MODIFICATION
R -- The Solicitation has been changed to add Malawi to the list of countries. (Energy and Power Sector Reform Advisor) - Amendment 1
- Notice Date
- 4/7/2014
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- 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-14-RFQ-0042
- Archive Date
- 5/3/2014
- Point of Contact
- Ms. Merle Phillips,
- E-Mail Address
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MCCConsultants@mcc.gov
(MCCConsultants@mcc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Revised Statement of Work (Includes Malawi) Energy and Power Sector Reform Advisor for Ghana, Liberia, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Malawi MCC-14-RFQ-0042 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-14-RFQ-0042 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) Description of Services: The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has a requirement for two (2)Energy and Power Sector Reform Advisors to advise on energy and power sector reform activities that are currently underway or that may be undertaken in Liberia, Tanzania, Ghana, Nepal, Sierra Leone, and Malawi or future MCC eligible countries, as applicable. 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 will award an order to two (2) responsible independent consultants(s) whose quotes conforming to this notice represent 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 Minimum Qualifications: • Educational background in a field consistent with requirements of the TOR, such as engineering, economics, law, finance, business or policy; • Must have 20 years of relevant experience if only undergraduate degree; • Must have 15 years of relevant experience if graduate degree (Masters or PhD) Technical Competence: • Must have at least 10 years of demonstrable experience working directly with electric and gas utilities, or as a consultant to utilities, developers or power sector investors (Mandatory); • Demonstrable experience and knowledge of power sector operations and utility reform (Mandatory); • Ability to analyze power and energy sectors and assist in identifying/designing programs and projects; • Ability to identify implementation risks and appropriate mitigation measures associated with capacity building in energy institutions, utility systems and energy sector works projects; • Ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary project teams involving environmental, social, legal and construction activities typically associated with the energy sector; • Ability to brief high-level U.S. and foreign government officials on critical energy sector technical matters; • Coordinate with local authorities responsible for MCC Compact development as well as other donors, where relevant; • Skilled in performing energy and power sector project analysis and appraisal, with an ability to identify the essential risks and issues (including environmental, social and legal) of concern to a funding entity; • Licenses or professional registration, where appropriate in the energy and power sectors; • Past performance and experience with similar projects. International Experience: • Experience working in poor countries involved in energy sector reform, project development and institutional capacity building. Language Skills: • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English 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 18, 2014. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at MCCConsultants@mcc.gov by 12:00 pm eastern standard time on April 11, 2014. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number MCC-14-RFQ-0042 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. Individual Consultants shall submit the following documents: 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, (1) Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I); (2) MCC Bio-Data Sheet and (3) Statement of Work.
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