. Can USAID please confirm offerors should submit the same SF33 for the IDIQ and task order proposal submissions?

The Offerors should submit SF 33 forms for both the IDIQ and Task Order #1 if the Offeror is submitting a proposal for Task Order #1. Offerors can choose to submit a proposal only for the IDIQ.

45. Task Order: Section L.5 instructions for the preparation of the cost/business proposal includes Parts 1, 2, and 4 through 7. Can USAID please confirm that (c) Part 3 on page 171 was intentionally excluded?

USAID confirms that (c) Part 3 on page 171 was unintentionally excluded.

46. Task Order 1 (Attachment J.1 of the IDIQ) section L.4 starting on page 171 does not include L.4(c) Part 3 of the Business/Cost Proposal. Can USAID confirm what Part 3 of the Business/Cost Proposal should include?

Refer to response to question #45 for details.

47. Task Order: On page 171, USAID indicates that for costing purposes, offerors may assume that seven countries per year will request insecticide treated net (ITN)-related or integrated vector control services. Can USAID provide further clarification on what assumptions http://www.pmi.gov/ offerors should make on the size (as described on page 138) of the seven countries that will request ITN-related or integrated vector control services?

For costing purposes, please assume ITN-related services will be provided in 7 countries in the amount of $250,000 per country. No further ITN-related costs need to be budgeted.

48. Task Order: Section L.5(b) Note 4 (i) on page 173 does not include consultants in the list of salary types. Can USAID please confirm that we should budget consultants' salaries in the salary line?

Consultants should be budgeted under “Contractual” line item.

49. Task Order: Section L.5(b) Note 4 (vi), Contractual, on page 173. Can USAID please confirm that “contractual” refers to subcontractors and their costs, including their consultants?

The “Contractual” line item refers to subcontractors and any other contractors/consultants with a direct relationship to the Prime Organization. Any consultants, hired by a subcontracting organization, should be budgeted for in the subcontracting organization’s budget.

50. Task Order: Section L.5(b) states that a level of effort (LOE) breakdown is given in Note 5 on page 174. However, there is no LOE breakdown provided in the table under Note 5. Can USAID please provide an LOE breakdown?

An illustrative LOE is provided in the Cost/Price Matrix on page 209 on an IDIQ level, however Offerors should propose LOE for Task Order #1, based on their proposed technical approach.

51. Section C.7: Qualifications of Key Personnel Task Order #1 Qualifications:

a. We note that the Task Order #1 Project Director and Technical Director requirements are technical and malaria-focused. Similar to IRS2 IQC Task Order #6, would USAID consider changing the Project Director requirements to more general health programming and project management qualifications?

The Project Director requirements on page 145 are modified as follows:

Project Director’s Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in public health or a related field.

• At least fifteen years of professional experience in the management of health-related activities in developing countries, with at least five years of experience working on malaria control programs (work specifically on vector control is preferred).

• Of those fifteen years, demonstration of increasing responsibility at progressive levels, including at least ten years of providing senior-level leadership (e.g., Project Director, Deputy Director) to programs of similar magnitude and complexity.

• Effective English oral and written communication skills is required.

• Ability to interact professionally in one or more of the following foreign languages (Spanish, Portuguese, or French) is preferred, but not required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Government or international development organization policies and procedures as they relate to international development is desirable.

b. We note that the years of experience requirements for the Task Order #1

Project Director exceed the years of experience required for senior personnel as per IDIQ requirements specified in the table on p. 12. Would USAID consider aligning Task Order #1 Project Director requirements with those of the IDIQ, e.g. PhD + 8 years and MS/MA/MB + 10 years.

No, the Task Order One Project Director qualifications will remain as stated on pages 145-146.

52. We request an extension from April 14, 2017 to C.O.B. April 24, 2017. The extension will allow perspective bidders the time to develop and submit a responsive bid and USAID will be able to benefit from a larger pool of qualified bidders.

USAID confirms that the closing date and time for this RFP will remain the same – April 14, 2017; 12 pm EST.

Cost Questions:

53. Could USAID/PMI please provide a list of countries that should be budgeted for LLIN support? Additionally, could USAID/PMI let offerors know the number of nets to be distributed/supported by PMI in these countries?

in the amount of $250,000 per country. At this time, USAID/PMI is not able to provide a list of countries that will be requesting ITN support.

54. Could USAID/PMI provide guidance on budgeting for supervision for campaigns and routine delivery, where the costs are grouped with logistical distribution in the MOPs?

ITN-related supervision costs are included in the $250,000 budget figure provided, which encompasses all ITN-related services.

55. Could USAID/PMI confirm that “support costs” includes all costs associated with delivery except the physical movement of nets (including supervision, management of distribution sites, planning, and household registration and monitoring)?

56. Could USAID/PMI please provide additional guidance on costing for integrated vector

SBCC, given that the SBCC budget is integrated across all malaria components in the MOPs?

It is the responsibility of the Offerors to determine the appropriate cost for integrated vector control SBCC, based on publicly available information (including PMI MOPs), knowledge of the field, experience, etc.

57. We understand there will be new PMI countries in FY2018. Can USAID/PMI provide guidance as to how we should budget for them in the absence of historical MOPs?

Budgets for country activities should be developed based upon the size and type of programs outlined in Attachment J.2 – Forecasted IRS Spraying Campaigns. Offerors may extrapolate budgetary information for new countries from details provided in publicly available MOPs for existing countries with similar program size (large, medium, and ento-only).

58. Would USAID/PMI provide additional clarity on what will be covered under the Vector Control award and what is expected to be delivered by CDC?

The President’s Malaria Initiative is led by USAID and implemented through USAID mechanisms. CDC entomologists work together with USAID to provide technical assistance through short-term TDYs to country programs, review of project work plans, etc. The technical assistance provided by CDC is part of PMI’s overall country support structure and does not influence the costs associated with the scope of work outlined in Section C.

59. The cost of the Ethiopia tracking system is included in the cost of delivery. If Ethiopia is a country that USAID/PMI anticipates will be supported for LLIN delivery under this contract, could USAID/PMI please provide the breakdown of these costs?

60. In Attachment J.1 Section B.1, there is a reference to issuing task orders within the ordering period. Should the contractor expect separate Task Orders to be issued under Task Order 1?

No. USAID confirms that no additional Task Orders will be issued under Task Order #1.

61. Task Order 1 (Attachment J.1 of the IDIQ) section L.5(b) on page 172, USAID has provided a template for the summary budget. Can USAID please explain the difference between the line items “Supplies” and “Equipment”?

Please refer to page 173; Note 4 (iv) and (v) for details.

62. Task Order 1 (Attachment J.1 of the IDIQ) section L.5(b) on page 172, USAID has provided a template for the summary budget. Can USAID confirm that the Programmatic Activities (including related travel) should be included under Other Direct Costs?

Programmatic activities should be included under Other Direct Costs and any travel related costs should be included under the Travel, Transportation and Per Diem line item.

63. Attachment J.2 Page 214: Are the figures listed on this page an example of the figures to be used or are they actual plug figures that all Offerors must use and abide by in their submission?

The figures included in Attachment J.2, as stated on page 210 Cost/Price Matrix Instructions, are to be used as illustrative guidance for Offerors to propose unburdened ceiling daily rates for the provided in this Attachment labor categories. This Attachment provides information on IDIQ level only. The illustrative numbers included in this Attachment should not be used as plug figures for Task Order #1 budget.

64. Attachment J.2 Page 214: Do the figures for Offeror Travel and Transportation ($4,114,000.00); Offeror ODCs ($514,314,000.00); Equipment ($757,000.00); Contractual ($19,655,000.00) listed represent an example of figures to be used for the entire IDIQ or are they an example of figures for just RFTOP Task Order 1?

Please refer to the response of question 63 for details.

65. Attachment J.2, page 214. Can USAID please confirm the local direct fringe benefits are to be included in the “Offeror ODCs” plug figure?

Offerors should use their organization’s policy on proposing fringe benefits. Any fringe related benefits should be included under B. Fringe Benefits, as stated on page 214.

66. In Attachment J.2.A Labor, page 211, states, “The offeror will multiply the proposed CDR (use the rate proposed in the last year of the contract). Can USAID confirm this means offerors should price the evaluation matrix using our proposed Year 5 CDR?

Yes.