MODIFICATION
C -- Project Development, Project Management, Environmental, and General Engineering Consulting Services
- Notice Date
- 11/30/2005
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- Millennium Challenge Corporation, MCC, Washington DC, 875 Fifteenth Street, N.W., Washington, DC, 20005
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Solicitation Number
- MCC-06-RFP-0007
- Response Due
- 11/21/2005
- Archive Date
- 12/6/2005
- Point of Contact
- Sinnammal Souppaya, Contracting Officer, Phone 202.521.3876, Fax 202.521.3702,
- E-Mail Address
-
souppayas@mcc.gov
- Description
- Modification 3 to Pre-solicitation Notice MCC-06-RFP-0007 The Pre-solicitation Notice (Revision 2) published 11-18-2005 has the following changes. The response deadline is unchanged and remains 12-7-2005 for Track 1 responses and for Track 2 the deadline remains 12-14-2005. The time for receipt of questions has expired. In preparing responses, attention is also directed to Responses to Questions Received through 11-20-2005 and Response #2 to Questions Received through 11-25-2005 (Part 1) posted to this notice. Please note that Responses to Questions Received through 11-25-2005 (Part 2) will be posted on/about 12-1-2005. The following changes are made to the Pre-solicitation Notice. (For ease of reading, the Pre-solicitation Notice Revision of 11-18-05 has been updated and entitled ?Pre-solicitation Notice (Revision 3)? and reprinted in entirety under upload Revision 3.) A. Page 1, Description, delete the two paragraphs in their entirety and replace with the following: The MCC requires professional technical services to provide assessments and evaluations of infrastructure projects which are candidates for funding by MCC. Included in these services may be a range of engineering services and other consulting services in connection with the development, assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of infrastructure projects in developing countries to be evaluated and funded by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). B. Section 1, ?Contract Information?, delete the first paragraph and replace with the following: Multiple Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract awards are anticipated under three (3) focuses (1) infrastructure sub-sector(s), (2) geographic region(s), and (3) competency areas(s) (see Project Information below), each with a base year and four one-year options. However, MCC reserves the right to make awards based on infrastructure ?sub? sub-sectors and/or competency areas(s). There may be some IDIQ awards for a wide range of coverage and others which provide a narrower but specialized combination of services. The government may exercise option periods unilaterally. Firms will be selected based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. Performance will be authorized through the competitive award of individual task orders each of which will have a specific scope and period of performance. Professional Technical Services EXCLUDING architect-engineering services will be procured in accordance with FAR Part 15. Professional Technical Services INCLUDING architect-engineering services will be procured in accordance with Brooks Act as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. Firms may receive IDIQ contract awards for both professional technical services including and excluding A-E services. Task Orders (TOs), as issued, may or may not include architect-engineering (A-E) services. When issued, TOs will clearly state whether A-E services are included in the Statement of Work. Competition under TOs containing A-E services will be restricted to those IDIQ contractors whose contracts are awarded in accordance with FAR Subpart 36.6. C. Section 1, ?Contract Information?, delete the sixth paragraph and replace with the following: This announcement is open to ALL qualified firms; the IDIQ award is NOT a small business set-aside. Considering this acquisition is being conducted for future, unspecified services which will result from current and future MCC candidate infrastructure projects, professional technical services actually purchased may fall in any number or combination of North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code(s) under Category 54-Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. However, it is anticipated that the preponderance of task order services will include engineering services classified under NAICS code 541330. For business size classification only, under the IDIQ award, business size will be based on the NAICS code which best describes the general nature of the services provided by the firm. Firms may determine their business size by going to https://eweb1.sba.gov/naics/dsp_naicssearch2.cfm. Based on the array of contractor business sizes under the IDIQ awards, the MCC may determine, on a task-order-by-task-order basis, to set aside competition under a specific task order for participation by qualified small business contractors. The size determination of small business, in this instance, will be based on the NAICS code assigned to the task order. D. Section 1, ?Contract Information?, delete the eighth paragraph. It has been incorporated under Section 3, ?Selection Evaluation Factors and Sub-factors?, the revised paragraph 4. E. Section 2, ?Project Information?, the following language is inserted at the end: 2.5 Security The Contractor shall be SOLELY responsible for providing background investigations on ALL personnel who are assigned in the performance of any/all work done under individual task orders, as well as paying the cost of background investigations. Work cannot begin on a task order until the requirements stated here and below are met. The work performed under this contract shall only be accomplished by individuals (in the employment of the Contractor or any Subcontractors) whose conduct is consistent with applicable security levels, the requirements of this contract, and acceptable to the Contracting Officer (CO) in conjunction with the MCC Security Office. The risk/sensitivity level designation of the activities performed under this contract will be specified in the individual task order (low/moderate/high risk). In the event a task order is issued without the risk/sensitivity level designated, the contractor shall provide background investigation commensurate with a high risk level. The Contractor shall conduct a background investigation of each individual prior to that individual performing work under a task order and affirmatively determine that each individual meets this contract?s minimum standards of acceptability. The minimum standards of acceptability shall be at least commensurate with the suitability determinations contained in the DOI Departmental Manual Part 441, Chapter 3 which is available on the internet at http://elips.doi.gov/app_home/index.cfm?fuseaction=home or as may be otherwise determined by the MCC Security Office. In response to a task order, the contractor shall propose only those individuals who have, or are in the position to successfully complete, the required background investigations. The contractor shall provide to the COTR, within 3 business days after task order award, written confirmation that Contractor/subcontractor personnel under the task order has had the required background investigation and has a favorable determination of their suitability prior to commencement of any work. For each individual, the written confirmation will include a listing providing the individual?s full name, date of birth, place of birth, social security number (except for foreign contractors not issued a number) and home address. In addition, the contractor will provide a central point-of-contact regarding personnel security issues. The contracting officer will send a copy of the listing and point-of-contact to the MCC Security Office. It is the MCC Security Office?s responsibility to determine if further information or background investigations are needed. Contractor personnel shall be reinvestigated by the Contractor (or subcontractor, as appropriate) on a periodic basis; however, at least annually. The Contractor shall notify the CO and COTR immediately when its employee is reassigned, or leaves the Contractor?s (subcontractor?s) employ. Prior notice shall be given to CO and COTR immediately in the case of an unfriendly termination. In the event of a disagreement between the Contractor and the MCC concerning the suitability of a particular employee to perform work under this contract, the MCC Contracting Officer shall have the right of final determination. Determinations under this requirement are subject to the Disputes Clause. Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this clause would constitute grounds for termination for default. F. Section 3, ?Selection Evaluation Factors and Sub-factors?, paragraph 4, ?Submission Requirements? delete first and third paragraphs and insert the following: 4. Submission Requirements (Track 1 and Track 2) A. For award of contracts allowing competition under task orders for Professional Technical Services INCLUDING architect/engineering services: Final selection of the most highly qualified firms and negotiation of contract rates will be done in accordance with FAR Part 36. Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit three (3) copies of responses including SF 330, Parts I and II (GSA Form Library at www.gsa.gov). Responses should be submitted considering the instructions on the SF330 and the information requested in this pre-solicitation notice. Additional sheets and supplemental information may be included; however, unnecessarily elaborate and lengthy supplemental information is discouraged and may reflect that the responding firm does not understand the requirement and the specific information requested. Considering FAR Subpart 36.6 procedures and that multiple Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract awards are anticipated under each of the three (3) focuses (1) infrastructure sub-sector(s), (2) geographic region(s), and (3) competency areas(s), price (labor and burden rate) negotiations will be conducted with firms ranking as highest qualified firms for each focus. When work is identified, following award of IDIQ contracts, task order specific services and selection criteria will be provided to the contractors to supplement their SF330s. The SF330s and supplements will be used to determine the most highly qualified firms. Task Orders will be negotiated with the most preferred firm in accordance with FAR 36.606 after evaluation board review of the IDIQ contractors under the associated focus. B. For award of contracts allowing competition under task orders for Professional Technical Services EXCLUDING architect-engineering services: Responses must be submitted responding to all of the selection evaluation factors and sub-factors provided above. Responses must be in 2 sections: Technical and Price. The format of the response is at the discretion of the firm; however, the response must clearly present the firm?s capabilities, capacity, and past performance for evaluation. Evaluation will be based solely on the information presented in the response. The Technical part shall include the firm?s technical response to this notice. The Price part shall include the fully burdened direct labor rates for each labor category proposed and any other burdened rate and its application. Technical evaluation will be in accordance with the above evaluation factors and sub-factors. Price evaluation will be performed to determine the reasonableness of each firm?s pricing. Price evaluation will consider the base and option year rates. The Government may determine that pricing is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options will not obligate the MCC to exercise the option(s). Award will be made to the firm whose submission represents the best value to the MCC. The MCC will consider price as a factor in the evaluation; however, the non-price evaluation factors when combined are significantly more important than price. Firms wishing to receive awards for professional technical services including AND excluding A-E services MUST submit responses in accordance with paragraph A below. C. General G. Section 3, ?Selection Evaluation Factors and Sub-factors?, paragraph 4, ?Submission Requirements? insert the following at the end of the segment: RESPONSES MUST BE IN WRITING WITH A CD COPY. Electronic copies may be submitted only in lieu of the CD. Responses should be labeled with the solicitation number; date and time specified in the notice for receipt of response; and name, address, and telephone number of the firm. Include in the response, preferably the cover letter, the name and title of the person authorized to conduct discussions with MCC on behalf of the firm and an alternate; and, if different, name of person authorized to commit the company. For each individual include their DIRECT mailing addresses, voice/fax numbers, AND email addresses. During evaluations the primary initial method of communications will be through email. Please also include the firm?s business size/socio-economic status and acknowledgment of the pre-solicitation modifications; notices; and responses to questions. The firms agree to hold the technical and price sections of response firm for a minimum of 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of responses. H. Section 3, ?Selection Evaluation Factors and Sub-factors?, Track 2 the following italicized word changes are made: Track 2 evaluations will be conducted separately from Track 1 evaluations. Award of the multiple IDIQ contracts under Track 2 will be made upon conclusion of evaluations and rate negotiations. ?? Note: Upon conclusion of IDIQ awards under Track 2, firms receiving awards under both or either Track 1 and Track 2 will equally participate in competitive task order award activities within their respective award focus.
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- Address: Domestic and International
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