Access to judicial information activity for kosovo threshold program

Consultant Services for
Access to Judicial Information Activity - Kosovo Threshold Program

Solicitation #: 95332418Q0140
1) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 95332418Q0140 and is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates all mandatory commercial item provisions and clauses that are in effect through the most recent Federal Acquisition Regulation amendments which can be found at:
http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html.
2) The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. Government corporation whose mission is to provide assistance that will support economic growth and poverty reduction in carefully selected countries that demonstrate a commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. For more information on the MCC, please visit www.mcc.gov.
3) THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT AND IS NOT FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT DIRECT WITH MCC. PLEASE VISIT:
http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Independent-Contractor-Defined
FOR INFORMATION REGARDING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. Note: MCC will assist the consultant in coordinating with an Independent Contractor Engagement Services Provider for payroll, travel, international travel insurance, etc.; therefore, a DUNS number and registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is not required.
4) Description of Services: MCC is looking for a consultant to provide the MCC Kosovo team and Millennium Foundation Kosovo (MFK) - the local MCA accountable entity - as well as the eventual activity implementers, with implementation advisory support to the Access to Judicial Information Activity including analysis, recommendations, guidance and implementation planning (including TOR/RFP and work-plan development), strategy and support. Services shall be performed at the consultant's place of business, with travel to Washington, DC, Kosovo and any other MCC-eligible country on an as-needed basis.
5) The North American Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services) and the small business size standard is $15M.
6) FAR Clauses 52.212-1 through 52.212-5 apply to this procurement. The exact text and wording of clauses and provisions may be obtained from the Internet at:
http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html.
The Government contemplates award of a time-and-materials (T & M) order resulting from this solicitation.
NOTE: An Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -Commercial Items (Alt I) is attached. Please note that the FAR clauses referenced in this solicitation are provided for informational purposes only. The clauses will not apply directly to the independent consultant, but may apply indirectly by virtue of flow-down requirements from the "Independent Contractor Engagement Services Provider" referenced in Item 3, who is the prime contractor on a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with MCC for payroll and accounting services.
7) This combined synopsis and solicitation notie is a request for competitive quotations. Therefore, all quotations received prior to the RFQ close date will be considered.
8) The award shall be made to an independent consultant and not to a company. Company offers will not be considered.
9) The Government will award an order to the responsible independent consultant(s) whose quote conforming to this notice represents the best value in terms of technical criteria, past performance and price. All non-price factors (technical criteria and past performance) are more important than price. If options are included, quotes will be evaluated by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. This includes options under FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, which applies to this solicitation. Evaluation of options under FAR 52.217-8 will be accomplished by using the price(s) offered for the last option period to determine the price for a 6-month option, which will be added to the base and other option periods to arrive at the total price. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
10) Quote Submission. The Independent Consultant shall submit the following documents:
a. Technical:
i. Cover letter that addresses each of the evaluation factors listed in Section 11;and
ii. Curriculum Vitae (25 page maximum).
b. Past Performance: Three professional references, including contact information and a description of the work performed for/with the individual (NOTE: MCC reserves the right to contact references). References must be for relevant work performed within the past three (3) years.
c. Price: Bio-Data Form which includes the independent consultant's proposed rate and salary history (See Attachment 2).
NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT COMBINE YOUR SUBMISSION INTO ONE (1) DOCUMENT. DOCUMENTS (a), (b) AND (c) MUST BE SUBMITTED AS SEPARATE DOCUMENTS IN ONE (1) EMAIL.
11) Evaluation Factors. Only quotes which meet the mandatory technical evaluation criteria will be considered.
a) Technical Qualifications of Consultant:
The Consultant shall possess the following mandatory qualifications/experience:
• Extensive judicial sector expertise with an advanced degree (preferably JD or LL.M or S.J.D) in law or a relevant field;
• Minimum of 5-years' experience in developing, managing and/or appraising justice and judicial research activities;
• Experience with and understanding of information technology related to judicial information platforms and related policy issues;
• Proven expertise in providing support and assistance to senior government officers and development partner senior staff; and
• Functional fluency in English.
It is preferred for the Consultant to have the following qualifications:
• Expertise in communications and outreach strategies for the judicial sector, anti-corruption and/or developing country contexts;
• Experience in developing and assessing terms of reference (TORs);
• Experience in the justice sector in Europe, Kosovo or other post-conflict or developing country contexts (experience in justice in Kosovo is an advantage); and
• Knowledge of Albanian desired.
b) Past Performance:
MCC will evaluate the relevance of the Consultant's professional references to the work to be performed under the resulting task order.
c) Price:
The government will examine the proposed rate for fairness and reasonableness.
12) Evaluation Methodology. The Government will perform a comparative analysis of quotes and will assess the advantages and disadvantages of each quote in relation to the Evaluation Factors (Section 11). Multiple awards may be made from this notice and all quotes will be retained and may be utilized for requirements for a period of 12 months.
13) Question Deadline: Independent Consultants must submit their questions in response to this notice by 12:00 pm Eastern Time (ET) on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Questions submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number (95332418Q0140) and title in the subject line and must be submitted via email to staniewskirj@mcc.gov and naranjoj@mcc.gov.
NOTE: No telephonic or voice mail inquiries will be accepted for this requirement.
14) Quotation Submission Deadline: Independent Consultants must submit their quotations in response to this notice by 12:00 pm Eastern Time (ET) on Monday, August 20, 2018. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number (95332418Q0140) AND title in the subject line and must be submitted via email to staniewskirj@mcc.gov and naranjoj@mcc.gov. The maximum file size is 10MB.
15) MCC does not accept responsibility for delays in transmission or receipt of any submission. Independent Consultants are responsible for submitting their package so as to reach the designated Government office by the closing date and time specified above. Submissions received after the closing date and time will not be considered, unless there is acceptable evidence to establish that it was indeed received by the Government installation prior to the time and date specified in this announcement. Receipt of submissions in response to this announcement does not constitute an award commitment. The U.S. Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation of a submission. Any submission is at the sole risk and expense of the Independent Consultant.
16) There are no additional contract requirement(s) necessary for this acquisition other than those consistent with customary commercial practices.
17) Attachments:
i) Applicable Clauses
ii) MCC Bio-Data Form
iii) Statement of Work
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