International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Legal Advisory Support Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 95332424Q0002
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541110 Offices of Lawyers
- PSC
- R418 Support- Professional: Legal
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20005, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Millennium Challenge Corporation seeks offers to provide legal advisory support services regarding the International Federation of Consulting Engineers Conditions of Contract and best practices. The contractor will advise MCC's Office of the General Counsel on the use, interpretation, and application of FIDIC conditions and standards during MCC's review, negotiation, and oversight of programs in eligible countries. Technical capability and past performance will be evaluated and are more important than price. Questions are due by January 2, 2024 and offers are due by January 23, 2024.
There is no set-aside designation. The place of performance is Washington, D.C. The solicitation does not specify potential contract values or quantities but seeks advisory services over a base period of 12 months with four additional 12-month option periods. Offerors must demonstrate experience advising on FIDIC contracts and be able to provide ongoing support to MCC's legal office on FIDIC legal issues that may arise during MCC-funded infrastructure projects in developing nations.
Notice text
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Update #4 · 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.
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. Government corporation that works with developing countries to promote sustainable economic growth to reduce poverty. Since its establishment in 2004, MCC has deployed more than $10 billion in development grants through compact and threshold programs across 40+ countries. For more information on MCC, please visit www.mcc.gov.This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested.
(i) The solicitation number is 95332424Q0002. 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 2024-01 (effective 2 November 14, 2023).
(iii) This solicitation is not a set aside.
(iv) Contract line-item number(s) and items are included in Section B of the solicitation.
(v) MCC’s seeks offers to provide FIDIC Legal Advisory support services regarding the use of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract, the legal interpretation and application of those Conditions, and the best practices of FIDIC Employers in the context of MCC’s and OGC’s review, negotiation, and oversight of MCC-funded programs in eligible countries.
Please see attached solicitation for full details.
(vi) Dates and places of delivery are included in the solicitation document. Acceptance is at the Government location and all deliveries are FOB destination.
(vii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial applies to this acquisition. Addenda are included in the solicitation.
(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.
The following evaluation criteria are hereby included in paragraph (a) of the provision:
Evaluation Factor 1: Technical Capability
a.) Sub-Factor 1: Corporate Experience
b.) Sub-Factor 2: Staffing
Evaluation Factor 2: Past Performance
Evaluation Factor 3: Price
Technical capability and past performance, when combined, are more important than price.
(ix) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items/Alternate I, applies to this acquisition. Addenda are included in the solicitation.
(x) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See Section I for the additional FAR clauses that are applicable to this acquisition.
(xi) The contracting officer has determined that additional terms and conditions (MCC-specific clauses) are necessary for this acquisition. However, the terms and conditions are consistent with customary commercial practices.
(xii) Please note the following important dates pertaining to this solicitation:
Questions concerning this solicitation must be emailed to Mr. Astley Davy at davyab@mcc.gov with a copy to Ms. Regina Maxwell at maxwellre@mcc.gov no later than 6 February 2024 @ 12:00PM Eastern Time.
(xiv) Offers must be submitted via email to Astley Davy (davyab@mcc.gov) with a copy to Ms. Regina Maxwell (maxwellre@mcc.gov) by no later than 13 Feb 2024 @12:00PM Eastern Time.
(xv) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Astley Davy (davyab@mcc.gov) with a copy to Ms. Regina Maxwell (maxwellre@mcc.gov).
(xiv) Ensure that the solicitation number, 95332424Q0002, is in the "SUBJECT" line of your e-mail.
(End of Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
Update #3 ·
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.
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. Government corporation that works with developing countries to promote sustainable economic growth to reduce poverty. Since its establishment in 2004, MCC has deployed more than $10 billion in development grants through compact and threshold programs across 40+ countries. For more information on MCC, please visit www.mcc.gov.This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested.
(i) The solicitation number is 95332424Q0002. 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 2024-01 (effective 2 November 14, 2023).
(iii) This solicitation is not a set aside.
(iv) Contract line-item number(s) and items are included in Section B of the solicitation.
(v) MCC’s seeks offers to provide FIDIC Legal Advisory support services regarding the use of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract, the legal interpretation and application of those Conditions, and the best practices of FIDIC Employers in the context of MCC’s and OGC’s review, negotiation, and oversight of MCC-funded programs in eligible countries.
Please see attached solicitation for full details.
(vi) Dates and places of delivery are included in the solicitation document. Acceptance is at the Government location and all deliveries are FOB destination.
(vii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial applies to this acquisition. Addenda are included in the solicitation.
(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.
The following evaluation criteria are hereby included in paragraph (a) of the provision:
Evaluation Factor 1: Technical Capability
a.) Sub-Factor 1: Corporate Experience
b.) Sub-Factor 2: Staffing
Evaluation Factor 2: Past Performance
Evaluation Factor 3: Price
Technical capability and past performance, when combined, are more important than price.
(ix) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items/Alternate I, applies to this acquisition. Addenda are included in the solicitation.
(x) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See Section I for the additional FAR clauses that are applicable to this acquisition.
(xi) The contracting officer has determined that additional terms and conditions (MCC-specific clauses) are necessary for this acquisition. However, the terms and conditions are consistent with customary commercial practices.
(xii) Please note the following important dates pertaining to this solicitation:
Questions concerning this solicitation must be emailed to Mr. Astley Davy at davyabj@mcc.gov with a copy to Ms. Regina Maxwell at mawellre@mcc.gov no later than 6 February 2024 @ 12:00PM Eastern Time.
(xiv) Offers must be submitted via email to Astley Davy (davyab@mcc.gov) with a copy to Ms. Regina Maxwell (maxwellre@mcc.gov) by no later than 13 Feb 2024 @12:00PM Eastern Time.
(xv) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Astley Davy (davyab@mcc.gov) with a copy to Ms. Regina Maxwell (maxwellre@mcc.gov).
(xiv) Ensure that the solicitation number, 95332424Q0002, is in the "SUBJECT" line of your e-mail.
(End of Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
Update #2 ·
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.
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. Government corporation that works with developing countries to promote sustainable economic growth to reduce poverty. Since its establishment in 2004, MCC has deployed more than $10 billion in development grants through compact and threshold programs across 40+ countries. For more information on MCC, please visit www.mcc.gov.This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested.
(i) The solicitation number is 95332424Q0002. 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 2024-01 (effective 2 November 14, 2023).
(iii) This solicitation is not a set aside.
(iv) Contract line-item number(s) and items are included in Section B of the solicitation.
(v) MCC’s seeks offers to provide FIDIC Legal Advisory support services regarding the use of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract, the legal interpretation and application of those Conditions, and the best practices of FIDIC Employers in the context of MCC’s and OGC’s review, negotiation, and oversight of MCC-funded programs in eligible countries.
Please see attached solicitation for full details.
(vi) Dates and places of delivery are included in the solicitation document. Acceptance is at the Government location and all deliveries are FOB destination.
(vii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial applies to this acquisition. Addenda are included in the solicitation.
(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.
The following evaluation criteria are hereby included in paragraph (a) of the provision:
Evaluation Factor 1: Technical Capability
a.) Sub-Factor 1: Corporate Experience
b.) Sub-Factor 2: Staffing
Evaluation Factor 2: Past Performance
Evaluation Factor 3: Price
Technical capability and past performance, when combined, are more important than price.
(ix) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items/Alternate I, applies to this acquisition. Addenda are included in the solicitation.
(x) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See Section I for the additional FAR clauses that are applicable to this acquisition.
(xi) The contracting officer has determined that additional terms and conditions (MCC-specific clauses) are necessary for this acquisition. However, the terms and conditions are consistent with customary commercial practices.
(xii) Please note the following important dates pertaining to this solicitation:
Questions concerning this solicitation must be emailed to Mr. Astley Davy at davyabj@mcc.gov with a copy to Ms. Regina Maxwell at mawellre@mcc.gov no later than 2 January 2024 @ 12:00PM Eastern Time.
(xiv) Offers must be submitted via email to Astley Davy (davyab@mcc.gov) with a copy to Ms. Regina Maxwell (maxwellre@mcc.gov) by no later than 23 Jan 2024 @12:00PM Eastern Time.
(xv) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Astley Davy (davyab@mcc.gov) with a copy to Ms. Regina Maxwell (maxwellre@mcc.gov).
(xiv) Ensure that the solicitation number, 95332424Q0002, is in the "SUBJECT" line of your e-mail.
(End of Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
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.
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. Government corporation that works with developing countries to promote sustainable economic growth to reduce poverty. Since its establishment in 2004, MCC has deployed more than $10 billion in development grants through compact and threshold programs across 40+ countries. For more information on MCC, please visit www.mcc.gov.This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested.
(i) The solicitation number is 95332424Q0002. 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 2024-01 (effective 2 November 14, 2023).
(iii) This solicitation is not a set aside.
(iv) Contract line-item number(s) and items are included in Section B of the solicitation.
(v) MCC’s seeks offers to provide FIDIC Legal Advisory support services regarding the use of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract, the legal interpretation and application of those Conditions, and the best practices of FIDIC Employers in the context of MCC’s and OGC’s review, negotiation, and oversight of MCC-funded programs in eligible countries.
Please see attached solicitation for full details.
(vi) Dates and places of delivery are included in the solicitation document. Acceptance is at the Government location and all deliveries are FOB destination.
(vii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial applies to this acquisition. Addenda are included in the solicitation.
(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.
The following evaluation criteria are hereby included in paragraph (a) of the provision:
Evaluation Factor 1: Technical Capability
a.) Sub-Factor 1: Corporate Experience
b.) Sub-Factor 2: Staffing
Evaluation Factor 2: Past Performance
Evaluation Factor 3: Price
Technical capability and past performance, when combined, are more important than price.
(ix) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items/Alternate I, applies to this acquisition. Addenda are included in the solicitation.
(x) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See Section I for the additional FAR clauses that are applicable to this acquisition.
(xi) The contracting officer has determined that additional terms and conditions (MCC-specific clauses) are necessary for this acquisition. However, the terms and conditions are consistent with customary commercial practices.
(xii) Please note the following important dates pertaining to this solicitation:
Questions concerning this solicitation must be emailed to Mr. Astley Davy at davyabj@mcc.gov with a copy to Ms. Regina Maxwell at mawellre@mcc.gov no later than 2 January 2024 @ 12:00PM Eastern Time.
(xiv) Offers must be submitted via email to Astley Davy (davyab@mcc.gov) with a copy to Ms. Regina Maxwell (maxwellre@mcc.gov) by no later than 16 Jan 2024 @12:00PM Eastern Time.
(xv) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Astley Davy (davyab@mcc.gov) with a copy to Ms. Regina Maxwell (maxwellre@mcc.gov).
(xiv) Ensure that the solicitation number, 95332424Q0002, is in the "SUBJECT" line of your e-mail.
(End of Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
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