Personal Services Contractor - Africa Small Business Catalyst Program Manager
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 77344421Q0061
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Place of performance
- District of Columbia 20527, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This solicitation seeks a personal services contractor to serve as the Africa Small Business Catalyst Program Manager for the United States International Development Finance Corporation. The contractor will manage the Africa Small Business Catalyst program, including developing and refining program objectives and strategy, building and maintaining a project pipeline, conducting project evaluations and reporting, and marketing efforts. Applicants will be evaluated based on qualifications, past experience, and price. Responses are due by August 9, 2021 and shall be submitted electronically.
There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. The contractor will perform services in Washington, D.C. for a one-year base period starting September 29, 2021, with four one-year option periods exercisable at the government's discretion. The anticipated level of effort is equivalent to a GS-14. The solicitation is being conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13 with no hardcopy submissions accepted. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the point of contact by August 6, 2021.
Notice text
The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Office of Acquisition requires a Personal Services Contractor (PSC) for a full-time equivalent Africa Small Business Catalyst Program Manager
This solicitation is only be open to individual applicants. The PSC shall be a sole proprietor who will have an employee-employer relationship with the DFC. The level of effort and responsibility is generally equivalent to a GS-14, Step 1 through GS-14, Step 8.
The contractor shall serve as a senior officer managing the most complex, sensitive, or precedent-setting finance projects, and performs this work in combination with senior manager duties that encompass program development and management for a financing program supporting early-stage companies. The contractor is responsible for managing the Africa Small Business Catalyst (ASBC) program and carrying out the full range of new project financings and undertakes all tasks required to process transactions from initial screening through due diligence, negotiating and structuring, approval, documentation, closing and funding. Work involves coordinating finance for international projects, including providing advice and staff support on planning, developing, implementing and evaluating issues related to credit, risk, social impact and DFC policy. At this level, the contractor provides critical support that involves business development, analysis of issues, supporting the agency when no need for agreements outside of already established parameters is expected, and negotiating with other U.S. agencies, private consultants, or foreign governments on language in documents to which the United States Government is or will be a signatory. Work may be conducted in any country and any sector in alignment with ASBC program priorities and objectives.
The Government intends to offer a firm fixed price contract to the individual whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous of the Government, price and other factors considered in accordance with the Request for Quotes (RFQ). The anticipated period of performance is 29 September 2021 to 28 September 2022 with four (4) one-year option periods which will be exercised at the Government’s need or discretion. The Government will issue one award from the solicitation.
Basis for Award: This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Applicants will be evaluated using the factors identified in the RFQ attached. No hardcopies of the solicitation will be issued. Noncompliance is grounds to eliminate the proposal from consideration for award. All responsible sole proprietors may submit an application which shall be considered by the agency.
Submit all questions via e-mail to kyle.stropkay@dfc.gov. Questions or comments regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing, cite the solicitation number, and be directed to the following Government representative and not DFC staff. Telephonic inquiries will not be entertained due to the possibility of misunderstanding or misinterpretation.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 77344421Q0061.pdf |
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