Freight Transport Market Analysis and Political Economy Analysis - Benin and Niger
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 95332420Q0067
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Millennium Challenge Corporation seeks a contractor to conduct freight transport market and political economy analyses for the Cotonou-Niamey corridor in Benin and Niger under solicitation number 95332420Q0067. The contractor must analyze market structure using collected data, assess barriers to competitiveness and stakeholders, and recommend policy reforms. The contractor must be experienced in freight sector analysis, political economy analysis, and field research in Benin and/or Niger. Quotes will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and price and are due by October 21, 2020.
There is no set-aside designation. The period of performance is anticipated to be 12 months from December 18, 2020 through December 17, 2021 with delivery of services taking place in Benin and Niger. Quotes must include responses to evaluation criteria and be submitted to the Millennium Challenge Corporation by the October 21st deadline. Questions are due by October 1, 2020.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and Subpart 13.5, 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.
(i) The solicitation number is 95332420Q0067. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ).
(ii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-09 (effective August 27, 2020).
(iii) This solicitation is not a set aside.
(iv) Contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure are included in the solicitation.
(v) The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) requires a contractor to conduct Freight Transport Market Analysis and Political Economy Analysis for the Cotonou-Niamey Corridor in support of MCC’s potential Benin & Niger Regional Integration Transport Program.
MCC intends to engage a Contractor with substantial experience and knowledge of freight transport sector markets and political economy , preferably in Benin and Niger, the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), or other West African contexts to carry out interviews, observations, and discussions with key stakeholders within Benin and Niger, analyze the structure of the freight transport market using collected information and existing data sources, gauge the evolving political situation based on media reports and expert opinions, and review relevant documents such as existing policies, laws and regulations affecting the freight transport sector along the Cotonou-Niamey corridor. The contractor will also organize workshops, roundtables, focus group discussions and stakeholder surveys as needed to carry out the assignment.
(vi) Dates and places of delivery are included in the solicitation document. Acceptance is at the Government location.
(viii) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following evaluation criteria are hereby included in paragraph (a) of the provision:
- Technical Capability
- Sub-Factor 1: Staffing
- Sub-Factor 2: Technical Approach/Methodology
- Past Performance
- Price
(xiii) Offers must be submitted via email to Ms. Yembeka Kapakasa at kapakasay@mcc.gov with a copy to Ms. Jackie Naranjo at naranjoj@mcc.gov by no later than 1:00 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.
Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to Ms. Yembeka Kapakasa at kapakasay@mcc.gov with a copy to Ms. Jackie Naranjo at naranjoj@mcc.gov by no later than 1:00 pm Eastern Time on Thursday, October 1, 2020.
RFQ No. 95332420Q0067 Amendment No. 0001: The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to post questions and answers.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and Subpart 13.5, 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.
(i) The solicitation number is 95332420Q0067. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ).
(ii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-09 (effective August 27, 2020).
(iii) This solicitation is not a set aside.
(iv) Contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure are included in the solicitation.
(v) The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) requires a contractor to conduct Freight Transport Market Analysis and Political Economy Analysis for the Cotonou-Niamey Corridor in support of MCC’s potential Benin & Niger Regional Integration Transport Program.
MCC intends to engage a Contractor with substantial experience and knowledge of freight transport sector markets and political economy , preferably in Benin and Niger, the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), or other West African contexts to carry out interviews, observations, and discussions with key stakeholders within Benin and Niger, analyze the structure of the freight transport market using collected information and existing data sources, gauge the evolving political situation based on media reports and expert opinions, and review relevant documents such as existing policies, laws and regulations affecting the freight transport sector along the Cotonou-Niamey corridor. The contractor will also organize workshops, roundtables, focus group discussions and stakeholder surveys as needed to carry out the assignment.
(vi) Dates and places of delivery are included in the solicitation document. Acceptance is at the Government location.
(viii) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following evaluation criteria are hereby included in paragraph (a) of the provision:
- Technical Capability
- Sub-Factor 1: Staffing
- Sub-Factor 2: Technical Approach/Methodology
- Past Performance
- Price
(xiii) Offers must be submitted via email to Ms. Yembeka Kapakasa at kapakasay@mcc.gov with a copy to Ms. Jackie Naranjo at naranjoj@mcc.gov by no later than 1:00 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.
Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to Ms. Yembeka Kapakasa at kapakasay@mcc.gov with a copy to Ms. Jackie Naranjo at naranjoj@mcc.gov by no later than 1:00 pm Eastern Time on Thursday, October 1, 2020.
Files
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity