Short-Term, Intermittent Consultant, Operational Procurement Expert

Date Posted June 26, 2015
Announcement Number MCC-15-RFQ-0153
Title Operational Procurement Expert
Position information Short-Term, Intermittent Consultant
One year total (640 hours per year)
Closing date for questions July 6, 2015 - 2:00pm EST
Solicitation deadline July 13, 2015 - 2:00pm EST
Duty location Any MCC-eligible Countries, Contractor's Home of Record as needed and directed by the government
Note: One position will be filled under this announcement

I. Notice

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-15-RFQ-0153 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 541611 and the small business size standard is $14 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 Time and Materials Order resulting from this solicitation. NOTE: An Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, (Alt I) is attached.

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 ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT AND IS NOT FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT DIRECT WITH MCC. PLEASE VISIT: http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Independent-Contractor-Defined FOR INFORMATION REGARDING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. Note: MCC will assist the consultant in coordinating with an Independent Contractor Engagement Services Provider for payroll, travel, international travel insurance, etc., therefore, a DUNS number and registration in System for Award Management (SAMS) is not required.

6. Evaluation Criteria

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.

The Government will award an order to the responsible independent consultants(s) 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).

Evaluation Factors. Only quotes which meet the mandatory technical evaluation criteria will be considered.
Minimum qualifications (required):

• More than seven (7) years of procurement experience working on multilateral funded projects, developing procurement documents, managing contractors, and/or supervising government counterparts in managing contractors in consulting and/or construction works. Experience on working with procurement guidelines of multilateral agencies, specifically the MCC, World Bank or Asian Development Bank.
• Familiarity with FIDIC's Red and Yellow Books.
• Experience working with multiple developing countries.
• The consultant must be proficient in reading, speaking, and writing English
• Three professional references from clients or former supervisors.
• Bachelor level degree in a relevant field is required.

MCC reserves the right to interview the candidates.

Candidates with the following qualifications will be given additional consideration:
• Experience on MCC funded projects will be a definite plus.
• Experience in the Africa region
• Experience in or working on Sierra Leone
• Advanced degree, formal education in procurement or related field
• Membership of professional procurement associations
• Demonstrated experience in teaching (formal education) or training (informal/hands-on) procurement professionals
• Experience working with MCC's procurement guidelines.

Past Performance: Three (3) professional references for relevant work performed during the past three years. Please include the names, titles, phone and e-mail information.

Price:

The government will examine the proposed rate for reasonableness.

1) 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. One award may be made from this notice and all quotes will be retained and may be utilized for requirements for a period of 6 months.

2) Quote Deadline. Independent Consultants are invited to submit their quotations in response to this notice by 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday, July 13, 2015. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at MCCConsultants@mcc.gov and cc Nataliya Holl at hollna@mcc.gov by 2:00 pm eastern standard time on Monday, July 6, 2015. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number MCC-15-RFQ-0153 and description in the subject line and be signed, dated and submitted. The maximum file size is 10mb.

3) Quote Submission. The Individual Consultant shall submit the following document:

a. Technical: (1) Cover letter that addresses all technical criteria as listed in this solicitation; (2) Curriculum Vitae (20 page maximum), Microsoft Word file

b. Past Performance: Three professional references, Microsoft Word file

c. Price: Bio-Data Form which includes the independent consultant's proposed rate and salary history (See link below). PDF file, completed and signed.

PLEASE DO NOT COMBINE YOUR SUBMISSION INTO ONE (1) DOCUMENT. DOCUMENTS (a), (b), &(c) MUST BE SUBMITTED AS SEPARATE DOCUMENTS.

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

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

6) See attached documents, (1) Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I); (2) MCC Bio-Data Sheet.