SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Agricultural Value Chain Analysis Consultant for Francophone Africa - SOW for MCC-13-RFP-0067
- Notice Date
- 3/29/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541611
— Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Millennium Challenge Corporation, MCC, Washington DC, 875 Fifteenth Street, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia, 20005
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Solicitation Number
- MCC-13-RFQ-0067
- Archive Date
- 4/27/2013
- Point of Contact
- Marilyn F. Williams, Phone: 2025213886
- E-Mail Address
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MCCCONSULTANTS@MCC.GOV
(MCCCONSULTANTS@MCC.GOV)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Bio-Data Sheet to be filled out and submitted with quote. Clauses pertaining to the Statement of Work (SOW) Statement of Work (SOW) for MCC-13-RFQ-0067 CONSULTANT SERVICES BENIN II VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS MCC-13-RFQ-0067 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-13-RFQ-0067 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 current Federal Acquisition Regulation and amendments. See http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html for the current FAR, amendments and effective dates. 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/business/small/index.html 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) Description of Services: The MCC in conjunction with the Government of Benin (GOB) is developing a potential second compact program to improve competitiveness for agribusinesses by significantly reducing their costs and risks of doing business in Benin. MCC seeks to retain the services of an expert in agricultural value-chain analysis including production, post-harvest processing and marketing of crops and horticultural products for local, regional, and international markets. The expert must be able to assess and analyze the constraints and opportunities (quantitatively and qualitatively) in the entire value chain, including but not limited to pre- and post- harvest infrastructure (irrigation facilities, cold storage, roads); extension services and inputs (training, fertilizer, tissue culture capacity, seeds, credit); institutional, social, economic and policy considerations and markets. 7) 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. 8) The Government anticipates awarding two (2) orders 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). 9) Evaluation Factors. Only quotes which meet the mandatory technical evaluation criteria will be considered. Technical Criteria The consultant shall have the following minimum qualifications: a. At least 10 years of experience working in the agriculture sector in developing countries, ideally Francophone Africa (MANDATORY); b. At least 10 years' experience with assessing value chains: production, post-harvest handling, processing and marketing of tropical agriculture products (staple and cash crops); c. Experience with developing and analyzing budgets for farms and agribusiness (MANDATORY); d. Fluent French language skills (MANDATORY); and e. International development experience in West Africa. Past Performance Three (3) professional references for relevant work performed during the past three years. Price The government will examine the proposed rate for reasonableness. 10) 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. Multiple awards may be made from this notice and all quotes will be retained and may be utilized for requirements for a period of 6 months. 11) Quote Deadline. Independent Consultants are invited to submit their quotations in response to this notice by 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST), April 12, 2013. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at MCCConsultants@mcc.gov by 12:00 pm eastern standard time on April 5, 2013. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number AND description in the subject line and be signed, dated and submitted via email to MCCConsultants@mcc.gov. The maximum file size is 10mb. 12) 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 (25 page maximum) b. Past Performance: Three professional references c. Price: Bio-Data Form which includes the independent consultant's proposed rate and salary history (See link below). 13) FAR 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items shall be required from the selected consultant, prior to the time of award. 14) There are no additional contract requirements(s) necessary for this acquisition other than those consistent with customary commercial practices. 15) See attached documents, Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I); MCC Bio-Data Sheet; and the Statement of Work (SOW).
- Web Link
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(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/MCC/MCCMCC/MCCMCC01/MCC-13-RFQ-0067/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Benin and any other MCC eligible country., United States
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