Personal Services Contractor - Portfolio Manager for Impact and Innovation

The purpose of this synopsis is to notify interested parties that the DFC Acquisition office anticipates issuing a solicitation for a Personal Services Contractor (PSC) full-time equivalent Manager, Portfolio for Impact and Innovation.

This solicitation will 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 3.

Work involves carrying out the full range of new project financings and undertaking 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 manager provides critical support that involves business development, analysis of issues, representing 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 (including housing, service industries, manufacturing, agribusiness, and on-lending to micro finance and banking institutions).

The manager conducts in-depth analyses of new loan proposals to determine their financial, technical, economic, legal, marketing, and political feasibility. Performs in depth analyses of:  the nature of the proposed business ventures; the financial statements provided by the sponsors; country related macroeconomic and microeconomic risks; risks related to project contractual obligations; the eligibility, financial standing and business background of the sponsor; and other related factors. Works with and modifies sponsor provided financial projections to assess logical model construction and adequacy of business case assumptions for the proposed DFC financing. As necessary, as part of the due diligence process, creates financial models and conducts sensitivity analyses to test project assumptions and key economic drivers. Negotiates with key interested parties on DFC financing terms, including collateral security and completion support, and policy requirements. Coordinates project financial plans and co-creditor arrangements with other creditors, such as development banks, IFC, Export-Import Bank, and commercial or investment banking institutions. Consults, as required, with recognized industry experts on the technical aspects of proposed projects. Obtains information through field visits, correspondence with officials of the host country, private firm representatives, U.S. AID and Embassy personnel and other sources needed to analyze applications for DFC financing assistance. Prepares recommendations and required papers and correspondence.  Presents loan proposals to the various approval committees. Reviews and comments on contracts, obtains appropriate agency clearances and obtains investor's signature and fee. Works with ODC's Director of Client Development to develop new business opportunities. 

As required, advises representatives of private U.S. firms on the DFC' s financing programs and initiatives. perform multiple duties to manage and administer the PI2 program, including work to build and maintain a pipeline of potential transactions; conduct pre-screening evaluations of PI2 projects; prepare quarterly, annual and as need reporting for the PI2 Working Group; prepare presentations for internal and external meetings; coordinate with PMD to set up a reporting systems for PI2 transactions; supporting PI2 marketing efforts to co-investors and clients; work with other DFC departments such as ODP, Legal, OEA and PMD, to develop fact sheets, questionnaires, templates and other documentation to improve program efficiency; and build a system to track and implement lessons learned.

The Government intends to offer a firm fixed price contract to the individual whose quotes 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 13 May 2021 to 12 May 2022 with four (4) one-year option periods which will be exercised at the Government’s need or discretion.  The Government may issue more than one award from the solicitation.

Basis for contract quote award: This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Applications and quotes will be evaluated using the factors identified in the RFQ. Noncompliance may be grounds to eliminate the quote from consideration for contract award. The RFQ will be available on Beta.SAM.Gov on or about 23 February 2021. No hardcopies of the solicitation will be issued.