Blanket Purchase Agreement for Freelance Multimedia Photojournalism/Videography Services for Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)

Photojournalism/Videography

MCC-13-RFQ-0124

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 including 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 MCC-13-RFQ-0124 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 North American Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 711510 and the small business size standard is $7 million.

3) 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 the award of a Firm Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) resulting from this solicitation.

4) 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.

5) This combined synopsis and solicitation notice is a request for competitive quotations. Therefore, all quotations received prior to the RFQ close date will be considered.

6) Statement of Need: MCC is in need of a freelance multimedia professional with expertise in photojournalism and documentary videography to provide striking imagery to effectively tell the stories of our beneficiaries and impact. The professional will provide those services for international organizations, with writing and editorial skills, and must be capable of operating in unfamiliar environments with minimal supervision. Please see Section C of MCC-13-RFQ-0124 for more detail.

7) The Government may award the BPA to multiple responsible companies/consultants 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. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the options(s).

8) Evaluation Factors. Only quotes which meet the technical evaluation criteria will be considered.

9) Evaluation Methodology. The Government will perform a comparative analysis of quotes and will assess the advantages and disadvantages of each quote as related to the Evaluation Factors. Multiple awards may be made from this notice and all quotes will be retained and may be utilized for requirements for a period of 6 months.

10) Quote Deadline. Independent Consultants are invited to submit their quotations in response to this notice by 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST), August 8, 2013. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at MCCConsultants@mcc.gov by 12:00 pm eastern standard time on August 1, 2013. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number AND description in the subject line and be signed, dated and submitted via email to MCCConsultants@mcc.gov. The maximum file size is 10mb.

11) FAR 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items shall be required from the selected company/consultant, prior to the time of award.

12) There are no additional contract requirements(s) necessary for this acquisition other than those consistent with customary commercial practices.

13) See attached MCC-13-RFQ-0124 for more detailed information.